<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kentucky - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Kentucky with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Yes Arts to host gallery reception for Central Kentucky Homemakers’ Quilt Guild members and stained glass artist Don Blue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gallery reception for &ldquo;Opalescence&rdquo; by Don Blue and for quilts made by the Central Kentucky Homemakers&rsquo; Quilt Guild (CKHQG), will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Yes Arts, located at 317 W. Second St.<br />
The CKHQG of Frankfort was established in August 1992. The guild&rsquo;s mission is to foster the art of quilting, encourage appreciation and participation in quilt-making in all its forms, promote interest in quilting through education and fellowship, and support the community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/yes-arts-to-host-gallery-reception-for-central-kentucky-homemakers-quilt-guild-members-and-stained-glass-artist-don-blue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/yes-arts-to-host-gallery-reception-for-central-kentucky-homemakers-quilt-guild-members-and-stained-glass-artist-don-blue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josephine Sculpture Park Artist-in-Residence Shawn Smith to preview new work at historic Rockdale Estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUISVILLE &mdash; Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP) Artist-in-Residence Shawn Smith will join artists, students, supporters and community members for a special evening at historic Rockdale Estate on Saturday, Sept. 12, offering an exclusive preview of his forthcoming sculpture installation at JSP and an inside look at the interdisciplinary practice behind his work.<br />
The evening will be the culmination of a collaborative experience bringing together JSP, Rockdale Estate, Blackacre Conservancy and Ab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/josephine-sculpture-park-artist-in-residence-shawn-smith-to-preview-new-work-at-historic-rockdale-estate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/josephine-sculpture-park-artist-in-residence-shawn-smith-to-preview-new-work-at-historic-rockdale-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shepherd turns autobiography into stage play: ‘His Hand’ opens Friday, Sept. 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;His Hand&rdquo; is a story about Betty Shepherd&rsquo;s life growing up with an abusive alcoholic father in Southeastern Kentucky, the resilience of mountain folk and the Eastern Kentucky flood of 2022.&ldquo;His Hand&rdquo; opens at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at First Presbyterian Church, 416 W. Main St. Additional showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. The play is presented by the Frankfort Studio Players. The cost is $15 for adults an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shepherd-turns-autobiography-into-stage-play-his-hand-opens-friday-sept-11/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shepherd-turns-autobiography-into-stage-play-his-hand-opens-friday-sept-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Sawyier Public Library News — Sept. 6-12, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday<br />
Closed for Labor Day.<br />
Tuesday<br />
4:30 p.m.: Build a Bee Bath (for families with kids of all ages). Fall is almost here, and the bees are still at it! Help them quench their thirst by making and decorating some bee baths!<br />
4:30 p.m.: Disco Ball Painting (for grades 6-12). Get into your disco era! Come paint colorful disco ball paintings.<br />
Wednesday<br />
11 a.m.: Get to Know Libby (for adults). Learn how to search, browse and check out ebooks, eaudiobooks and magazines with the Library&rsquo;s digita]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/paul-sawyier-public-library-news-sept-6-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/paul-sawyier-public-library-news-sept-6-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Fork Baptist Church to celebrate 225th Homecoming: Glancing Back and Grazing Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Fork Baptist Church will celebrate its 225th Homecoming: Glancing Back and Grazing Forward at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. There will be a fellowship meal with a special service and music in the ministry center. Burgers and hotdogs will be provided.The celebration will continue at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, with a worship and message in the sanctuary. Group photos will be taken after the service. Lunch will be provided in the ministry center.North Fork Baptist Church is located at 3660 Roc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/north-fork-baptist-church-to-celebrate-225th-homecoming-glancing-back-and-grazing-forward/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/north-fork-baptist-church-to-celebrate-225th-homecoming-glancing-back-and-grazing-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Love &amp; Hope &amp; Sex &amp; Dreams&rsquo;: 40 years of BoDeans &mdash; who knew?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, Sept. 20, the BoDeans will step onto the Grand Theatre stage and present their 40 years of rock &lsquo;n&rsquo; roll for the audience. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the BoDeans critically acclaimed debut album, &ldquo;Love &amp; Hope &amp; Sex &amp; Dreams.&rdquo; In honor of the 40th anniversary, BoDeans will perform two-and-a-half-hour shows featuring a video retrospective that will include songs from their 14 studio records covering five decades of music &mdash; 1980s, 19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lsquolove-amp-hope-amp-sex-amp-dreamsrsquo-40-years-of-bodeans-mdash-who-knew/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lsquolove-amp-hope-amp-sex-amp-dreamsrsquo-40-years-of-bodeans-mdash-who-knew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help restore native habitat for chimney swifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[To me, one of the most fascinating birds is the chimney swift; their scientific name is Chaetura (meaning &ldquo;spine tailed&rdquo;) pelagica. They are found in the Eastern half of North America in the spring and summer. In Kentucky, they arrive mid-April and leave in early October. This time of year, mid-August until mid-September, I like to go outside about 30 minutes before sunset and look skyward.Resembling boomerangs &mdash; and sometimes mistaken for bats &mdash; they can fly very quickly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/help-restore-native-habitat-for-chimney-swifts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/help-restore-native-habitat-for-chimney-swifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Asked: What type of seal was put on Capital Avenue Bridge sidewalks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a few months of preservation work to extend its service life, there is one change to the Capital Avenue Bridge that stands out.<br />
&ldquo;The sidewalks are textured and have a &lsquo;wet&rsquo; appearance,&rdquo; wrote one astute State Journal reader in an email inquiring about the surface.<br />
The bridge was closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for several weekends this summer while repairs were made to the 88-year-old structure, which is also known as the War Mothers Memorial Bridge, in h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/you-asked-what-type-of-seal-was-put-on-capital-avenue-bridge-sidewalks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/you-asked-what-type-of-seal-was-put-on-capital-avenue-bridge-sidewalks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student of the Week: Second Street’s Manzon sets school push-up record in Presidential Fitness Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agatha Manzon has been stellar in the classroom and the gym, and she has been named the Student of the Week.<br />
Agatha, a seventh-grader at Second Street School, recently broke the push-up record for the school in the Presidential Fitness Test.<br />
&ldquo;Agatha has been an amazing student of mine this year and last,&rdquo; Second Street PE teacher Zackery Turner wrote in his nomination. &ldquo;Not only is she a model student in the classroom, but she displays amazing sportsmanship and competitiveness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/student-of-the-week-second-streets-manzon-sets-school-push-up-record-in-presidential-fitness-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/student-of-the-week-second-streets-manzon-sets-school-push-up-record-in-presidential-fitness-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helpers needed for Frankfort Rotary Club food drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have a few hours to give and want to give them where they can be most beneficial to those in need in our community, consider signing up for the Saturday, Sept. 19 food drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both Kroger locations sponsored by the Frankfort Rotary Club.<br />
Items collected will help fill the shelves at the Emergency Food Pantry of Franklin County. The pantry is in special need of the following food items: canned chicken or meat, boxed instant oatmeal, soup, canned fruit or vegetables, spa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/helpers-needed-for-frankfort-rotary-club-food-drive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/helpers-needed-for-frankfort-rotary-club-food-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County’s boys soccer team plays Anderson to 3-3 tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County&rsquo;s boys soccer team tied Anderson County 3-3 Tuesday in Lawrenceburg.<br />
FCHS senior Jeicol Martinez scored two goals, and senior Marc Ruwet scored the third. Senior Brayan Lopez had two assists for the game.<br />
The Flyers are back in action Tuesday at home against Bourbon County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-boys-soccer-team-plays-anderson-to-3-3-tie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-boys-soccer-team-plays-anderson-to-3-3-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Sept. 3)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Thursday:<br />
&bull; At 2:44 a.m., city firefighters were called to a rescue on St. Clair Street. A caller reported he was trapped in an elevator in the Market Square building. He was rescued at 3 a.m.<br />
&bull; At 9:12 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Versailles Road.<br />
&bull; At 10:20 a.m., office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-sept-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-sept-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County’s Wheeler picks Bellarmine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County&rsquo;s Makiyia Wheeler can play her senior season of basketball with one big decision made.<br />
A mainstay for the Lady Flyers, Wheeler recently verbally committed to Bellarmine University, an NCAA DI school in the Atlantic Sun Conference.<br />
&ldquo;It was kind of important, but I was more so looking at what majors they offer,&rdquo; Wheeler said about playing Division I basketball. &ldquo;But I did want to go DI.&rdquo;<br />
Bellarmine offered more than that.<br />
&ldquo;First of all, the coach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-wheeler-picks-bellarmine/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-wheeler-picks-bellarmine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County’s volleyball team opens district play with win over TFCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Frankfort Christian Academy and Franklin County volleyball teams got an early start on district play Tuesday with FCHS winning 3-0 at TFCA.<br />
&ldquo;Things have been going good. We&rsquo;re only three games in,&rdquo; FCHS first-year coach Ryan Brown said. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re improving. They&rsquo;re learning the system, and we&rsquo;re getting to know each other.&rdquo;<br />
The Lady Flyers took control early in the first game and won 25-19. The Lady Royals were within two points, 15-13, in the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-volleyball-team-opens-district-play-with-win-over-tfca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-volleyball-team-opens-district-play-with-win-over-tfca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen ‘Harold’ Robinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allen &ldquo;Harold&rdquo; Robinson, 79, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 2 p.m. with Bro. Rusty Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will follow at Frankfort Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday.Harold was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, on August 12, 1947, to the late Russell and Alice Robinson. Harold was a devoted husband, father, gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/allen-harold-robinson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/allen-harold-robinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J.C. Purvis]]></title><description><![CDATA[VERSAILLES &mdash; James Clifford &ldquo;J.C.&rdquo; Purvis passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Lexington Baptist Health. A Celebration of Life will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6 p.m. with Mr. Royce Blevins officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday.JC was born in Versailles, Kentucky, on July 11, 1938 to the late James Franklin and Edna Mason Purvis. He gradua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jc-purvis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jc-purvis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JoAnn Spalding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services for JoAnn Spalding, 77, are pending at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. Spalding died in Hustonville on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/joann-spalding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/joann-spalding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gary Gayheart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Ray Gayheart, age 87, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away on Sept. 1, 2026.He was born in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Ray E. and Audrey Fraley Gayheart on Aug. 5, 1939. He will be remembered as a beloved Papaw who constantly laughed at the antics of his great-grandchildren, and as a proud Kentuckian who loved Eastern Kentucky history and bluegrass music.<br />
Gary, while a staunch homebody, was an avid watcher of UofL, UK and the Chicago Cubs, but always extended his support to any sport or team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gary-gayheart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gary-gayheart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristy M. Cummins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services for Kristy M. Cummins, 54, were Friday at LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.ljtfuneralhome.com. Cummins died Monday at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kristy-m-cummins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kristy-m-cummins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Tudor Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Nelson Tudor Jr, 69, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2026. He is survived by his daughter, Meredith; and son, Joe. A memorial celebration will be held at Heritage Church in Shelbyville at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, with visitation preceding at 3 p.m. Arrangements are with Rogers Funeral Home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/robert-tudor-jr/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/robert-tudor-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rally for recovery held at Capitol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year saw the lowest number of overdose deaths recorded in Kentucky since 2014, and there was much to celebrate at the 2026 Recovery Rally at the Capitol.<br />
Held in honor of National Recovery Month, an annual health observance that celebrates Americans in recovery from addiction, thousands of people gathered for the event &mdash; treating themselves to food trucks and learning about various addiction treatment and support organizations from across Kentucky.<br />
Some of these groups included Recove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/rally-for-recovery-held-at-capitol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/rally-for-recovery-held-at-capitol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 24 Louisville faces No. 9 Ole Miss in season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is rare that two top-25 college football teams knock heads on opening weekend.<br />
No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 24 Louisville will kick off Sunday at 7:30 p.m. (EDT) in the Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff at Nissan Stadium.<br />
Ole Miss (10-2 in 2025) advanced all the way to the CFP semifinals last season before losing to Miami.<br />
Louisville (9-4) finished its season in the Boca Rout Bowl with a victory over Toledo. Both teams have several players returning plus have added portal transfers.<br />
It&rsquo;s unus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/no-24-louisville-faces-no-9-ole-miss-in-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/no-24-louisville-faces-no-9-ole-miss-in-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Sept. 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Wednesday:<br />
&bull; At 3:11 a.m., officers conducted a fire investigation on Tracey Court.<br />
&bull; At 8:26 a.m., officers were called to a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on East Todd Street.<br />
&bull; At 8:50 a.m., officers took a theft report on Skipper Drive. A caller reported items had been stolen from a vehicle.<br />
&bull; At 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-sept-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-sept-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARTOON: What can A.I. not do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARTOON: What can A.I. not do?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-what-can-ai-not-do/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-what-can-ai-not-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARTOON: I come into the peace of wild things]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARTOON: I come into the peace of wild things]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-i-come-into-the-peace-of-wild-things/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-i-come-into-the-peace-of-wild-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elizabeth Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[A memorial celebration for Elizabeth M. Wilson, 71, will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Rogers Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Wilson died Tuesday, Sept. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/elizabeth-wilson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/elizabeth-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan festival to be hosted downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents and visitors can now experience another nation in the heart of downtown.On Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the Japan Festival arrives.<br />
The festival is a showcase of Japanese culture with activities ranging from Martial Arts demos, origami, Japanese calligraphy, cosplay parades and informational booths.Musical performances with various Japanese influences are also planned.<br />
Food and drink vendors will serve cuisine from Japan.The festival is a collaborative effort from the Cap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/japan-festival-to-be-hosted-downtown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/japan-festival-to-be-hosted-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immanuel Baptist Church to host annual ImmanuelFest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Immanuel Baptist Church in Frankfort will host its annual ImmanuelFest on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event for the community features free food, games, live music, and a free yard sale offering gently used clothes, household goods, and toys. Items are offered first come, first served.Local organizations will have booths present, providing information about their respective services.<br />
The event will be held on the front lawn of Immanuel Baptist Church, located at 1075 Collins L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/immanuel-baptist-church-to-host-annual-immanuelfest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/immanuel-baptist-church-to-host-annual-immanuelfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No return date set for Frankfort High after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleanup continues at Frankfort High, but how long the school will remain closed is up in the air.<br />
A fire at the school Sunday morning forced FHS to be closed. The closure was originally listed for this week, but it could be extended.<br />
&ldquo;At this time, we do not have a definitive return date,&rdquo; Frankfort Independent Schools Superintendent Dr. Sheri Satterly told The State Journal on Wednesday. &ldquo;The safety of our students and staff is our utmost priority, so we will return when the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/no-return-date-set-for-frankfort-high-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/no-return-date-set-for-frankfort-high-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: ‘Stivers ignores the data’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear editor,<br />
Sen. Robert Stivers&rsquo; opinion piece on Aug. 12 advocating for the construction of AI data centers in Kentucky once again demonstrates how out of touch Republicans are with the concerns of Kentuckians, and the American people writ large.<br />
Despite his feeble attempts to allay the fears of the public vis-a-vis data centers&rsquo; impact on energy, water and noise pollution, the construction of data centers throughout the country remains an apposite concern to most people.<br />
New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-stivers-ignores-the-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-stivers-ignores-the-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tee It Up With C.O.C.O. scramble set for Sept. 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 17th annual Tee It Up With C.O.C.O. nine-hole ladies charity golf scramble and dinner will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Frankfort Country Club.<br />
The scramble will have a shotgun start at 4:30 p.m. with a silent auction and dinner to follow. This is a night of fellowship, fun, dinner and many prizes.<br />
Through proceeds from the golf scramble and sponsorships, C.O.C.O. (Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization) supports and contributes to the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Ovarian Sc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/tee-it-up-with-coco-scramble-set-for-sept-15/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/tee-it-up-with-coco-scramble-set-for-sept-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Frankfort’s girls volleyball team falls to Woodford County 3-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort High School&rsquo;s volleyball team played Woodford County High School on Thursday, Aug. 27, at F.D. Wilkinson Gymnasium. Woodford County won 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-17).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/photos-frankforts-girls-volleyball-team-falls-to-woodford-county-3-0/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/photos-frankforts-girls-volleyball-team-falls-to-woodford-county-3-0/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Keep the forests roadless]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear editor,<br />
There are places in America where the forest still speaks without the sound of engines.<br />
Where rivers begin clean and cold. Where salmon return. Where wolves, bears, elk, birds, and countless other species can move through an unbroken landscape. Where people can walk into the forest and experience something increasingly rare: silence.<br />
These are our roadless forests.<br />
For nearly 25 years, the 2001 Roadless Rule has helped protect nearly 45 million acres of undeveloped National Forest l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-keep-the-forests-roadless/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-keep-the-forests-roadless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Swim With Purpose bigger than a single pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we started Swim With Purpose three years ago, our goal was simple: to restore the indoor pool at Kentucky State University and bring back a valuable resource for students, families and the Frankfort community.<br />
We believed in that vision then, and we still believe this community deserves access to a public pool. But as we worked to make the project a reality, it became clear that the long-term support needed from local government and the university would not be available. That was disappoint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-swim-with-purpose-bigger-than-a-single-pool/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-swim-with-purpose-bigger-than-a-single-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Remember in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each election cycle, we as voters make an important decision: Who will we trust to represent us? We consider the candidates, their qualifications, their experience and their ideas for the future, and then we cast our votes.<br />
Once elected, however, it is our representatives who begin casting votes on our behalf. Those votes determine how our tax dollars are spent, which projects move forward and what priorities will shape our community. Over the course of a term, those decisions create a record &m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-remember-in-november/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-remember-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Kentucky working on access to maternal care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than a week after a March of Dimes study brought attention to the fact that almost half of Kentucky&rsquo;s 120 counties are classified as maternity care deserts, state regulations were approved to clear the way for freestanding birthing centers will provide expectant mothers with another option.<br />
According to the study, mothers in these areas travel up to three times farther for maternal care. Also, more than 100,000 Kentucky women live more than half an hour from labor and delivery service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-kentucky-working-on-access-to-maternal-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-kentucky-working-on-access-to-maternal-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky State’s Cyprian named SIAC offensive player of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky State wide receiver Darius Cyprian was named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday.<br />
Cyprian powered the Kentucky State passing attack in the Thorobreds&rsquo; season-opening 41-14 victory over rival Central State.<br />
The senior from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, led the Thorobreds with eight receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown. He caught eight of his nine targets, averaged 12.3 yards per reception, and added 33 yards after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-states-cyprian-named-siac-offensive-player-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-states-cyprian-named-siac-offensive-player-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church Women United hosting Human Rights Celebration Sept. 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Church Women United Frankfort/Franklin County will host a Human Rights Celebration Friday, Sept. 11, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1800 Louisville Road.<br />
The event is to celebrate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a global milestone that defends the rights of all people.<br />
The celebration will start at 10:30 a.m. with coffee and fellowship, and the program will begin at 11 a.m.<br />
Det. Ricky Lynn with the Frankfort Police Department will talk about how social media is affecting the liv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/church-women-united-hosting-human-rights-celebration-sept-11/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/church-women-united-hosting-human-rights-celebration-sept-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Anthony Elder]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAWRENCEBURG &mdash; A funeral mass for Martin Anthony Elder, 75, husband of Terry Ann Elder, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 120 N. Gatewood Ave., Lawrenceburg. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of mass Thursday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie &amp; Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg. Elder died Tuesday, Sept. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/martin-anthony-elder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/martin-anthony-elder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louis Dalton Tandy Sr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louis Dalton Tandy Sr., age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 5, 1943, the son of Gavin McQueen Tandy and Mary Elizabeth Gatewood Tandy.He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Mr. Tandy retired from the Kentucky Department of Parks as the director of accounting in 2000. He spent over 20 years coaching baseball for the department of recreation.Survivors included his wife of 61 years, Barbara Berrie Tandy; s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louis-dalton-tandy-sr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louis-dalton-tandy-sr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Whitaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAWRENCEBURG &mdash; Services for Robert &ldquo;Bobby&rdquo; Scott Whitaker, 56, husband of Carol Ann Hall Whitaker, will be 2 p.m. Friday at Ritchie &amp; Peach Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home. Whitaker died Monday, Aug. 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/robert-whitaker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/robert-whitaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glenda Martinez]]></title><description><![CDATA[No services for Glenda Martinez, 81, were held. Martinez died Dec. 22, 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/glenda-martinez/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/glenda-martinez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rena W. True]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rena Wells True, 89, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away on August 29, 2026. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Chris Parrish officiating. Burial will follow at Frankfort Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday.Born December 30, 1936, Rena was the daughter of Jesse Wells and Florence Jones Wells. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a woman of strong faith]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/rena-w-true/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/rena-w-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARTOON: Data centers squeezing resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARTOON: Data centers squeezing resources]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-data-centers-squeezing-resources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-data-centers-squeezing-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Sept. 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following people were indicted by a Franklin Circuit Court grand jury on Tuesday:<br />
&bull; Timothy J. Bittinger, 35, of Frankfort, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), first offense, a Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor; possession of marijuana, failure to notify address change to Department of Transportation, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, first offense, and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-circuit-court-indictments-sept-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-circuit-court-indictments-sept-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community pays respect to Franklin County firefighter]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the Frankfort community celebrated and paid respects to Franklin County firefighter Kolby Tucker.The celebration included a large procession of fire and EMS vehicles from various counties across Kentucky, as small groups of citizens and police personnel also paid their respects.<br />
Tucker was also a member of the Kentucky National Guard. He passed away on Aug. 26. He was 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/community-pays-respect-to-franklin-county-firefighter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/community-pays-respect-to-franklin-county-firefighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 31)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Monday:<br />
&bull; At 1:51 a.m., officers took an assault report at The Reserve at Cove Spring on Bypass Plaza Drive. A caller reported her husband assaulted her and &ldquo;destroyed the house.&rdquo;<br />
&bull; At 7:17 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Versailles Road near Sunset Drive.<br />
&bull; At 7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-31/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local sports calendar — Sept. 2-8, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[GIRLS SOCCER: Western Hills is at home today against Thomas Nelson at 6 p.m., and Frankfort plays at Shelby County today at 7 p.m. The Frankfort Christian Academy plays on the road Thursday at Great Crossing at 7:30 p.m.<br />
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Western Hills is at home today against Model at 7:30 p.m., and WHHS plays at Lexington Christian Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Frankfort hosts Nelson County today and plays at Harrison County Thursday with both games starting at 7:30 p.m. FHS plays in the 11th Region A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-sports-calendar-sept-2-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-sports-calendar-sept-2-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Hills’ football team loses home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Hills&rsquo; football team dropped its home opener Friday, losing to East Jessamine 39-7.<br />
The Jaguars improved to 2-0 with the victory. East Jessamine quarterback Bryce Bentley passed for 246 yards and two touchdowns.<br />
WHHS, now 0-2, plays at home Friday against Henry County. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-football-team-loses-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-football-team-loses-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: McKee helps Frankfort win All ‘A’ regional title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort High&rsquo;s boys soccer team had two tight battles last week in the 11th Region All &ldquo;A&rdquo; Classic, beating Sayre 2-1 in the semifinals and winning in a penalty kick shootout against Model in the championship match.<br />
FHS junior Ewan McKee played a key role in both victories, and he has been named the Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week.<br />
McKee scored the game-winning goal on a free kick with 40 seconds left against Sayre, and his penalty kick was the only goal FHS had in regul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/traditional-bank-athlete-of-the-week-mckee-helps-frankfort-win-all-a-regional-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/traditional-bank-athlete-of-the-week-mckee-helps-frankfort-win-all-a-regional-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort’s Kennedy ties for 11th in All ‘A’ state tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort High senior Jack Kennedy shot a 77 Sunday in the All &ldquo;A&rdquo; State golf tournament at Gibson Bay in Richmond.That was good for an 11th place tie in a field of 112 golfers. Kennedy qualified as an individual for the state tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-kennedy-ties-for-11th-in-all-a-state-tournament/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-kennedy-ties-for-11th-in-all-a-state-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No extra pressure on Nic Anderson this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nic Anderson was a four-star prospect coming out of Katy (Texas) High School who was ranked among the nation&rsquo;s top 20 recruits.Of course, that was not a huge surprise considering his bloodlines.<br />
His brother, Rodney, was a running back at Oklahoma (2015-18) who played for the Cincinnati Bengals. Another brother, Ryder, was a defensive end at Mississippi (2017-20) and Indiana (2021) who played for the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints. His uncle, Mark, played at Alabama (2001-2005) and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/no-extra-pressure-on-nic-anderson-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/no-extra-pressure-on-nic-anderson-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort man racks up two assault charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Frankfort man has been charged with two counts of assault following a domestic disturbance Sunday morning.<br />
At 11:21 a.m., Frankfort Police were called to a Tupelo Trail apartment complex after the female victim reported that her husband, Ryan Curtsinger, tackled her to the ground.<br />
When the responding officer arrived they located Curtsinger walking across the street. He eventually stopped and as police attempted to detain him he began to resist by &ldquo;flailing and refusing to place his hands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankfort-man-racks-up-two-assault-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankfort-man-racks-up-two-assault-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at Frankfort High closes school for the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire at Frankfort High School over the weekend has caused the school to close for the week.<br />
Frankfort Independent Schools Superintendent Dr. Sheri Satterly said in a post on ParentSquare.com that the fire occurred around 5:15 a.m. Sunday. The fire was contained to one classroom, but damage from the sprinkler system and the fire department was extensive.<br />
No one was injured in the blaze.<br />
While FHS will be closed this week, students are required to complete virtual instruction Tuesday through Fri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fire-at-frankfort-high-closes-school-for-the-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fire-at-frankfort-high-closes-school-for-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vearl Cottongim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vearl Charlie Cottongim, age 92, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Services will be held 11 a.m. at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday.<br />
Mr. Cottongim was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on June 25, 1934, to the late Joseph Stivers Cottongim and Dora Ellen Rodgers Cottong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/vearl-cottongim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/vearl-cottongim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community engagement on display at the Farmers Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Franklin County Farmers Market on Saturday was the backdrop for community engagement as local government leaders from various city departments came to speak with citizens.<br />
City commissioners also joined the public for conversation &mdash; allowing individuals to share ideas and thoughts with elected officials.<br />
Moreover, a free community breakfast was provided to those in attendance.<br />
The event also allowed people to learn and potentially donate to the Franklin County Community Fund &ndash; a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/community-engagement-on-display-at-the-farmers-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/community-engagement-on-display-at-the-farmers-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County’s boys golf team goes 6-1 in regular season conference play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County&rsquo;s boys golf team concluded the conference regular season Aug. 26, shooting a season-low 145 (plus five) to defeat Anderson County at Wild Turkey Trace.<br />
The match was a nine-hole event.<br />
FCHS&rsquo; Noah Casey and Myles Williams earned conference points with one-under par rounds. Casey picked up medalist honors in a scorecard playoff and shot a career-low 34 while Williams matched his career low.<br />
The Flyers also received nine-hole career-best performances from Patterson Grave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-boys-golf-team-goes-6-1-in-regular-season-conference-play/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-boys-golf-team-goes-6-1-in-regular-season-conference-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort’s football team loses to Moore 47-8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort&rsquo;s football team lost to Moore 47-8 Friday at Sower Field.<br />
The Panthers&rsquo; touchdown came on a pass from Toma Washington to Jeramiah Washington, and Toma Washington scored the two-point conversion.<br />
Karlell Hall had a team-high nine tackles for FHS, and he also rushed for 55 yards. Anderson Hodge and Jeramiah Washington each had eight tackles, and Braylen Wells had six.<br />
Frankfort (0-2) plays its next game at home Friday against Williamsburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-football-team-loses-to-moore-47-8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-football-team-loses-to-moore-47-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Perhaps data center should be built near Stivers’ residence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear editor,<br />
Sen. Robert Stivers opines that data centers are good for Kentucky, and he says, &ldquo;Economic development should never come at the expense of the people who already live here.&rdquo; Unfortunately, data centers do just that.<br />
Citing the same study as Mr. Stivers, the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) report on data centers, &ldquo;Large facilities may require power equivalent to that used by thousands of homes &hellip;&rdquo; Stivers insists the developers, not taxpa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-perhaps-data-center-should-be-built-near-stivers-residence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-perhaps-data-center-should-be-built-near-stivers-residence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Are vaccines safe and effective?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Misinformation, disinformation and outright lies about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines are being propagated by both sides of the political spectrum. Understandingly, the public is confused.<br />
As a microbiology professor at Kentucky State University and a holder of a patent on a DNA vaccine, I offer my perspective to help you navigating the confusion.<br />
The term &ldquo;vaccine&rdquo; was coined by Louis Pasteur, renowned 19th-century French microbiologist, to describe the process of inoculat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-are-vaccines-safe-and-effective/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-are-vaccines-safe-and-effective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Technology finding lost cities, America’s hidden minerals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once the world&rsquo;s mining superpower, the United States is now dangerously reliant on Chinese mineral supply chains. Yet, as we race to reclaim our mineral security, we&rsquo;re fighting blindfolded.Unlike our peer nations, the United States has only just begun to use modern tools to map our mineral resources. In other words, our understanding of our own resource potential is but a fraction of what it should be.Archaeology gives us an important clue as to what we might be missing. Over littl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-technology-finding-lost-cities-americas-hidden-minerals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-technology-finding-lost-cities-americas-hidden-minerals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local man charged following physical altercation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A domestic disturbance that reportedly turned violent led to the arrest of a Frankfort man Sunday night.<br />
While Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office deputies were en route to the Mt. Zion Road residence at 7:20 p.m., the suspect, Darren Moore, fled in a vehicle and was located a short time later.<br />
According to his arrest citation, Moore and a female got into a physical altercation in the front yard. The victim told law enforcement that Moore struck her with an electric cord on the upper back. Sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-man-charged-following-physical-altercation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-man-charged-following-physical-altercation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky State’s football team opens season with 41-14 win over Central State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky State&rsquo;s football team opened the season with a rivalry victory Saturday, scoring 38 unanswered points to defeat Central State, 41-14, at McPherson Memorial Stadium in Wilberforce, Ohio.<br />
The Thorobreds won their Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opener after producing 472 yards of total offense, including 282 through the air and 190 on the ground.<br />
Kentucky State recorded 25 first downs, converted 5-of-10 third-down attempts and scored on all six trips inside the red zone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-states-football-team-opens-season-with-41-14-win-over-central-state/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-states-football-team-opens-season-with-41-14-win-over-central-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 28-30)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS and Franklin County Fire Department over the weekend:<br />
Friday<br />
&bull; At 7:33 a.m., officers took a vandalism complaint on Ewing Court. A caller reported a vehicle had been vandalized.<br />
&bull; At 8:08 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Hiawatha Trail near Cherokee Trail.<br />
&bull; At 8:54 a.m., officers were notified of a missing person on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-28-30/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-28-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carothers reappointed to serve on state panel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Frankfort resident was reappointed to the State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children by the governor recently.<br />
LaCheena Carothers, who is a justice program administrator in the Department of Juvenile Justice, was selected for the post by Gov. Andy Beshear. Her term expires on June 20, 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/carothers-reappointed-to-serve-on-state-panel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/carothers-reappointed-to-serve-on-state-panel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County’s football team loses to Bullitt East 33-21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County&rsquo;s football team fell to 0-2 after a 33-21 loss to Bullitt East Friday at Benny Watkins Field.<br />
FCHS quarterback Knox Barrett passed for 180 yards and rushed for two touchdowns, and Lane Brock ran for the Flyers&rsquo; other touchdown. Brayan Lopez Padilla kicked the extra point after all three touchdowns.<br />
Aaron Jones had 109 yards in receptions for Franklin County.<br />
Bullitt East&rsquo;s Will Egan passed for 249 yards and three touchdowns.<br />
The Flyers play at home this week, ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-football-team-loses-to-bullitt-east-33-21/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-football-team-loses-to-bullitt-east-33-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoe collection to help raise funds for Finn Lowe’s medical costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent government funding cuts to Medicaid have left many people struggling to make sure their medical needs are covered. In July, local mother Rebecca Lowe spoke at one of Gov. Andy Beshear&rsquo;s press conferences about her family&rsquo;s struggle with covering costs for her autistic son&rsquo;s medical needs.<br />
&ldquo;I mentioned that with our Anthem plan for Finn&rsquo;s therapy services it costs us just over $500 a week until our out-of-pocket is covered,&rdquo; Lowe said.<br />
In an effort t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shoe-collection-to-help-raise-funds-for-finn-lowes-medical-costs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shoe-collection-to-help-raise-funds-for-finn-lowes-medical-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morgan appointed Kentucky State University chief of police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky State University has appointed Barron M. Morgan as chief of police and director of public safety. Morgan, who began his role Aug. 17, is an accomplished public safety, law enforcement and security executive with more than 32 years of combined experience in law enforcement, investigations, emergency management, security operations, executive protection, contract management and organizational leadership.<br />
As part of that broader experience, Morgan served 26 years as an active police office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/morgan-appointed-kentucky-state-university-chief-of-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/morgan-appointed-kentucky-state-university-chief-of-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pleads guilty to thefts stemming from auto repair business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local man pleaded guilty to 22 felony counts in Franklin Circuit Court Friday.<br />
Alex McKinney, 30, entered the plea to a variety of theft charges stemming from an auto repair business.<br />
The plea agreement indicates that 17 victims complained about work not performed, not properly performed, theft, deception and criminal mischief.<br />
According to the plea agreement, McKinney will owe roughly $100,000 to 15 victims. The Commonwealth&rsquo;s Attorney and the defendant will meet prior to sentencing to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/man-pleads-guilty-to-thefts-stemming-from-auto-repair-business/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/man-pleads-guilty-to-thefts-stemming-from-auto-repair-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaggers looking to open this autumn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest fast food chain to reach Frankfort is quickly on the horizon.<br />
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re anticipating an October,&rdquo; says Aaron Hamilton, regional director of real estate. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s been a couple years in the making, and we&rsquo;re very excited for the opportunity.&rdquo;<br />
Jaggers, created by the founders of Texas Roadhouse, is known for its double-stack burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders, chopped salads and milkshakes.<br />
There are additional locations in Louisville and Lexington]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jaggers-looking-to-open-this-autumn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jaggers-looking-to-open-this-autumn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort’s boys soccer team hosting Danville Sept. 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort High&rsquo;s boys soccer team, winner of the 11th Region All &ldquo;A&rdquo; tournament, will host 12th Region All &ldquo;A&rdquo; champion Danville Saturday, Sept. 5, at Capitol View Park at 8 p.m.<br />
The winner of the match will advance to the quarterfinals of the All &ldquo;A&rdquo; state tournament to be played Saturday, Sept. 26. The semifinals will also be played Saturday, and the championship match will be Sunday, Sept. 27.All matches Sept. 26 and 27 will be played at Collegiate in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-boys-soccer-team-hosting-danville-sept-5/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-boys-soccer-team-hosting-danville-sept-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiscal court approves opioid abatement funds for local groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fiscal court on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution of the Franklin County Board of Health, establishing a public health tax rate of 6.2%.<br />
The process was completed in collaboration with the Department of Local Government.<br />
In other business, the court approved opioid abatement funds to nine local groups.<br />
In 2022, the state of Kentucky accepted a nearly one billion dollar settlement with opioid producers and manufacturers to address the opioid crisis in the Commonwealth.<br />
Funds will be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fiscal-court-approves-opioid-abatement-funds-for-local-groups/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fiscal-court-approves-opioid-abatement-funds-for-local-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County’s July jobless rate among best in state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County continued to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state from July 2025 to last month.Cumberland and Woodford counties recorded the lowest jobless rates in the commonwealth at 4.1% each. They were followed by Campbell County, 4.2%; Boone, Fayette, Kenton and Scott counties, 4.3% each; and Franklin, Harrison and Trimble counties, 4.4% each.<br />
Jobless rates fell in 87 counties, rose in 18 counties and stayed the same in 15 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/countys-july-jobless-rate-among-best-in-state/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/countys-july-jobless-rate-among-best-in-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berea College students to graduate debt-free starting next fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Berea College, a private liberal arts school located in that Madison County community, announced it will guarantee 100% of tuition, housing, food and fees without loans for all students, starting in the fall 2027 semester.<br />
Berea College, which opened in 1855, has offered free tuition to its students since 1892; but the new program, known as the Financial Freedom Pledge, means all students will graduate debt-free.<br />
&ldquo;Every student arrives at Berea with gifts: talent, curiosity, determination,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/berea-college-students-to-graduate-debt-free-starting-next-fall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/berea-college-students-to-graduate-debt-free-starting-next-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midway through 450-mile charity run, Gall makes it home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accompanied by Survivor&rsquo;s &ldquo;Eye of the Tiger,&rdquo; local law enforcement, friends and family, Frankfort&rsquo;s Peter Gall returned home to a hero&rsquo;s welcome at the Capitol Saturday morning.<br />
The owner of Undisputed Fitness on Lewis Street is roughly halfway through a 450-mile, 20-day charity run to raise money for the And Still Foundation. He founded the non-profit organization to help underprivileged youth get access to fitness, exercise and sports equipment as well as team fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/midway-through-450-mile-charity-run-gall-makes-it-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/midway-through-450-mile-charity-run-gall-makes-it-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rev. Ron Moore Jr.: Hotter than fish grease]]></title><description><![CDATA[I don&rsquo;t know anybody that likes being hot. I do enjoy the warmer months more than the cold ones. However, that hot, muggy July and August weather will have me real close to some type of air conditioner. The heat has a way of draining your energy right out of you.Two weeks ago, our air conditioner unit was very sick. It was barely blowing. At night, the house temperature was 85 degrees. 85 degrees! I had a big box fan blowing right next to me, but it was just blowing hot air in my face. I&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/rev-ron-moore-jr-hotter-than-fish-grease/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/rev-ron-moore-jr-hotter-than-fish-grease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plantin’ by the Signs … and other things: September overview; planting season about over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick Takes<br />
&bull; Remainder of today: VERY fertile, Pisces/feet, below-grounders<br />
&bull; Aug. 30-31: No planting, Aries/head/killing sign&bull; Sept. 1-3: VERY fertile, Taurus/neck, below-grounders&bull; Sept. 4-5: Gemini/arms, bean/pea sign, dark moon but too late for both<br />
&bull; Sept. 6-7: VERY fertile, Cancer/breast, below-grounders<br />
&bull; Sept. 8-9: No planting, killing sign Leo/heart<br />
&bull; Moon change: Sept. 10, dark to light, 11:27 p.m.<br />
&bull; Sept. 10-13: Flowering, Virgo/bowels (10-11),]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/plantin-by-the-signs-and-other-things-september-overview-planting-season-about-over/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/plantin-by-the-signs-and-other-things-september-overview-planting-season-about-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Sawyier Public Library News — Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday<br />
2-4 p.m.: Career Services Assistance (for adults). Meet with a representative from the Kentucky Career Center for free one-on-one employment and training assistance. Get help with job searches, resumes, cover letters, interview tutoring, training options, soft skill improvement and more.<br />
4:30-7 p.m.: Family Make It &amp; Take It (for families with kids of all ages). We&rsquo;ll provide the supplies and you bring your imagination! Drop-in anytime between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to design and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/paul-sawyier-public-library-news-aug-30-sept-5-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/paul-sawyier-public-library-news-aug-30-sept-5-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local FFA students compete at Kentucky State Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week Franklin County High School FFA members traveled to Louisville to compete in the Kentucky State Fair.<br />
