Three years since the tornado: UK research center rebuilds stronger, reaffirms role in Kentucky’s agricultural industry
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky On Dec. 11, 2021, an EF-4 tornado devastated western Kentucky. Among the destruction, mere remnants of the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center at Princeton (UKREC) facility were left behind. Decades of infrastructure and millions of dollars in equipment were destroyed overnight, reducing one of the state’s key agricultural assets to […]
Kentucky REALTORS® announce $200,000 relief fund for storm victims
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky In response to the deadly storms throughout Kentucky over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Relief Foundation, in collaboration with Kentucky REALTORS®, has announced $200,000 in relief funds to support individuals and families whose homes were damaged or destroyed. Over the holiday weekend, five Kentuckians […]
Recent WKU graduate shares experience with Civic Imagination Team, pursues career at WKU Innovation Campus
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky During her senior year at Western Kentucky University (WKU), one of Madison Whittle’s professors approached her about serving on the Civic Imagination and World Building Team at the WKU Innovation Campus. The program is a partnership between WKU’s Potter College of Arts & Letters, the WKU Innovation Campus and the […]
Nearly 100 citizens attend public meeting in Fredonia to view Connect 641 maps and submit comments to project team
By Emma Collins, Building Kentucky Almost 100 citizens attended a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) public information meeting on July 11, 2023, to update residents on final plans for the reconstruction of U.S. 641 from U.S. 62 at Eddyville to the Caldwell-Crittenden County Line at Fredonia. The new roadway will run through portions of Lyon and […]
Celebrating in the Commonwealth: Fourth of July events across Kentucky
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Photo by Amy Wallot, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Looking for a way to spend the holiday weekend? We’ve compiled a list of Fourth of July celebrations all across the state. Louisville Riverview Independence Festival – July 1 Watch the Ohio River come to life with food, live music and fun […]