Four students competed in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture School Garden Cooking Challenge where they received first place. Students grew produce in the school garden, created an original recipe using what they grew and presented how to cook it along with a taste test on the stage at the state fair. The winning FFA members were Adam Alhamdani, Gage Click, Kenzie Ratliff and Gabby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-ffa-students-compete-at-kentucky-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-ffa-students-compete-at-kentucky-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Celebrating the Black Experience’ comes to The Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Celebrating the Black Experience&rdquo; will take place in the Blazer Library at Kentucky State University Sept. 2-27. The art exhibit offers a range of creative perspectives on Black life, identity and culture.<br />
The traveling exhibition is presented by the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage in partnership with the Kentucky Arts Council.<br />
As part of the exhibit, a reception and conversation with featured artists Jes Allen, of Louisville, and Derek King Jr., of Lexington, will be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/celebrating-the-black-experience-comes-to-the-hill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/celebrating-the-black-experience-comes-to-the-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital City Activity Center/Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort News — Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Billiards.<br />
10 a.m.: Bingocize. Bingo combined with exercise. This is the last of the Diabetes session.<br />
11 a.m.: Hand and Foot Card Club. Hand &amp; Foot is a captivating rummy-style card game that adds unique twists to the classic Canasta formula.Noon: Tai-Chi. Join Victoria for this slow gentle movement and physical postures exercise routine. It&rsquo;s good for strengthening balance and muscle tone.<br />
Tuesday<br />
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Billiards.<br />
9:30 a.m.: Game Day. Play va]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-city-activity-centermeals-on-wheels-greater-frankfort-news-aug-31-sept-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-city-activity-centermeals-on-wheels-greater-frankfort-news-aug-31-sept-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen. Ulysses S. Grant to speak at Frankfort Civil War Roundtable Sept. 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Curt Fields will portray Gen. Ulysses S. Grant during the Frankfort Civil War Roundtable at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St. Fields will give a first hand account of the capture of Fort Donaldson. Fields has portrayed General and President Grant to great acclaim across the United States.<br />
As a living historian, Fields portrayed Grant at the 150th Civil War Sesquicentennial observations at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and Vicksburg National Battlefield]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gen-ulysses-s-grant-to-speak-at-frankfort-civil-war-roundtable-sept-20/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gen-ulysses-s-grant-to-speak-at-frankfort-civil-war-roundtable-sept-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior’s mural brings ‘We Are Hills’ initiative to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kendria Wickers&rsquo; enthusiasm for art started at just six years old &mdash; learning from her sister. Using creativity as a way to escape, she&rsquo;s found joy in creation and seeing the impact it has on others.<br />
&ldquo;I like showing people what I can do, and I like how my creations can make people happy and smile,&rdquo; she said.<br />
Over the course of one week this summer, Wickers spent eight hours each day creating the new mural located at the front entrance of Western Hills High School.<br />
Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/seniors-mural-brings-we-are-hills-initiative-to-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/seniors-mural-brings-we-are-hills-initiative-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local teams compete in 11th Region All ‘A’ girls soccer tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort High and The Frankfort Christian Academy competed in the 11th Region All &ldquo;A&rdquo; girls soccer tournament.<br />
FHS lost to Sayre 9-1 in the semifinals Monday with Emma Johnson scoring for the Lady Panthers. TFCA lost to Sayre 6-1 Aug. 15, and Lily Moore scored the Lady Royals&rsquo; goal.<br />
Lexington Christian won the 11th Region All &ldquo;A&rdquo; tournament 2-1 in a penalty kick shootout against Sayre at Capitol View Park Wednesday.<br />
Local players named to the all-tournament team we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-teams-compete-in-11th-region-all-a-girls-soccer-tournament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-teams-compete-in-11th-region-all-a-girls-soccer-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky State’s football team looks to build on last year’s success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky State&rsquo;s football team had a historic season last year, reaching the NCAA Div. II Championship playoffs for the first time in school history and posting a 9-2 regular-season record, its best in 90 years.<br />
After all that success, the Thorobreds were picked to finish fifth in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference this year in the conference&rsquo;s preseason poll.<br />
&ldquo;Even this year, after the way we played last year and how we finished last year, we were picked fifth,&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-states-football-team-looks-to-build-on-last-years-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-states-football-team-looks-to-build-on-last-years-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort’s boys soccer team wins 11th Region All ‘A’ in PK shootout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort&rsquo;s boys soccer team needed more than 80 minutes to win the 11th Region All &ldquo;A&rdquo; tournament.<br />
It took a penalty kick shootout for the Panthers to clinch the title Wednesday at Capitol View Park, beating Model 2-1 in a tournament that has a lot of history for FHS.<br />
&ldquo;It means a lot,&rdquo; FHS assistant coach Eric Latham, a Frankfort High graduate, said of the All &ldquo;A&rdquo; competition. &ldquo;Coach (Austin) Farmer tries to downplay it like it shouldn&rsquo;t be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-boys-soccer-team-wins-11th-region-all-a-in-pk-shootout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-boys-soccer-team-wins-11th-region-all-a-in-pk-shootout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Phil’-ing in: Volunteering takes many forms]]></title><description><![CDATA[From navigating the aisles of New Leash on Life with a recliner on a cart, trying to keep up with co-manager Donna Carter and not hit anything, to playing trivia with residents at Morning Pointe, &ldquo;Phil-ing in&rdquo; has been personally rewarding and I hope beneficial to those places in need of volunteers.<br />
The project was inspired by the oft-repeated ad in this newspaper from New Leash calling for volunteers. I suggested to editor Chanda Veno and publisher Joe Imel a regular offering with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/phil-ing-in-volunteering-takes-many-forms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/phil-ing-in-volunteering-takes-many-forms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 27)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Thursday:<br />
&bull; At 12:37 p.m., deputies, county fire, and EMS were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Interstate 64 East.<br />
&bull; At 2:31 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Versailles Road.<br />
&bull; At 7:25 a.m., county firefighters conducted a fire investigation on Louisville Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-27/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students of the Week: Western Hills’ Morris, Franklin County’s Alhamdani serve as student board members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, Franklin County Schools has two high school students serve on its Board of Education.<br />
The students, one from Franklin County and one from Western Hills, attend board meetings and give monthly reports about what&rsquo;s going on at their schools, providing information to the board. The students are not voting members.<br />
This year&rsquo;s student board members are seniors Addison Morris of Western Hills and Adam Alhamdani of Franklin County, and they have been selected as the Students of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/students-of-the-week-western-hills-morris-franklin-countys-alhamdani-serve-as-student-board-members/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/students-of-the-week-western-hills-morris-franklin-countys-alhamdani-serve-as-student-board-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Democratic Rally scheduled for Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Franklin County Democratic Party will host the inaugural Capital Democratic Rally Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Lakeview Park, Hancock and Robinson Pavilions, 112 Park Ave.<br />
This event will offer the opportunity to meet Democratic candidates, as well as hear them speak about their visions for the future of our community, state and nation. The event will have a meet and greet with candidates for the first hour, followed by candidates and guest speeches throughout the afternoon.<br />
Some 20 Democ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-democratic-rally-scheduled-for-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-democratic-rally-scheduled-for-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George W. Roberts]]></title><description><![CDATA[VERSAILLES &mdash; Services for George W. Roberts, 78, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Clark Funeral Home, Rose Hill. Burial with military honors will follow at Rose Crest Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at Clark Funeral Home, Rose Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass. Roberts died Thursday, Aug. 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/george-w-roberts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/george-w-roberts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Arnett: High school football still matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[I read with great interest all the local high school football schedules recently posted. I love football, especially high school ball. Maybe only high school ball. That seems to be the last refuge of players who get out there and do it for love, not money.<br />
Admittedly, playing college ball in exchange for a scholarship seems OK to me. A kid gets an education in return for helping the school administration sell tickets to games. Anyone might think that is a fair exchange, service for service. What]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/john-arnett-high-school-football-still-matters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/john-arnett-high-school-football-still-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local couple opens personal library to lenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don and Sylvia Coffey are always seeking knowledge and believe that reading is key to learning.<br />
&ldquo;Our purpose is to never stop learning as long as you live. It&rsquo;s a lifelong endeavor, &rdquo; Don said happily.<br />
As years-long avid readers, Don and Sylvia have created a unique collection of books that they want to share with others.<br />
&ldquo;As we were at home we were running out of shelf space and we said, we either have to get rid of some books or we have to do something,&rdquo; Sylvia to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-couple-opens-personal-library-to-lenders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-couple-opens-personal-library-to-lenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky State’s Rogers, Cornett complete statewide leadership-development program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effective faculty leadership can strengthen academic quality, encourage collaboration and help institutions navigate a rapidly changing higher education landscape. Two Kentucky State University faculty members are returning to that work with new skills, perspectives and professional connections after completing a statewide leadership-development program.<br />
Dr. Johnathan Rogers, assistant professor of mathematics, and Gary Cornett, instructor of mass communication and journalism, completed the Kent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-states-rogers-cornett-complete-statewide-leadership-development-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-states-rogers-cornett-complete-statewide-leadership-development-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky State’s Shabazz earns national recognition for Black wrestling champions book]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kentucky State University professor&rsquo;s work to preserve an often-overlooked chapter of sports and cultural history has earned national recognition from the National Association of Black Journalists.<br />
Dr. David L. Shabazz, associate professor of communication, received an Outstanding Book Award for &ldquo;Pro Wrestling&rsquo;s Black World Champions&rdquo; during the NABJ Convention in Atlanta.<br />
The book documents Black professional wrestlers who captured major world championships in the Unit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-states-shabazz-earns-national-recognition-for-black-wrestling-champions-book/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-states-shabazz-earns-national-recognition-for-black-wrestling-champions-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State fair grand champion country ham nets $10M bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUISVILLE &mdash; Kelly and Joe Craft and Central Bank placed a combined winning bid of $10 million Thursday for the Kentucky State Fair Grand Champion Country Ham, sending the proceeds to charities in every corner of the commonwealth. The bid closed the 62nd annual Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction, the largest farm-city event in Kentucky and one of the state fair&rsquo;s most anticipated mornings.<br />
Auctioneer Luke Wood worked the room as business owners, farm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/state-fair-grand-champion-country-ham-nets-10m-bid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/state-fair-grand-champion-country-ham-nets-10m-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 26)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Wednesday:<br />
&bull; At 12:30 a.m., city firefighters and EMS conducted a fire investigation on Mero Street.<br />
&bull; At 6:02 a.m., deputies, city and county fire and EMS responded to an injury motor vehicle accident on Louisville Road. A caller reported a three-vehicle accident involving a box truck, SUV, and a truck. One female]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Why I vote Democratic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear editor,<br />
The first time I ever voted, I chose all Republican candidates. Growing up, I was deeply influenced by my conservative (and loving) grandfather. However, the Republican Party in those years was very different from the party it is today.<br />
The leaders of the Republican Party have evolved into individuals who put self-interests over what is best for our country, starting decades ago with legislation that continuously lowered taxes on the rich. Federal income tax rates for the top earner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-why-i-vote-democratic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-why-i-vote-democratic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-9/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-8/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-7/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-47/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-47/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-46/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-46/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-45/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-45/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-44/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-43/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-43/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-42/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-42/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-41/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-41/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-40/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-39/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-38/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-38/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-37/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-37/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-36/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-36/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-35/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-35/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-34/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-34/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-33/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-33/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-32/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-31/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-30/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-29/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-28/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-27/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-25/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-24/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-23/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-22/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-21/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-20/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-18/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-17/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-16/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-15/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-14/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-13/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-12/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-11/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-10/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Living in the big lie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1933 to 1945 the German people had to live in &ldquo;the big lie.&rdquo; The &ldquo;big lie&rdquo; was a term coined by Adolph Hitler in 1925 in his autobiography (&ldquo;Mein Kamph&rdquo;) wherein he observed that people will believe an outrageous big lie more easily that small lies.<br />
Hitler&rsquo;s big lie was that Jews &ldquo;stabbed Germany in the back&rdquo; during World War I, causing Germany&rsquo;s defeat. It didn&rsquo;t matter if Germans believed the lie, or didn&rsquo;t believe it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-living-in-the-big-lie-nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Congress must reject CLARITY Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s strength is more than our military power. It depends on economic leadership, energy security, strong law enforcement and the ability to cut off hostile regimes from exploiting our systems to undermine our country.That is why Congress should reject the CLARITY Act in its current form.By creating broad exemptions and carve outs for crypto special interests, the legislation would interfere with law enforcement and national security officials&rsquo; ability to identify who is moving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-congress-must-reject-clarity-act/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-congress-must-reject-clarity-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kolby Tucker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kolby Chadwick Tucker, age 24, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away August 26, 2026. He was born December 18, 2001, in Georgetown, Kentucky, to Richard &ldquo;Rick&rdquo; and Wendy Tucker.<br />
Kolby was loved and adored by everyone who knew him. His smile was infectious, his sense of humor could brighten any room, and his kind and welcoming spirit made people feel comfortable and accepted in his presence.Kolby was proud of his career with the Franklin County Fire Department, where he found not only w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kolby-tucker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kolby-tucker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARTOON: Possible McConnell presser location]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARTOON: Possible McConnell presser location]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-possible-mcconnell-presser-location/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-possible-mcconnell-presser-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARTOON: We will always love you]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARTOON: We will always love you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-we-will-always-love-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-we-will-always-love-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Hillard]]></title><description><![CDATA[SALVISA &mdash; Andrew Scott Hillard, age 35, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.Andrew was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, on February 17, 1991. He attended Hearn Elementary in Frankfort and moved to Mercer County at the age of 10. He was a 2010 graduate of Mercer County High School. Following high school, he worked for Art&rsquo;s Electric in Frankfort and att]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/andrew-hillard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/andrew-hillard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Betty J. Yeast Cowherd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Betty Jewel Yeast Cowherd passed away peacefully Monday, August 24, 2026, at her home in Frankfort. She was 94.<br />
Betty was born June 4, 1932, to Edith and Lee Yeast of Mercer County. She grew up a farm girl and graduated in 1951 from McAfee School. She attended the University of Kentucky and entered the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, where she excelled &mdash; being named class president and &ldquo;Most Likely to Succeed.&rdquo;Upon graduation from nursing school, Betty packed up her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/betty-j-yeast-cowherd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/betty-j-yeast-cowherd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackie Wells]]></title><description><![CDATA[A memorial service for Jackie Lynn Crum Wells, 78, wife of John &ldquo;Tommy&rdquo; Thomas Wells, will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, Ritchie and Peach Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Wells died Wednesday, Aug. 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jackie-wells/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jackie-wells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City commission weighing occupancy of medians measure]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the name of safety, elected city leaders are considering an ordinance regarding pedestrian occupancy of medians on several local streets.<br />
The measure, which relates to &ldquo;pedestrian access and occupancy on arterial roadways and state-maintained rights-of-way,&rdquo; is in accordance with KRS 189.572, which was passed in the last session and became effective on July 15.<br />
Frankfort Police Chief Derrick Napier explained the state statute at the Aug. 10 Board of Commissioners meeting.<br />
&ldquo;T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/city-commission-weighing-occupancy-of-medians-measure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/city-commission-weighing-occupancy-of-medians-measure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County’s girls golf team finishes second, third in latest tournaments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County&rsquo;s girls golf team played in the LaRue County Lady Hawks Classic on Aug. 15 at the LaRue County Golf Course.<br />
The Lady Flyers shot a team score of 307 to finish in second place, being edged out of first place by Taylor County by one stroke.<br />
FCHS was led by Emerson Bowling, who tied for second place with a two-under-par 69. Mary Clayton Rodgers came in with a top-10 finish, tying for seventh place with a 72, and Lyla Hardesty had a solid round with a score of 80.<br />
The Lady Flye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-girls-golf-team-finishes-second-third-in-latest-tournaments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-girls-golf-team-finishes-second-third-in-latest-tournaments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County’s middle school golfers take second in Kentucky Junior Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The middle school members of Franklin County&rsquo;s boys golf team competed in the Kentucky Junior Cup Saturday at the Geldhof Academy Short Course (par 27) in Lexington.<br />
The team played in the nine-hole tournament and finished in second place with a score of 104, falling two shots short of Sayre, which took the team title.<br />
FCHS&rsquo; Sutton Stewart finished second overall with a five-over-par 32, and Aiden Moore and Jack Hix rounded out the scoring.<br />
Seventh-grader Cason Taylor also shot his b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-middle-school-golfers-take-second-in-kentucky-junior-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-middle-school-golfers-take-second-in-kentucky-junior-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County’s boys golf team improves to 5-1 in conference play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County&rsquo;s boys golf team defeated Frankfort 157-163 Monday at Juniper Hill to improve to 5-1 in conference play.<br />
The top three players on both teams shot identical scores, with Myles Williams (FC) and Josh Tandy (FH) shooting 35, Noah Casey (FC) and Jack Kennedy (FH) shooting 40, and Brooks Young (FC) and Logan McDonald (FH) shooting 41.<br />
Franklin County freshman Patterson Graves shot a 41, and Frankfort&rsquo;s Noah Greer and Jack Kassinger both shot 47.<br />
The Flyers&rsquo; Zach Brou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-boys-golf-team-improves-to-5-1-in-conference-play/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-boys-golf-team-improves-to-5-1-in-conference-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sept. 9 blood drive planned at Memorial Baptist Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[The great thing about donating blood is that just about anyone can do it. No &ldquo;dough&rdquo; is needed to make a difference in your community &mdash; all it takes is a little bit of time and a pint of blood.<br />
Grab a slice of saving lives by donating blood at the Sept. 9 blood drive with the Kentucky Blood Center from 8 a.m. to noon at Memorial Baptist Church Narthex Room, 130 Holmes St. All donors will receive a &ldquo;Grab a Slice of Saving Lives&rdquo; T-shirt (while supplies last) as a tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sept-9-blood-drive-planned-at-memorial-baptist-church/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sept-9-blood-drive-planned-at-memorial-baptist-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 25)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS and Franklin County Fire Department on Tuesday:<br />
&bull; At 10:49 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Coffee Tree Road.<br />
&bull; At 11:07 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on John Davis Drive.<br />
&bull; At 1:19 p.m., officers, deputies, city fire, and EMS were called to an assault on West Todd Street near Shel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-25/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Aug. 25)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following people were indicted by a Franklin Circuit Court grand jury on Tuesday:<br />
&bull; Mitzy Benitez-Najera, 19, of Frankfort, second-degree assault (domestic violence), a Class C felony.<br />
&bull; Brian Matheny, 57, of Mayfield, five counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and theft by deception (includes cold checks, more than $1,000, but less than $10,000), all Class D felonies.<br />
&bull; Clayborn Hunter, 87, of Eddyville, 22 counts of second-degree criminal possess]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-circuit-court-indictments-aug-25/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-circuit-court-indictments-aug-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services for Stephen Wayne Jones, 47, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Road. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Road. Jones died Tuesday, Aug. 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/stephen-jones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/stephen-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawrence Scott ‘Larry’ Blevins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawrence Scott &ldquo;Larry&rdquo; Blevins, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, August 24, 2026. Born on June 24, 1933, to Clifford Cecil and Margaret Naomi (Nickell) Blevins, in West Liberty, Kentucky.He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ethel Marie (Adkins) Blevins.He is survived by their children, Lawrence Michael Blevins (Michele), Patrick Larue Blevins (Sharon) and Rebecca Lynn Blevins (Scott Barrass). He also is survived by six cherished grandchildren,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lawrence-scott-larry-blevins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lawrence-scott-larry-blevins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort’s boys soccer team reaches regional All ‘A’ final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort&rsquo;s boys soccer team defeated Sayre Tuesday to reach the championship game of the 11th Region All &ldquo;A&rdquo; Classic, but the outcome wasn&rsquo;t decided until the final minute.<br />
FHS&rsquo; Ewan McKee scored with 38 seconds remaining to break a 2-2 tie and give the Panthers what proved to be the game-winning goal.<br />
Frankfort will play Model today at 8 p.m. in the championship game at Capitol View Park. Model defeated The Frankfort Christian Academy 5-2 Tuesday.<br />
&ldquo;We didn&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-boys-soccer-team-reaches-regional-all-a-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-boys-soccer-team-reaches-regional-all-a-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miracles are all around us]]></title><description><![CDATA[John 10: 38 &ldquo;But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.&rdquo;<br />
The growth of non-believers in a supreme spiritual creator God is increasing. While only four to five percent of Americans claim an adherence to a strict atheistic view, around thirty percent claim no religious beliefs or affiliations whatsoever.<br />
The Bible gives us a belief method called faith. Many do not consider the many beliefs and actions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/miracles-are-all-around-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/miracles-are-all-around-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: TFCA’s Moore MVP of Capital City Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Frankfort Christian Academy&rsquo;s girls soccer team made history this weekend. The Lady Royals won the Capital City Classic for the first time, beating the other three local teams in the same season for the first time in school history.<br />
TFCA had beaten Franklin County and Western Hills in previous years, and it defeated Frankfort for the first time in the Capital City Classic final.<br />
The Lady Royals&rsquo; Abby Moore was named the MVP for the tournament, and for her achievement she has been]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/traditional-bank-athlete-of-the-week-tfcas-moore-mvp-of-capital-city-classic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/traditional-bank-athlete-of-the-week-tfcas-moore-mvp-of-capital-city-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collins to be honored for work in community]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Frankfort Interfaith Council&rsquo;s annual Community Picnic will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Upper Cove Spring Archery Park pavilion on Cedar Cove Road. The public is always invited to attend.<br />
&ldquo;Please bring a dish to share and join us in an afternoon of food and fellowship as we continue to explore ways to spread compassion in Frankfort and beyond,&rdquo; said Arba Kenner, chair of the interfaith council.<br />
The honored guest this year will be Mary Lynn Collins. She will receive t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/collins-to-be-honored-for-work-in-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/collins-to-be-honored-for-work-in-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 24)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Monday:<br />
&bull; At 1 a.m., officers at the police station on West Second Street took a criminal mischief complaint. A male reported that someone spray-painted the windshield of his vehicle.<br />
&bull; At 1:22 a.m., officers took an assault report on Carey Avenue. A caller reported a male threw a chair at them, then left in a Chrys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-24/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nighttime closures planned on Louisville Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of nighttime closures of a section of U.S. 60 (Louisville Road) beginning Thursday in Franklin County.U.S. 60 (Louisville Road) will be closed between KY 2271 (Lafayette Drive) at mile point 7.3 and KY 1211 (Taylor Avenue) at mile point 7.9 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday and again Thursday, Sept. 3. The nighttime closures of the roadway are necessary for KYTC crews to perform routine maintenance of the state highway. Motorists should heed si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nighttime-closures-planned-on-louisville-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nighttime-closures-planned-on-louisville-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County Schools board approves reduced tax rate of 72.1 cents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Franklin County Schools Board of Education approved a tax rate of 72.1 cents for fiscal year 2027 at a special-called meeting Monday.<br />
The general fund tax rate is 72.1 cents on real property and 72.1 cents on personal property per $100,000 of assessed value. This is a decrease of 2.1 cents from the tax rate approved for fiscal year 2026.<br />
The new rate is expected to bring in more revenue than was received the preceding year.<br />
The board also approved a tax rate of 51.0 on motor vehicles, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-county-schools-board-approves-reduced-tax-rate-of-721-cents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-county-schools-board-approves-reduced-tax-rate-of-721-cents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJ’s Wholesale Club co-title sponsor of Bourbon on the Banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[BJ&rsquo;s Wholesale Club is expanding its commitment to the Frankfort community through a new partnership with Bourbon on the Banks, becoming the festival&rsquo;s newest co-title sponsor as the company prepares to open its Frankfort location.<br />
The partnership extends well beyond the festival itself. Throughout Bourbon on the Banks weekend, BJ&rsquo;s will engage with residents and visitors through a variety of festival and community experiences, helping create memorable moments for the Frankfort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bjs-wholesale-club-co-title-sponsor-of-bourbon-on-the-banks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bjs-wholesale-club-co-title-sponsor-of-bourbon-on-the-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Hills’ football team loses to Estill County 33-8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Hills&rsquo; football team lost to Estill County 33-8 Friday in its season opener in Irvine.<br />
Estill&rsquo;s Brody Mainous passed for one touchdown and rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns.<br />
Hills will play its home opener Friday against East Jessamine at 7:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-football-team-loses-to-estill-county-33-8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-football-team-loses-to-estill-county-33-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital City Classic all-tournament team named]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Capital City Classic girls soccer tournament was played last week with The Frankfort Christian Academy winning the title match. Frankfort was runner-up, Western Hills was third, and Franklin County finished fourth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-city-classic-all-tournament-team-named/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-city-classic-all-tournament-team-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Hills’ girls soccer team gives up late goal, bounces back to win in shootout over Lady Flyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Hills&rsquo; girls soccer team nearly had the game won, nearly gave it away, and came away with a 4-3 win over Franklin County Saturday in the Capital City Classic at Capitol View Park.<br />
The Lady Wolverines won the match in a penalty kick shootout to take third place in the tournament.<br />
Franklin County trailed the entire match until the final seconds, when Jayla Bowen scored her third goal of the night to tie the game at 3-3 and send it to overtime.<br />
Neither team scored in either of the two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-girls-soccer-team-gives-up-late-goal-bounces-back-to-win-in-shootout-over-lady-flyers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-girls-soccer-team-gives-up-late-goal-bounces-back-to-win-in-shootout-over-lady-flyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Frankfort Christian Academy’s girls soccer team claims first Capital City Classic title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Frankfort Christian Academy&rsquo;s girls soccer team won its first Capital City Classic championship Saturday, defeating Frankfort 3-1 in the title game at Capitol View Park.<br />
It&rsquo;s a moment the Lady Royals have been building toward for years.<br />
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m extremely proud of them,&rdquo; TFCA coach Daniel Moore said. &ldquo;They&rsquo;ve worked hard for a long time. They&rsquo;ve been in the gym, they&rsquo;ve all been training for a long time and especially Abby, my daughter, very]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-frankfort-christian-academys-girls-soccer-team-claims-first-capital-city-classic-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-frankfort-christian-academys-girls-soccer-team-claims-first-capital-city-classic-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local sports schedule — Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[GIRLS SOCCER: Western Hills hosts district rival Great Crossing today at 6 p.m. and East Jessamine Monday at 6 p.m. The Frankfort Christian Academy is at home Thursday at Capitol View Park against Henry County at 7 p.m. TFCA plays at Berea Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and at Paris Monday at 6:30 p.m. Franklin County hosts Anderson County Saturday and plays at Pendleton County Monday. Both matches start at 7 p.m. Frankfort hosts Trimble County Monday at 7 p.m.<br />
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Frankfort is at home Thu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-sports-schedule-aug-26-sept-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-sports-schedule-aug-26-sept-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County’s football team loses to Scott County in season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County&rsquo;s football team opened its season Friday with a 55-24 loss at Scott County.<br />
FCHS quarterback Knox Barrett completed 17 of 26 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.<br />
Aaron Jones caught three passes for 121 yards and one touchdown, and Patrick Johnson had 102 yards in receptions with one touchdown.<br />
Lane Brock rushed for one touchdown for the Flyers, and Brayan Lopez Padilla kicked a 23-yard field goal.<br />
Franklin County hosts Bullitt East Friday at 7:30 p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-football-team-loses-to-scott-county-in-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-football-team-loses-to-scott-county-in-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Betty Cowherd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services for Betty Cowherd are pending at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.ljtfuneralhome.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/betty-cowherd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/betty-cowherd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wherever Maynard goes ministry follows]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a small town in West Virginia and raised by his coal-mining father, Dan Maynard isn&rsquo;t one to turn away from the experiences life gives him.<br />
He embraces them.<br />
&ldquo;I look at things as opportunities because I never know what is behind the opportunity,&rdquo; Maynard told The State Journal. &ldquo;Is it God, or is it something passing by?&rdquo;<br />
From Chicago to New York, Boston to Los Angeles, Maynard has been a journeyman whose experiences beyond the Mountaineer State have shaped him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/wherever-maynard-goes-ministry-follows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/wherever-maynard-goes-ministry-follows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scam calls impersonating sheriff on rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you get a call from someone claiming to be the Franklin County Sheriff regarding &ldquo;an urgent legal matter,&rdquo; it may not be who you think.<br />
Scammers have been impersonating Sheriff Depp. Some of those affected by the scam have given away thousands of dollars, as the caller asks for immediate payment in cash or Bitcoin.The growth of artificial intelligence is bringing new ways for scammers to negatively impact the community.<br />
&ldquo;Me or anyone on my staff will never reach out to you r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/scam-calls-impersonating-sheriff-on-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/scam-calls-impersonating-sheriff-on-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Do benefits of Flock cameras outweigh expense?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear editor,<br />
Frankfort and Franklin County have built a 29-camera system that records millions of vehicle movements, connects local law enforcement to a large interstate information-sharing network, and costs local taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars every year. What measurable public safety benefit are residents receiving in exchange for that expense and the privacy implications of collecting millions of vehicle movements?<br />
With automated license plate readers and other AI-assisted surveillan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-do-benefits-of-flock-cameras-outweigh-expense/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-do-benefits-of-flock-cameras-outweigh-expense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Paul should support CLARITY Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[For over a decade, Sen. Rand Paul has stood as one of Capitol Hill&rsquo;s most steadfast defenders of individual liberty, free enterprise, and constitutional conservatism. Whether railing against government surveillance or challenging the unconstitutional overreach of unelected federal agencies, Paul has consistently argued that government exists to protect freedom.<br />
Today, America&rsquo;s growing digital currency market faces precisely the kind of administrative tyranny Paul has dedicated his c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-paul-should-support-clarity-act/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-paul-should-support-clarity-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Bill appears more political than science-based]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senate Bill 39, initially &ldquo;An Act Relating to Fishing in Privately Owned Lakes and Ponds,&rdquo; was passed by the 2026 General Assembly this year. In the last minutes of the session, however, it morphed into a bill that allowed for the nighttime hunting of bobcats and beavers, along with other provisions that allowed the Kentucky Senate control over the agency &mdash; the bill overrode the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources&rsquo; (KDFWR) efforts to control wakeboats on lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-bill-appears-more-political-than-science-based/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-bill-appears-more-political-than-science-based/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FPD: Home invasion leads to local man’s arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort Police arrested a local man following an odd home invasion on Ryswick Lane Sunday night.<br />
Officers received two calls regarding the incident &mdash; one from the homeowner, who stated that a male unlawfully entered his residence through a side door and yelled for help, and another from the suspect, Eric Collings, who advised that he was being chased.<br />
According to Collings&rsquo; arrest citation, when the homeowner opened the door and asked what was wrong, Collings grabbed him aggressive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fpd-home-invasion-leads-to-local-mans-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fpd-home-invasion-leads-to-local-mans-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 21-23)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department over the weekend:<br />
Friday<br />
&bull; At 12:03 p.m., officers took a fraud complaint at Traditional Bank on Arrowhead Court. A caller reported a fraudulent check.<br />
&bull; At 12:37 p.m., deputies were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Old Lawrenceburg Road near the East-West Connector.<br />
&bull; At 3:01 p.m., city firefighte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-21-23/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-21-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anna Moore]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAWRENCEBURG &mdash; Services for Anna Louise Traylor Moore, 77, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Ritchie &amp; Peach Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Moore died Saturday, Aug. 22.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/anna-moore/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/anna-moore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saundra Robinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services for Saundra Yount Robinson, 90, will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Rogers Funeral Home. Visitation will be noon until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Robinson died Sunday, Aug. 23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/saundra-robinson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/saundra-robinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTO: Morning music session]]></title><description><![CDATA[James William Wolfe Spence played Led Zeppelin&rsquo;s &ldquo;Ramble On&rdquo; on his porch on Wilkinson Street Saturday morning.<br />
&ldquo;I play all kinds of music that is interesting to me,&rdquo; Spence said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/photo-morning-music-session/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/photo-morning-music-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s equality celebrated Saturday at Liberty Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sylvia Coffey proudly played the drum as she lead the march in celebration of women&rsquo;s equality from the Old Capitol to Liberty Hall Saturday morning.<br />
&ldquo;We are the other 50%,&rdquo; Coffey said. &ldquo;But to tell the truth, we are more than 50%.&rdquo;<br />
This year celebrated 12 years of hosting a Women&rsquo;s Equality Day Celebration for the Kentucky Women&rsquo;s History Alliance, of which Coffey co-founded.<br />
&ldquo;I was inspired after I read about Madeline McDowell Breckinridge,&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/womens-equality-celebrated-saturday-at-liberty-hall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/womens-equality-celebrated-saturday-at-liberty-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Morrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A graveside service for James Scott Morrow, 86, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Road. Morrow died Friday, Aug. 21, following a short illness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/james-morrow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/james-morrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Sawyier Public Library News — Aug. 23-29, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday<br />
4:30 p.m.: Easy Afterschool Snacks (for grades K-2). Make and enjoy delicious snacks!<br />
6 p.m.: Craftapalooza (for adults). Join us for arts and crafts fun! Stations will be set up for bedazzling, beaded plants, woven bookmarks, and string art. Register at www.pspl.org.<br />
Tuesday<br />
4:30 p.m.: Design Your Own Board Game (for families with kids of all ages). From the board to the cards, every piece of this board game will be thought up by you!<br />
6 p.m.: Craftapalooza (for adults). Join us for arts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/paul-sawyier-public-library-news-aug-23-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/paul-sawyier-public-library-news-aug-23-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort Garden Club presents community awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Garden Club of Frankfort presented its annual Beautification, Conservation and Environment Awards to four recipients recently.<br />
Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP) received a Conservation and Environment Award for restoring the land of the former family farm which has become a major tourist attraction and education center. JSP is a place where wild grasses, native blooms and open sky are part of the artwork. Pathways bordered by milkweed for returning monarchs and prairie plants rising in the sunl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankfort-garden-club-presents-community-awards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankfort-garden-club-presents-community-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Frankfort Christian Academy’s girls soccer team has second tournament shutout]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Frankfort Christian Academy&rsquo;s girls soccer team is off to a fast start.<br />
The Lady Royals picked up their third win of the season Wednesday when they defeated Western Hills 8-0 in the Capital City Classic at Capitol View Park.<br />
TFCA will play Frankfort for the tournament championship Saturday at 8 p.m. at Capitol View Park.<br />
The Lady Royals opened the tournament with a 7-0 victory over Franklin County. They are 3-1 on the season, with their other matches being a 2-0 win over Model and a 6-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-frankfort-christian-academys-girls-soccer-team-has-second-tournament-shutout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-frankfort-christian-academys-girls-soccer-team-has-second-tournament-shutout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort’s girls soccer team defeats Frankln County for berth in Capital City Classic championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort High&rsquo;s girls soccer team recorded its first shutout of the season Wednesday, defeating Franklin County 5-0 in the Capital City Classic at Capitol View Park and advancing to Saturday&rsquo;s championship match.<br />
The Lady Panthers, who defeated Western Hills 9-1 Monday in the first round of the tournament, will play The Frankfort Christian Academy Saturday at 8 p.m. for the championship at Capitol View Park.<br />
&ldquo;I think we&rsquo;ve been playing well,&rdquo; Frankfort&rsquo;s firs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-girls-soccer-team-defeats-frankln-county-for-berth-in-capital-city-classic-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-girls-soccer-team-defeats-frankln-county-for-berth-in-capital-city-classic-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local man charged with strangulation, unlawful imprisonment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Frankfort man is facing serious felony charges after he allegedly strangled a female victim twice in the past four months.<br />
According to his arrest citation, Aaron Robinson is accused of kicking in a bathroom door in a residence he shares with the victim and &ldquo;grabbing her throat and pinching it with his fingers,interrupting the normal flow of blood and causing her to have difficulty breathing&rdquo; in April.<br />
During another incident that occurred on Aug. 11, Robinson reportedly refused to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-man-charged-with-strangulation-unlawful-imprisonment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-man-charged-with-strangulation-unlawful-imprisonment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 20)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Thursday:<br />
&bull; At 12:35 a.m., officers were notified of a missing person on Clements Avenue. A caller reported a 20-year-old female with a heart condition left a few hours earlier without her medicine. She was located in Woodford County at 2:23 a.m. and was OK.<br />
&bull; At 8:18 a.m., officers at the police station on West Sec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-20/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herman Shryock Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAWRENCEBURG &mdash; Services for Herman Shryock Jr., 90, will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Ritchie &amp; Peach Funeral Home, 701 N. Main St., Lawrenceburg. Burial will follow in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, and 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared at www.ritchieandpeach.com. Shryock died Wednesday, Aug. 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/herman-shryock-jr/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/herman-shryock-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Lewis Wiley III]]></title><description><![CDATA[GEORGETOWN &mdash; Robert Lewis Wiley III, 79, passed peacefully on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Born in Frankfort on March 23, 1947, to the late Robert Lewis Wiley Jr. and Edna Lewis Wiley, he grew up on farms in Fayette, Franklin and Scott County.A 1968 graduate of Scott County High School, he was a farmer and a longtime Scott County school bus driver. He was a big man who lived a big life and he has left a big hole in our hearts.<br />
He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Theresa; his children]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/robert-lewis-wiley-iii/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/robert-lewis-wiley-iii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benny Kelly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Celebration of Life for Benny Kelly, 87, husband of June Kelly, will be at a later date. Condolences may be shared at www.ljtfuneralhome.com. Kelly died Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/benny-kelly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/benny-kelly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Phil’-ing in: Volunteering as trivia emcee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for a volunteer opportunity to share that didn&rsquo;t require much physical exertion, I jumped at the chance when Anna Dean, life enrichment director at Morning Pointe, an assisted living community, called.<br />
&ldquo;You can lead an activity at 10 a.m.,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;We have a Bible study at 10:30, but that&rsquo;s taken.<br />
&ldquo;How about Family Feud?&rdquo;<br />
I told her I knew nothing about the apparently popular television game. She said that was OK, I guess, assuming I was a qui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/phil-ing-in-volunteering-as-trivia-emcee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/phil-ing-in-volunteering-as-trivia-emcee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assisted living meets seniors where they are]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor&rsquo;s note: Frankfort offers several places similar to Morning Pointe for senior living, and all need volunteers. If you have the time, please contact them to offer some of that time. You won&rsquo;t be disappointed by the welcome, and these are great volunteer opportunities that don&rsquo;t require physical exertion.For those facing the challenges of aging and/or the loss of being able to live independently, assisted living communities offer help.<br />
Anna Dean is the life enrichment direc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/assisted-living-meets-seniors-where-they-are/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/assisted-living-meets-seniors-where-they-are/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friendly competition on display at the Capital City Activity Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some have been shooting pool for years. For others, there&rsquo;s still some dust to rub off. But that didn&rsquo;t stop the laughter and competition at the Capital City Activity Center.<br />
On Wednesday, the Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office squared off against seniors in a competitive community affair.<br />
Seniors from the activity center and members of the sheriff&rsquo;s office traded friendly words of competitiveness, with multiple games being played in a tournament-style fashion.<br />
Music and fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/friendly-competition-on-display-at-the-capital-city-activity-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/friendly-competition-on-display-at-the-capital-city-activity-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Hills’ Zelaya’s entry a finalist in ‘I Voted’ sticker contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Hills senior Meylin Zelaya is one of eight finalists in the 2026 &ldquo;I Voted&rdquo; sticker contest. Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the finalists Thursday.<br />
The contest was open to students in grades K-12.<br />
Kentuckians can cast their ballot for their favorite sticker at the Secretary of State&rsquo;s Office booth during the Kentucky State Fair, which is taking place now through Aug. 30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.<br />
&ldquo;By offering designs for o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-zelayas-entry-a-finalist-in-i-voted-sticker-contest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-zelayas-entry-a-finalist-in-i-voted-sticker-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 19)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Wednesday:<br />
&bull; At 7:02 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on U.S. 127 South.<br />
&bull; At 7:52 a.m., deputies were called to a shots fired complaint on Lucas Lane. A caller reported hearing two or three shots coming from a truck as it went down the street.<br />
&bull; At 8:59 a.m., officers responded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Vote Democratic in upcoming election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear editor,<br />
The control of both the executive and legislative branches by the current Republican administration and Congress has accelerated a deeply concerning decline in our nation&rsquo;s foundational systems and global standing.The relentless focus on deregulating major industries has dismantled decades of critical environmental protections, accelerating habitat destruction and leaving public health vulnerable to industrial pollution.<br />
Economic policies favoring tax cuts for corporations and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-vote-democratic-in-upcoming-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-vote-democratic-in-upcoming-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josephine Sculpture Park’s two new sculptures created by Kentucky artists Ceirra Evans and Mollie Rabiner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josephine Sculpture Park&rsquo;s (JSP) two newest sculptures are by Frankfort artists Mollie Rabiner and Ceirra Evans.<br />
Rabiner&rsquo;s sculptural wind phone &ldquo;Bird Calls&rdquo; features a hand-carved, disconnected phone inside a transparent booth etched with nature iconography where visitors are invited to speak words left unsaid to loved ones they have lost, releasing thoughts, grief, love and memory onto the wind.<br />
Evans&rsquo; sculpture &ldquo;Reunion&rdquo; features a magically painted f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/josephine-sculpture-parks-two-new-sculptures-created-by-kentucky-artists-ceirra-evans-and-mollie-rabiner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/josephine-sculpture-parks-two-new-sculptures-created-by-kentucky-artists-ceirra-evans-and-mollie-rabiner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local players named to soccer watch list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several local soccer players have been named to the East Preseason Watch List by the Kentucky High School Boys Soccer Coaches Association.<br />
Frankfort High players named to the list are Phillip Kittrell, Christian Chagoya, Ewan McKee and Kaleb Tracy.<br />
Western Hills players named to the list are Karter Juarez, Elias Chavez, James Christy, John Lodmell, Brandon Chavez and Collin Rapier.<br />
The East watch list covers Regions 9-16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-players-named-to-soccer-watch-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-players-named-to-soccer-watch-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: ‘Less time taking credit, more time doing work’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear editor,<br />
In 2021, Congressman James Comer voted against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bipartisan law that created historic investments in roads, bridges and competitive grant programs across the country.<br />
Last month, when Frankfort secured federal funding through one of those bridge grant programs to replace the Singing Bridge, he was there celebrating it. So were state Sen. Gex Williams and Rep. Dan Fister. There wasn&rsquo;t a single mention of the people who actually wrot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-less-time-taking-credit-more-time-doing-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-less-time-taking-credit-more-time-doing-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: KSU must choose its future]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a particularly hot, grueling day in 2006, my sophomore English class gathered in a classroom in Powell County. My superb English teacher put me in a cold sweat when she called on me to read Julius Caesar aloud.I was exhausted after spending much of the previous night beside my mother while she was passed out, making sure she had not taken too many pills and would not overdose. With my mom asleep by my side, I completed my homework and read out loud Shakespeare while she slept.During class, I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-ksu-must-choose-its-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-ksu-must-choose-its-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elkhorn Middle’s Brough receives Helping Hand Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elkhorn Middle School Family Resource and Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Coordinator Alexie Brough has received the Kentucky School Counseling Association&rsquo;s (KSCA) Angela Wilkins Helping Hand Award.<br />
The honor recognizes an individual outside the counseling profession who goes above and beyond to support school counselors and student mental health.<br />
Brough serves students in grades 6-8. She has been in education for three years, serving students at Elkhorn Middle School throughout that time. E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/elkhorn-middles-brough-receives-helping-hand-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/elkhorn-middles-brough-receives-helping-hand-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Hahn]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAWRENCEBURG &mdash; Services for Charles Lee Hahn, 93, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Ritchie &amp; Peach Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Hahn died Wednesday, Aug. 19, at his home in Anderson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/charles-hahn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/charles-hahn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARTOON: My dad]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARTOON: My dad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-my-dad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-my-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARTOON: Can I eat it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARTOON: Can I eat it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-can-i-eat-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-can-i-eat-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Station 1 targets end of year completion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city&rsquo;s new Fire Station 1 has been under construction since fall of last year. However, development may need further time.<br />
&ldquo;We hit some delays due to weather, but we&rsquo;re looking at November or December completion,&rdquo; Fire Marshal Matthew Marshall told The State Journal.<br />
The more than $12 million project is progressing as crews continued to work on the new structure Tuesday.<br />
New amenities for firefighters will be provided, such as a fitness room, two bunk rooms &mdash; on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fire-station-1-targets-end-of-year-completion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fire-station-1-targets-end-of-year-completion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashbrook Hotel selling bourbon by the bottle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ashbrook Hotel, the 14-room boutique hotel located in the heart of Frankfort, has begun selling bourbon by the bottle, offering guests and visitors the chance to take home a range of unique selections.<br />
The hotel&rsquo;s new offering features an exciting lineup of bourbons, including Eagle Rare and E.H. Taylor Small Batch. Additional selections will be made available on a rotating basis.<br />
Bottles are available for purchase on-site at the hotel by hotel guests and the general public. Inventory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ashbrook-hotel-selling-bourbon-by-the-bottle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ashbrook-hotel-selling-bourbon-by-the-bottle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Hills’ Tolentino advances to National FFA Agriscience Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Hills freshman Ayla Tolentino has qualified to compete at the 2026 National FFA Agriscience Fair in the Social Systems category, Division 1.<br />
Tolentino earned her spot on the national stage following her performance at the state-level competition, where she took first place in Division 1 Social Systems while completing her eighth-grade year at Bondurant Middle School. This marks her second consecutive trip to the national event, where she placed eighth in the nation last year.<br />
In addition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-tolentino-advances-to-national-ffa-agriscience-fair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-tolentino-advances-to-national-ffa-agriscience-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 18)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS and Franklin County Fire Department on Tuesday:<br />
&bull; At 6:48 a.m., deputies were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Farmbrook Circle.<br />
&bull; At 8:26 a.m., deputies at the sheriff&rsquo;s office on River Bend Road took a theft report.<br />
&bull; At 11:08 a.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on Mero Street.<br />
&bull; At 2:05 p.m.,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-18/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-64 overnight lane closures start Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overnight alternating lane closures begin Friday on Interstate 64 East and West in Franklin County.<br />
According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, overnight alternating lane closures will occur on I-64 East and West between mile markers 53 and 58 (between U.S. 127 and U.S. 60) during overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night beginning Friday through Friday, Aug. 28 (overnight work will not occur on the night of Saturday, Aug. 22). The overnight alternating lane closures are necessary f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/i-64-overnight-lane-closures-start-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/i-64-overnight-lane-closures-start-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FHS senior Quinten Bryan joins State Journal as photography intern]]></title><description><![CDATA[My name is Quinten Bryan. I am a senior at Frankfort High School. I am interning at The State Journal to improve my skills in photography and journalism.<br />
I got into photography only two or three years ago. I noticed I was always outside taking pictures, then I learned about photography and realized it has the possibility of becoming a professional job.<br />
Once I started learning and talking to others in the industry, I found that I love capturing a proud memory, moment, or achievement of someone&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fhs-senior-quinten-bryan-joins-state-journal-as-photography-intern/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fhs-senior-quinten-bryan-joins-state-journal-as-photography-intern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County football team looks to build on recent success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County&rsquo;s football team has been on a roll this decade, advancing to the Class 4A state championship game three out of six years.<br />
FCHS lost some key members off last year&rsquo;s team, which went 14-1 with its loss coming in the state title game, but the Flyers aren&rsquo;t starting from scratch.<br />
&ldquo;On paper it probably looks a little worse than it is,&rdquo; FCHS coach Eddie James said about the team&rsquo;s losses. &ldquo;We have a really good group of young kids that have ki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-county-football-team-looks-to-build-on-recent-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-county-football-team-looks-to-build-on-recent-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Measles outbreak reported in Owen, other counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak in Kentucky and announced that the state has had more confirmed cases of measles in 2026 than in any year since 1991.&ldquo;This is the largest measles outbreak Kentucky has experienced in many years,&rdquo; said Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Dr. Steven Stack. &ldquo;Measles is almost entirely preventable for those who have had two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, and we urge all parent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/measles-outbreak-reported-in-owen-other-counties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/measles-outbreak-reported-in-owen-other-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Aug. 18)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following people were indicted by a Franklin Circuit Court grand jury on Tuesday:<br />
&bull; Katherine Sainte, 40, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, three counts of willfully filing or making false tax returns or failure to pay tax, a Class D felony.<br />
&bull; David P. Pittman, 26, of Frankfort, convicted felon in possession of a handgun and enhanced first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), first offense, both Class C felonies; second-degree fleeing or evading police (on foot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-circuit-court-indictments-aug-18/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-circuit-court-indictments-aug-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Hills’ football team looks to continuity, stability for improved results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football can be about more than X&rsquo;s and O&rsquo;s. It can be about culture and building momentum.<br />
Justin Franklin, in his first year as head coach at Western Hills, is working to add continuity and stability to a program that has been through a lot of changes in the past few years.<br />
&ldquo;We do have quite a few of the starters,&rdquo; he said about this year&rsquo;s team. &ldquo;Now some of the statistical leaders were seniors, but there&rsquo;s a core group of seniors that are back that w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-football-team-looks-to-continuity-stability-for-improved-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/western-hills-football-team-looks-to-continuity-stability-for-improved-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort’s football team eyeing improvement with more organization, structure]]></title><description><![CDATA[After struggling through a tough year, Frankfort High&rsquo;s football team is looking to get back on track this season.<br />
The Panthers went 0-10 last year. Dwight Sutton is the new head coach, taking over from Yogi Davis.<br />
&ldquo;They&rsquo;re coming in and working hard and getting acclimated to me as I get acclimated to them,&rdquo; Sutton said about the Panthers. &ldquo;Any time you&rsquo;re a coach and you take over people say the same thing, we have to change the culture, we have to change thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-football-team-eyeing-improvement-with-more-organization-structure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-football-team-eyeing-improvement-with-more-organization-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old downtown YMCA site could become housing, linear park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company charged with developing the former downtown YMCA site &mdash; also known as Parcel C &mdash; is considering several concepts, including potentially multi-family housing and a linear park.<br />
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re not at liberty just yet to share any visual renderings,&rdquo; said Megan Walsen, who, along with fellow Red Draw Development principal and developer Garyen Denning, provided an update to the Frankfort Board of Commissioners at the Aug. 10 meeting.<br />
&ldquo;The timing of that projec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/old-downtown-ymca-site-could-become-housing-linear-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/old-downtown-ymca-site-could-become-housing-linear-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort’s Kennedy qualifies for All ‘A’ state golf tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort senior Jack Kennedy has qualified for the All &ldquo;A&rdquo; boys state golf tournament.<br />
The Panthers competed in the 11th Region All &ldquo;A&rdquo; tournament, a nine-hole event, Friday at Picadome in Lexington.<br />
One team and two individuals not on that team qualified for the state tournament.<br />
Kennedy and three other players shot a 37 and had to go to a four-man playoff for the final qualifying spot.<br />
Kennedy birdied the first playoff hole to clinch the playoff and advance to the stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-kennedy-qualifies-for-all-a-state-golf-tournament/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankforts-kennedy-qualifies-for-all-a-state-golf-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMTL and KSU College of Agriculture to host A Healthy KSU 3K and Health Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[DMTL (Delores, Marcel, Tyrie, Larry) Organization and Kentucky State University&rsquo;s (KSU) College of Agriculture will host A Healthy KSU 3K &amp; Health Fair on Saturday at KSU&rsquo;s campus in Frankfort. The event&rsquo;s vision is to combat food disparities and bridge gaps toward achieving health equity in<br />
Frankfort.<br />
Registration will begin at 8 a.m.; opening remarks will be at 9 a.m.; and the 3K run/walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. From 10 a.m. to noon, there will be programming and a health]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/dmtl-and-ksu-college-of-agriculture-to-host-a-healthy-ksu-3k-and-health-fair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/dmtl-and-ksu-college-of-agriculture-to-host-a-healthy-ksu-3k-and-health-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort man arrested after trying to enter home with gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort Police arrested a local man after he reportedly tried to enter a Holmes Street residence armed with a gun early Sunday.<br />
Officers were notified of a suspicious person at the back door of the home shortly after 1 a.m. While law enforcement was talking with the homeowner, a bystander observed the suspect running down the road. Officers pursued the male &mdash; later identified as David Pittman &mdash; and cornered him in a pile of brush. He refused multiple commands to come out of the bru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankfort-man-arrested-after-trying-to-enter-home-with-gun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankfort-man-arrested-after-trying-to-enter-home-with-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Phil’-ing in: Bee antlers and baked goods]]></title><description><![CDATA[The call came early in the week of Spellapalooza, which was held on Friday, Aug. 7, at the Thorn Hill Education Center. It went something like this:<br />
&ldquo;Phil, this is Caroline Collins.&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;What can I do for you, Caroline?&rdquo; I asked.<br />
&ldquo;You know Spellapalooza is coming up,&rdquo; she said, &ldquo;and I need help at the bake sale table. I think it would fit perfectly with your new series on volunteering.&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;It would. And Linda Younkin just wrote a preview about it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/phil-ing-in-bee-antlers-and-baked-goods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/phil-ing-in-bee-antlers-and-baked-goods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old-school Malachi Wood making his dream come true]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to call Kentucky offensive lineman Malachi Wood an old-school type of person, he&rsquo;s fine with that.<br />
The former three-star prospect from Madison Central picked Kentucky over other schools because he wanted to stay close to home. He redshirted in 2023, made 10 starts in 2024, and then was in for only 43 snaps in 2025. However, rather than transfer looking for additional playing time like many players are doing, Wood wanted to stick it out at Kentucky.<br />
Now he&rsquo;s in position to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/old-school-malachi-wood-making-his-dream-come-true/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/old-school-malachi-wood-making-his-dream-come-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 17)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Monday:<br />
&bull; At 7:09 a.m., county firefighters were called to a possible gas leak on Leestown Road.<br />
&bull; At 10:35 a.m., officers took an assault report at Hickory Hills Apartments on Marlowe Court. A caller reported that a male assaulted her.<br />
&bull; At 11:42 a.m., deputies responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-17/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local sports calendar — Aug. 26-25, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOYS GOLF: Franklin County plays a CKBC match today at Shelby County. The Flyers play in the Harrison County Invitational Saturday and will take on Frankfort Monday at Juniper Hill. FHS has a CKBC match Thursday against Anderson County at Wild Turkey Trace, and the Panthers play a CKBC match Tuesday at Juniper Hill against Sayre.<br />
GIRLS GOLF: Frankfort plays Gallatin County Thursday at Lakeview, and Franklin County will compete in the Barren County Trojanettes Invitational Saturday at Willow Oaks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-sports-calendar-aug-26-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-sports-calendar-aug-26-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiscal court discusses property tax rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fiscal court discussed the possibility of lowering the real property tax rate at its Wednesday meeting with County Treasurer Amy Quatman, who addressed her perspective.<br />
&ldquo;My recommendation to the court is to adopt the rate of 0.179, this will generate $7.3 million in revenue,&rdquo; Quatman said to the court. &ldquo;So for taxpayers, this will mean the tax will be $179 for every $100,000 of property value.&rdquo; So the rate would be going from 0.183 to 0.179.&rdquo;<br />
A special hearing a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fiscal-court-discusses-property-tax-rate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fiscal-court-discusses-property-tax-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The purpose behind Frankfort Cares: A Shelley Hearn Heart Project set for Aug. 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Shelley Hearn entered the final months of her career as a social worker for the City of Frankfort, her focus wasn&rsquo;t on retirement &mdash; it was on the work that still needed to be done.<br />
After years spent helping some of the most vulnerable members of our community, Hearn saw one need that demanded immediate attention &mdash; more resources to help individuals experiencing homelessness get back on their feet and successfully transition back into the community.<br />
Sometimes the things stand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-purpose-behind-frankfort-cares-a-shelley-hearn-heart-project-set-for-aug-29/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-purpose-behind-frankfort-cares-a-shelley-hearn-heart-project-set-for-aug-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lois Pulliam]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAWRENCEBURG &mdash; Lois Bell Roach Pulliam, 83, wife of the late Charles Douglas &ldquo;Doug&rdquo; Pulliam, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at Signature Healthcare at Heritage Hall in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. She was born on February 17, 1943, in Shelby County, Kentucky, to the late James W. Roach and Catherine Thompson Roach.<br />
Lois was a graduate of Kentucky State University, where she earned her bachelor&rsquo;s degree. She dedicated much of her professional life to public service,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lois-pulliam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lois-pulliam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dorothy Banta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dorothy Jean Raisor Banta, 87, of Frankfort, died on Sunday, the 16th day of August, 2026, at the Bradford Square Nursing &amp; Rehabilitation Center. Born in Defoe, Kentucky, on the 23rd day of June in 1939, she was the daughter of the late Hilton Vaughan and Pauline Erwin Raisor.<br />
After many years working in various factories, Dorothy took a job with the state of Kentucky where she learned computer coding and computer hardware installation, eventually retiring from the Department of Health Serv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/dorothy-banta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/dorothy-banta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARTOON: Queen of Hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARTOON: Queen of Hearts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-queen-of-hearts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-queen-of-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronald Allen Moore]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Celebration of Life service for Ronald Allen Moore, 81, husband of Gloria Moore, will be 11 a.m. Friday at LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.ljtfuneralhome.com. Moore died Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ronald-allen-moore/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ronald-allen-moore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walter Lee Bowen]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Walter Lee Bowen, age 87, of Frankfort, who passed away on August 12, 2026. Born on September 3, 1938, Walter was the son of the late Isaac Bowen and Goldie Bowen.<br />
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. After his military service, he built a dedicated career working for the Frankfort Plant Board, where he retired after many years of service.<br />
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith Ann Bowen.He is survived by his two daugh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/walter-lee-bowen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/walter-lee-bowen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simon House celebrates mural, milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donuts, coffee, and camaraderie filled the room Friday at the Simon House as the organization celebrated a piece of history and art.<br />
The event honored Executive Director Tasha Gray&rsquo;s fifth anniversary at the Simon House.<br />
Beginning in August 2021, Gray began as a part-time administrative assistant. In 2023, she was then promoted to administrative community services manager. Since May 2024, Gray has held the role of executive director.<br />
Additionally, the occasion also unveiled the new mural l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/simon-house-celebrates-mural-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/simon-house-celebrates-mural-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJ’s Wholesale Club membership center opens Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of this fall&rsquo;s store opening, BJ&rsquo;s Wholesale Club&rsquo;s membership center will open at 9 a.m. on Friday.<br />
A one-year BJ&rsquo;s Club membership is $20 and a BJ&rsquo;s Club+ membership costs $50 annually. This limited-time founding member offer is valid through Nov. 12.<br />
Those who sign up for one year with BJ&rsquo;s Easy Renewal will get an additional 10 cents per gallon off gasoline at BJ&rsquo;s Gas for the first six months. Guests who purchase the BJ&rsquo;s Club+ membershi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bjs-wholesale-club-membership-center-opens-friday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bjs-wholesale-club-membership-center-opens-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 14-16)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department over the weekend:<br />
Friday<br />
&bull; At 1:59 a.m., deputies were notified of a stolen vehicle on Benson Valley Road.<br />
&bull; At 7:27 a.m., officers, city fire, and EMS conducted a fire investigation on Owenton Avenue.<br />
&bull; At 8:12 a.m., officers were called to an assault at Valley View Trailer Park on Holmes Street. A caller reporte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-14-16/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-14-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Paul’s misuse of time, energy on display]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear editor,<br />
We all have only so much time and energy. With that in mind, Sen. Rand Paul chose to use his to lead a vicious attack on Dr. Anthony Fauci on July 29. It was painful to watch. Dr. Fauci&rsquo;s diary entries, meant for his eyes only, were used to discredit and embarrass him. (The lesson here: Don&rsquo;t put personal stuff on a work computer.)I can think of more productive ways Paul could have used his time to benefit his constituents and the public in general. How about working on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-pauls-misuse-of-time-energy-on-display/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-pauls-misuse-of-time-energy-on-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson reappointed to Motor Vehicle Commission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Andy Beshear has reappointed Frankfort resident Ronald Jackson to the Motor Vehicle Commission.<br />
Jackson, who is retired, will serve a term expiring July 1, 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jackson-reappointed-to-motor-vehicle-commission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jackson-reappointed-to-motor-vehicle-commission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: The war we lost before it began]]></title><description><![CDATA[A president can declare victory. He cannot make it true.<br />
Wars are won when military force achieves a political objective, not when a president announces that the enemy has been defeated.<br />
America has repeatedly forgotten that distinction. It loses wars not because its soldiers lack courage, weapons or skill, but because political leaders replace professional judgment with loyalty, confuse destruction with strategy and mistake confidence for competence.<br />
Washington has repeated that mistake for gen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-the-war-we-lost-before-it-began/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-the-war-we-lost-before-it-began/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patsy Chadwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAWRENCEBURG &mdash; Services for Patsy Bell Robinson Chadwell, 71, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ritchie &amp; Peach Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Chadwell died Sunday, Aug. 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/patsy-chadwell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/patsy-chadwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Created equal, a women’s history event set for Aug. 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[What did colonial women do during the Revolutionary War? Not much, you may think.<br />
To help dispel that thought, their story will be the focus of a presentation, &ldquo;Created Equal &mdash; Revolutionary Women&rsquo;s Stories and Songs,&rdquo; beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, on the porch at Liberty Hall, Wilkinson Street. All are invited.<br />
Here&rsquo;s a little about some of the women of that time and their deeds:<br />
We have heard about Betsy Ross sewing the flag and about Martha Washington,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/created-equal-a-womens-history-event-set-for-aug-22/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/created-equal-a-womens-history-event-set-for-aug-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Sixth Farm disc golf course among best]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Sixth Farm has been ranked among the top 15 disc golf courses at a brewery by UDisc, an organization that promotes the sport, participation, and infrastructure.<br />
The 120-acre farm, where West Sixth Brewing grows ingredients for its beers, is located at 4495 Shadrick Ferry Road.<br />
Based on ratings from players, UDisc ranked the top 25 disc golf courses at breweries. West Sixth Farm placed 12th. The rankings span 13 states and two Canadian provinces. West Sixth Farm is the only Kentucky course n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/west-sixth-farm-disc-golf-course-among-best/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/west-sixth-farm-disc-golf-course-among-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday, Aug. 15<br />
Noon: Joy in the Park will take place at Dolly Graham Park, 225 River St. Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with food, fun, fellowship and community. This is more than just a cookout, it&rsquo;s a celebration of the launch of Black Girl Joy Inc. The event includes free food while supplies last, music, a bounce house, games and activities, giveaways and more.<br />
Sunday, Aug. 16<br />
11 a.m.: Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church will host its 135th anniversary celebration at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/community-calendar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/community-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plantin’ by the Signs … and other things: It’s getting late, but give some of these a try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick Takes<br />
Aug. 28: The moon is in the light phase until 12:18 a.m. Aug. 28 when the full/dark moon takes over.<br />
Signs through Aug. 17: Flowering, Virgo/bowels (today), Libra/reins (16-17), no veggies/flowers only<br />
Aug. 18-19: VERY fertile, Scorpio/secrets, above-grounders<br />
Aug. 20-27: Fertile, Sagittarius/thighs, Capricorn/knees, Aquarius/legs, above-grounders<br />
Aug. 28-29: VERY fertile, Pisces/feet, below-grounders<br />
Aug. 30-31: No planting, killing sign Aries/head<br />
Contact: You may email me at pcase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/plantin-by-the-signs-and-other-things-its-getting-late-but-give-some-of-these-a-try/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/plantin-by-the-signs-and-other-things-its-getting-late-but-give-some-of-these-a-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Sawyier Public Library News — Aug. 16-22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday<br />
5:30 p.m.: Let&rsquo;s Talk About It (for adults). Join Focus on Race Relations (FORR), Frankfort Anti-Racism Advocates (FARA), and PSPL for a community discussion of race-related issues in Frankfort and beyond. In August, we will discuss the legacy of resistance and &ldquo;Black August.&rdquo;<br />
6:30 p.m.: Puzzle Canvas Art (for families with kids of all ages). Piece together a unique work of art!<br />
Tuesday<br />
4:30 p.m.: Beyond the Plate for Families (for families with kids of all ages). Join u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/paul-sawyier-public-library-news-aug-16-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/paul-sawyier-public-library-news-aug-16-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkinson’s disease support group to meet Aug. 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parkinson&rsquo;s disease support group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at The Cross Center at Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church, 480 Duckers Road. The center is located at the back of the church.<br />
The group will gather for snacks at 6 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will discuss the types of exercises available for those with Parkinson&rsquo;s disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/parkinsons-disease-support-group-to-meet-aug-20/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/parkinsons-disease-support-group-to-meet-aug-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carter takes home two first place awards at Kentucky Florist Association’s national design contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diane Carter, of Benjamin&rsquo;s Flowers and Gifts, placed first in two categories and second overall at the Kentucky Florist Association&rsquo;s annual convention July 30-Aug 2 at Belterra Casino.<br />
The national design contest was titled &ldquo;The Heart of America Designer of the Year.&rdquo; Seven designers from four states competed in four categories in the contest. Carter is a former Kentucky Floral Designer of the Year and has been at Benjamin&rsquo;s Flowers and Gifts for three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/carter-takes-home-two-first-place-awards-at-kentucky-florist-associations-national-design-contest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/carter-takes-home-two-first-place-awards-at-kentucky-florist-associations-national-design-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital City Activity Center/Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort News — Aug. 17-21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Billiards.<br />
10 a.m.: Bingocize for Diabetes with Carla.<br />
Noon: Tai-Chi. Join Victoria for this slow gentle movement and physical postures.<br />
1 p.m.: Afternoon Tea &amp; Friendship Day. Join us for afternoon tea. Register with the center at 502-223-5794.Tuesday<br />
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Billiards.<br />
9:30 a.m.: Game Day. There will be a variety of games on Tuesdays and Thursdays.<br />
10 a.m.: Knitting and Crochet. These ladies will help you with any current projects or teach you how to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-city-activity-centermeals-on-wheels-greater-frankfort-news-aug-17-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-city-activity-centermeals-on-wheels-greater-frankfort-news-aug-17-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s where we want to be’: South Frankfort residents explain why flood didn’t have them running for the hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 15 months after the streets closest to the Kentucky River in South Frankfort filled with water during a near-record-breaking flood in April 2025, one might think that most of those residents whose homes flooded would have went running for the hills. But as of early August, there are less than 10 homes for sale in that area, with only three of them being on Paul Sawyier Drive, the street closest to the river.<br />
One of the homes for sale is at 200 Paul Sawyier Drive, and it&rsquo;s current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/its-where-we-want-to-be-south-frankfort-residents-explain-why-flood-didnt-have-them-running-for-the-hills/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/its-where-we-want-to-be-south-frankfort-residents-explain-why-flood-didnt-have-them-running-for-the-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle Mexican Grill now open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first restaurant in The Paddocks of Frankfort opened this week.<br />
Chipotle Mexican Grill, located at 100 DG Parsons Drive, began serving customers on Monday.<br />
A fast-casual restaurant chain known for its customizable menu featuring burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads, the new location features the restaurant&rsquo;s signature Chipotlane, a drive-thru pickup lane that allows guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their vehicles.<br />
Chipotle Mexican Grill is open from 10:45 a.m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/chipotle-mexican-grill-now-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/chipotle-mexican-grill-now-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 13)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Thursday:<br />
&bull; At 7:52 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Louisville Road.<br />
&bull; At 7:59 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Louisville Road.<br />
&bull; At 8:22 a.m., deputies, county fire, and EMS were called to an injury motor vehicle accident on Interstate 64]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-13/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sara Brown]]></title><description><![CDATA[NICHOLASVILLE &mdash; Services for Sara Margaret Kays Brown, 85, wife of Ben F. Brown, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Porter Memorial Baptist Church, Lexington. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ritchie &amp; Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, and 10 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Ritchie &amp; Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg. Brown died Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Baptist Health Lexington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sara-brown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sara-brown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julie Ann Carr Peterson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julie Ann Carr Peterson, 61, passed away at home on August 13, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Andrew Lee Carr and Julia Ann Carr, she was born in Montgomery, Alabama.Julie had many ambitions in life and was steady in her faith. She was a member of the Graefenburg Baptist Church, and she founded and was the director of New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for many years. Julie worked for many years as a Veterinary Technician, as she adored animals deepl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/julie-ann-carr-peterson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/julie-ann-carr-peterson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ernie Lewis: What does our budget say about who we are?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Budgets are moral documents. How we spend our money is an indication of our values and priorities. What is true of individuals is also true of states and nations.<br />
People are hungry in this country. They are hungrier today than they were in January 2025. This hunger is directly connected to the actions of the present administration. The most recent USDA Food Security Report found that 47.9 million Americans are hungry. This includes almost 14 million children. This didn&rsquo;t just happen by cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ernie-lewis-what-does-our-budget-say-about-who-we-are/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ernie-lewis-what-does-our-budget-say-about-who-we-are/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Avenue Bridge work to be done by November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though the majority of the construction cones and equipment are gone from the Capital Avenue Bridge, work continues underneath the structure and is expected to wrap up by November.<br />
Office of Emergency Management Director Ray Kinney said the &ldquo;highly visible&rdquo; project has been very successful on his end.<br />
&ldquo;They&rsquo;re working underneath on the Rebecca Ruth side and also on the Blanton&rsquo;s Landing side,&rdquo; he told the Board of Commissioners at Monday&rsquo;s meeting. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-avenue-bridge-work-to-be-done-by-november/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-avenue-bridge-work-to-be-done-by-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight lane closures planned for I-64]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting Sunday, there will be overnight alternating lane closures on Interstate 64 East and West in Franklin County.<br />
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet stated that overnight alternating lane closures will occur nightly from 7 p.m. through 6 a.m. from Sunday through Friday, Aug. 21, on I-64 East and West between mile markers 53 and 58 (between U.S. 127 and U.S. 60). The overnight alternating lane closures are necessary for contract crews to apply a concrete overlay to the I-64 bridges over U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/overnight-lane-closures-planned-for-i-64/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/overnight-lane-closures-planned-for-i-64/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church to host 135th anniversary celebration Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 127 Green Hill Ave., will host its 135th anniversary celebration at 11 a.m. on Sunday.<br />
The guest speaker will be Deacon Robert Robinson Sr. of Shelby Congregational Methodist Church.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/green-hill-missionary-baptist-church-to-host-135th-anniversary-celebration-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/green-hill-missionary-baptist-church-to-host-135th-anniversary-celebration-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort Independent board hears about tax rate options]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Frankfort Independent Schools Board of Education got its first look at tax rate possibilities for the 2026-2027 school year at its meeting Monday.<br />
The district received tax reports on Aug. 5.<br />
The compensating rate for the upcoming year would be 103.2 cents, and a 4% rate would be 107.3.<br />
The current rate is 102.9.<br />
The compensating rate would generate $ 3,710,443.31 in real estate revenue and $244,191.56 in personal property revenue.<br />
The 4% increase would generate $3,857,854.33 in real estate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankfort-independent-board-hears-about-tax-rate-options/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankfort-independent-board-hears-about-tax-rate-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 12)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Wednesday:<br />
&bull; At 4:17 a.m., county firefighters and EMS were called to a possible structure fire on Georgetown Road.<br />
&bull; At 5:57 a.m., city firefighters and EMS conducted a fire investigation on Schenkel Lane.<br />
&bull; At 6:28 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Thornhill Bypass.<br />
&bull; At]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-12/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County’s girls golf team places second, first in tournaments this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a busy start to the week for the Franklin County girls golf team. On Monday, they traveled to The University Club of Arlington to compete in the Model Ladies Golf Tournament.<br />
They posted a team score of 326 to secure a second-place finish. They were led by Mary Clayton Rodgers, who shot a 71 (one-under par) to take third place. Emerson Bowling shot a 73 to tie for fourth place. Lyla Hardesty placed 22nd and Charlie Hix 43rd in a field of 99 players.<br />
On Tuesday, they played in the Owen Cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-girls-golf-team-places-second-first-in-tournaments-this-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-girls-golf-team-places-second-first-in-tournaments-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County Schools board proposes reduced tax rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Franklin County Board of Education is proposing a lower tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year.<br />
At its meeting Monday, the board proposed a tax rate of 72.1 cents on real and personal property, a reduction of 2.1 cents from the current rate of 74.2 cents.<br />
The proposed tax rate is expected to produce $39,129,409.12, an amount that is $2,039,453.68 above the 2026 revenue.<br />
The board is expected to vote on the tax rate at a meeting later this month.<br />
The tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-county-schools-board-proposes-reduced-tax-rate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-county-schools-board-proposes-reduced-tax-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort Elks Lodge donates $5,800 to new FCS teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s economic world, teachers are finding it increasingly difficult to get the materials they need. A local community organization is hoping to make it easier.<br />
On Aug. 4, the Frankfort Elks Lodge #530 donated $5,800 to the Franklin County Schools Board of Education. The funds will help 29 new teachers in the district attain the materials they need.<br />
The idea came from Elks Lodge Secretary Mark Skeeters, who recognized the help his organization gave teachers in the past but wanted to p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankfort-elks-lodge-donates-5800-to-new-fcs-teachers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frankfort-elks-lodge-donates-5800-to-new-fcs-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beshear hosts Team Kentucky blood drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[For just the second time in its history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low.<br />
&ldquo;What that means is our friends and families that might need help are at risk,&rdquo; Gov. Andy Beshear said. &ldquo;And so all of us, most of us, can roll up our sleeves and give.&rdquo;<br />
The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is feeling the deep impact of lower donor turnout and has been unable to fill hospital orders at 100% because of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/beshear-hosts-team-kentucky-blood-drive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/beshear-hosts-team-kentucky-blood-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracy Duane Spencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[With great sadness, we share the passing of Tracy D. Spencer. Tracy passed away on August 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, daughters and sons-in-law after a short but fierce battle against Peritoneal Mesothelioma.<br />
A Celebration of Life is being held at Anderson County Community Park from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026.Tracy was a hardworking, fun-loving, fearless and dedicated husband, dad and papaw. Tracy enjoyed all things outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, boating an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/tracy-duane-spencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/tracy-duane-spencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARTOON: Back to School]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARTOON: Back to School]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosetta ‘Mickie’ McDowell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services for Rosetta &ldquo;Mickie&rdquo; McDowell, 81, mother of Robert Devers, will be 1 p.m. Monday at LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the funeral home. She is survived by her son. McDowell died Tuesday, Aug. 11, in Indiana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/rosetta-mickie-mcdowell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/rosetta-mickie-mcdowell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fred Wingate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred &ldquo;Freddy&rdquo; Lane Wingate, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, at his sister&rsquo;s home in Menifee County.<br />
The son of Scott T. Wingate and Naidra Jean Lane Wingate, he was born on May 17, 1952, in Frankfort, Kentucky. A proud 1972 graduate of Frankfort High School, Freddy dedicated 27 years to serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky through his work with Kentucky State Government. Following his retirement, he continued his service with the Legislative Research Comm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fred-wingate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fred-wingate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Lee May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don May, 77, passed away on August 10, 2026. He was born on March 15, 1949, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, to Charles Carlis May and Myrtle Mourice May (n&eacute;e Hodnett).<br />
Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. In 1995, he moved to Frankfort, Kentucky, with his wife, Mary Anne, and their son, Sean.<br />
Don graduated from both the Community College of Beaver County and Robert Morris College. He had a diverse and seasoned career in finance, sales and insurance, predominately]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/donald-lee-may/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/donald-lee-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Patrick Canty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Patrick Canty, 70, passed away peacefully August 10, 2026.Raised in Woodford County, Paul was a University of Kentucky graduate who farmed his family&rsquo;s land for most of his life. While he preferred solitude, he had no shortage of friends and was known for his kindness, ingenuity and generosity.Family will remember him for his appreciation of the simplicities of life, his mischievous curiosity, and most importantly, his dedication to those he loved, especially his parents, whom he is n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/paul-patrick-canty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/paul-patrick-canty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recovery Rally set for Sept. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new month will bring a new reason for all to raise awareness about addiction.<br />
On Sept. 3, join Gov. Andy Beshear and other speakers as they celebrate National Recovery Month at the state capitol from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br />
Speeches begin at 10 a.m.<br />
National Recovery Month celebrates Americans in recovery from addiction. The event will showcase inspiring stories of resilience and hope. Additionally, there will be community resources available including access to naloxone. Naloxone, also referred to b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/recovery-rally-set-for-sept-3/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/recovery-rally-set-for-sept-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting, event center costs rise; groundbreaking set for fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though it has yet to be built, the cost of the city&rsquo;s meeting and event center has increased.<br />
At Monday&rsquo;s Board of Commissioners meeting, City Project Manager Chuck Knowles said the construction industry has been hot lately. He cited statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which report that the average increase in non-residential building construction and materials is 8 to 10%.<br />
&ldquo;So, with that being said, Red Draw (Development) submitted a price increase for the project]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/meeting-event-center-costs-rise-groundbreaking-set-for-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/meeting-event-center-costs-rise-groundbreaking-set-for-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ingram reappointed to Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the reappointment of Van Ingram to the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (KYOAAC) for a two-year term.Ingram, of Frankfort, was reappointed to represent the treatment and prevention community. He is the executive director for the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy.<br />
&ldquo;For too long, Kentucky has been at the center of the drug crisis. But we are also blessed with some of the nation&rsquo;s best leaders in recovery,&rdquo; said Attorney]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ingram-reappointed-to-kentucky-opioid-abatement-advisory-commission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ingram-reappointed-to-kentucky-opioid-abatement-advisory-commission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tacos N’ Tequila fundraiser planned Aug. 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEXINGTON &mdash; The countdown is on! Bluegrass Greensource&rsquo;s annual Tacos N&rsquo; Tequila fundraiser returns to Greyline Station on Friday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m., bringing together Lexington&rsquo;s favorite food and beverage vendors for a festive night of tacos, tequila, music, games, and community, all in support of a more sustainable Central Kentucky.<br />
Now in its seventh year, Tacos N&rsquo; Tequila is Bluegrass Greensource&rsquo;s signature fundraising event, made possible by the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/tacos-n-tequila-fundraiser-planned-aug-28/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/tacos-n-tequila-fundraiser-planned-aug-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Don’t rig courts against conservative Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative activists have repeatedly prevailed at the Supreme Court in recent years.<br />
But now, some in Washington want to take away the financial lifeline that enables those conservative activists &mdash; along with many small business owners &mdash; to have their day in court.<br />
Nearly two dozen House Republicans, led by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-6), are pushing ahead with the Protecting Our Courts From Foreign Manipulation Act. The bill would impose lengthy new disclosure requirements in any lawsuit w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-dont-rig-courts-against-conservative-americans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-dont-rig-courts-against-conservative-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Franklin County Emergency Food Pantry in need of volunteers, funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear editor,<br />
Commendations and expressions of appreciation to The State Journal&rsquo;s new initiative, coordinated by Phil Case, to highlight, identify and support all the &ldquo;volunteer&rdquo; initiatives and opportunities in Franklin County. Unfortunately, we have far more volunteer opportunities in our community, than we have available volunteers.<br />
As a volunteer with the Franklin County Emergency Food Pantry, we were fortunate to have Phil not only writing about our recent Kiwanis Food Dri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-franklin-county-emergency-food-pantry-in-need-of-volunteers-funds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-franklin-county-emergency-food-pantry-in-need-of-volunteers-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 11)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Tuesday:<br />
&bull; At 6:35 a.m., deputies were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Leestown Road.<br />
&bull; At 8:26 a.m., deputies, city and county fire, and EMS responded to a possible injury motor vehicle accident on Interstate 64. A caller reported a two-vehicle accident involving a semi-truck and a car. The caller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-11/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County’s boys golf team edges Sayre in conference play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County&rsquo;s boys golf team defeated Sayre 155-157 Monday at Juniper Hill. Sophomore Cason New set a career best with a one-over par 36 to lead Franklin County. He was followed by Noah Casey with a 37, and three Flyers &mdash; Myles Williams, Brooks Young and Zach Broughton &mdash; at 41.<br />
In the reserves match, freshman Ethan Bird set a new career best with a 43.<br />
The Flyers move to 2-0 on the season in conference play with the win.<br />
FCHS went to Battlefield Golf Course in Richmond Satu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-boys-golf-team-edges-sayre-in-conference-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-countys-boys-golf-team-edges-sayre-in-conference-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Way Basham Sower Memorial Golf Classic will be Aug. 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) will host the 2026 Basham Sower Memorial Golf Classic on Friday, Aug. 21, at Juniper Hill Golf Course. Golfers, businesses, and community partners are invited to register a team or participate as an event sponsor.<br />
Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a 9 a.m. tee time. The scramble-format tournament is $300 per team and includes lunch. Prizes will be awarded to the first- and second-place teams.<br />
&ldquo;The Basham Sower Memorial Golf Classic reflects the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/united-way-basham-sower-memorial-golf-classic-will-be-aug-21/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/united-way-basham-sower-memorial-golf-classic-will-be-aug-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies locate stolen vehicle, charge driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office deputies allegedly nabbed a local man accused of stealing a vehicle on Monday.<br />
Deputies were patrolling Holmes Street at around 9 p.m. while attempting to locate a vehicle that was stolen out of Franklin County when the vehicle was sighted traveling eastbound. A traffic stop ensued and the driver, Anthony Engler, was arrested.<br />
Deputies determined that Engler was driving on a suspended license due to multiple previous infractions. He was also unable to provi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/deputies-locate-stolen-vehicle-charge-driver/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/deputies-locate-stolen-vehicle-charge-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest column: What I learned behind the badge and the headset: When trust meets access]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have spent years of my adult life behind the scenes of public safety. I started my career at 20 years old, working in an administrative role supporting emergency medical services. I was young, eager to learn and completely unaware of how much that opportunity would shape the rest of my life.<br />
My first exposure to public safety was not through a patrol car, a fire truck or an ambulance. It was through the people and systems working behind the scenes to support those answering the call. I quickly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-column-what-i-learned-behind-the-badge-and-the-headset-when-trust-meets-access/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-column-what-i-learned-behind-the-badge-and-the-headset-when-trust-meets-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest column: What I learned behind the badge and headset]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have spent years of my adult life behind the scenes of public safety. I started my career at 20 years old, working in an administrative role supporting emergency medical services. I was young, eager to learn and completely unaware of how much that opportunity would shape the rest of my life.<br />
My first exposure to public safety was not through a patrol car, a fire truck or an ambulance. It was through the people and systems working behind the scenes to support those answering the call. I quickly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-column-what-i-learned-behind-the-badge-and-headset/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-column-what-i-learned-behind-the-badge-and-headset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Aug. 11)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following people were indicted by a Franklin Circuit Court grand jury on Tuesday:<br />
&bull; Katlyn Parker, 40, of Frankfort, two counts of intimidating a participant in legal process, a Class D felony, and two counts of menacing, second-degree disorderly conduct, and public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol), all Class B misdemeanors.<br />
&bull; James L. Ferguson, 55, of Frankfort, three counts of torture of a dog or cat, a Class D felony, and four counts of second-degree cruelty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-circuit-court-indictments-aug-11/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/franklin-circuit-court-indictments-aug-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luttrell retiring as president, CEO of Goodwill Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Board of Directors of Goodwill Kentucky announced Tuesday that president and chief executive officer Amy Luttrell has informed the Board of her decision to retire following an accomplished tenure leading one of Kentucky&rsquo;s largest nonprofit organizations.<br />
Luttrell has served as President and CEO of Goodwill Kentucky since 2014, leading the organization through a period of unprecedented growth and transformation. Luttrell&rsquo;s retirement marks the culmination of a career dedicated to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/luttrell-retiring-as-president-ceo-of-goodwill-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/luttrell-retiring-as-president-ceo-of-goodwill-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Asked: When will the potholes on Ann Street be repaired?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though short in distance, Ann Street has become a bumpy ride for motorists, compliments of a series of potholes in the roadway.<br />
For months, drivers have been asking city leaders when repairs will be made to one of the city&rsquo;s main arteries. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced this week that it has awarded a contract to correct base failures and resurface the street over the next two months.<br />
On Wednesday and Thursday, there will be overnight weekday closures of Ann Street from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/you-asked-when-will-the-potholes-on-ann-street-be-repaired/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/you-asked-when-will-the-potholes-on-ann-street-be-repaired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 10)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS and Franklin County Fire Department on Monday:<br />
&bull; At 12 a.m., officers were called to a shots fired complaint on Allnutt Drive. A caller reported hearing two shots.<br />
&bull; At 6 a.m., deputies, city and county fire and EMS responded to an injury motor vehicle accident on Devils Hollow Road. A caller reported a concrete truck crashed on a bridge and the male driv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black bear sightings occur in Franklin County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black bear sightings in Franklin County aren&rsquo;t common, but they aren&rsquo;t out of the question either. Last week, several sightings of a juvenile black bear were reported by residents in Franklin County.<br />
Susanna Bard and her husband, Brad Suddarth, saw a black bear on their property off Hanly Lane.<br />
After Suddarth woke up on Aug. 2, he noticed that a cooler containing dry cat food for their four outdoor cats that sits at their front door was out in the driveway. When he opened the door to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/black-bear-sightings-occur-in-franklin-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/black-bear-sightings-occur-in-franklin-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gall turning passion for exercise into fundraiser for children to participate in sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Peter Gall opened Undisputed Fitness in 2023, part of his plan was to give back to the community.<br />
He&rsquo;ll be doing that in a big way with the Run KY For Kids later this month.<br />
Gall plans to run across Kentucky, starting in Mayfield and ending in Belfry, beginning Aug. 18. He plans to cover the 450 miles in 20 days.<br />
&ldquo;It started out as kind of like a crazy idea,&rdquo; said Gall, whose gym is located at 312 Lewis St. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m always looking for ways to be able to give back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gall-turning-passion-for-exercise-into-fundraiser-for-children-to-participate-in-sports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gall-turning-passion-for-exercise-into-fundraiser-for-children-to-participate-in-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local sports calendar — Aug. 12-18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[GIRLS SOCCER: Western Hills plays at Paris today at 7 p.m., and the Lady Wolverines are at Bourbon County Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Frankfort plays at East Jessamine today at 7 p.m., and WHHS and the Lady Panthers will meet in the Capital City Classic Monday at 8 p.m. at Western Hills. Franklin County plays at Montgomery County today at 7 p.m. and at West Jessamine Saturday at 5 p.m. The Frankfort Christian Academy plays at Model Friday and hosts Sayre Saturday. Both games begin at 6 p.m. TFCA hosts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-sports-calendar-aug-12-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-sports-calendar-aug-12-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith, marriage help make Coleton Price a better player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baylor transfer Coleton Price is being counted on to anchor the Kentucky offensive line for new coach Will Stein. The 6-foot-3, 308-pound Price started 30 games at Baylor, allowed just one sack, six quarterback hurries and seven total pressures in 2025. That&rsquo;s why he is again on the preseason watch list for the Rimington Trophy that goes to the nation&rsquo;s best center.<br />
Price&rsquo;s faith is important to him. He has the Bible verse Ephesians 6:10 tattooed on his right arm. The verse say]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/faith-marriage-help-make-coleton-price-a-better-player/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/faith-marriage-help-make-coleton-price-a-better-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: Ky. can lead on data centers without leaving communities behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mention data centers, and you&rsquo;re likely concerned about increasing electric bills, water consumption, noise, and whether these facilities truly benefit the communities where they&rsquo;re built.<br />
Those are legitimate questions and the same ones I would ask if a major project were proposed in my own community. Kentuckians deserve honest answers whenever a significant economic development opportunity comes to their hometown.<br />
The good news is that today&rsquo;s data centers, and Kentucky&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-ky-can-lead-on-data-centers-without-leaving-communities-behind/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-ky-can-lead-on-data-centers-without-leaving-communities-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GE BEES win back-to-back Spellapaloozas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort&rsquo;s Ed Lawrence says it took him 54 years to earn his bachelor&rsquo;s degree in humanities, summa cum laude, from the University of Kentucky. But it took him only two attempts with two outstanding teammates to capture two consecutive Spellapalooza championships.<br />
Competing against 17 other teams Friday evening, Lawrence and Lexington&rsquo;s Elise Mandel and Kevin Nance &mdash; named the &ldquo;GE BEES&rdquo; &mdash; won the popular spelling bee, a major fundraiser for Thorn Hill E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ge-bees-win-back-to-back-spellapaloozas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ge-bees-win-back-to-back-spellapaloozas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Velda Redmon-Staggs]]></title><description><![CDATA[VERSAILLES &mdash; Velda Florence Redmon-Staggs, 90, passed away peacefully onto the presence of her Savior on Saturday, August 8, 2026. A native of Versailles, she was born on June 28, 1936 to the late Virgil &ldquo;Hicks&rdquo; and Mildred Southworth Redmon.Velda retired from Texas Instruments, was a member of South Elkhorn Christian Church, and grew up attending Hillsboro Baptist Church. A graduate of Versailles High School. Velda was an avid UK Sports Fan, loved the Cincinnati Reds and loved]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/velda-redmon-staggs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/velda-redmon-staggs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital City Airport hosts Relay for Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may have been in a new location, but the spirit remained the same.<br />
On Friday, families, friends, church groups and advocates came together for Relay for Life at the Capital City Airport.<br />
Relay for Life celebrates cancer survivors, honors caregivers, remembers those who lost their battle with cancer and helps to raise funds for cancer research.<br />
The evening event included live music by Kentucky-based group BareBones and food trucks from Auntie Anne&rsquo;s, Papa Johns and Kona Ice.<br />
So far, $39,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-city-airport-hosts-relay-for-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/capital-city-airport-hosts-relay-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, fire blotter (Aug. 7-9)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS and Franklin County Fire Department over the weekend:<br />
Friday<br />
&bull; At 8:05 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Limestone Drive.<br />
&bull; At 8:09 a.m., officers at the police station on West Second Street were notified of a stolen vehicle.<br />
&bull; At 8:45 a.m., deputies, county fire and EMS responded to an injury motor vehicle accident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-7-9/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/police-fire-blotter-aug-7-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Lives worth living for the whole fauna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear editor,<br />
Vegetarians battle exploitative livestock mass production. The growing age class percentages deduct their amount off living only for our survival. The method, however, culminates in no life at all for the animals.Almost all agree status quo is a bargained disgrace. Law precedes business in policy. Whether our ancestors taking those little boars and oxen was ethical, we are not about to deviate. It may have been, and sticking to the path can be done gracefully.<br />
Associations ought to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-lives-worth-living-for-the-whole-fauna/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/letter-lives-worth-living-for-the-whole-fauna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guest columnist: AI will be ‘death by a thousand cuts’]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI (Artificial Intelligence) is harming humanity, and it&rsquo;s our fault.<br />
AI used to be a tool, an assistant to help with small pieces of the task we were performing. Now it has become the performer, and we are the small piece. The business person doesn&rsquo;t want to make a spreadsheet of last quarter&rsquo;s earnings, so let AI do it. The college student doesn&rsquo;t want to write that paper on Medieval political structures, so let AI do it. As we take the easy way out, praising thefunctio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-ai-will-be-death-by-a-thousand-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/guest-columnist-ai-will-be-death-by-a-thousand-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinkley wins fifth Capital Classic title]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, the Frankfort Country Club hosted 64 golfers for the 62nd annual Capital Classic Women&rsquo;s Invitational Golf Tournament. The Capital Classic is one of the longest-running women&rsquo;s golf tournaments in Kentucky.<br />
Lizzie (Loy) Hinkley, from Jamestown, shot a bogey-free, three-under par 69, taking home first gross in the Championship Flight and the overall title.<br />
Hinkley is no stranger to the Capital Classic&rsquo;s winner circle, having won the tournament in 2016, 2017, 2018 an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hinkley-wins-fifth-capital-classic-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hinkley-wins-fifth-capital-classic-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flyer Fall Baseball Camp is Sept. 12-13]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Flyer Fall Baseball Camp will be Sept. 12-13 at Franklin County High School.<br />
The camp is open to players 8U-12U and will meet from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day.<br />
Campers will work on hitting, fielding, base running, catch play, pitching and the mental game.<br />
The cost is $100 per camper. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Awards will be given each day to the camper of the day, and a Camp MVP Award will be given.<br />
For more information or to register, contact coach J.T. Riddle at 502-871-2510.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/flyer-fall-baseball-camp-is-sept-12-13/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/flyer-fall-baseball-camp-is-sept-12-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARTOON: Nature’s newest predator]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARTOON: Nature&rsquo;s newest predator]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-natures-newest-predator/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cartoon-natures-newest-predator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Thomas]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Daniel &ldquo;Dan&rdquo; Thomas Jr. died on August 7, 2026, after a courageous, but short, battle with cancer. Born on February 7, 1965, Dan grew up in Frankfort, Kentucky; in 1985, he chased the love of his life out west all the way to Idaho, where his kids were born, before eventually returning to Frankfort with his family in 1996.<br />
Dan was a wonderful husband and partner of 40 years to Kelly, a lover of good food and head chef of his household, a present and loving dad to Danielle and Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/dan-thomas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/dan-thomas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anna Belle Cheek McElroy Disney]]></title><description><![CDATA[A memorial service for Anna Belle Cheek McElroy Disney will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at South Frankfort Presbyterian Church, 224 Steele St. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. A reception will take place after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anna&rsquo;s memory may be made to the SFPC remembrance trust fund or to Franklin County Activity Center/Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort, 202 Medical Heights Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/anna-belle-cheek-mcelroy-disney/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/anna-belle-cheek-mcelroy-disney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury outdoor living spaces surge as homeowners seek backyard retreats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeowners are investing in outdoor spaces that rival the luxury of their home interiors, with defined areas for entertaining, cooking, and relaxation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/luxury-outdoor-living-spaces-surge-as-homeowners-seek-backyard-retreats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/luxury-outdoor-living-spaces-surge-as-homeowners-seek-backyard-retreats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaucho Urbano Brazilian Steakhouse to open first Louisville location in East End]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of two Downtown Louisville eateries are bringing a taste of Brazil to the East End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gaucho-urbano-brazilian-steakhouse-to-open-first-louisville-location-in-east-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gaucho-urbano-brazilian-steakhouse-to-open-first-louisville-location-in-east-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park National Bank aims to keep community 'soul' after graduating to large size]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of a regional bank with a growing Louisville presence talks growth as the institution eclipses the $10 billion milestone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/park-national-bank-aims-to-keep-community-soul-after-graduating-to-large-size/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/park-national-bank-aims-to-keep-community-soul-after-graduating-to-large-size/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gravely Brewing Co. to relocate taproom from Phoenix Hill to NuLu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gravely's relocation is part of a larger redevelopment project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gravely-brewing-co-to-relocate-taproom-from-phoenix-hill-to-nulu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gravely-brewing-co-to-relocate-taproom-from-phoenix-hill-to-nulu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta adds seasonal nonstop service to Orlando]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nonstop flight gives Louisville travelers another option to connect with the city's most popular travel destination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/delta-adds-seasonal-nonstop-service-to-orlando/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/delta-adds-seasonal-nonstop-service-to-orlando/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jefferson County Sheriff's Office to move into UofL Foundation-owned building Downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Kentucky's largest law enforcement agencies is taking up 47,000-square-feet with a Downtown move. Get the details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jefferson-county-sheriffs-office-to-move-into-uofl-foundation-owned-building-downtown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jefferson-county-sheriffs-office-to-move-into-uofl-foundation-owned-building-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['SuperChef' Darnell Ferguson avoids jail time with plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville celebrity chef known for his TV appearances and former Louisville restaurants has reached a plea agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/superchef-darnell-ferguson-avoids-jail-time-with-plea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/superchef-darnell-ferguson-avoids-jail-time-with-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trager MicroForest opens Downtown, aimed at curbing heat island]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Envirome Institute&rsquo;s new Trager MicroForest features 119 new trees and 242 new shrubs densely planted on the 0.65-acre Founders Square, located near Louisville Gardens at Fifth Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/trager-microforest-opens-downtown-aimed-at-curbing-heat-island/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/trager-microforest-opens-downtown-aimed-at-curbing-heat-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Louisville hotel opens opulent suite inspired by 'The Great Gatsby' centennial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seelbach Hilton's new suite brings the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age to life, complete with period-accurate decor that would make Jay Gatsby himself feel right at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/historic-louisville-hotel-opens-opulent-suite-inspired-by-the-great-gatsby-centennial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/historic-louisville-hotel-opens-opulent-suite-inspired-by-the-great-gatsby-centennial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LouCity &amp; Racing Foundation secures $200,000 grant from U.S. Soccer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major U.S. Soccer grant is set to expand opportunities for young players and coaches across Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/loucity-amp-racing-foundation-secures-200000-grant-from-us-soccer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/loucity-amp-racing-foundation-secures-200000-grant-from-us-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tavern To-Go opens in former Hill Street Fish Fry space]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of a popular Old Louisville restaurant have opened a new take-out-only concept to alleviate congestion at their original location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/tavern-to-go-opens-in-former-hill-street-fish-fry-space/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/tavern-to-go-opens-in-former-hill-street-fish-fry-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 local shops open in Norton Commons' North Village Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norton Commons is expanding its retail offerings with six new small businesses. Find out what they're selling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/6-local-shops-open-in-norton-commons-north-village-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/6-local-shops-open-in-norton-commons-north-village-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Greenberg halts $65M tennis, pickleball complex after community backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kentucky Tennis &amp; Pickleball Center Inc. project at Joe Creason Park faced fierce opposition from neighbors and community members. It now will look for a new location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mayor-greenberg-halts-65m-tennis-pickleball-complex-after-community-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mayor-greenberg-halts-65m-tennis-pickleball-complex-after-community-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STRATEGIES: 6 workplace priorities that deserve your attention this year]]></title><description><![CDATA["Talk about a missed opportunity. Share a regret. When leaders own failure, they create space for others to try, learn, and grow without fear."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/strategies-6-workplace-priorities-that-deserve-your-attention-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/strategies-6-workplace-priorities-that-deserve-your-attention-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Business Awards: Scenes and takeaways (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our sold out Family Business Awards honored 21 local family businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/family-business-awards-scenes-and-takeaways-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/family-business-awards-scenes-and-takeaways-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LouCity FC debuts flag-inspired uniforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[LouCity's latest jersey design takes inspiration from local symbol, marking a departure from the club's signature color scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/loucity-fc-debuts-flag-inspired-uniforms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/loucity-fc-debuts-flag-inspired-uniforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec official: 'We want to keep doing business with Kentucky']]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite recent tariffs creating uncertainty, Quebec's delegate general sees potential for continued growth in the $3 billion trade relationship with Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/quebec-official-we-want-to-keep-doing-business-with-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/quebec-official-we-want-to-keep-doing-business-with-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime Heaven Hill national ambassador transitions to new role]]></title><description><![CDATA["The Whiskey Professor" now has emeritus status with the Louisville-based spirits giant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/longtime-heaven-hill-national-ambassador-transitions-to-new-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/longtime-heaven-hill-national-ambassador-transitions-to-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS: Celebrating Louisville-area family enterprises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the families and leaders thriving in the area with LBF's annual Family Business Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/family-business-awards-celebrating-louisville-area-family-enterprises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/family-business-awards-celebrating-louisville-area-family-enterprises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS: Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. is one of LBF's Family Business Awards company honorees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-family-business-awards-kentucky-peerless-distilling-co/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-family-business-awards-kentucky-peerless-distilling-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS: Merkley Kendrick Jewelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merkley Kendrick Jewelers is one of LBF's Family Business Awards company honorees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-family-business-awards-merkley-kendrick-jewelers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-family-business-awards-merkley-kendrick-jewelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS: Cimtech Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cimtech Inc. is one of LBF's Family Business Awards company honorees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-family-business-awards-cimtech-inc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-family-business-awards-cimtech-inc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local business leaders explore acquisition entrepreneurship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville entrepreneurs share insights on buying businesses, emphasizing local ownership and growth potential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-business-leaders-explore-acquisition-entrepreneurship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-business-leaders-explore-acquisition-entrepreneurship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New CEO Trevor Pawl outlines vision for Louisville Economic Development Alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[New LEDA CEO Trevor Pawl says midsized cities like Louisville are part of a new frontier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-ceo-trevor-pawl-outlines-vision-for-louisville-economic-development-alliance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-ceo-trevor-pawl-outlines-vision-for-louisville-economic-development-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brinly-Hardy CEO on how you can learn anything running a family business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Hardy reflects on her journey from waitressing to leading a 186-year-old family business, sharing insights on what it takes to find the right successor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brinly-hardy-ceo-on-how-you-can-learn-anything-running-a-family-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brinly-hardy-ceo-on-how-you-can-learn-anything-running-a-family-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL real estate students explore AI's impact at Columbia seminar]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Louisville real estate students recently attended a seminar that opened their eyes to the complex world of artificial intelligence in their field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-real-estate-students-explore-ais-impact-at-columbia-seminar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-real-estate-students-explore-ais-impact-at-columbia-seminar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 locals make regional EY Entrepreneur of the Year list]]></title><description><![CDATA[See who made EY's regional list in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/5-locals-make-regional-ey-entrepreneur-of-the-year-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/5-locals-make-regional-ey-entrepreneur-of-the-year-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JCPS narrows superintendent search to 2 finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Schools has narrowed its search for a new superintendent to two experienced education leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jcps-narrows-superintendent-search-to-2-finalists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jcps-narrows-superintendent-search-to-2-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamaican restaurant Elliment opens in Downtown Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new eatery is owned by a native of Jamaica who worked as an area manager for KFC for 25 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jamaican-restaurant-elliment-opens-in-downtown-louisville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jamaican-restaurant-elliment-opens-in-downtown-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A sneak peek at the next tasting room in Downtown Louisville (GALLERY)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new venue will offer visitors hands-on experiences beyond traditional distillery tours, focusing on the art of blending rather than distilling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/a-sneak-peek-at-the-next-tasting-room-in-downtown-louisville-gallery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/a-sneak-peek-at-the-next-tasting-room-in-downtown-louisville-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition work begins on former Dixie Highway Hooters]]></title><description><![CDATA[An auto dealership is scrapping the old Hooters to make way for expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/demolition-work-begins-on-former-dixie-highway-hooters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/demolition-work-begins-on-former-dixie-highway-hooters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down Syndrome of Louisville names new executive director from Metro Government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new hire at Down Syndrome of Louisville has worked for Metro Government for a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/down-syndrome-of-louisville-names-new-executive-director-from-metro-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/down-syndrome-of-louisville-names-new-executive-director-from-metro-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New grocery store proposed near rejected East End development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed development comes nearly a year after Louisville Metro Council nixed plans for a similar retail development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-grocery-store-proposed-near-rejected-east-end-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-grocery-store-proposed-near-rejected-east-end-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fischer Group, region's largest homebuilder, moving HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville's largest homebuilder is planning an $11M HQ move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fischer-group-regions-largest-homebuilder-moving-hq/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fischer-group-regions-largest-homebuilder-moving-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wawa sets opening date for first Louisville-area store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wawa's first Louisville-area store opens soon, marking the start of a major expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/wawa-sets-opening-date-for-first-louisville-area-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/wawa-sets-opening-date-for-first-louisville-area-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$65M tennis and pickleball complex proposed for Louisville park sparks community debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two upcoming public meetings will give community members their first chance to voice concerns about a controversial plan that could dramatically reshape a popular city park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/65m-tennis-and-pickleball-complex-proposed-for-louisville-park-sparks-community-debate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/65m-tennis-and-pickleball-complex-proposed-for-louisville-park-sparks-community-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown-Forman launches distribution operation in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jack Daniel's maker is betting on deeper trade partnerships and accelerated growth for its premium brands through this latest expansion into Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brown-forman-launches-distribution-operation-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brown-forman-launches-distribution-operation-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Brew to build new location on Poplar Level Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee shop will open directly across the street from another drive-thru-only option.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/7-brew-to-build-new-location-on-poplar-level-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/7-brew-to-build-new-location-on-poplar-level-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery company will bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unnamed company plans to bring hundreds of new, high-paying jobs to Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mystery-company-will-bring-hundreds-of-high-paying-jobs-to-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mystery-company-will-bring-hundreds-of-high-paying-jobs-to-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour leaders discuss future of golf in Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top PGA Tour executives discuss the possibility of future major tournaments in Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pga-tour-leaders-discuss-future-of-golf-in-louisville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pga-tour-leaders-discuss-future-of-golf-in-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Urban Government Center controversy is a regrettable saga (OPINION)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fate of a prominent Louisville development hangs in the balance as local residents voice concerns about the project's direction and impact on their neighborhoods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-urban-government-center-controversy-is-a-regrettable-saga-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-urban-government-center-controversy-is-a-regrettable-saga-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown-Forman CEO Whiting joins board of Keurig Dr Pepper]]></title><description><![CDATA[This top executive is bringing his expertise to a major non-alcoholic beverage company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brown-forman-ceo-whiting-joins-board-of-keurig-dr-pepper/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brown-forman-ceo-whiting-joins-board-of-keurig-dr-pepper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sovereignty triumphs in sloppy Kentucky Derby, besting favorite Journalism (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sovereignty won the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby 2025 on Saturday, May 3, under sloppy conditions, and had to outrun the favorite to do so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sovereignty-triumphs-in-sloppy-kentucky-derby-besting-favorite-journalism-photos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sovereignty-triumphs-in-sloppy-kentucky-derby-besting-favorite-journalism-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See who we talked to in the Turf Club at Kentucky Derby 2025 (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out who we spotted at the Turf Club at Derby 151, including Josh Heird, Steve Trager and 'The Hammer.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/see-who-we-talked-to-in-the-turf-club-at-kentucky-derby-2025-photos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/see-who-we-talked-to-in-the-turf-club-at-kentucky-derby-2025-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Derby, Beshear says Louisville vs. the state is no longer a thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[While celebrating Derby Day, the governor says he sees a shift in the relationship between Louisville and the rest of Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/at-derby-beshear-says-louisville-vs-the-state-is-no-longer-a-thing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/at-derby-beshear-says-louisville-vs-the-state-is-no-longer-a-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A soggy start to Kentucky Derby 2025 doesn't dampen spirits (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seasoned attendees and first-timers alike share how the wet track is influencing their betting choices for the 151st Run for the Roses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/a-soggy-start-to-kentucky-derby-2025-doesnt-dampen-spirits-photos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/a-soggy-start-to-kentucky-derby-2025-doesnt-dampen-spirits-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publix signs lease for new 50,000-square-foot store in East End]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publix Supermarkets will replace a former Walmart location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/publix-signs-lease-for-new-50000-square-foot-store-in-east-end/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/publix-signs-lease-for-new-50000-square-foot-store-in-east-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Derby 2025: All of LBF's coverage in one place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep tabs on the 151th running of the Kentucky Derby in 2025 with our running links to coverage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-derby-2025-all-of-lbfs-coverage-in-one-place/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-derby-2025-all-of-lbfs-coverage-in-one-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peek inside Sports Illustrated's 'Revel at the Races']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Illustrated held its secon Kentucky Derby-party Friday night &mdash; dubbed "Revel At The Races."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/peek-inside-sports-illustrateds-revel-at-the-races/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/peek-inside-sports-illustrateds-revel-at-the-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's who came out for Unbridled Eve Gala 2025 (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville's Tonya York and Tammy York-Day hosted the 12th annual Unbridled Eve Gala Friday, May 2, at the Galt House Hotel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-who-came-out-for-unbridled-eve-gala-2025-photos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-who-came-out-for-unbridled-eve-gala-2025-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Cheer wins Kentucky Oaks 151 (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a weather delay on Friday afternoon, we have a winner in the 151st running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/good-cheer-wins-kentucky-oaks-151-photos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/good-cheer-wins-kentucky-oaks-151-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scenes from Kentucky Oaks 2025 (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out our photo gallery from Kentucky Oaks 151 and hear how Derby weekend is a boon for economic development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/scenes-from-kentucky-oaks-2025-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/scenes-from-kentucky-oaks-2025-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's engine plant uses AI, 3D printing to back production of new Expedition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford's engineers are using 3D printing to solve manufacturing problems and improve worker ergonomics on the production line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fords-engine-plant-uses-ai-3d-printing-to-back-production-of-new-expedition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fords-engine-plant-uses-ai-3d-printing-to-back-production-of-new-expedition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluewave CEO: ‘This is a super important market for us’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluewave Technology Group is not based in Louisville, but if it was an airline, it would certainly have a hub in Derby City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bluewave-ceo-this-is-a-super-important-market-for-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bluewave-ceo-this-is-a-super-important-market-for-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park DuValle Community Health Centers building $4M+ food, event center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming community food center represents a significant expansion for one of Louisville's largest nonprofits, building on its recent growth in urgent care services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/park-duvalle-community-health-centers-building-4m-food-event-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/park-duvalle-community-health-centers-building-4m-food-event-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Le Moo owner opens Sake A Go Go in NuLu (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belle Noble Entertainment Group launches new sushi restaurant in trendy NuLu district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/le-moo-owner-opens-sake-a-go-go-in-nulu-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/le-moo-owner-opens-sake-a-go-go-in-nulu-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KentuckyWired dispute threatens internet access for thousands across the commonwealth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multimillion-dollar project aimed at bridging the digital divide in Kentucky faces an uncertain future, potentially impacting schools, healthcare facilities and rural communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentuckywired-dispute-threatens-internet-access-for-thousands-across-the-commonwealth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentuckywired-dispute-threatens-internet-access-for-thousands-across-the-commonwealth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking the grounds at Thurby 2025 (GALLERY)]]></title><description><![CDATA[See who we bumped into while walking around Churchill Downs during Thurby on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/walking-the-grounds-at-thurby-2025-gallery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/walking-the-grounds-at-thurby-2025-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivy Tech taps JCPS leader Marty Pollio as new president, succeeding Sue Ellspermann]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marty Pollio, outgoing JCPS superintendent, has a new role at the college level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ivy-tech-taps-jcps-leader-marty-pollio-as-new-president-succeeding-sue-ellspermann/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ivy-tech-taps-jcps-leader-marty-pollio-as-new-president-succeeding-sue-ellspermann/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 'post-SaaS' platform aims to revolutionize marketing strategies using AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville entrepreneur is betting on artificial intelligence to transform how businesses generate sales leads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-post-saas-platform-aims-to-revolutionize-marketing-strategies-using-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-post-saas-platform-aims-to-revolutionize-marketing-strategies-using-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yum Brands spends $7 million on KFC headquarters relocation to Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yum Brands' recent financial filing reveals the substantial cost of KFC's headquarters relocation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/yum-brands-spends-7-million-on-kfc-headquarters-relocation-to-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/yum-brands-spends-7-million-on-kfc-headquarters-relocation-to-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humana beats earnings expectations despite Medicare Advantage challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humana's CEO offers an assessment of the company's position amid ongoing challenges in the Medicare Advantage market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-beats-earnings-expectations-despite-medicare-advantage-challenges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-beats-earnings-expectations-despite-medicare-advantage-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belle of Louisville scratched from Great Steamboat Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belle of Louisville is out of the Great Steamboat Race due to a leak, but she has a replacement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/belle-of-louisville-scratched-from-great-steamboat-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/belle-of-louisville-scratched-from-great-steamboat-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hi-Five Doughnuts ends 12-year run in Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners said they wanted to to &ldquo;make room for a quality of life.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hi-five-doughnuts-ends-12-year-run-in-louisville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hi-five-doughnuts-ends-12-year-run-in-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fewer holes, more green: Louisville's golf sector loses clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a a look at how the golf industry has evolved in the Louisville area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fewer-holes-more-green-louisvilles-golf-sector-loses-clubs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fewer-holes-more-green-louisvilles-golf-sector-loses-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The surprising popularity of charter flights in Derby City]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Kentucky Derby week, Louisville's private aviation industry kicks into high gear, offering a glimpse into the city's appetite for luxury air travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-surprising-popularity-of-charter-flights-in-derby-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-surprising-popularity-of-charter-flights-in-derby-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba's 33, owned by Texas Roadhouse opens second Louisville-area location]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will be the second outpost of the Texas Roadhouse-owned restaurant in the metro area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bubbas-33-owned-by-texas-roadhouse-opens-second-louisville-area-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bubbas-33-owned-by-texas-roadhouse-opens-second-louisville-area-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anchorage home listed for more than $3M flaunts renovations (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listed March 27, the house has six bedrooms. See inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/anchorage-home-listed-for-more-than-3m-flaunts-renovations-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/anchorage-home-listed-for-more-than-3m-flaunts-renovations-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local developer takes over $33M project at former Beverly Hills Supper Club site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site is infamous for the 1977 fire in the former Beverly Hills Supper Club that killed 155.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-developer-takes-over-33m-project-at-former-beverly-hills-supper-club-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-developer-takes-over-33m-project-at-former-beverly-hills-supper-club-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky college to become university]]></title><description><![CDATA[The board of trustees says the name change reflects the school's evolving mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-college-to-become-university/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-college-to-become-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dierks Bentley, Machine Gun Kelly among celebrities attending Barnstable Brown Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala has released its celebrity guest list, featuring a lineup of musicians, athletes, and actors set to attend the 36th annual event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/dierks-bentley-machine-gun-kelly-among-celebrities-attending-barnstable-brown-gala/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/dierks-bentley-machine-gun-kelly-among-celebrities-attending-barnstable-brown-gala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart to invest millions in remodeling 22 stores across Kentucky and Indiana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out where Walmart will be spending millions on upgrades in Kentucky and Indiana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/walmart-to-invest-millions-in-remodeling-22-stores-across-kentucky-and-indiana/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/walmart-to-invest-millions-in-remodeling-22-stores-across-kentucky-and-indiana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambelli Fireworks chairman reflects on Thunder Over Louisville's absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chairman of Zambelli Fireworks shares his perspective on Thunder Over Louisville's cancellation and his hopes for the event's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/zambelli-fireworks-chairman-reflects-on-thunder-over-louisvilles-absence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/zambelli-fireworks-chairman-reflects-on-thunder-over-louisvilles-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business leaders tackle Louisville's economic future, emphasize need for workforce growth (PODCAST)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three influential Louisville business leaders shared their perspectives on how to attract talent and grow the local economy during a special live recording of the Access Louisville podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-leaders-tackle-louisvilles-economic-future-emphasize-need-for-workforce-growth-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-leaders-tackle-louisvilles-economic-future-emphasize-need-for-workforce-growth-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary trainer Bob Baffert returns to Churchill Downs after 3-year ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legendary trainer discusses his strategy for the upcoming Kentucky Derby, including his decision to partner with an experienced jockey for one of his top contenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/legendary-trainer-bob-baffert-returns-to-churchill-downs-after-3-year-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/legendary-trainer-bob-baffert-returns-to-churchill-downs-after-3-year-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (April 3-9)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our latest roundup of the area's most expensive homes is in the attached photo gallery. This time we're looking at homes sold between April 3 and April 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-april-3-9/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-april-3-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Blue Inc.: UK athletic department to become an LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Kentucky is taking a bold step in college athletics administration, but what's driving this move?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/big-blue-inc-uk-athletic-department-to-become-an-llc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/big-blue-inc-uk-athletic-department-to-become-an-llc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION: Federal drug discount program improves access and health outcomes across Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[UofL Health's CEO explains how a federal program allows the health system to provide more affordable medications and expand vital services for Kentucky residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-federal-drug-discount-program-improves-access-and-health-outcomes-across-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-federal-drug-discount-program-improves-access-and-health-outcomes-across-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL School of Medicine appoints first-ever joint chief scientific officer with UofL Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[UofL's latest executive appointment aims to streamline research processes and enhance patient care through a partnership structure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-school-of-medicine-appoints-first-ever-joint-chief-scientific-officer-with-uofl-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-school-of-medicine-appoints-first-ever-joint-chief-scientific-officer-with-uofl-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexican bottle maker expands into bourbon with Louisville showroom, targets local distilleries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A renowned Mexican glass bottle designer has chosen Louisville as the site of its first U.S. showroom, signaling a strategic move into the heart of bourbon country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mexican-bottle-maker-expands-into-bourbon-with-louisville-showroom-targets-local-distilleries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mexican-bottle-maker-expands-into-bourbon-with-louisville-showroom-targets-local-distilleries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bourbon-related showroom opens on Whiskey Row]]></title><description><![CDATA[A renowned Mexican glass bottle designer has chosen Louisville as the site of its first U.S. showroom, signaling a strategic move into the heart of bourbon country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-related-showroom-opens-on-whiskey-row/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-related-showroom-opens-on-whiskey-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Racing Louisville FC to field Division II club in new NWSL league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville could be on the verge of having a second team within the ranks of the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League (NWSL).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/report-racing-louisville-fc-to-field-division-ii-club-in-new-nwsl-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/report-racing-louisville-fc-to-field-division-ii-club-in-new-nwsl-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Mitch McConnell rips tariffs in meeting with business leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell sharply criticized the tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump Thursday and was joined by local business owners who said the measures are hurting their businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sen-mitch-mcconnell-rips-tariffs-in-meeting-with-business-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sen-mitch-mcconnell-rips-tariffs-in-meeting-with-business-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor unveils $1.2B budget proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $1.26 billion plan outlines goals for affordable housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mayor-unveils-12b-budget-proposal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mayor-unveils-12b-budget-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Greenberg's thoughts on plans for former Museum Plaza site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greenberg was once part of a group that tried to build a 62-story skyscraper at the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mayor-greenbergs-thoughts-on-plans-for-former-museum-plaza-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mayor-greenbergs-thoughts-on-plans-for-former-museum-plaza-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the scenes: How Calhoun tackles last-minute fixes for the Kentucky Derby's grand stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville-based firm has become Churchill Downs' go-to contractor for renovations, tackling projects ranging from multimillion-dollar upgrades to smaller improvements over the past decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/behind-the-scenes-how-calhoun-tackles-last-minute-fixes-for-the-kentucky-derbys-grand-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/behind-the-scenes-how-calhoun-tackles-last-minute-fixes-for-the-kentucky-derbys-grand-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Process Machinery Inc. set for $12M expansion project in Shelby County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family-owned manufacturing company in Shelby County is planning a multimillion dollar expansion plan that promises to create dozens of new jobs in the coming years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/process-machinery-inc-set-for-12m-expansion-project-in-shelby-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/process-machinery-inc-set-for-12m-expansion-project-in-shelby-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive Insights: Katherine Armstrong, Churchill Downs Inc. (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katherine Armstrong is chief human resources officer and senior vice president of human resources for Churchill Downs Inc. She was named one of Louisville Business First&rsquo;s Enterprising Women Award winners for 2025. In this video, she talks with Publisher Lisa Benson about advice for young women aspiring to be leaders and what organizations can do to create a more inclusive leadership culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/executive-insights-katherine-armstrong-churchill-downs-inc-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/executive-insights-katherine-armstrong-churchill-downs-inc-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aegis Sortation to invest $16M in Louisville expansion, creating 80 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[State officials approve incentives for Aegis Sortation, based on investment and job growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/aegis-sortation-to-invest-16m-in-louisville-expansion-creating-80-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/aegis-sortation-to-invest-16m-in-louisville-expansion-creating-80-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Louisville neighborhoods are getting a property reassessment. What to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Jefferson County's latest property reassessment could impact your tax bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-louisville-neighborhoods-are-getting-a-property-reassessment-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-louisville-neighborhoods-are-getting-a-property-reassessment-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Kentucky craft distilleries are finding shelf space in European liquor stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Kentucky craft distilleries are blazing a trail to get their products onto European shelves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-kentucky-craft-distilleries-are-finding-shelf-space-in-european-liquor-stores/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-kentucky-craft-distilleries-are-finding-shelf-space-in-european-liquor-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Slugger sees surge in demand for customized 'torpedo' bats after Yankees' slugfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville Slugger seeing surge in interest in torpedo bats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-slugger-sees-surge-in-demand-for-customized-torpedo-bats-after-yankees-slugfest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-slugger-sees-surge-in-demand-for-customized-torpedo-bats-after-yankees-slugfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth Third Bank CEO offers insight on how tariffs are affecting business borrowing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifth Third Bancorp CEO Tim Spence is seeing a fast response to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariffs from business owners who borrow from the bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fifth-third-bank-ceo-offers-insight-on-how-tariffs-are-affecting-business-borrowing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fifth-third-bank-ceo-offers-insight-on-how-tariffs-are-affecting-business-borrowing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visitors spent more than $550M in Southern Indiana in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions spent by visitors created thousands of jobs, supplied millions in tax revenue and is positively impacting two counties neighboring Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/visitors-spent-more-than-550m-in-southern-indiana-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/visitors-spent-more-than-550m-in-southern-indiana-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal Aid Society promotes John Young to executive director]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nonprofit has promoted from within to fill its top position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/legal-aid-society-promotes-john-young-to-executive-director/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/legal-aid-society-promotes-john-young-to-executive-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DiningTek partners with Kentucky Restaurant Association to launch local restaurant marketplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent restaurants in Kentucky are getting an alternative to third-party delivery websites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/diningtek-partners-with-kentucky-restaurant-association-to-launch-local-restaurant-marketplace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/diningtek-partners-with-kentucky-restaurant-association-to-launch-local-restaurant-marketplace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown building sold, slated for speakeasy and short-term rentals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of a popular downtown sports bar are doubling down on their investment in a historic Louisville corner, with plans that go far beyond their current offerings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/downtown-building-sold-slated-for-speakeasy-and-short-term-rentals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/downtown-building-sold-slated-for-speakeasy-and-short-term-rentals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville-based e-commerce insights startup preps to land large clients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville-based Xena Intelligence continues to gain prominence in e-commerce platforms not only in the U.S., but also abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-based-e-commerce-insights-startup-preps-to-land-large-clients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-based-e-commerce-insights-startup-preps-to-land-large-clients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartland Coca-Cola names new CEO as company mourns loss of founder Junior Bridgeman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Bridgeman replaces late father Junior Bridgeman as CEO of Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heartland-coca-cola-names-new-ceo-as-company-mourns-loss-of-founder-junior-bridgeman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heartland-coca-cola-names-new-ceo-as-company-mourns-loss-of-founder-junior-bridgeman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer confidence is slipping nationally. What about in Louisville?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here we dig into how Louisville fared in the inaugural Metropolitan Consumer Sentiment Index, an exclusive quarterly measure of consumer confidence in major metro areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/consumer-confidence-is-slipping-nationally-what-about-in-louisville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/consumer-confidence-is-slipping-nationally-what-about-in-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMPED shows off $9 million tech training center in the Russell neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville nonprofit is opening the doors to a multimillion-dollar tech training center, aiming to transform lives in the Russell neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/amped-shows-off-9-million-tech-training-center-in-the-russell-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/amped-shows-off-9-million-tech-training-center-in-the-russell-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANNOUNCING: 20 People to Know in construction in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville Business First is spotlighting 20 professionals working in the region's construction and related industries in our latest People to Know feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-20-people-to-know-in-construction-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-20-people-to-know-in-construction-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurstbourne Heights apartments sells for more than $13 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sale showcases how Louisville's strong rent growth is attracting out-of-state investors looking for opportunities in the multifamily sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hurstbourne-heights-apartments-sells-for-more-than-13-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hurstbourne-heights-apartments-sells-for-more-than-13-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLI's Power to Prosper Accelerator selects 17 minority business owners for cohort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest cohort of GLI's Power to Prosper Accelerator includes a diverse group of entrepreneurs, from plumbers to counselors, all aiming to scale their businesses in unique ways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/glis-power-to-prosper-accelerator-selects-17-minority-business-owners-for-cohort/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/glis-power-to-prosper-accelerator-selects-17-minority-business-owners-for-cohort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A roundup of Louisville restaurant news (Access Louisville Podcast)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve got a roundup of recent Louisville restaurant news on this week's Access Louisville podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/a-roundup-of-louisville-restaurant-news-access-louisville-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/a-roundup-of-louisville-restaurant-news-access-louisville-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota reportedly considers making more vehicles in US amid tariff concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota currently produces its best-selling RAV4 SUV in Kentucky, Canada and Japan. More vehicles could be made in the U.S. in the future, as auto tariffs have the industry reeling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/toyota-reportedly-considers-making-more-vehicles-in-us-amid-tariff-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/toyota-reportedly-considers-making-more-vehicles-in-us-amid-tariff-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (March 27-April 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The residential real estate market is responding to an increase in demand. Get the details and see a photo gallery of recent most expensive home sales in Jefferson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-march-27-april-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-march-27-april-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbara Sexton Smith to lead local library system during national search for new director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Craig Greenberg hires a well-known local leader to guide the city's library system &mdash; for now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/barbara-sexton-smith-to-lead-local-library-system-during-national-search-for-new-director/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/barbara-sexton-smith-to-lead-local-library-system-during-national-search-for-new-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Plates: Hmong chef plans Louisville pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[A renowned chef from one of TIME's 2025 World's Greatest Places is bringing his unique culinary perspective to Louisville for a Derby Week event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/small-plates-hmong-chef-plans-louisville-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/small-plates-hmong-chef-plans-louisville-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A.J. Schreiner Spirits revives pre-Prohibition whiskey traditions with heirloom mash bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family's whiskey-making legacy reemerges as a premium spirits line rooted in 19th-century distilling methods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/aj-schreiner-spirits-revives-pre-prohibition-whiskey-traditions-with-heirloom-mash-bills/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/aj-schreiner-spirits-revives-pre-prohibition-whiskey-traditions-with-heirloom-mash-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL names new College of Business dean]]></title><description><![CDATA[UofL has seen a lot of changes at the top. It soon will get a new College of Business dean as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-names-new-college-of-business-dean/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-names-new-college-of-business-dean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LBF, Morning Consult partner on new index to track local consumer sentiment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new quarterly index is shedding light on consumer confidence trends in Louisville, with some surprising regional patterns emerging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lbf-morning-consult-partner-on-new-index-to-track-local-consumer-sentiment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lbf-morning-consult-partner-on-new-index-to-track-local-consumer-sentiment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollenbach and Reynolds join UofL board amid ongoing leadership transitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[As leadership changes continue at the University of Louisville, two prominent local figures join the board of trustees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hollenbach-and-reynolds-join-uofl-board-amid-ongoing-leadership-transitions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hollenbach-and-reynolds-join-uofl-board-amid-ongoing-leadership-transitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympus Gaming Lounge brings eSports experience to Louisville with $1.5M investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympus Gaming Lounge brings eSports experience to Louisville with $1.5M investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/olympus-gaming-lounge-brings-esports-experience-to-louisville-with-15m-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/olympus-gaming-lounge-brings-esports-experience-to-louisville-with-15m-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky manufacturing sector employs 260,000, ranks fifth nationally in workforce percentage]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were $40.2 billion in Kentucky-made exports sent all over the world in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-manufacturing-sector-employs-260000-ranks-fifth-nationally-in-workforce-percentage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-manufacturing-sector-employs-260000-ranks-fifth-nationally-in-workforce-percentage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How UofL is altering its DEI policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[House Bill 4, which became law in March, requires schools to eliminate DEI offices and staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-uofl-is-altering-its-dei-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-uofl-is-altering-its-dei-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mi Ranchito Grill opens in Downtown Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new family-run restaurant is opening in an area of Downtown slated for new residential development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mi-ranchito-grill-opens-in-downtown-louisville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mi-ranchito-grill-opens-in-downtown-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soon to open UofL Health West Tower adds almost 100 beds to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The addition to the Downtown UofL Hospital is nearing completion and will add more beds, operating rooms, and clinical space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/soon-to-open-uofl-health-west-tower-adds-almost-100-beds-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/soon-to-open-uofl-health-west-tower-adds-almost-100-beds-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olmsted Parks Conservancy names new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Olmsted Parks Conservancy's nationwide search for a new president and CEO has concluded with the selection of a well-known figure in Louisville's nonprofit world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/olmsted-parks-conservancy-names-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/olmsted-parks-conservancy-names-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotel Bourré Bonne opens in Downtown Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The luxury hotel features two restaurants from Kevin Grangier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hotel-bourr-bonne-opens-in-downtown-louisville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hotel-bourr-bonne-opens-in-downtown-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport ranks high globally in cargo volume]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, SDF handled more than 6.9 billion pounds (3,152,969 metric tons) of cargo, an almost 16% increase over the previous year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-muhammad-ali-international-airport-ranks-high-globally-in-cargo-volume/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-muhammad-ali-international-airport-ranks-high-globally-in-cargo-volume/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schulte Hospitality Group adds to C-suite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The executive comes to Schulte Hospitality after stops at Papa Johns and Disney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/schulte-hospitality-group-adds-to-c-suite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/schulte-hospitality-group-adds-to-c-suite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mashup Food Hall announces first restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mashup Food Hall is set to open this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mashup-food-hall-announces-first-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mashup-food-hall-announces-first-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American whiskey excluded from EU tariff list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest twist in the ongoing trade saga brings welcome news for distillers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/american-whiskey-excluded-from-eu-tariff-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/american-whiskey-excluded-from-eu-tariff-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carhartt expands retail footprint with new Louisville store at Paddock Shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carhartt invested half a million dollars in its new Louisville store. See the details of this expansion and how it fits into the company's broader retail strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/carhartt-expands-retail-footprint-with-new-louisville-store-at-paddock-shops/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/carhartt-expands-retail-footprint-with-new-louisville-store-at-paddock-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baptist Health Louisville details $5M expansion project]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a two-part expansion of Baptist Health Louisville's Child Development Center with part one expected to finish in December and the remainder in April 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/baptist-health-louisville-details-5m-expansion-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/baptist-health-louisville-details-5m-expansion-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what replacing the former Bader's gas station in the Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property at Baxter Avenue and East Broadway is one of the city&rsquo;s most high-profile vacant slices of land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-what-replacing-the-former-baders-gas-station-in-the-highlands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-what-replacing-the-former-baders-gas-station-in-the-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Trace: 75% of water debris has been removed from campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most well-known Kentucky distilleries is beginning to get back on track following significant flooding to its campus caused by the Kentucky River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/buffalo-trace-75-of-water-debris-has-been-removed-from-campus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/buffalo-trace-75-of-water-debris-has-been-removed-from-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[bar Vetti team launches French bistro M. Peppers in the Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team behind a popular NuLu restaurant has brought a taste of Paris to Louisville's Highlands neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bar-vetti-team-launches-french-bistro-m-peppers-in-the-highlands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bar-vetti-team-launches-french-bistro-m-peppers-in-the-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Opera CEO departing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prominent performing arts organization is bidding farewell to its chief executive, who oversaw significant expansion during her tenure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-opera-ceo-departing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-opera-ceo-departing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These executives took on new roles in Q1 2025 (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest entry into our quarterly New Executives to Watch feature is here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-executives-took-on-new-roles-in-q1-2025-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-executives-took-on-new-roles-in-q1-2025-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns invests in Google AI for faster delivery, better online ordering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence will be used to improve online ordering and delivery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/papa-johns-invests-in-google-ai-for-faster-delivery-better-online-ordering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/papa-johns-invests-in-google-ai-for-faster-delivery-better-online-ordering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Hill's Quonset Hut evolves to full-time event space]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple transformed a historic World War II-era structure into a thriving community space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/phoenix-hills-quonset-hut-evolves-to-full-time-event-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/phoenix-hills-quonset-hut-evolves-to-full-time-event-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oddbird Bakery and Café closes after brief run in Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quills Coffee's food-focused venture shut down abruptly after nearly six months in business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/oddbird-bakery-and-caf-closes-after-brief-run-in-highlands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/oddbird-bakery-and-caf-closes-after-brief-run-in-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic output from River Ridge surpasses $3B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economic impact from the River Ridge Commerce Center increased for the fourth consecutive year in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/economic-output-from-river-ridge-surpasses-3b/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/economic-output-from-river-ridge-surpasses-3b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archdiocese of Louisville names schools superintendent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new superintendent has served locally in Catholic education for 37 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/archdiocese-of-louisville-names-schools-superintendent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/archdiocese-of-louisville-names-schools-superintendent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase's local leader talks tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase executive shares insights on how businesses can navigate economic uncertainty and changing tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jpmorgan-chases-local-leader-talks-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jpmorgan-chases-local-leader-talks-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much Thunder's loss will hurt (Access Louisville Podcast)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss of Thunder Over Louisville due to flooding this year will hurt a lot of local companies. We chat about exactly how much on this week's Access Louisville podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-much-thunders-loss-will-hurt-access-louisville-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-much-thunders-loss-will-hurt-access-louisville-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Directions Housing Corp. CEO stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Directions Housing Corp. will need a new leader for the first time in nearly a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-directions-housing-corp-ceo-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-directions-housing-corp-ceo-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (March 18-24, 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our latest roundup of the area's most expensive homes sold is in the attached gallery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-march-18-24-2025/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-march-18-24-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Wimmer Productions commits to local festivals for 10 more years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new agreement ensures Bourbon &amp; Beyond and Louder Than life will have a home at the Kentucky Expo Center for years to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/danny-wimmer-productions-commits-to-local-festivals-for-10-more-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/danny-wimmer-productions-commits-to-local-festivals-for-10-more-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL hoops coach Kelsey to luncheon crowd: 'The best is yet to come']]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey addressed the crowd at they annual They're Off Luncheon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-hoops-coach-kelsey-to-luncheon-crowd-the-best-is-yet-to-come/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-hoops-coach-kelsey-to-luncheon-crowd-the-best-is-yet-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graeter's, New Riff team up on new bourbon ice cream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone spiked the ice cream! Well, kind of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/graeters-new-riff-team-up-on-new-bourbon-ice-cream/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/graeters-new-riff-team-up-on-new-bourbon-ice-cream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville flood cleanup efforts to cost millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville flooding cleanup is broken down into three phases by Mayor Craig Greenberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-flood-cleanup-efforts-to-cost-millions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-flood-cleanup-efforts-to-cost-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger analyst recommends clients sell the stock, citing leadership upheaval, Albertsons costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An analyst has issued a rare "sell" recommendation on Kroger stock, citing multiple concerns about its outlook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-analyst-recommends-clients-sell-the-stock-citing-leadership-upheaval-albertsons-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-analyst-recommends-clients-sell-the-stock-citing-leadership-upheaval-albertsons-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual $50M average tax revenue estimated for Oldham County data center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oldham County may soon be home to one of the largest private investments in Kentucky's history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/annual-50m-average-tax-revenue-estimated-for-oldham-county-data-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/annual-50m-average-tax-revenue-estimated-for-oldham-county-data-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariff uncertainty drives up food costs for local restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialty ingredients from Mexico and Europe are causing headaches for restaurateurs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/tariff-uncertainty-drives-up-food-costs-for-local-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/tariff-uncertainty-drives-up-food-costs-for-local-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is expanding. So what's the problem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville Muhammad Ali International airport is investing heavily and setting passenger records, despite talk around corporate departures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-muhammad-ali-international-airport-is-expanding-so-whats-the-problem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-muhammad-ali-international-airport-is-expanding-so-whats-the-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL basketball coach Pat Kelsey gets $1 million raise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Louisville's men's basketball coach is getting a raise and an extension after a stellar first season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-basketball-coach-pat-kelsey-gets-1-million-raise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-basketball-coach-pat-kelsey-gets-1-million-raise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$65 million pickleball and tennis center planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky Tennis &amp; Pickleball Center Inc., a newly formed nonprofit, is proposing the complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/65-million-pickleball-and-tennis-center-planned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/65-million-pickleball-and-tennis-center-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump hits pause on tariffs, local stocks soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pause is likely to boost the stock market and give industries time to adjust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/trump-hits-pause-on-tariffs-local-stocks-soar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/trump-hits-pause-on-tariffs-local-stocks-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heaven Hill begins production at new $200M Bardstown distillery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spirits giant is distilling in Bardstown for the first time in nearly 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heaven-hill-begins-production-at-new-200m-bardstown-distillery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heaven-hill-begins-production-at-new-200m-bardstown-distillery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New initiative aims to build 100 affordable housing units in Southern Indiana over next three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major investment aims to address the local affordable housing shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-initiative-aims-to-build-100-affordable-housing-units-in-southern-indiana-over-next-three-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-initiative-aims-to-build-100-affordable-housing-units-in-southern-indiana-over-next-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River Road restaurants face double blow from floods and Thunder cancellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[River Road restaurants coping with the double whammy of flooding and event cancellations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/river-road-restaurants-face-double-blow-from-floods-and-thunder-cancellation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/river-road-restaurants-face-double-blow-from-floods-and-thunder-cancellation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ScionHealth names Doug Shirley CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new CFO brings a wealth of experience from top healthcare companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/scionhealth-names-doug-shirley-cfo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/scionhealth-names-doug-shirley-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personal injury firm expands with 12,000-s.f. office purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local legal practice is tripling its office space with a million-dollar investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/personal-injury-firm-expands-with-12000-sf-office-purchase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/personal-injury-firm-expands-with-12000-sf-office-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville startup Mandos raises $1M to expand men's health platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[This digital health company just raised $1 million to expand. They're aiming to tackle overlooked men's health concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-startup-mandos-raises-1m-to-expand-mens-health-platform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-startup-mandos-raises-1m-to-expand-mens-health-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New retailer Ballou opens in Norton Commons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ballou has seen continued growth over the last four years and doubled its sales last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-retailer-ballou-opens-in-norton-commons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-retailer-ballou-opens-in-norton-commons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how much Texas Roadhouse's top execs made last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of Texas Roadhouse saw his total compensation package grow significantly last year as the company achieved record-breaking results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-how-much-texas-roadhouses-top-execs-made-last-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-how-much-texas-roadhouses-top-execs-made-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maker's Mark launches new whiskey]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Maker's Mark's first non-bourbon offering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/makers-mark-launches-new-whiskey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/makers-mark-launches-new-whiskey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Louisville-area companies rank on Inc.'s fastest-growing regional list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southeast region is booming with fast-growing companies, and Kentucky is well-represented on the Inc. magazine list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/7-louisville-area-companies-rank-on-incs-fastest-growing-regional-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/7-louisville-area-companies-rank-on-incs-fastest-growing-regional-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Exposition Center building 350,000-s.f. facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky Venues will begin demolition of Newmarket Hall to make way for new 350,000-square-foot facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-exposition-center-building-350000-sf-facility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-exposition-center-building-350000-sf-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s on tap: A look craft breweries in Kentucky and the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In conjunction with the annual breweries list, we looked at economic impact data on brewers in the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/whats-on-tap-a-look-craft-breweries-in-kentucky-and-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/whats-on-tap-a-look-craft-breweries-in-kentucky-and-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixed-use apartment complex moves forward despite community opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new mixed-use complex near a popular shopping center has received approval, despite vocal concerns from some community members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mixed-use-apartment-complex-moves-forward-despite-community-opposition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mixed-use-apartment-complex-moves-forward-despite-community-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Matthews property set for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two mixed-use buildings in a highly sought-after Louisville location are up for grabs, with bidding set to open soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/st-matthews-property-set-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/st-matthews-property-set-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Trace Distillery closed during flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buffalo Trace is temporarily closed as floodwaters crest in Frankfort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/buffalo-trace-distillery-closed-during-flooding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/buffalo-trace-distillery-closed-during-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota reacts to Trump's 25% auto tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is enacting a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts, sparking concerns that car prices will rise. Read on to see what Toyota has to say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/toyota-reacts-to-trumps-25-auto-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/toyota-reacts-to-trumps-25-auto-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local companies feel the heat from sweeping new US trade policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville's biggest public companies are feeling the sting of President Trump's latest trade policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-companies-feel-the-heat-from-sweeping-new-us-trade-policy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-companies-feel-the-heat-from-sweeping-new-us-trade-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (March 10-19, 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following February severe weather, Kentucky Realtors is allocating more money to its housing relief fund. Get the details and also see our photo gallery of recent most expensive home sales where four sold for more than $1 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-march-10-19-2025/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-march-10-19-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Over Louisville 2025 canceled as floodwaters rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out why the massive event with a $10 million economic impact can't be moved to a different date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/thunder-over-louisville-2025-canceled-as-floodwaters-rise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/thunder-over-louisville-2025-canceled-as-floodwaters-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality: Rebekah Courtney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebekah Courtney of Louisville Tourism is one our 20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-rebekah-courtney/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-rebekah-courtney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality: Bert le Roux]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bert le Roux of Tempo by Hilton NuLu is one our 20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-bert-le-roux/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-bert-le-roux/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality: Jeremy Couture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Couture of Woodhaven Bed &amp; Breakfast is one our 20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-jeremy-couture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-jeremy-couture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality: Fari Nzinga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fari Nzinga of the Speed Art Museum is one our 20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-fari-nzinga/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-fari-nzinga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality: Valerie Pifer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valerie Pifer of Progress Park is one our 20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-valerie-pifer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-valerie-pifer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality: Noam Bilitzer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noam Bilitzer of MeeshMeesh is one of our 20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-noam-bilitzer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-noam-bilitzer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality: Ruth Gao]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruth Gao of South Seas is one our 20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-ruth-gao/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-ruth-gao/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality: Matt Eckert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Eckert of Holiday World &amp; Splashin&rsquo; Safari is one our 20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-matt-eckert/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-matt-eckert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality: Casey Grinold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casey Grinold of White Lodging is one our 20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-casey-grinold/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-casey-grinold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality: David Domin&eacute;]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Domin&eacute; of Louisville Historic Tours LLC is one our 20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-david-domineacute/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality-david-domineacute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION: DEI and the greatest lie ever told]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deceptive narrative has taken root in the halls of power, from statehouses to boardrooms: diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives somehow undermine meritocracy.<br />
This is false and dangerous, threatening progress and stifling innovation. True meritocracy is impossible without DEI.One of the greatest lies ever told in this country is the idea that entire groups of people &mdash; Black individuals, women, Latinos, people with disabilities, and others &mdash; are "not qualified." This li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-dei-and-the-greatest-lie-ever-told/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-dei-and-the-greatest-lie-ever-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East End office building up for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The auction starts next week and the sellers want $6.3 million or more for Ormsby Station Road property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/east-end-office-building-up-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/east-end-office-building-up-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Gardens to get 'investigative' demolition work, remediation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exterior demo at Louisville Gardens Downtown will focus on the entrance to the century-old arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-gardens-to-get-investigative-demolition-work-remediation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-gardens-to-get-investigative-demolition-work-remediation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed $6 billion data center in Oldham County faces scrutiny, developer postpones meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A controversial data center project in Oldham County is facing increased scrutiny from residents. Find out why the developer has postponed a key meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/proposed-6-billion-data-center-in-oldham-county-faces-scrutiny-developer-postpones-meeting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/proposed-6-billion-data-center-in-oldham-county-faces-scrutiny-developer-postpones-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Grand of Prospect purchased for nearly $80M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand of Prospect, located off Chamberlain Lane and Interstate 71, sold to a real estate investment trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-grand-of-prospect-purchased-for-nearly-80m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-grand-of-prospect-purchased-for-nearly-80m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workers at Caesars Southern Indiana vote to authorize strike amid contract negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some workers at a local hotel casino say they are "prepared to take action" if negotiations fail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/workers-at-caesars-southern-indiana-vote-to-authorize-strike-amid-contract-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/workers-at-caesars-southern-indiana-vote-to-authorize-strike-amid-contract-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Wade keeps the gears turning for Falls City Beer and Neace Ventures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Papa Johns alum Jason Wade is at the helm of several favorite Louisville brands &mdash; including Falls City Beer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jason-wade-keeps-the-gears-turning-for-falls-city-beer-and-neace-ventures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jason-wade-keeps-the-gears-turning-for-falls-city-beer-and-neace-ventures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley takes helm at UofL, pledges focus on enrollment and business collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incoming president discusses potential initiatives, including a research park and downtown innovation hub, to align UofL with Louisville's workforce needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bradley-takes-helm-at-uofl-pledges-focus-on-enrollment-and-business-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bradley-takes-helm-at-uofl-pledges-focus-on-enrollment-and-business-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Attorney Mike O'Connell will not seek reelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike O&rsquo;Connell was appointed to the role in August 2008 and has since been elected four times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/county-attorney-mike-oconnell-will-not-seek-reelection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/county-attorney-mike-oconnell-will-not-seek-reelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO interview: How a Louisville native is guiding distillery's next chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I think New Riff has always just been a reflection of the people who built it," said CEO Hannah Lowen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ceo-interview-how-a-louisville-native-is-guiding-distillerys-next-chapter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ceo-interview-how-a-louisville-native-is-guiding-distillerys-next-chapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six ROTH IRA strategies investors use to increase their retirement assets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Roth IRA is one of the most powerful retirement savings tools, offering tax-free growth and withdrawals in retirement. Roths can be a strategic tool for building generational wealth, managing taxes and ensuring financial flexibility. While many people contribute to a Roth IRA the traditional way, there are several creative strategies that can help you increase its benefits, even if you earn too much to contribute directly.<br />
At Cardinal Pointe Financial Group, a 2025 Forbes Best in State Wealth&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/six-roth-ira-strategies-investors-use-to-increase-their-retirement-assets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/six-roth-ira-strategies-investors-use-to-increase-their-retirement-assets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Public Media names new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville Public Media's new leader comes from New York City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-public-media-names-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-public-media-names-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon opens first Kentucky same-day delivery site in Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon's investment in Louisville creates jobs and speeds up deliveries. Discover the wide-ranging impact of this new facility on the local community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/amazon-opens-first-kentucky-same-day-delivery-site-in-louisville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/amazon-opens-first-kentucky-same-day-delivery-site-in-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two for one: Pair of bourbon brands open Louisville tasting room]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the history of tasting rooms, there has never been one that was shared by two brands (at least not in Louisville). Not anymore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/two-for-one-pair-of-bourbon-brands-open-louisville-tasting-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/two-for-one-pair-of-bourbon-brands-open-louisville-tasting-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apartment building with more than 250 units opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denton Floyd Real Estate Group celebrated construction completion on another development Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/apartment-building-with-more-than-250-units-opens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/apartment-building-with-more-than-250-units-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MeeshMeesh chef named James Beard finalist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville chef is in the prestigious ranks of James Beard finalists, announced Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/meeshmeesh-chef-named-james-beard-finalist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/meeshmeesh-chef-named-james-beard-finalist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Block by Block to move HQ to PNC Tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 3,200-employee company has one of the most visible presences in Downtown Louisville. Here's why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-block-by-block-to-move-hq-to-pnc-tower/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-block-by-block-to-move-hq-to-pnc-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East End Hilton Garden Inn sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[An East End Hilton Garden Inn has changed hands. Find out which local investment group is behind the purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/east-end-hilton-garden-inn-sold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/east-end-hilton-garden-inn-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION: How investing can help build Black generational wealth]]></title><description><![CDATA["The typical Black family has $15 for every $100 of wealth held by the typical white family, according to 2022 data from the Federal Reserve."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-how-investing-can-help-build-black-generational-wealth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-how-investing-can-help-build-black-generational-wealth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D. Scott Neal Inc. acquired by Denver firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Denver firm has bought D. Scott Neal, which expands its reach to Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/d-scott-neal-inc-acquired-by-denver-firm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/d-scott-neal-inc-acquired-by-denver-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic Collision acquires Glaser's Collision Centers in nationwide expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent LBF Family Business Awards winner has been sold to a national chain. Discover how this impacts the local auto repair landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/classic-collision-acquires-glasers-collision-centers-in-nationwide-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/classic-collision-acquires-glasers-collision-centers-in-nationwide-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neace Ventures makes 2 acquisitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville-based private equity firm Neace Ventures has made two acquisitions in the logistics space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/neace-ventures-makes-2-acquisitions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/neace-ventures-makes-2-acquisitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suburban Towing founder's widow continues legacy as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suburban Towing was involved following the daring rescue of the semi driver whose rig dangled from the Clark Memorial Bridge last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/suburban-towing-founders-widow-continues-legacy-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/suburban-towing-founders-widow-continues-legacy-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humana's $20M HQ renovation tops latest Louisville Project Watch update]]></title><description><![CDATA[From luxury apartments to shopping center renovations, see how the latest additions to Project Watch are transforming Louisville's neighborhoods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humanas-20m-hq-renovation-tops-latest-louisville-project-watch-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humanas-20m-hq-renovation-tops-latest-louisville-project-watch-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 common discomforts financial diversification may cause — and why it’s worth it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nobel Laureate Harry Markowitz famously called diversification &ldquo;the only true free lunch in investing.&rdquo; While diversification is immensely valuable &mdash; helping to boost risk-adjusted return potential and allow for smoother portfolio growth &mdash; the truth is that diversification is not entirely free. To harvest diversification's benefits, you must pay an entry fee: discomfort.<br />
Discomfort is an inherent characteristic of how diversification works. Diversified portfolios are cons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/3-common-discomforts-financial-diversification-may-cause-and-why-its-worth-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/3-common-discomforts-financial-diversification-may-cause-and-why-its-worth-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Confetti' conference to take place in NuLu during Derby Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conference idea that dates back to 2019 is about to make a celebratory splash in Louisville in time for Derby season. It will feature representatives from Meta, Google, Zoom, Spotify, Pinterest and The Light Room.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/confetti-conference-to-take-place-in-nulu-during-derby-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/confetti-conference-to-take-place-in-nulu-during-derby-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking at the landscape of local architecture firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind some of Louisville&rsquo;s iconic buildings are some of Louisville&rsquo;s architects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/looking-at-the-landscape-of-local-architecture-firms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/looking-at-the-landscape-of-local-architecture-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (March 5-7, 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[LBF's latest roundup of the most expensive homes sold in the area is in the attached gallery. This time we're looking at homes sold between March 5 and March 7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-march-5-7-2025/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-march-5-7-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville native Brandon Pfaadt inks $45M MLB deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trinity and Bellarmine alum made his 2025 debut Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-native-brandon-pfaadt-inks-45m-mlb-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-native-brandon-pfaadt-inks-45m-mlb-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive Insights, Power 50 edition: Travis Haire, Ph.D., of Ivy Tech Community College (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travis Haire, Ph.D., was named to Louisville Business First&rsquo;s Power 50 list in 2025, joining the ranks of the most influential members of the Greater Louisville business community. In this video, he talks with LBF Publisher Lisa Benson about the exciting new developments on Ivy Tech&rsquo;s campus and what his priorities are when it comes to leadership of the region&rsquo;s third largest college in terms of enrollment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/executive-insights-power-50-edition-travis-haire-phd-of-ivy-tech-community-college-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/executive-insights-power-50-edition-travis-haire-phd-of-ivy-tech-community-college-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Plates: Jimmy Can't Dance finds new home in NuLu]]></title><description><![CDATA[A successful holiday pop-up event led to a rebirth of this defunct jazz club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/small-plates-jimmy-cant-dance-finds-new-home-in-nulu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/small-plates-jimmy-cant-dance-finds-new-home-in-nulu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sneak peak: A look inside Louisville’s PGA Tour Superstore]]></title><description><![CDATA[What would you do for a set of new irons? Would you camp outside a store for four days?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sneak-peak-a-look-inside-louisvilles-pga-tour-superstore/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sneak-peak-a-look-inside-louisvilles-pga-tour-superstore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky governor criticizes UofL's swift presidential appointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sudden resignation of UofL's president sparks a debate about the best approach to selecting new university leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-governor-criticizes-uofls-swift-presidential-appointment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-governor-criticizes-uofls-swift-presidential-appointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-flight German soccer club returning to Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville City FC prepares to welcome back a European soccer powerhouse for a summer friendly, building on last year's successful visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/top-flight-german-soccer-club-returning-to-louisville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/top-flight-german-soccer-club-returning-to-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville creative agency leads Alfa Romeo campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville agency is putting the city on the map with a national car campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-creative-agency-leads-alfa-romeo-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-creative-agency-leads-alfa-romeo-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA grant fuels Louisville nonprofit's space research]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville nonprofit is taking its fight against brain diseases to space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nasa-grant-fuels-louisville-nonprofits-space-research/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nasa-grant-fuels-louisville-nonprofits-space-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Louisville sees $2.3B investment surge with 73 projects in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downtown Louisville drawing record numbers of visitors and attracting new businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/downtown-louisville-sees-23b-investment-surge-with-73-projects-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/downtown-louisville-sees-23b-investment-surge-with-73-projects-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive South End data center plans unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[A massive data center project in Louisville is taking shape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/massive-south-end-data-center-plans-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/massive-south-end-data-center-plans-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Louisville's leadership overhaul: A guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Louisville has seen a series of significant leadership transitions across its departments and schools in the last year or so&mdash; here's a rundown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/university-of-louisvilles-leadership-overhaul-a-guide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/university-of-louisvilles-leadership-overhaul-a-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home ‘Court’ advantage: How two Kentuckians invested in AI before it exploded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Years before ChatGPT made headlines, these Louisville investors saw AI's potential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/home-court-advantage-how-two-kentuckians-invested-in-ai-before-it-exploded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/home-court-advantage-how-two-kentuckians-invested-in-ai-before-it-exploded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metals Innovation Initiative taps recycling industry veteran to lead board]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kentucky nonprofit has chosen a metals industry veteran with over 30 years of experience to lead its board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/metals-innovation-initiative-taps-recycling-industry-veteran-to-lead-board/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/metals-innovation-initiative-taps-recycling-industry-veteran-to-lead-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Duvalle Community Health Centers to open urgent care in West Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The facility will offer preventative care such as examinations, vaccinations, screening tests and on-site diagnostic services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/park-duvalle-community-health-centers-to-open-urgent-care-in-west-louisville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/park-duvalle-community-health-centers-to-open-urgent-care-in-west-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL taps former provost for top job following Kim Schatzel's resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerry Bradley takes the helm at University of Louisville in an unexpected leadership transition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-taps-former-provost-for-top-job-following-kim-schatzels-resignation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-taps-former-provost-for-top-job-following-kim-schatzels-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Highlands church for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic Highlands church, once planned as a boutique hotel, is now for sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-highlands-church-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-highlands-church-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[200-unit apartment complex to break ground near Lynn Family Stadium in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first phase of an ambitious project around Lynn Family Stadium has been announced, with details on what's to come for the surrounding neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/200-unit-apartment-complex-to-break-ground-near-lynn-family-stadium-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/200-unit-apartment-complex-to-break-ground-near-lynn-family-stadium-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayPort part of Waterfront Park's $50M expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville's Waterfront Park is growing westward with an innovative new feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/playport-part-of-waterfront-parks-50m-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/playport-part-of-waterfront-parks-50m-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lantech boosts US manufacturing with Louisville expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A global packaging automation company is growing its US manufacturing presence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lantech-boosts-us-manufacturing-with-louisville-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lantech-boosts-us-manufacturing-with-louisville-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bourbon leaders: 'This is a resilient industry']]></title><description><![CDATA[Is the whiskey glass half full or half empty?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-leaders-this-is-a-resilient-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-leaders-this-is-a-resilient-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger fires back, countersues as Albertsons makes fresh accusations tied to merger collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroger Co. has filed an answer to Albertsons Cos. Inc.&rsquo;s lawsuit against it regarding the companies&rsquo; failed $24.6 billion merger and made counterclaims against its former acquisition target, claiming Albertsons actually undermined the deal. Albertsons also made additional claims against Kroger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-fires-back-countersues-as-albertsons-makes-fresh-accusations-tied-to-merger-collapse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-fires-back-countersues-as-albertsons-makes-fresh-accusations-tied-to-merger-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Japanese-Southern fusion eatery set for comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clifton restaurant is coming back with expanded menu offerings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/popular-japanese-southern-fusion-eatery-set-for-comeback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/popular-japanese-southern-fusion-eatery-set-for-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-awaited Butchertown project to bring apartments, retail near Lynn Family Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-anticipated development near Lynn Family Stadium is kicking-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/long-awaited-butchertown-project-to-bring-apartments-retail-near-lynn-family-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/long-awaited-butchertown-project-to-bring-apartments-retail-near-lynn-family-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locos closes Fourth Street Live location amid rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of Locos are searching for a new home in Louisville after closing due to financial pressures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/locos-closes-fourth-street-live-location-amid-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/locos-closes-fourth-street-live-location-amid-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shanna Adamic Q&amp;A: The advice of embracing 'Audacious Optimism']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shanna Adamic, a health care executive, author and motivational speaker, will keynote Louisville Business First's Enterprising Women Awards on April 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shanna-adamic-qampa-the-advice-of-embracing-audacious-optimism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shanna-adamic-qampa-the-advice-of-embracing-audacious-optimism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION: Reducing taxes and health care premiums in retirement takes planning]]></title><description><![CDATA["Two factors often overlooked in preparing for one&rsquo;s golden years are taxes and health care planning. The reality is that decisions made as much as five or 10 years prior to retirement have massive consequences in your 60s, 70s and beyond."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-reducing-taxes-and-health-care-premiums-in-retirement-takes-planning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-reducing-taxes-and-health-care-premiums-in-retirement-takes-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's where Forever 21 is closing stores in Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forever 21 first filed for bankruptcy in 2019. The company will continue selling to U.S. customers through its website up while operating stores in other countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-where-forever-21-is-closing-stores-in-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-where-forever-21-is-closing-stores-in-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: El Toro names new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Toro welcomes a new CEO with deep industry experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-el-toro-names-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-el-toro-names-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River Road restaurant owners grapple with construction disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurant owners along River Road are voicing their concerns about a $34 million Louisville Water Co. project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/river-road-restaurant-owners-grapple-with-construction-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/river-road-restaurant-owners-grapple-with-construction-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The latest Louisville restaurant news (Access Louisville Podcast)]]></title><description><![CDATA[LBF Restaurant Reporter Michael L. Jones is on the Access Louisville podcast this week to share some of his latest reporting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-latest-louisville-restaurant-news-access-louisville-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-latest-louisville-restaurant-news-access-louisville-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (Feb. 27-March 4)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our latest roundup of the area's most expensive homes sold is in the attached gallery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-feb-27-march-4/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-feb-27-march-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taj Louisville reopening amid dispute over bar name]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of Taj Louisville is moving his bar, but he may soon face an unexpected competitor using the same name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/taj-louisville-reopening-amid-dispute-over-bar-name/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/taj-louisville-reopening-amid-dispute-over-bar-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky-based flavored bourbon brand acquired]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flavored bourbon with an interesting name has been acquired by a San Diego-based company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-based-flavored-bourbon-brand-acquired/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-based-flavored-bourbon-brand-acquired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Public Media offers buyouts as budget shortfall looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a decade of growth in services and reach, Louisville Public Media faces difficult choices to ensure its long-term sustainability, the media organization says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-public-media-offers-buyouts-as-budget-shortfall-looms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-public-media-offers-buyouts-as-budget-shortfall-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saint Xavier announces $2.5M classroom renovation project]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Louisville's largest private schools is investing millions to modernize its classrooms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/saint-xavier-announces-25m-classroom-renovation-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/saint-xavier-announces-25m-classroom-renovation-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New hires boost Louisville innovation hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amplify expands its leadership to better serve Louisville's innovators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-hires-boost-louisville-innovation-hub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-hires-boost-louisville-innovation-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIEWPOINT: Walkability is the foundation of a world-class Downtown district]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streets, sidewalks and public spaces that connect people shape a city just as much as its skyline. Nowhere is this more important than in medical and education districts, writes Nadareca Thibeaux.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-walkability-is-the-foundation-of-a-world-class-downtown-district/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-walkability-is-the-foundation-of-a-world-class-downtown-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Go back to Kentucky&rsquo;: Maker's Mark icon Bill Samuels Jr. reflects on his early chapters]]></title><description><![CDATA[If someone had always been destined to work in the bourbon industry, you&rsquo;d be hard pressed to find someone higher on the list than Bill Samuels Jr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lsquogo-back-to-kentuckyrsquo-makers-mark-icon-bill-samuels-jr-reflects-on-his-early-chapters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lsquogo-back-to-kentuckyrsquo-makers-mark-icon-bill-samuels-jr-reflects-on-his-early-chapters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[721 Mint It expands footprint at Logan Street Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[This family-run health food concept went from pop-up events to a 1,700-square-foot storefront in just a few years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/721-mint-it-expands-footprint-at-logan-street-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/721-mint-it-expands-footprint-at-logan-street-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL Peace Hospital CEO resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville hospital CEO plans to resign following clash between patients and staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-peace-hospital-ceo-resigns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-peace-hospital-ceo-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANNOUNCING: Here are the 2025 LBF Family Business Awards honorees]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are honoring 21 companies and people helping to run area family businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-here-are-the-2025-lbf-family-business-awards-honorees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-here-are-the-2025-lbf-family-business-awards-honorees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PriceWeber names co-presidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[PriceWeber's CEO is giving up the president title to two new co-leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/priceweber-names-co-presidents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/priceweber-names-co-presidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yum Brands partners with Nvidia to bring AI to restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yum Brands is teaming up with a major tech company to revolutionize its restaurant operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/yum-brands-partners-with-nvidia-to-bring-ai-to-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/yum-brands-partners-with-nvidia-to-bring-ai-to-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense technology manufacturer breaks ground on $50M local facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California-based defense firm is making a significant investment in the Hoosier state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/defense-technology-manufacturer-breaks-ground-on-50m-local-facility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/defense-technology-manufacturer-breaks-ground-on-50m-local-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic Education Foundation announces $100M campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $100M campaign for the Catholic Education Foundation announcement comes on the heels of a record-breaking dinner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/catholic-education-foundation-announces-100m-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/catholic-education-foundation-announces-100m-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase names new leader of Louisville office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her new role at JPMorgan Chase fulfills a career aspiration she shared with us years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jpmorgan-chase-names-new-leader-of-louisville-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jpmorgan-chase-names-new-leader-of-louisville-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USL club owners vote to implement promotion and relegation system in American soccer]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Soccer League owners have voted for a major change that could transform American soccer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/usl-club-owners-vote-to-implement-promotion-and-relegation-system-in-american-soccer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/usl-club-owners-vote-to-implement-promotion-and-relegation-system-in-american-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utilities planning for Kentucky’s record-breaking economic growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record-breaking economic growth across Kentucky is catching attention, and competitive energy rates and accessible utility infrastructure add to the state&rsquo;s appeal.<br />
The state&rsquo;s largest utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, forecasted last fall in their Integrated Resource Plan filed with the Kentucky Public Service Commission that economic development will increase their energy system load by 30%-45% by 2032, when compared to 2024.<br />
The utiliti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/utilities-planning-for-kentuckys-record-breaking-economic-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/utilities-planning-for-kentuckys-record-breaking-economic-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger Co. faces new lawsuit over failed $24.6B Albertsons merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another lawsuit has been filed against Kroger Co. regarding its failed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. Inc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-co-faces-new-lawsuit-over-failed-246b-albertsons-merger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-co-faces-new-lawsuit-over-failed-246b-albertsons-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playa Bowls to open third Louisville location in the Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Joy Luck space on Bardstown Road won't be empty for long.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/playa-bowls-to-open-third-louisville-location-in-the-highlands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/playa-bowls-to-open-third-louisville-location-in-the-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Performing Arts names CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky Performing Arts' new CFO previously served as controller at Baptist Health Rehab Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-performing-arts-names-cfo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-performing-arts-names-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Downtown property for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site is blocks away from Whiskey Row and the Yum Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/prime-downtown-property-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/prime-downtown-property-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant to reopen in Logan Street Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant's owner reveals why he chose Logan Street Market for his restaurant's revival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/restaurant-to-reopen-in-logan-street-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/restaurant-to-reopen-in-logan-street-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River Ridge Development Authority executive director stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jerry Acy's replacement as executive director of the River Ridge Development Authority has been named.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/river-ridge-development-authority-executive-director-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/river-ridge-development-authority-executive-director-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville bank CEO pay revealed: Stock Yards chief sees 66% increase in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local bank chief's pay jumps 66%: How it compares to other Louisville leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-bank-ceo-pay-revealed-stock-yards-chief-sees-66-increase-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-bank-ceo-pay-revealed-stock-yards-chief-sees-66-increase-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Bellarmine coach to lead Saint Xavier's athletic program]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former collegiate coach with an impressive track record is stepping into a key role at one of Louisville's largest private schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-bellarmine-coach-to-lead-saint-xaviers-athletic-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-bellarmine-coach-to-lead-saint-xaviers-athletic-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior Bridgeman memorial service details announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The life of Louisville business leader Junior Bridgeman will be celebrated this weekend.According to his obituary, Bridgeman&rsquo;s family will host a celebration of life at Southeast Christian Church on Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m.In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to the West End School, a private school for at-risk young men which Bridgeman helped raised money for throughout his career.<br />
Bridgeman died at age 71 after suffering a medical emergency during the 45th Annual Le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/junior-bridgeman-memorial-service-details-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/junior-bridgeman-memorial-service-details-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION: Louisville can up competitive edge through tax, incentive and land development reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA["Greater Louisville stands at an economic crossroads, and we cannot afford to kick the can down the road any longer and risk losing more potential investment."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-louisville-can-up-competitive-edge-through-tax-incentive-and-land-development-reforms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-louisville-can-up-competitive-edge-through-tax-incentive-and-land-development-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's DOGE cancels 22 leases in Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[DOGE published a list of the leases it says it canceled across the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/elon-musks-doge-cancels-22-leases-in-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/elon-musks-doge-cancels-22-leases-in-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concierge medical practice oneMD expands with third location on East End]]></title><description><![CDATA[This expansion brings the practice to three locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/concierge-medical-practice-onemd-expands-with-third-location-on-east-end/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/concierge-medical-practice-onemd-expands-with-third-location-on-east-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our favorite Junior Bridgeman stories (Access Louisville Podcast)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode.Apple Podcasts | Spotify<br />
Louisville lost one of its biggest luminaries this week with the passing of Junior Bridgeman.We discuss his passing and share some of our favorite stories about the basketball star turned businessman on this week's Access Louisville podcast.<br />
Bridgeman died at age 71 after suffering a medical emergency during the 45th Annual Leadership&helli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/our-favorite-junior-bridgeman-stories-access-louisville-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/our-favorite-junior-bridgeman-stories-access-louisville-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lynn Family Stadium unveils new menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soccer season is upon Lynn Family Stadium &mdash; but what are you going to eat and drink when you get there?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lynn-family-stadium-unveils-new-menu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lynn-family-stadium-unveils-new-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (Feb. 13-26, 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville ranks second on a list of cities where median rent increased the most from 2023-24. And a look at recent pricey local home sales in a photo gallery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-feb-13-26-2025/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-feb-13-26-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How RETAIN Kentucky is helping employers prevent turnover from disability]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the United States, Kentucky has the third highest employment gap between people with and without disabilities &mdash; a 40.3 percentage point difference. With Kentucky&rsquo;s workforce participation rate at 58.3% (December 2024), and with only 37.9% of Kentuckians with disabilities employed, employers can&rsquo;t afford to lose more employees to injury or illness.To help with this, employers can consider programs aimed at helping employees stay at, or return to, work after injuries or illnes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-retain-kentucky-is-helping-employers-prevent-turnover-from-disability/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-retain-kentucky-is-helping-employers-prevent-turnover-from-disability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how much Churchill Downs' top execs made last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The compensation gap between executives and employees at Churchill Downs is vast. Find out just how wide it is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-how-much-churchill-downs-top-execs-made-last-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-how-much-churchill-downs-top-execs-made-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky distillery lays off quarter of workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s becoming a trend that no one in the bourbon industry wants to see.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-distillery-lays-off-quarter-of-workforce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-distillery-lays-off-quarter-of-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highland Fish Market expands with two new locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highland Fish Market is expanding with plans that connect to the shop's historical roots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/highland-fish-market-expands-with-two-new-locations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/highland-fish-market-expands-with-two-new-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who’s next as Kroger CEO? Analysts choose their top candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroger Co. could bring in someone from the outside as CEO for the first time in its history if multiple analysts&rsquo; suggestions for the identity of the grocery giant&rsquo;s next leader come to fruition. Here's who they see as candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/whos-next-as-kroger-ceo-analysts-choose-their-top-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/whos-next-as-kroger-ceo-analysts-choose-their-top-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limon y Sal expands with second location in St. Matthews]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular Mexican restaurant is replacing The Raven in St. Matthews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/limon-y-sal-expands-with-second-location-in-st-matthews/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/limon-y-sal-expands-with-second-location-in-st-matthews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bourbonomics event to take place March 24 at Louisville’s Ice House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bourbon industry leaders to discuss tariffs and other pressing industry issues at Bourbonomics event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbonomics-event-to-take-place-march-24-at-louisvilles-ice-house/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbonomics-event-to-take-place-march-24-at-louisvilles-ice-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis-infused beverage regulation bill heads to governor's desk]]></title><description><![CDATA[New regulations on hemp-derived beverages make their way to the governor's desk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cannabis-infused-beverage-regulation-bill-heads-to-governors-desk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cannabis-infused-beverage-regulation-bill-heads-to-governors-desk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empty feeling: Iconic brand's departure from Kentucky sparks concern for Louisville's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[KFC's departure from Kentucky raises questions about Louisville's economic future and what it means for other major employers in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/empty-feeling-iconic-brands-departure-from-kentucky-sparks-concern-for-louisvilles-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/empty-feeling-iconic-brands-departure-from-kentucky-sparks-concern-for-louisvilles-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba's 33 to open second Louisville-area location]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant is expected to create up to 200 new jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bubbas-33-to-open-second-louisville-area-location/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bubbas-33-to-open-second-louisville-area-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New leadership at Kentucky Realtors targets housing affordability]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state's influential real estate association is throwing its weight behind policies aimed at increasing housing supply and affordability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-leadership-at-kentucky-realtors-targets-housing-affordability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-leadership-at-kentucky-realtors-targets-housing-affordability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluegrass icon Sam Bush to headline Memorial Day weekend festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Bush, a bluegrass legend with deep Louisville ties, is set to perform at a Memorial Day weekend festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bluegrass-icon-sam-bush-to-headline-memorial-day-weekend-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bluegrass-icon-sam-bush-to-headline-memorial-day-weekend-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger sets grand reopening after $1.8M store renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroger also is investing $500,000 in increased wages in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-sets-grand-reopening-after-18m-store-renovation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-sets-grand-reopening-after-18m-store-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humana Tower up for sale, mixed-use redevelopment proposed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humana's iconic pink granite tower in Downtown Louisville is up for sale, with potential for a mixed-use transformation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-tower-up-for-sale-mixed-use-redevelopment-proposed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-tower-up-for-sale-mixed-use-redevelopment-proposed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Orchestra CEO Graham Parker steps down, interim leader named]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Louisville Orchestra is entering a new chapter of leadership. Learn about the interim executive and plans for finding a permanent successor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-orchestra-ceo-graham-parker-steps-down-interim-leader-named/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-orchestra-ceo-graham-parker-steps-down-interim-leader-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior Bridgeman's lasting legacy: Local leaders pay tribute (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junior Bridgeman's journey from star at UofL to NBA standout to billionaire businessman inspired many athletes and entrepreneurs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/junior-bridgemans-lasting-legacy-local-leaders-pay-tribute-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/junior-bridgemans-lasting-legacy-local-leaders-pay-tribute-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU to reinstate 50% tariffs on American spirits on April 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seems like the worst-case scenario for the bourbon industry might play out on April 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/eu-to-reinstate-50-tariffs-on-american-spirits-on-april-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/eu-to-reinstate-50-tariffs-on-american-spirits-on-april-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharmacord CEO Truckenmiller to lead merged company with Mercalis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major local health tech firm is merging with a North Carolina-based pharma-tech provider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pharmacord-ceo-truckenmiller-to-lead-merged-company-with-mercalis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pharmacord-ceo-truckenmiller-to-lead-merged-company-with-mercalis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing authority’s exec hits one year, adjusts agency’s strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville's housing authority has a new plan to tackle affordable housing challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/housing-authoritys-exec-hits-one-year-adjusts-agencys-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/housing-authoritys-exec-hits-one-year-adjusts-agencys-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Law firm to leave East End for Downtown tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Louisville&rsquo;s largest law firms is headed Downtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-law-firm-to-leave-east-end-for-downtown-tower/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-law-firm-to-leave-east-end-for-downtown-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior Bridgeman dies at 71 after collapsing at event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junior Bridgeman was on stage at an event when he collapsed during an apparent heart attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/junior-bridgeman-dies-at-71-after-collapsing-at-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/junior-bridgeman-dies-at-71-after-collapsing-at-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior Bridgeman suffers medical emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Media reports say Bridgeman suffered a medical emergency during a speaking engagement at the Galt House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/junior-bridgeman-suffers-medical-emergency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/junior-bridgeman-suffers-medical-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer calls for risk-taking leaders to drive Louisville's economic growth through sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[A real estate developer explains why embracing risk and supporting ambitious leaders is crucial for Louisville's economic future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/developer-calls-for-risk-taking-leaders-to-drive-louisvilles-economic-growth-through-sports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/developer-calls-for-risk-taking-leaders-to-drive-louisvilles-economic-growth-through-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See inside $1M historic home with ties to Henry Clay for sale (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic charm and modern updates. That's what's promised for the next owner's of this property. See inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/see-inside-1m-historic-home-with-ties-to-henry-clay-for-sale-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/see-inside-1m-historic-home-with-ties-to-henry-clay-for-sale-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Checking a bag? Southwest changes its policy on freebies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines is undergoing a series of business strategy changes to cut costs. The latest of these changes impact both travelers and employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/checking-a-bag-southwest-changes-its-policy-on-freebies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/checking-a-bag-southwest-changes-its-policy-on-freebies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fizz District sets grand opening date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fizz District is now open in the Crescent Hill neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fizz-district-sets-grand-opening-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fizz-district-sets-grand-opening-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This company helped health care systems save $37 million in 2024. Here’s how.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, Realty Trust Group (RTG) helped health care systems save over $37 million through strategic real estate management. As financial pressures mount, health systems can no longer afford to view real estate as just a cost center &mdash; it must be a core part of their financial strategy. By proactively managing their real estate portfolios, health care leaders can drive cost savings, operational efficiency and long-term financial growth.Health care real estate is a major financial investment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/this-company-helped-health-care-systems-save-37-million-in-2024-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/this-company-helped-health-care-systems-save-37-million-in-2024-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines resumes service to Los Angeles, adds 4 additional routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines resumes service to Los Angeles after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/spirit-airlines-resumes-service-to-los-angeles-adds-4-additional-routes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/spirit-airlines-resumes-service-to-los-angeles-adds-4-additional-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth Third Bank launches its own NIL program with roster of 26 student-athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifth Third, one of Louisville's largest banks, is jumping onto the Name, Image and Likeness bandwagon with its own "Team Fifth Third," populated by 26 student-athletes. Four IU players are on the "roster."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fifth-third-bank-launches-its-own-nil-program-with-roster-of-26-student-athletes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fifth-third-bank-launches-its-own-nil-program-with-roster-of-26-student-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upscale pet resort adding third location]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local pet resort is investing millions in a new facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/upscale-pet-resort-adding-third-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/upscale-pet-resort-adding-third-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (Feb. 6-12, 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look at some of the most recent pricey local home transactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-feb-6-12-2025/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-feb-6-12-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simmons College to expand with property from Archdiocese of Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simmons College of Kentucky is set to grow its presence in West Louisville after a land donation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/simmons-college-to-expand-with-property-from-archdiocese-of-louisville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/simmons-college-to-expand-with-property-from-archdiocese-of-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how much Humana's top executives made in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humana's new CEO Jim Rechtin earned a substantial compensation package in his first year, but another executive at the company took home even more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-how-much-humanas-top-executives-made-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-how-much-humanas-top-executives-made-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercy Academy launches $15M campaign for STEAM Innovation Center and campus expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercy Academy's ambitious $15 million campaign aims to bolster STEAM education for young women in Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mercy-academy-launches-15m-campaign-for-steam-innovation-center-and-campus-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mercy-academy-launches-15m-campaign-for-steam-innovation-center-and-campus-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$8M grant boosts Kentucky manufacturers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Louisville has secured a major grant to help Kentucky manufacturers upgrade their facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/8m-grant-boosts-kentucky-manufacturers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/8m-grant-boosts-kentucky-manufacturers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger's interim leader gives update on CEO search following Rodney McMullen's resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroger's interim leader gave investors an update on the search for a new CEO following the abrupt resignation of Rodney McMullen following an investigation into personal conduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/krogers-interim-leader-gives-update-on-ceo-search-following-rodney-mcmullens-resignation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/krogers-interim-leader-gives-update-on-ceo-search-following-rodney-mcmullens-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramen House to relocate from Highlands to larger Irish Hill space]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular noodle restaurant prepares to leave its Highlands home for a new location in Irish Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ramen-house-to-relocate-from-highlands-to-larger-irish-hill-space/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ramen-house-to-relocate-from-highlands-to-larger-irish-hill-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From classwork to a caseload: How young attorneys are adjusting to ‘real world’ challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[An effort is underway to ease the adjustment from law school to lawyer in Metro Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/from-classwork-to-a-caseload-how-young-attorneys-are-adjusting-to-real-world-challenges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/from-classwork-to-a-caseload-how-young-attorneys-are-adjusting-to-real-world-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill to temporarily ban some THC-infused beverages worries hemp industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky lawmakers have proposed a ban on hemp-derived THC beverages until 2026, sparking concerns among local entrepreneurs and industry leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bill-to-temporarily-ban-some-thc-infused-beverages-worries-hemp-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bill-to-temporarily-ban-some-thc-infused-beverages-worries-hemp-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belvedere makeover plan lacks key ingredient: Louisville's legendary figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[An architect suggests how Louisville's famous figures could enhance the Belvedere redesign plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/belvedere-makeover-plan-lacks-key-ingredient-louisvilles-legendary-figures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/belvedere-makeover-plan-lacks-key-ingredient-louisvilles-legendary-figures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BrightSpring Health Services names new CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[BrightSpring Health Services has a new CFO following a successful IPO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brightspring-health-services-names-new-cfo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brightspring-health-services-names-new-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The federal government could sell this Downtown Louisville building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal building in Downtown Louisville among hundreds slated for potential sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-federal-government-could-sell-this-downtown-louisville-building/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-federal-government-could-sell-this-downtown-louisville-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Jamaican restaurant to spice up Downtown Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former KFC manager is bringing her Jamaican culinary expertise to Downtown Louisville with a new restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-jamaican-restaurant-to-spice-up-downtown-louisville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-jamaican-restaurant-to-spice-up-downtown-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown-Forman shares surge despite sales dip and tariff concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brown-Forman's stock soars despite challenges. How the spirits giant managed to beat earnings expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brown-forman-shares-surge-despite-sales-dip-and-tariff-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brown-forman-shares-surge-despite-sales-dip-and-tariff-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baptist Health La Grange launching new foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The foundation comes to support a brand new hospital in Oldham County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/baptist-health-la-grange-launching-new-foundation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/baptist-health-la-grange-launching-new-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger interim CEO Ron Sargent steps in for Rodney McMullen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroger's board turns to a familiar face to guide the company through a sudden leadership transition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-interim-ceo-ron-sargent-steps-in-for-rodney-mcmullen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-interim-ceo-ron-sargent-steps-in-for-rodney-mcmullen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local coalition pitches JCPS on Downtown move]]></title><description><![CDATA[JCPS is looking for a new central office. Louisville's educational, community and business leaders hope they pick Downtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-coalition-pitches-jcps-on-downtown-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-coalition-pitches-jcps-on-downtown-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how many Louisville jobs could be disrupted by AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is touching nearly every industry &mdash; and disrupting many jobs. But some are at higher risk than others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-how-many-louisville-jobs-could-be-disrupted-by-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-how-many-louisville-jobs-could-be-disrupted-by-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oh, Canada: Ontario orders the stoppage of sales of U.S. liquor products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's retaliation against U.S. tariffs hits Kentucky's bourbon industry hard, with potential ripple effects across the state's economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/oh-canada-ontario-orders-the-stoppage-of-sales-of-us-liquor-products/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/oh-canada-ontario-orders-the-stoppage-of-sales-of-us-liquor-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power 50 2025: See all the honorees plus 5 on the Rise and Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[See all of our Power 50, 5 on the Rise and Power 50 Hall of Famers in one spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/power-50-2025-see-all-the-honorees-plus-5-on-the-rise-and-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/power-50-2025-see-all-the-honorees-plus-5-on-the-rise-and-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Performance Luxury Sport opens used exotic and luxury car dealership, body shop in Northern Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new car dealership that specializes in luxury, high-performance and exotic vehicles is now open in Northern Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/performance-luxury-sport-opens-used-exotic-and-luxury-car-dealership-body-shop-in-northern-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/performance-luxury-sport-opens-used-exotic-and-luxury-car-dealership-body-shop-in-northern-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysts, stock market react to Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after a personal conduct probe, and analysts and investors have started to weigh in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/analysts-stock-market-react-to-kroger-ceo-rodney-mcmullens-resignation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/analysts-stock-market-react-to-kroger-ceo-rodney-mcmullens-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIEWPOINT: Is Louisville to blame for its economic losses?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville has been hit hard with economic losses &mdash; including the departure of KFC. So how did we get here and, more importantly, what do we do about it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-is-louisville-to-blame-for-its-economic-losses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-is-louisville-to-blame-for-its-economic-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LG&amp;E proposing $3.7 billion in upgrades, cites economic development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand for electricity is surging. LG&amp;E and KU lay out plans for massive upgrades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lgampe-proposing-37-billion-in-upgrades-cites-economic-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lgampe-proposing-37-billion-in-upgrades-cites-economic-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bar Vetti team to open French bistro in the Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of bar Vetti are bringing a taste of Paris to The Highlands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bar-vetti-team-to-open-french-bistro-in-the-highlands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bar-vetti-team-to-open-french-bistro-in-the-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville's Parlay Sports Bar expands to Shelbyville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parlay is blending its popular sports bar atmosphere with a family-friendly dining experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-parlay-sports-bar-expands-to-shelbyville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-parlay-sports-bar-expands-to-shelbyville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm Credit Mid-America makes C-suite hire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Credit Mid-America's new executive replaces his predecessor who retired after nearly 40 years with the firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/farm-credit-mid-america-makes-c-suite-hire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/farm-credit-mid-america-makes-c-suite-hire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baptist Health exec: 'Every part of health care is going to change significantly']]></title><description><![CDATA[Brett Oliver, chief medical information officer at Baptist Health, spoke Thursday at Louisville Business First's Health Care Heroes program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/baptist-health-exec-every-part-of-health-care-is-going-to-change-significantly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/baptist-health-exec-every-part-of-health-care-is-going-to-change-significantly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Plates: Food writer Robin Garr ends 20-year run with LEO Weekly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-known Louisville restaurant critic shares how recent changes at a local alt-weekly led him to explore new platforms for his writing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/small-plates-food-writer-robin-garr-ends-20-year-run-with-leo-weekly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/small-plates-food-writer-robin-garr-ends-20-year-run-with-leo-weekly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky is embracing the film industry. What could that mean for local businesses?]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, you want to be in movies? Or, maybe you want to make one? Now is your chance. Kentucky is taking steps to establish itself as a burgeoning hub for the film industry. Through a combination of tax incentives and infrastructure developments, the state aims to lure filmmakers and production companies, offering a competitive alternative to traditional film industry powerhouses like California and Georgia. This initiative not only promises significant economic benefits but also the potential for n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-is-embracing-the-film-industry-what-could-that-mean-for-local-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-is-embracing-the-film-industry-what-could-that-mean-for-local-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns amid personal conduct probe, interim leader named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned from the grocery giant. The company has appointed an interim leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-ceo-rodney-mcmullen-resigns-amid-personal-conduct-probe-interim-leader-named/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-ceo-rodney-mcmullen-resigns-amid-personal-conduct-probe-interim-leader-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (Jan. 29-Feb. 3)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our latest roundup of Louisville's most expensive homes sales is in the attached gallery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-jan-29-feb-3/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-jan-29-feb-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro United Way has invested nearly $49 million into building a more equitable Louisville community — here’s how]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than 107 years, Metro United Way has been working to improve lives and the Greater Louisville region. But the nonprofit has changed how it does that work &mdash; especially in the last four years.Today, Metro United Way is no longer a community chest-pass-through organization. It now strategically invests in solutions to persistent and systemic issues to help make a better community for every person.Under its new model of community transformation, Metro United Way has invested nearly $4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/metro-united-way-has-invested-nearly-49-million-into-building-a-more-equitable-louisville-community-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/metro-united-way-has-invested-nearly-49-million-into-building-a-more-equitable-louisville-community-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doughnut shop closing, property and business still for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The well-known doughnut shop is for sale despite its March 3 closing date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/doughnut-shop-closing-property-and-business-still-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/doughnut-shop-closing-property-and-business-still-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many millionaires does Kentucky, Indiana have?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the number of million-dollar earners declined nationally between 2021 and 2022, it's still up significantly compared to before the pandemic. In 2015, the total stood at just 438,370 compared to 790,900 in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-many-millionaires-does-kentucky-indiana-have/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-many-millionaires-does-kentucky-indiana-have/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blessings in a Backpack adds to C-suite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blessings in a Backpack's new fundraising lead has more than 20 years of experience raising money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/blessings-in-a-backpack-adds-to-c-suite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/blessings-in-a-backpack-adds-to-c-suite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago company brings new dining options to Louisville airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chicago entrepreneur's frustration with airport dining resulted in more fresh food options at Louisville's airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/chicago-company-brings-new-dining-options-to-louisville-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/chicago-company-brings-new-dining-options-to-louisville-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German American establishes Ohio hub with Heartland Bank merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[German American's acquisition of Heartland Bank is creating unexpected opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/german-american-establishes-ohio-hub-with-heartland-bank-merger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/german-american-establishes-ohio-hub-with-heartland-bank-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get to know our Health Care Heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[LBF's Health Care Heroes program celebrates 25 who have made an impact on health care in our community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/get-to-know-our-health-care-heroes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/get-to-know-our-health-care-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL, UK ADs show support for Senate bill to modernize NIL in Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky's rival universities find common ground on a crucial issue affecting college sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-uk-ads-show-support-for-senate-bill-to-modernize-nil-in-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-uk-ads-show-support-for-senate-bill-to-modernize-nil-in-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime health care exec Sue Stout Tamme honored with Lifetime Achievement Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how Sue Stout Tamme's nursing background shaped her approach to hospital administration and community involvement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/longtime-health-care-exec-sue-stout-tamme-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/longtime-health-care-exec-sue-stout-tamme-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notice of appeal filed to halt parts of Urban Government Center demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local neighborhood association and preservationist groups are still trying to halt parts of demolition of the Urban Government Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/notice-of-appeal-filed-to-halt-parts-of-urban-government-center-demolition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/notice-of-appeal-filed-to-halt-parts-of-urban-government-center-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville-based BrightSpring sees significant share sell-off by key investor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key investor in one of the city's largest companies is reducing its stake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-based-brightspring-sees-significant-share-sell-off-by-key-investor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-based-brightspring-sees-significant-share-sell-off-by-key-investor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LouCity and Racing Foundation names executive director]]></title><description><![CDATA[A familiar face from Louisville's soccer scene is now at the helm of the clubs' philanthropic efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/loucity-and-racing-foundation-names-executive-director/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/loucity-and-racing-foundation-names-executive-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana bill could allow tolls on Southern Indiana interstates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indiana stands to receive an estimated $38 billion in toll revenue between 2029-50, according to a legislative analysis of the bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/indiana-bill-could-allow-tolls-on-southern-indiana-interstates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/indiana-bill-could-allow-tolls-on-southern-indiana-interstates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative officer appointed to lead three local marketing agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran of global brands like Microsoft and Hallmark takes on a new challenge with Louisville-based marketing firms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/creative-officer-appointed-to-lead-three-local-marketing-agencies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/creative-officer-appointed-to-lead-three-local-marketing-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louder Than Life announces 2025 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its 11th year, Louder Than Life returns with 160 bands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louder-than-life-announces-2025-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louder-than-life-announces-2025-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Construction Management puts colorful Jeffersonville headquarters up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The colorful, playful office home to a local commercial real estate development firms is on the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/arc-construction-management-puts-colorful-jeffersonville-headquarters-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/arc-construction-management-puts-colorful-jeffersonville-headquarters-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville THC beverage company looks to busy spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hectare's Cannabis Innovations is gearing up for a major presence at SXSW, with plans to showcase their popular THC-infused beverages at two Austin venues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-thc-beverage-company-looks-to-busy-spring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-thc-beverage-company-looks-to-busy-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olé Restaurant Group pivots from arepas to burgers at St. Matthews location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out why a popular Venezuelan restaurant in St. Matthews is transforming into a new burger concept next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ol-restaurant-group-pivots-from-arepas-to-burgers-at-st-matthews-location/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ol-restaurant-group-pivots-from-arepas-to-burgers-at-st-matthews-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Announcing: LBF's 20 People to Know in Tourism &amp; Hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville has become a popular destination for tourists in recent years. Here are 20 professionals who are making sure travelers see the best of the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-lbfs-20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-lbfs-20-people-to-know-in-tourism-amp-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scenes from our Mentoring Monday event (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 40 local women leaders served as mentors during the sold-out event on Feb. 24 at the Olmsted on Frankfort Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/scenes-from-our-mentoring-monday-event-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/scenes-from-our-mentoring-monday-event-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baptist Health to build $40M facility on Ivy Tech campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $40 million investment is aiming to address both immediate health care needs and long-term workforce development in one project from Baptist Health, Ivy Tech and Intuitive Health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/baptist-health-to-build-40m-facility-on-ivy-tech-campus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/baptist-health-to-build-40m-facility-on-ivy-tech-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shopping center on UofL campus sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strategic land purchase by UofL could address a growing demand on campus, but details remain under wraps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shopping-center-on-uofl-campus-sold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shopping-center-on-uofl-campus-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealth management firm sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out which Louisville wealth management firm just joined a Texas-based company's growing portfolio of financial advisors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/wealth-management-firm-sold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/wealth-management-firm-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venture firm eyes Louisville for tech investments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A venture capital firm known for connecting coastal tech startups with Midwestern industries is expanding its reach to Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/venture-firm-eyes-louisville-for-tech-investments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/venture-firm-eyes-louisville-for-tech-investments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joann Inc. to close all 800+ stores nationwide as liquidation begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fate of Joann Inc.'s 800+ stores has been decided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/joann-inc-to-close-all-800-stores-nationwide-as-liquidation-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/joann-inc-to-close-all-800-stores-nationwide-as-liquidation-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC's Louisville exit fuels entrepreneur's coffee passion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville coffee entrepreneur sets an ambitious sales goal to avoid relocating his family to Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kfcs-louisville-exit-fuels-entrepreneurs-coffee-passion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kfcs-louisville-exit-fuels-entrepreneurs-coffee-passion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Louisville entrepreneurs expand Five Iron Golf franchise to Nashville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partners plan to open 15 to 20 stores in the next four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-louisville-entrepreneurs-expand-five-iron-golf-franchise-to-nashville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-louisville-entrepreneurs-expand-five-iron-golf-franchise-to-nashville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reconstruct Challenge awards $100,000 to 5 health startups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five health startups have earned additional funding in the Reconstruct Challenge. Find out which innovative companies are moving forward and how they're making an impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/reconstruct-challenge-awards-100000-to-5-health-startups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/reconstruct-challenge-awards-100000-to-5-health-startups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local chamber changes its name — ever so slightly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast-growing local chamber of commerce has changed its name &mdash; but just by a little bit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-chamber-changes-its-name-ever-so-slightly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-chamber-changes-its-name-ever-so-slightly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANNOUNCING: The 2025 Business Women First Enterprising Women Awards honorees]]></title><description><![CDATA[LBF's Business Women First Enterprising Women Awards salutes 25 women for their contributions to our community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-the-2025-business-women-first-enterprising-women-awards-honorees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-the-2025-business-women-first-enterprising-women-awards-honorees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Lou City president talks about new opportunity in Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Estes shares his thoughts on leaving Louisville and joining Switchbacks FC, including plans for a special July 4th match against his former team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-lou-city-president-talks-about-new-opportunity-in-colorado/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-lou-city-president-talks-about-new-opportunity-in-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Louisville institutes hiring freeze, citing Trump order uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[UofL also will suspend expenditures of departmental research incentive funds (D-RIF) and encourage faculty to limit expenditures of individual research incentive funds (I-RIF) citing uncertainty over Trump administration executive orders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/university-of-louisville-institutes-hiring-freeze-citing-trump-order-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/university-of-louisville-institutes-hiring-freeze-citing-trump-order-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour Superstore reveals Louisville opening date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Tour Superstore sells golf clubs, balls, shoes, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids, as well as pickleball and tennis gear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pga-tour-superstore-reveals-louisville-opening-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pga-tour-superstore-reveals-louisville-opening-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership Louisville Center announces new cohort for Alice Houston Women’s Leadership Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program contains 54 women leaders from various industries and employers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/leadership-louisville-center-announces-new-cohort-for-alice-houston-womens-leadership-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/leadership-louisville-center-announces-new-cohort-for-alice-houston-womens-leadership-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monnik Beer Co. owners open Rose Hill Lagerhaus in Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A beloved Germantown brewery is expanding its presence in Louisville with a new neighborhood bar concept.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/monnik-beer-co-owners-open-rose-hill-lagerhaus-in-highlands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/monnik-beer-co-owners-open-rose-hill-lagerhaus-in-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get to know 20 local wealth management professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[LBF has conducted Q&amp;As with 20 local professionals in the Wealth Management fields. Get to know their favorite overlooked investment strategies and ideal retirement plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/get-to-know-20-local-wealth-management-professionals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/get-to-know-20-local-wealth-management-professionals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The Last Refuge, Heaven’s Door continue its climb in NuLu’s bourbon scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Moore has his spot. It&rsquo;s located inside of what used to be a gymnasium that was home of the &ldquo;Refuge in Kentucky&rdquo; church basketball team, but now holds a towering 25-foot bar that climbs into the rafters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-the-last-refuge-heavens-door-continue-its-climb-in-nulus-bourbon-scene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-the-last-refuge-heavens-door-continue-its-climb-in-nulus-bourbon-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alani Nu sells in huge deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of local entrepreneurs are about to close the deal of their lives. Check out details of the sale that is the biggest in Louisville in the past year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/alani-nu-sells-in-huge-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/alani-nu-sells-in-huge-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business First's Power 50 2025: Part 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the fifth and final group of 10 members of the 2025 Louisville Business First Power 50 class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-firsts-power-50-2025-part-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-firsts-power-50-2025-part-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Wealth Management: Angela Zachman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angela Zachman, of Kentucky Planning Partners, is one of our 20 People to Know in Wealth Management for 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-wealth-management-angela-zachman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-wealth-management-angela-zachman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 People to Know in Wealth Management: Greg Wessel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Wessel, of PNC Private Bank, is one of our 20 People to Know in Wealth Management for 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-wealth-management-greg-wessel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20-people-to-know-in-wealth-management-greg-wessel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Greenberg announces agreement for $70M Louisville Gardens redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The transformation of a historic Downtown Louisville venue is set to create dozens of high-paying jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mayor-greenberg-announces-agreement-for-70m-louisville-gardens-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/mayor-greenberg-announces-agreement-for-70m-louisville-gardens-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taj Louisville to reopen in former Wick's location next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taj Louisville's owner explains how a surprising phone call led to the bar's quick comeback in NuLu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/taj-louisville-to-reopen-in-former-wicks-location-next-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/taj-louisville-to-reopen-in-former-wicks-location-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ports of Indiana names next COO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new COO will oversee three ports that shipped 13 million tons in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ports-of-indiana-names-next-coo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ports-of-indiana-names-next-coo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business First's Power 50 2025: Part 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the fourth group of 10 members of the 2025 Louisville Business First Power 50 class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-firsts-power-50-2025-part-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-firsts-power-50-2025-part-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinity High School names next president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new president joined Trinity in 2005 as a science teacher and associate head basketball coach. He's held numerous positions since then.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/trinity-high-school-names-next-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/trinity-high-school-names-next-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Churchill Downs unveils $920M plan to transform Kentucky Derby experience (RENDERINGS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Churchill Downs is planning its biggest makeover ever. Find out how much it's spending and what changes are coming at the legendary track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/churchill-downs-unveils-920m-plan-to-transform-kentucky-derby-experience-renderings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/churchill-downs-unveils-920m-plan-to-transform-kentucky-derby-experience-renderings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East End office building for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 65,000-square foot building was built in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/east-end-office-building-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/east-end-office-building-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large Nashville marketing firm opens Louisville office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm provides businesses with web design and digital marketing services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/large-nashville-marketing-firm-opens-louisville-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/large-nashville-marketing-firm-opens-louisville-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather woes force owners to shutter ShopBar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners say recent weather conditions forced the closure of their bar in Louisville's Germantown neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/weather-woes-force-owners-to-shutter-shopbar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/weather-woes-force-owners-to-shutter-shopbar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some quick advice from our local Mentoring Monday mentors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mentoring Monday is set for Feb. 24 at the Olmsted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/some-quick-advice-from-our-local-mentoring-monday-mentors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/some-quick-advice-from-our-local-mentoring-monday-mentors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Louisville City leader named president of USL's Colorado Springs club]]></title><description><![CDATA[After spending his entire career in Louisville, Brad Estes is heading west.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-louisville-city-leader-named-president-of-usls-colorado-springs-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-louisville-city-leader-named-president-of-usls-colorado-springs-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC uprooting Louisville HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The relocation will happen over the next six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kfc-uprooting-louisville-hq/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kfc-uprooting-louisville-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Foundation of Louisville announces $3M in new investments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new fund is breathing life into affordable housing initiatives and Black-owned businesses in Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/community-foundation-of-louisville-announces-3m-in-new-investments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/community-foundation-of-louisville-announces-3m-in-new-investments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION: Why artificial intelligence is critical business education]]></title><description><![CDATA["The integration of AI into business education is essential for preparing the next generation of business leaders. This strategic approach not only benefits students but also contributes to the broader goal of driving economic development and innovation in Greater Louisville, the state of Kentucky and beyond."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-why-artificial-intelligence-is-critical-business-education/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-why-artificial-intelligence-is-critical-business-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL names new head fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[A seasoned fundraising professional is set to take the reins of UofL's advancement efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-names-new-head-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-names-new-head-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bagel shop opens in St. Matthews]]></title><description><![CDATA[The store opened in a former Havana Rumba location and the owners have more in the works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-bagel-shop-opens-in-st-matthews/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-bagel-shop-opens-in-st-matthews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business First's Power 50 2025: Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the second 10 members of the 2025 Louisville Business First Power 50 class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-firsts-power-50-2025-part-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-firsts-power-50-2025-part-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Station House Square Apartments sold to Memphis investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[This sale continues a string of big-dollar apartment deals in the Greater Louisville area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/station-house-square-apartments-sold-to-memphis-investors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/station-house-square-apartments-sold-to-memphis-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Plates: Local spirits industry shines at Icons of Whisky 2025 ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover which local distilleries and spirits professionals were recognized for excellence at a major industry event in Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/small-plates-local-spirits-industry-shines-at-icons-of-whisky-2025-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/small-plates-local-spirits-industry-shines-at-icons-of-whisky-2025-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business First's Power 50 2025: Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the first 10 members of the 2025 Louisville Business First Power 50 class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-firsts-power-50-2025-part-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-firsts-power-50-2025-part-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A newly announced league may be Louisville's best shot for top-tier sports (Access Louisville Podcast)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A big-time change coming to U.S. soccer could mean Louisville's best opportunity for a top-tier sports team. We chat about it on the Access Louisville podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/a-newly-announced-league-may-be-louisvilles-best-shot-for-top-tier-sports-access-louisville-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/a-newly-announced-league-may-be-louisvilles-best-shot-for-top-tier-sports-access-louisville-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION: The big power in buying local]]></title><description><![CDATA["Buying local is an investment in our city&rsquo;s future. By supporting local businesses, we help create jobs, boost the economy and anchor the city&rsquo;s distinct character."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-the-big-power-in-buying-local/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 01:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-the-big-power-in-buying-local/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (Jan. 13-24, 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listings are up, but sales are down. Plus, a look at recent home sales in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-jan-13-24-2025/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-jan-13-24-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nook &amp; Nowhere opens in former Trouble Bar space]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of an award-winning bourbon bar decided to pivot their business model to serve a wider audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nook-amp-nowhere-opens-in-former-trouble-bar-space/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nook-amp-nowhere-opens-in-former-trouble-bar-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manufacturer reveals $30M investment, Downtown HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A metals manufacturer plans to relocate its headquarters to Downtown and expand a South Louisville facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/manufacturer-reveals-30m-investment-downtown-hq/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/manufacturer-reveals-30m-investment-downtown-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joann Fabrics closing 2 area stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[One location in Louisville is not listed for closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/joann-fabrics-closing-2-area-stores/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/joann-fabrics-closing-2-area-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Business First's inaugural Power 50 Hall of Fame class]]></title><description><![CDATA[With this annual program now well-established, LBF thought it was time to create a Power 50 Hall of Fame for local business leaders who have appeared on a past Power 50 list and who now are graduating to the Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/meet-business-firsts-inaugural-power-50-hall-of-fame-class/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/meet-business-firsts-inaugural-power-50-hall-of-fame-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville-based Biscuit Belly continues Southern expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biscuit Belly co-founder reveals the secret ingredients fueling the brunch chain's rapid growth across multiple states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-based-biscuit-belly-continues-southern-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-based-biscuit-belly-continues-southern-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN PERSON: Distillery consultant Sid Mundkur shapes bourbon industry behind the scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn about the international journey that led to a pivotal role in Kentucky's distillery landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/in-person-distillery-consultant-sid-mundkur-shapes-bourbon-industry-behind-the-scenes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/in-person-distillery-consultant-sid-mundkur-shapes-bourbon-industry-behind-the-scenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacred Heart Schools to build $5M environmental and STEM center]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic laundry building in Louisville is getting a high-tech makeover. Learn about the unique features planned for this multimillion-dollar environmental and STEM education hub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sacred-heart-schools-to-build-5m-environmental-and-stem-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/sacred-heart-schools-to-build-5m-environmental-and-stem-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Louisville's new billionaire, according to Forbes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville has a new billionaire, according to a new report from Forbes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/meet-louisvilles-new-billionaire-according-to-forbes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/meet-louisvilles-new-billionaire-according-to-forbes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden toll of hearing loss in Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearing barriers impact more than communication &mdash; they profoundly affect employment, education and health outcomes. Over 700,000 Kentuckians (16% of the state population) experience hearing loss, with deaf individuals facing unemployment rates nearly double that of their hearing peers.<br />
Kentucky ranks third nationally in deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals per capita &mdash; in terms of American cities, Louisville ranks seventh. Out of all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-hidden-toll-of-hearing-loss-in-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-hidden-toll-of-hearing-loss-in-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar-powered spirits: Now is the time for Kentucky distilleries to embrace renewable energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky&rsquo;s bourbon industry is steeped in tradition, but its energy demands are thoroughly modern. Distilleries require substantial power for processes ranging from fermentation to climate-controlled aging. With rising utility costs and a growing emphasis on sustainability, solar energy presents a compelling solution.By leveraging federal grants, achieving significant cost savings and partnering with experts, Kentucky distilleries can secure their energy future while demonstrating a commit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/solar-powered-spirits-now-is-the-time-for-kentucky-distilleries-to-embrace-renewable-energy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/solar-powered-spirits-now-is-the-time-for-kentucky-distilleries-to-embrace-renewable-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville's first Publix store sold for $20 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columbus, Ohio-based developer Skilken Gold sold the supermarket property at 2500 Terra Crossing Blvd. for $20.4 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-first-publix-store-sold-for-20-million/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-first-publix-store-sold-for-20-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fried chicken joint The Dirty Bird opens in former Tim Tam Tavern space]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team behind several popular Germantown eateries has transformed a beloved tavern space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-fried-chicken-joint-the-dirty-bird-opens-in-former-tim-tam-tavern-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-fried-chicken-joint-the-dirty-bird-opens-in-former-tim-tam-tavern-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private equity firm Solyco Capital expands to Louisville with Whiskey Row office (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why this Detroit-based investment firm chose Louisville as its latest expansion location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/private-equity-firm-solyco-capital-expands-to-louisville-with-whiskey-row-office-photos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/private-equity-firm-solyco-capital-expands-to-louisville-with-whiskey-row-office-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USL to launch top-tier soccer league, potentially elevating Louisville City FC's status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville soccer fans may soon have a reason to celebrate as a major league shakeup looms on the horizon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/usl-to-launch-top-tier-soccer-league-potentially-elevating-louisville-city-fcs-status/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/usl-to-launch-top-tier-soccer-league-potentially-elevating-louisville-city-fcs-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simmons College names VP for advancement and development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simmons College taps a local political leader for a key fundraising position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/simmons-college-names-vp-for-advancement-and-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/simmons-college-names-vp-for-advancement-and-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norton Commons coworking space opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Common Ground also features a large Airbnb above it from the owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/norton-commons-coworking-space-opens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/norton-commons-coworking-space-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular brewery to close taproom]]></title><description><![CDATA[TEN20 Craft Brewery is making a strategic shift in its Louisville operations. Find out which location is closing and what's next for the popular brewery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/popular-brewery-to-close-taproom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/popular-brewery-to-close-taproom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$20M mixed-use project in Floyds Knobs hits roadblock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are voicing concerns about a proposed $20 million development in Floyd County. Why the project is facing opposition and what's next in the approval process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20m-mixed-use-project-in-floyds-knobs-hits-roadblock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/20m-mixed-use-project-in-floyds-knobs-hits-roadblock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLI unveils Prosper 2030 plan to boost economy, create 6,000 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chamber is targeting "boomerang" talent to boost Louisville's workforce. Learn about the unique strategy to bring former residents back home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gli-unveils-prosper-2030-plan-to-boost-economy-create-6000-jobs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/gli-unveils-prosper-2030-plan-to-boost-economy-create-6000-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles Nest NIL collective to support student-athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former student-athlete is giving back to his alma mater. Learn about the program he's launched to support current players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/eagles-nest-nil-collective-to-support-student-athletes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/eagles-nest-nil-collective-to-support-student-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humana shares fall on 2025 forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humana Inc. reported more than $117 billion of revenue last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-shares-fall-on-2025-forecast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-shares-fall-on-2025-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Trace leader: 10-year expansion 'forces us to continue to invest in warehousing']]></title><description><![CDATA[As a $1.3 billion expansion wraps up, Buffalo Trace's master distiller hints at a new 50-year whiskey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/buffalo-trace-leader-10-year-expansion-forces-us-to-continue-to-invest-in-warehousing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/buffalo-trace-leader-10-year-expansion-forces-us-to-continue-to-invest-in-warehousing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Home mattress manufacturing facility to lay off more than 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[The direct-to-consumer home products company will lay off more than 100 next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/resident-home-mattress-manufacturing-facility-to-lay-off-more-than-100/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/resident-home-mattress-manufacturing-facility-to-lay-off-more-than-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's where Kentucky nonprofits get most of their revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky's nonprofit sector is more influential than you might think. Find out how these organizations are shaping the state's economy and communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-where-kentucky-nonprofits-get-most-of-their-revenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-where-kentucky-nonprofits-get-most-of-their-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SoIN Tourism awards $1 million to boost visitor attractions in Southern Indiana]]></title><description><![CDATA[A million-dollar initiative aims to transform public spaces in Clark and Floyd counties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/soin-tourism-awards-1-million-to-boost-visitor-attractions-in-southern-indiana/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/soin-tourism-awards-1-million-to-boost-visitor-attractions-in-southern-indiana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local hotel group expands footprint with new Hampton Inn &amp; Suites in Louisville East Oxmoor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prominent local hotel group is celebrating its eighth property in Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-hotel-group-expands-footprint-with-new-hampton-inn-amp-suites-in-louisville-east-oxmoor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-hotel-group-expands-footprint-with-new-hampton-inn-amp-suites-in-louisville-east-oxmoor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic DuPont Manual Memorial Stadium to undergo $2 million renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A beloved Louisville stadium that once hosted University of Louisville football games is set for a major overhaul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/historic-dupont-manual-memorial-stadium-to-undergo-2-million-renovation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/historic-dupont-manual-memorial-stadium-to-undergo-2-million-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LBF nomination deadlines near for signature programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations are open for Louisville Business First&rsquo;s signature awards and 20 People to Know programs.&nbsp;Our Family Business Awards nominations have been extended. The deadline to nominate for this awards program is 11:59 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24.Our Family Business Awards content celebrates those families and individuals working together and creating the family legacy.&nbsp;The business competition is looking for companies that have multiple generations to two or more family members running]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lbf-nomination-deadlines-near-for-signature-programs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lbf-nomination-deadlines-near-for-signature-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These were the most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (Jan. 2-9, 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[How tariffs might impact new home construction. Plus, the most expensive homes recently sold in a photo gallery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-were-the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-jan-2-9-2025/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-were-the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-jan-2-9-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Albany moves to update its comprehensive plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Albany, in partnership with a civil engineering firm, is beginning to seek feedback on early stages to update the long-term vision for land use in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-albany-moves-to-update-its-comprehensive-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-albany-moves-to-update-its-comprehensive-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bamboo Health makes chief commercial officer hire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A health tech veteran joins Bamboo Health's executive team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bamboo-health-makes-chief-commercial-officer-hire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bamboo-health-makes-chief-commercial-officer-hire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Michigan official hired as CEO of Louisville Economic Development Alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new head of the Louisville Economic Development Alliance comes from a state post in Michigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-michigan-official-hired-as-ceo-of-louisville-economic-development-alliance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-michigan-official-hired-as-ceo-of-louisville-economic-development-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bargain Hut files for bankruptcy protection, to close stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bargain Hunt launched a &ldquo;massive going-out-of-business sale&rdquo; this week, and all stores are set to close at the end of the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bargain-hut-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-to-close-stores/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bargain-hut-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-to-close-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhistlePig leader: Distillery has been eyeing Louisville for years for tasting room]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Louisville tasting room aims to challenge bourbon traditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/whistlepig-leader-distillery-has-been-eyeing-louisville-for-years-for-tasting-room/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/whistlepig-leader-distillery-has-been-eyeing-louisville-for-years-for-tasting-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Realtors push homebuyer savings account bill during Frankfort visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new savings program for first-time homebuyers is gaining traction in Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-realtors-push-homebuyer-savings-account-bill-during-frankfort-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-realtors-push-homebuyer-savings-account-bill-during-frankfort-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoketown's transformation sparks debate on preserving community amid rising property values]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic Louisville community faces challenges and opportunities as it becomes an attractive target for investors and developers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/smoketowns-transformation-sparks-debate-on-preserving-community-amid-rising-property-values/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/smoketowns-transformation-sparks-debate-on-preserving-community-amid-rising-property-values/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport investments top $1B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is undergoing a massive transformation that's surpassing original projections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-muhammad-ali-international-airport-investments-top-1b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-muhammad-ali-international-airport-investments-top-1b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville's Riverside attraction breaks ground on $2.5 million visitor center expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ground has been broken on a new $2.5M visitor center expansion for a local attraction, doubling event space and enhancing Ohio River views.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-riverside-attraction-breaks-ground-on-25-million-visitor-center-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-riverside-attraction-breaks-ground-on-25-million-visitor-center-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Individual income taxes to go down in Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before session, prominent Republican leaders said lowering the tax would be a coordinated first priority for both chambers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/individual-income-taxes-to-go-down-in-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/individual-income-taxes-to-go-down-in-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humana Tower is for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offering comes one year after Humana announced plans to vacate its long-time headquarters at 500 W. Main St.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-tower-is-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-tower-is-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Louisville Inc. hires chief of staff from Stock Yards Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Louisville Inc. also hired an economic development director and senior director of marketing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/greater-louisville-inc-hires-chief-of-staff-from-stock-yards-bank/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/greater-louisville-inc-hires-chief-of-staff-from-stock-yards-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville's Republic Bank taps former KFC, Walmart leaders for key executive roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republic Bank is shaking up its leadership team. Find out who's joining the C-Suite and what experience they bring to the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-republic-bank-taps-former-kfc-walmart-leaders-for-key-executive-roles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-republic-bank-taps-former-kfc-walmart-leaders-for-key-executive-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NWSL to establish $5M fund following sexual misconduct scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scandal that rocked the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League included allegations in Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nwsl-to-establish-5m-fund-following-sexual-misconduct-scandal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nwsl-to-establish-5m-fund-following-sexual-misconduct-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bourbon &amp; Beyond announces 2025 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iconic jam band Phish is making their only festival appearance of 2025 at Louisville's Bourbon &amp; Beyond. See who else is playing here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-amp-beyond-announces-2025-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-amp-beyond-announces-2025-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baptist Health enhances home care offerings through new joint venture with ASHN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baptist Health is expanding its home care services through a strategic partnership. Find out who they're teaming up with and what it means for patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/baptist-health-enhances-home-care-offerings-through-new-joint-venture-with-ashn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/baptist-health-enhances-home-care-offerings-through-new-joint-venture-with-ashn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City formalizes partnership with new economic development alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville's new economic development alliance takes shape with a formal agreement between the city and the nonprofit organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/city-formalizes-partnership-with-new-economic-development-alliance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/city-formalizes-partnership-with-new-economic-development-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Carter founder talks about winning back brand through auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Carter shares the behind-the-scenes drama of the high-stakes auction for Old Carter Whiskey Co.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/old-carter-founder-talks-about-winning-back-brand-through-auction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/old-carter-founder-talks-about-winning-back-brand-through-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fischer Homes shakes up local leadership, appoints interim president for Louisville market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The largest homebuilder in Louisville is undergoing a leadership transition, with a familiar face stepping into an interim role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fischer-homes-shakes-up-local-leadership-appoints-interim-president-for-louisville-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fischer-homes-shakes-up-local-leadership-appoints-interim-president-for-louisville-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belvedere redevelopment could cost $125 million, take 20 years to complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mayor's vision for the Belvedere comes with a hefty price tag and lengthy timeline. Find out how much it could cost and how long it might take.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/belvedere-redevelopment-could-cost-125-million-take-20-years-to-complete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/belvedere-redevelopment-could-cost-125-million-take-20-years-to-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frontier Airlines adds international service at CVG airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport's top-performing international destination will get more service in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frontier-airlines-adds-international-service-at-cvg-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/frontier-airlines-adds-international-service-at-cvg-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 restaurants to open in former Tucker's space in New Albany]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local restaurateur is breathing new life into a shuttered eatery with a two-in-one concept.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2-restaurants-to-open-in-former-tuckers-space-in-new-albany/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2-restaurants-to-open-in-former-tuckers-space-in-new-albany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Louisville Inc.'s agenda prioritizes land code updates and Downtown revitalization]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Louisville Inc. has unveiled its latest policy roadmap. Find out which issues local business leaders are prioritizing for 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/greater-louisville-incs-agenda-prioritizes-land-code-updates-and-downtown-revitalization/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/greater-louisville-incs-agenda-prioritizes-land-code-updates-and-downtown-revitalization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Tourism debuts 'Big Lou,' a new mobile visitors center (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[You'll soon see Big Lou at events around Louisville and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-tourism-debuts-big-lou-a-new-mobile-visitors-center-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-tourism-debuts-big-lou-a-new-mobile-visitors-center-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Café in Louisville undergoing major renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A beloved Louisville eatery is expanding its offerings beyond dining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-caf-in-louisville-undergoing-major-renovation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-caf-in-louisville-undergoing-major-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courier Journal headquarters put up for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sprawling media campus in the heart of Louisville is up for grabs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/courier-journal-headquarters-put-up-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/courier-journal-headquarters-put-up-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Louisville Tavern owner to open take-out only restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 788-square-foot cinderblock building was previously occupied by Hill Street Fish &amp; Seafood, which closed in May 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/old-louisville-tavern-owner-to-open-take-out-only-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/old-louisville-tavern-owner-to-open-take-out-only-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retail center and strip mall to get full-scale remodel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Jeffersonville shopping center is getting a fresh start. How the new owners plan to breathe life into this aging property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/retail-center-and-strip-mall-to-get-full-scale-remodel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/retail-center-and-strip-mall-to-get-full-scale-remodel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New warehouse planned in growing Louisville neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new development is in the works near Germantown, but it's not what you might expect for the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-warehouse-planned-in-growing-louisville-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-warehouse-planned-in-growing-louisville-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Access Louisville Podcast: A roundup of local construction and development projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former big-box retail space on Blankenbaker Parkway could soon have a new tenant. Find out what type of business might be moving in on this week's Access Louisville podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/access-louisville-podcast-a-roundup-of-local-construction-and-development-projects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/access-louisville-podcast-a-roundup-of-local-construction-and-development-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studio founder sees opportunity in Louisville's growing media ecosystem]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former New York City animator has returned to his Kentucky roots, launching a creative studio that's already attracting high-profile clients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/studio-founder-sees-opportunity-in-louisvilles-growing-media-ecosystem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/studio-founder-sees-opportunity-in-louisvilles-growing-media-ecosystem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 2025 Bingham Fellows class]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bingham Fellows program has chosen its next class of community leaders. Find out who made the cut and what pressing issue they'll be addressing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/meet-the-2025-bingham-fellows-class/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/meet-the-2025-bingham-fellows-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Meske named UofL volleyball head coach: Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[UofL's volleyball team is entering a new era under Dan Meske. How he plans to build on the program's recent success, and how much he'll get paid to do it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/dan-meske-named-uofl-volleyball-head-coach-details/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/dan-meske-named-uofl-volleyball-head-coach-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big nonprofit adds to C-Suite]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-known area nonprofit fills a key leadership position with a local finance expert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/big-nonprofit-adds-to-c-suite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/big-nonprofit-adds-to-c-suite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentlinger Park Townhomes sells for $24 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a firm's 18-month pursuit led to a major Louisville real estate acquisition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brentlinger-park-townhomes-sells-for-24-million/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brentlinger-park-townhomes-sells-for-24-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky's startup scene poised for growth: Startups to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the founders behind 22 promising Kentucky startups poised to make waves in the coming year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentuckys-startup-scene-poised-for-growth-startups-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentuckys-startup-scene-poised-for-growth-startups-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPS to halve Amazon deliveries; shipping giant's stock dives]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPS announced it would decrease shipping volume from Amazon, its biggest customer, by more than 50%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ups-to-halve-amazon-deliveries-shipping-giants-stock-dives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ups-to-halve-amazon-deliveries-shipping-giants-stock-dives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch: Hogshead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out about one of our 2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch, Hogshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-hogshead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-hogshead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch: Enviro-Fresh Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out about one of our 2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch, Enviro-Fresh, Inc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-enviro-fresh-inc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-enviro-fresh-inc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch: e-Kosmos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out about one of our 2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch, e-Kosmos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-e-kosmos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-e-kosmos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch: Sofab Inks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out about one of our 2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch, Sofab Inks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-sofab-inks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-sofab-inks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch: UnDesked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out about one of our 2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch, UnDesked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-undesked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-undesked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch: Rush Roto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out about one of our 2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch, Rush Roto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-rush-roto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-rush-roto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch: Sunflower Fuels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out about one of our 2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch, Sunflower Fuels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-sunflower-fuels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-sunflower-fuels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch: Fat of the Land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out about one of our 2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch, Fat of the Land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-fat-of-the-land/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-fat-of-the-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch: Smart MS3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out about one of our 2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch, Smart MS3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-smart-ms3/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-smart-ms3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch: Revitalized Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out about one of our 2025 KY Inno Startups to Watch, Revitalized Solutions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-revitalized-solutions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2025-ky-inno-startups-to-watch-revitalized-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City firm buys Louisville industrial properties for $6.5M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two adjacent facilities are fully leased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-york-city-firm-buys-louisville-industrial-properties-for-65m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-york-city-firm-buys-louisville-industrial-properties-for-65m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equipment rental service projects $10M in first year revenue for new location]]></title><description><![CDATA[A storefront attached to the facility will open next month to fill a growing demand for equipment rentals in construction, landscaping, forestry and other industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/equipment-rental-service-projects-10m-in-first-year-revenue-for-new-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/equipment-rental-service-projects-10m-in-first-year-revenue-for-new-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Wimmer Presents to manage historic Louisville venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through the partnership, more than 20 events are now scheduled from April through November at Iroquois Amphitheater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/danny-wimmer-presents-to-manage-historic-louisville-venue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/danny-wimmer-presents-to-manage-historic-louisville-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joseph &amp; Joseph grows interior division in response to tourism trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[At first distilleries were speeding up. Now, they're encouraging their guests to slow down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/joseph-amp-joseph-grows-interior-division-in-response-to-tourism-trends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/joseph-amp-joseph-grows-interior-division-in-response-to-tourism-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff's Donuts expanding in Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the first location outside the Louisville Metro area for this growing chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jeffs-donuts-expanding-in-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jeffs-donuts-expanding-in-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CGKY, local partners begin construction at River Ridge Commerce Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is beginning on a medical facility in the office and research campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cgky-local-partners-begin-construction-at-river-ridge-commerce-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/cgky-local-partners-begin-construction-at-river-ridge-commerce-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LouCity player fetches big number with MLS transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another January. Another star from Louisville City is moving on to a bigger club &mdash; this time fetching a league high to move to the MLS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/loucity-player-fetches-big-number-with-mls-transfer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/loucity-player-fetches-big-number-with-mls-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban Government Center demolition can proceed, judge rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some neighbors and preservationists were seeking a temporary restraining order keeping a building intact while their lawsuit against Metro government and a developer moves forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/urban-government-center-demolition-can-proceed-judge-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/urban-government-center-demolition-can-proceed-judge-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bingham Fellows takes on violence reduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest cohort of the Bingham Fellows revealed four programs under the theme: &ldquo;Safer City: Creating a Thriving City for All.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bingham-fellows-takes-on-violence-reduction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bingham-fellows-takes-on-violence-reduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Cooper Transport laying off nearly 200 Louisville workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The layoffs come after Ford gave the company a 30-day notice that it was terminating its contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jack-cooper-transport-laying-off-nearly-200-louisville-workers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jack-cooper-transport-laying-off-nearly-200-louisville-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (December 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires that ripped through Los Angles are a reminder that areas with higher climate risks are likely to face major future costs. We explore that, and check out recent expensive home sales in a photo gallery, where all five homes this week topped $1 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-december-2024/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-december-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business First parent wins open records appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decision recently handed down by a federal court means that groups in Kentucky won't face exorbitant public records fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-first-parent-wins-open-records-appeal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/business-first-parent-wins-open-records-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurance tech firm appoints CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's founder and outgoing CEO is transitioning to a new role in the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/insurance-tech-firm-appoints-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/insurance-tech-firm-appoints-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most expensive toys we could find at this weekend's boat and RV show]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much does a luxury RV cost? Take a look at what we found at the Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV &amp; Sportshow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-toys-we-could-find-at-this-weekends-boat-and-rv-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-toys-we-could-find-at-this-weekends-boat-and-rv-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building on site of proposed 27-story tower eyed for demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site could one day be home to Louisville's newest skyscraper, but plans for now call for temporary parking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/building-on-site-of-proposed-27-story-tower-eyed-for-demolition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/building-on-site-of-proposed-27-story-tower-eyed-for-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nashville-based firm makes first Louisville hotel buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company hopes to begin developing hotels in the Louisville market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nashville-based-firm-makes-first-louisville-hotel-buy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nashville-based-firm-makes-first-louisville-hotel-buy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers of America Mid-States breaks ground on $21M housing project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The VOA development will have 80 housing units and is expected to be completed in spring 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/volunteers-of-america-mid-states-breaks-ground-on-21m-housing-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/volunteers-of-america-mid-states-breaks-ground-on-21m-housing-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville’s biggest development opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[From surface parking lots to brownfields, from empty office buildings to historical structures, Louisville is full of opportunities for development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-biggest-development-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-biggest-development-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LDG Development announces $69M Ohio housing project]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the Louisville-based developer's first project in Ohio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ldg-development-announces-69m-ohio-housing-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ldg-development-announces-69m-ohio-housing-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PharmaCord names new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new CEO brings decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pharmacord-names-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pharmacord-names-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Scholar House, MMY break ground on housing campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville neighborhood is getting a new housing option for students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/family-scholar-house-mmy-break-ground-on-housing-campus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/family-scholar-house-mmy-break-ground-on-housing-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carali's Rotisserie Chicken opens new restaurant in Fern Creek]]></title><description><![CDATA[The is the Louisville-based chain's seventh location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/caralis-rotisserie-chicken-opens-new-restaurant-in-fern-creek/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/caralis-rotisserie-chicken-opens-new-restaurant-in-fern-creek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville chef among James Beard semifinalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville chef is up for one of the most prestigious honors in the culinary industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-chef-among-james-beard-semifinalists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-chef-among-james-beard-semifinalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Tourism releases annual top events list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville accounts for 30% of the economic impact making up Kentucky&rsquo;s $13.8 billion tourism industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-tourism-releases-annual-top-events-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-tourism-releases-annual-top-events-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky gets $8 million to build statewide climate data infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the chilling temperatures that have hit the region, the weather is at the top of mind for most Kentuckians these days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-gets-8-million-to-build-statewide-climate-data-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-gets-8-million-to-build-statewide-climate-data-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Big Lots leases up for grabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new owner of the properties say offers are due no later than Jan. 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-big-lots-leases-up-for-grabs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-big-lots-leases-up-for-grabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REBOUND buys 1.5 acres for new development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The planned facility would bring multiple organizations under one roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/rebound-buys-15-acres-for-new-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/rebound-buys-15-acres-for-new-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport sets another passenger record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The figure sets a new record in the millions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-muhammad-ali-international-airport-sets-another-passenger-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-muhammad-ali-international-airport-sets-another-passenger-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Givaudan will not rebuild plant following explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an explosion at its Louisville facility last fall, the company is looking at its future in Kentucky and elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/givaudan-will-not-rebuild-plant-following-explosion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/givaudan-will-not-rebuild-plant-following-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Business First brings you more List data]]></title><description><![CDATA[To kick-off 2025, Louisville Business First is bringing readers an expanded listing of records on our weekly List offerings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-business-first-brings-you-more-list-data/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-business-first-brings-you-more-list-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville City FC enters apparel partnership with Puma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville City FC is shedding its stripes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-city-fc-enters-apparel-partnership-with-puma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-city-fc-enters-apparel-partnership-with-puma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BrightSpring sells community living arm for more than $800 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proceeds will be used to pay down debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brightspring-sells-community-living-arm-for-more-than-800-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brightspring-sells-community-living-arm-for-more-than-800-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJ's Wholesale Club announces grand opening date]]></title><description><![CDATA[BJ's offers foods, produce, full-service deli items, bakery goods, household essentials, home d&eacute;cor, pet supplies, toys, tech and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bjs-wholesale-club-announces-grand-opening-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bjs-wholesale-club-announces-grand-opening-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Former Trouble Bar space will become a new bookstore and cafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[This bar closed in late 2024 and now we know what's replacing it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-former-trouble-bar-space-will-become-a-new-bookstore-and-cafe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-former-trouble-bar-space-will-become-a-new-bookstore-and-cafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIEWPOINT: How investing in housing can unlock Kentucky's growth potential]]></title><description><![CDATA["Housing is crucial to our growth, and we must address our housing needs as we strive to make our state the best in the nation to live, work, do business and raise a family."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-how-investing-in-housing-can-unlock-kentuckys-growth-potential/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-how-investing-in-housing-can-unlock-kentuckys-growth-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Washington State Bank raises $10M from shareholders, customers to make operations changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money from a brief capital campaign will allow a local bank to make changes to its operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-washington-state-bank-raises-10m-from-shareholders-customers-to-make-operations-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-washington-state-bank-raises-10m-from-shareholders-customers-to-make-operations-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Trump 2.0 could mean for Louisville's health care industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medicare Advantage providers such as Louisville-based Humana Inc., saw tighter regulations over the last four years. We look at how the new administration might be different.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/what-trump-20-could-mean-for-louisvilles-health-care-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/what-trump-20-could-mean-for-louisvilles-health-care-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thorntons Inc. parent BP to cut jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BP says the move is meant to cut costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/thorntons-inc-parent-bp-to-cut-jobs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/thorntons-inc-parent-bp-to-cut-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joann Inc. files for second bankruptcy, plans to sell assets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular crafts retailer has two Louisville-area locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/joann-inc-files-for-second-bankruptcy-plans-to-sell-assets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/joann-inc-files-for-second-bankruptcy-plans-to-sell-assets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the most selective colleges and universities in Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rivalry comes off the court and into the admissions office: Is UofL or UK the more selective school?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-the-most-selective-colleges-and-universities-in-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-the-most-selective-colleges-and-universities-in-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Watch: Louisville's largest developments, mapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[A development that will cost "several billions of dollars" headlines the most recent Project Watch update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/project-watch-louisvilles-largest-developments-mapped/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/project-watch-louisvilles-largest-developments-mapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City begins soliciting feedback on Belvedere revitalization plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A short series of community engagement sessions are seeking feedback on the city's plan to revitalize the Belvedere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/city-begins-soliciting-feedback-on-belvedere-revitalization-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/city-begins-soliciting-feedback-on-belvedere-revitalization-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky-based engineering consultant to open new Ohio office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founded in 1969, the Kentucky-based firm has completed more than 3,500 projects for public- and private-sector clients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-based-engineering-consultant-to-open-new-ohio-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-based-engineering-consultant-to-open-new-ohio-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese claw machine arcade to open in Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The concept is one of Asia's hottest entertainment trends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/japanese-claw-machine-arcade-to-open-in-louisville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/japanese-claw-machine-arcade-to-open-in-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a second Trump term could mean for residential real estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing seemed to be top of mind for voters in 2024 and Donald Trump's second term could mean significant shifts to the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/what-a-second-trump-term-could-mean-for-residential-real-estate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/what-a-second-trump-term-could-mean-for-residential-real-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LG&amp;E to build new facilities for massive data center project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project will require a staggering 400 megawatts once it is fully online. For context, that&rsquo;s enough to power about 400,000 homes every month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lgampe-to-build-new-facilities-for-massive-data-center-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lgampe-to-build-new-facilities-for-massive-data-center-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food delivery service Home Cuisine to expand wholesale services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The food delivery service also prepares meals for who sell clients who sell the meals under their own labels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/food-delivery-service-home-cuisine-to-expand-wholesale-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/food-delivery-service-home-cuisine-to-expand-wholesale-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Derby Museum getting multimillion dollar exhibit upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular tourist attraction is getting a major facelift ahead of its busy season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-derby-museum-getting-multimillion-dollar-exhibit-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-derby-museum-getting-multimillion-dollar-exhibit-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21c Museum Hotels in Kansas City has a new flag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longest continually running hotel west of the Mississippi &mdash; which calls downtown KC home &mdash; now belongs to a different hotel group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/21c-museum-hotels-in-kansas-city-has-a-new-flag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/21c-museum-hotels-in-kansas-city-has-a-new-flag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive data center planned for Louisville: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech giants like Google, Amazon and Microsoft are among the names of prospective tenants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/massive-data-center-planned-for-louisville-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/massive-data-center-planned-for-louisville-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House of Marigold to open second location in Norton Commons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new location will share the same menu as the brand's flagship restaurant in Middletown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/house-of-marigold-to-open-second-location-in-norton-commons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/house-of-marigold-to-open-second-location-in-norton-commons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly $2 million LOUMED corridor planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new project will connect the Jefferson Community and Technical College on the west to the Phoenix Hill neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nearly-2-million-loumed-corridor-planned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nearly-2-million-loumed-corridor-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local architecture firm names newest director]]></title><description><![CDATA[An almost 200-year-old local architecture firm is welcoming an outsider to continue its mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-architecture-firm-names-newest-director/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-architecture-firm-names-newest-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actors Theatre leader stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[He's led Actors Theatre of Louisville for more than five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/actors-theatre-leader-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/actors-theatre-leader-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost a quarter of U.S. employer firms are minority-owned, survey shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business ownership is a dream for people of all backgrounds. And in conjunction with our 2025 Minority-Owned Businesses List, we recently took a deeper look at minority businesses in the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/almost-a-quarter-of-us-employer-firms-are-minority-owned-survey-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/almost-a-quarter-of-us-employer-firms-are-minority-owned-survey-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doughnut shop closes original local location]]></title><description><![CDATA[The doughnut shop continues to operate out of its Westport Village location which opened in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/doughnut-shop-closes-original-local-location/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/doughnut-shop-closes-original-local-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions went to movies, shows filming locally in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than $13M in tax incentives went to movie productions filming in Louisville. What that means for the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/millions-went-to-movies-shows-filming-locally-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/millions-went-to-movies-shows-filming-locally-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville nonprofit files for bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nonprofit provides assisted living, respite care and affordable housing for seniors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-nonprofit-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-nonprofit-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Work planned to begin on former Plumber's Supply property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly one year after it was purchased by a prominent Louisville developer, we now have some details about the site's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-work-planned-to-begin-on-former-plumbers-supply-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/exclusive-work-planned-to-begin-on-former-plumbers-supply-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This closure reflects a broader trend': Local leaders react to closing of Brown-Forman Cooperage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brown-Forman will be closing its last remaining cooperage soon. Local leaders in the barrel industry provide insights into the news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/this-closure-reflects-a-broader-trend-local-leaders-react-to-closing-of-brown-forman-cooperage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/this-closure-reflects-a-broader-trend-local-leaders-react-to-closing-of-brown-forman-cooperage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 editors fired at LEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newspaper only has three full-time employees after the firing of two top editors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2-editors-fired-at-leo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2-editors-fired-at-leo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines expands nonstop service out of SDF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Service to both cities from Spirit Airlines starts up March 19, lining up with demand for spring break travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/spirit-airlines-expands-nonstop-service-out-of-sdf/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/spirit-airlines-expands-nonstop-service-out-of-sdf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$15M grant seeks to improve riverfront connectivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A construction project aims to improve multimodal connections through the I-64 interchange at 22nd Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/15m-grant-seeks-to-improve-riverfront-connectivity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/15m-grant-seeks-to-improve-riverfront-connectivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the wake of bourbon industry shifts, the tariff question still looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Gregory is not looking forward to April 1, 2025 &mdash; and it has nothing to do with avoiding being pranked on April Fool&rsquo;s Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/in-the-wake-of-bourbon-industry-shifts-the-tariff-question-still-looms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/in-the-wake-of-bourbon-industry-shifts-the-tariff-question-still-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown-Forman to slash 12% of global workforce in significant restructuring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closure of the Louisville Cooperage alone will cost 210 local employees their jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brown-forman-to-slash-12-of-global-workforce-in-significant-restructuring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/brown-forman-to-slash-12-of-global-workforce-in-significant-restructuring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (Nov. 22-Dec. 5, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our latest roundup of the most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County is in the attached gallery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-nov-22-dec-5-2024/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-nov-22-dec-5-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taj Louisville is moving, but not far]]></title><description><![CDATA[A NuLu bar has closed indefinitely, but the owners say it will reopen very near its original location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/taj-louisville-is-moving-but-not-far/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/taj-louisville-is-moving-but-not-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL lands largest clinical research grant in its history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The funding will help researchers combat afflictions commonly plaguing Kentuckians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-lands-largest-clinical-research-grant-in-its-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-lands-largest-clinical-research-grant-in-its-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Racing Louisville FC is navigating uncharted waters, as NWSL's popularity surges]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a fourth-straight ninth-place finish, Racing Louisville FC has been doing a lot of self-reflection with a new interim general manager a new way to add talent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-racing-louisville-fc-is-navigating-uncharted-waters-as-nwsls-popularity-surges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-racing-louisville-fc-is-navigating-uncharted-waters-as-nwsls-popularity-surges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saint Xavier receives $1.5M gift]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gift will create the largest endowed scholarship at the school with the resources to fund six full-tuition awards on an annual basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/saint-xavier-receives-15m-gift/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/saint-xavier-receives-15m-gift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shiraz Mediterranean Grill co-founder Ata Akrami dies at age 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ata Akrami, co-founder of Shiraz Mediterranean Grill, passed away in Norton Brownsboro Hospital on Jan. 3 at age 92.His son Ramin Akrami, Shiraz&rsquo;s co-founder and CEO, called Ata the heart and soul of Shiraz. Ramin added that his father was hospitalized after suffering a stroke.&ldquo;He was going to be 93 this year and he was doing great until literally five days before he passed,&rdquo; Ramin explained. &ldquo;He had a bad stroke that made him not able to talk, eat or swallow. He told us]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shiraz-mediterranean-grill-co-founder-ata-akrami-dies-at-age-92/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shiraz-mediterranean-grill-co-founder-ata-akrami-dies-at-age-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roller Die + Forming acquires Michigan firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The acquisition gives Roller Die + Forming access to some cutting edge technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/roller-die-forming-acquires-michigan-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/roller-die-forming-acquires-michigan-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movie production recipient of $4M state tax credit to film in Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A feature-length film directed by a Louisville native is being filmed in the area soon with the backing of a state tax incentive program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/movie-production-recipient-of-4m-state-tax-credit-to-film-in-louisville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/movie-production-recipient-of-4m-state-tax-credit-to-film-in-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelby Park buildings sold to investment group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investment group previously developed apartments in Butchertown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shelby-park-buildings-sold-to-investment-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shelby-park-buildings-sold-to-investment-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Rafael Dapello went from working at KFC to starting his own chicken chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Rafael Dapello turned recipes from his native Peru into a growing Louisville restaurant favorite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-rafael-dapello-went-from-working-at-kfc-to-starting-his-own-chicken-chain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-rafael-dapello-went-from-working-at-kfc-to-starting-his-own-chicken-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of man killed shortly before Scottie Scheffler's arrest at PGA Championship files lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man's family is suing the club, the PGA Tour and the PGA of America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/family-of-man-killed-shortly-before-scottie-schefflers-arrest-at-pga-championship-files-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/family-of-man-killed-shortly-before-scottie-schefflers-arrest-at-pga-championship-files-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fashion Post founder Stanley Bayersdorfer dies at 96]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stanley W. Bayersdorfer, founder of The Fashion Post, passed away on January 5 at age 96. A memorial service was held for him at The Temple &ndash; Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom on Jan. 8.Bob Bayersdorfer, Stanley's son and the current owner of The Fashion Post, said his father continued working at the classic menswear retailer until a few weeks before his death."He loved it. Like so many entrepreneurs that was his baby. I bought the store from him in 2009 having already worked here for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fashion-post-founder-stanley-bayersdorfer-dies-at-96/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/fashion-post-founder-stanley-bayersdorfer-dies-at-96/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger to pay $110M to Kentucky in AG settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half of the settlement funds between Kroger and Kentucky will be distributed among the commonwealth&rsquo;s cities and counties]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-to-pay-110m-to-kentucky-in-ag-settlement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-to-pay-110m-to-kentucky-in-ag-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Different Strokes to open second standalone driving range location in New Albany]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Albany's Golfer's Paradise driving range has a new owner. And soon, a new name, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/different-strokes-to-open-second-standalone-driving-range-location-in-new-albany/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/different-strokes-to-open-second-standalone-driving-range-location-in-new-albany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofit to break ground on $75M facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Louisville-based nonprofit will build the facility on its NuLu campus on East Market Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nonprofit-to-break-ground-on-75m-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/nonprofit-to-break-ground-on-75m-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville's TagSwag to partner with Lou City FC, Racing FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Louisville&rsquo;s fastest growing companies is about to show off its sporty side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-tagswag-to-partner-with-lou-city-fc-racing-fc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisvilles-tagswag-to-partner-with-lou-city-fc-racing-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapology of Louisville files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The franchised company provides year-round science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) learning programs for children ages 4 to 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/snapology-of-louisville-files-for-chapter-7-bankruptcy-protection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/snapology-of-louisville-files-for-chapter-7-bankruptcy-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health food store raising funds to reopen after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dec. 11 electrical fire forced the store, Health Daddy Wow, to close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/health-food-store-raising-funds-to-reopen-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/health-food-store-raising-funds-to-reopen-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carl Huber, co-founder of Huber's Orchard &amp; Winery, dies at 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[The co-founder of a Louisville-area tourism staple has died.Carl Huber, the fifth-generation owner of Huber&rsquo;s Orchard and Winery in Starlight, Indiana, died at his home on Saturday, Jan. 4, according to an obituary. He was 84.Carl, along with his brother Gerald, inherited the family farm from their grandfather in 1966. The brothers ramped up direct-to-consumer sales with the advent of modern refrigeration, allowing them to package fruits for grocery stores.In the late 1960s, the farm becam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/carl-huber-co-founder-of-hubers-orchard-amp-winery-dies-at-84/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/carl-huber-co-founder-of-hubers-orchard-amp-winery-dies-at-84/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANNOUNCING: Meet LBF’s 2025 Health Care Heroes honorees]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are honoring area health care professionals with our Health Care Heroes Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-meet-lbfs-2025-health-care-heroes-honorees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-meet-lbfs-2025-health-care-heroes-honorees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Window chain opening first Louisville location]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-growing window chain will open the showroom in Louisville's Newburg neighborhood later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/window-chain-opening-first-louisville-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/window-chain-opening-first-louisville-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KY nonprofit focused on entrepreneurship selects executive director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nonprofit lab incubator focuses on accelerating science, entrepreneurship, education and economic development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ky-nonprofit-focused-on-entrepreneurship-selects-executive-director/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ky-nonprofit-focused-on-entrepreneurship-selects-executive-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bourbon predictions for 2025: Part One, Market Movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;It&rsquo;s the least predictable year we can remember for bourbon," said one distiller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-predictions-for-2025-part-one-market-movement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-predictions-for-2025-part-one-market-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Churchill Downs continues HISA lawsuit in wake of NYRA settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Racing Association has settled with the Hoseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) following the threat of a shutdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/churchill-downs-continues-hisa-lawsuit-in-wake-of-nyra-settlement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/churchill-downs-continues-hisa-lawsuit-in-wake-of-nyra-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit filed to stop Urban Government Center demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suit was brought by Steve Wiser&rsquo;s Louisville Historical League Inc., among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lawsuit-filed-to-stop-urban-government-center-demolition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lawsuit-filed-to-stop-urban-government-center-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Louisville Tavern owners plan new restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The menu at the new restaurant will be similar to the other establishments the owners operate in Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/old-louisville-tavern-owners-plan-new-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/old-louisville-tavern-owners-plan-new-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former TV, ad exec Bill Campbell dies at 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[William "Bill" Campbell, the former general manager and vice president of WLKY-TV, died at the age of 86 following a battle with cancer, according to a family spokesperson.Campbell, who began his broadcasting career with WAVE radio, was named to the top job at WLKY in 1984.He rose to that position from the sales department, where he began as an account manager in the late 1960s, before working his way up to local sales manager and eventually national sales manager.In his time overseeing the&hell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-tv-ad-exec-bill-campbell-dies-at-86/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-tv-ad-exec-bill-campbell-dies-at-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambition Fitness opens second location in East End]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first location of the fitness studio opened in 2018 in St. Matthews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ambition-fitness-opens-second-location-in-east-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ambition-fitness-opens-second-location-in-east-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yummy Bowl opens in East Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant is located in a nearly 4,200-square-foot space previously occupied by El Pastorcito Taqueria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/yummy-bowl-opens-in-east-louisville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/yummy-bowl-opens-in-east-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derby Dinner Playhouse artistic director stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director is stepping down after a 35 year run at the Clarksville theater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/derby-dinner-playhouse-artistic-director-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/derby-dinner-playhouse-artistic-director-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIEWPOINT: Kentucky’s health will determine its future]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the greatest challenges to a vibrant future in Kentucky is the need to prevent illness, writes Eli Capilouto, president of the University of Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-kentuckys-health-will-determine-its-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-kentuckys-health-will-determine-its-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bourbon industry experts weigh in on American single malt's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big news broke in the beverage alcohol industry in December &mdash; but what does an official government categorization of American single malt mean for the whiskey industry?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-industry-experts-weigh-in-on-american-single-malts-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-industry-experts-weigh-in-on-american-single-malts-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waystar moves into former Bamboo Health building]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not clear what the move means for Waystar's Downtown location, but it does mean another health tech company has gone remote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/waystar-moves-into-former-bamboo-health-building/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/waystar-moves-into-former-bamboo-health-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kroger-Albertsons merger is officially kaput. So now what?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroger and Albertsons have long been planning their union, a $24.6 billion deal first rolled out in 2022. Now that the marriage is officially off &ndash; terminated by both as part of the fallout following a decision in the FTC case &ndash; one big question remains. Where does the Cincinnati-based grocery giant go from here?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-kroger-albertsons-merger-is-officially-kaput-so-now-what/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-kroger-albertsons-merger-is-officially-kaput-so-now-what/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is revolutionizing writing &mdash; but there's more to journalism than that]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is impressive &mdash; but it lacks the key skills that journalists rely on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ai-is-revolutionizing-writing-mdash-but-theres-more-to-journalism-than-that/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ai-is-revolutionizing-writing-mdash-but-theres-more-to-journalism-than-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Kitchen leaves Highlands for NuLu area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video Kitchen closed its Highlands location in December after more than 30 years in the same development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/video-kitchen-leaves-highlands-for-nulu-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/video-kitchen-leaves-highlands-for-nulu-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GlowTouch changes its name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following an acquisition, the newly named firm has nearly 6,000 global employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/glowtouch-changes-its-name/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/glowtouch-changes-its-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semonin Realtors CEO stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local real estate CEO is stepping down after 25 years of leadership and a new leader has been appointed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/semonin-realtors-ceo-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/semonin-realtors-ceo-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humana isn't the only big insurer moving its headquarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision comes just months after Humana announced plans to vacate its namesake tower at 500 W. Main St.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-isnt-the-only-big-insurer-moving-its-headquarters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-isnt-the-only-big-insurer-moving-its-headquarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have what it takes to be one of our Best Places to Work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations are now open for most of Louisville Business First's 2025 awards and 20 People to Know programs.<br />
Our Best Places to Work program recognizes the importance of cultivating an exceptional workplace, with leaders that make an effort to ensure that their employment environment is a fulfilling place.Does your workplace fit that description? If so, think about nominating your organization for this program.<br />
Our Best Places to Work program is administered by Omaha, Nebraska-based Quantum&hell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/have-what-it-takes-to-be-one-of-our-best-places-to-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/have-what-it-takes-to-be-one-of-our-best-places-to-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Sixth Brewing sets opening for Northern Kentucky taproom]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Sixth Covington Haus will open in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/west-sixth-brewing-sets-opening-for-northern-kentucky-taproom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/west-sixth-brewing-sets-opening-for-northern-kentucky-taproom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The largest conventions and events coming to Louisville in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're in Downtown Louisville this week between Jan. 2 and Jan. 4, you might notice the 11,000 or so 18 to 25 year olds in town for an event at the Kentucky International Convention Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-largest-conventions-and-events-coming-to-louisville-in-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-largest-conventions-and-events-coming-to-louisville-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger customer foot traffic is rising, causing analyst to boost earnings estimates]]></title><description><![CDATA[More shoppers have been streaming into Kroger stores than a year ago, a sign of strength as the company gets back to basics after its attempt to buy rival Albertsons failed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-customer-foot-traffic-is-rising-causing-analyst-to-boost-earnings-estimates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 02:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-customer-foot-traffic-is-rising-causing-analyst-to-boost-earnings-estimates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City marks top job-creation numbers in years]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, Louisville located 35 projects, with companies committing to invest $653 million to expand or open new locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/city-marks-top-job-creation-numbers-in-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 02:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/city-marks-top-job-creation-numbers-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The biggest Louisville restaurant and bar closings of 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[2024 was a year when the Louisville food and dining scene lost some staples that people thought would be around forever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-biggest-louisville-restaurant-and-bar-closings-of-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-biggest-louisville-restaurant-and-bar-closings-of-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Love Tacos opening new restaurant in former Local Seltzery location]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local chain is moving into a nearly 2,200-square-foot, two-story space that was recently occupied by The Local Seltzery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/i-love-tacos-opening-new-restaurant-in-former-local-seltzery-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/i-love-tacos-opening-new-restaurant-in-former-local-seltzery-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Party City puts Louisville-area leases on the market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's stores will shutter Feb. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/party-city-puts-louisville-area-leases-on-the-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/party-city-puts-louisville-area-leases-on-the-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why this Louisville company changed its fully remote stance]]></title><description><![CDATA[At one point, Carroll Media Corp. was set being a fully remote company. Then something changed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/why-this-louisville-company-changed-its-fully-remote-stance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/why-this-louisville-company-changed-its-fully-remote-stance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger opens first-ever museum at its downtown Cincinnati headquarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroger Co. has opened the Kroger Museum in its downtown Cincinnati headquarters to document its century-plus history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-opens-first-ever-museum-at-its-downtown-cincinnati-headquarters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-opens-first-ever-museum-at-its-downtown-cincinnati-headquarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where'd you go to high school? 22 business leaders answer Louisville's favorite question]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Louisville's favorite question: Where'd you go to high school? With education being an ever-present conversation in both business and politics, we thought we'd wind down the year with a feature on where local executives and business owners got their education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/whered-you-go-to-high-school-22-business-leaders-answer-louisvilles-favorite-question/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/whered-you-go-to-high-school-22-business-leaders-answer-louisvilles-favorite-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LBF's 40th Book of List is here and it celebrates history]]></title><description><![CDATA[With this special launch, we chose to highlight the work of LBF&rsquo;s first photographer, the late Ron Bath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lbfs-40th-book-of-list-is-here-and-it-celebrates-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lbfs-40th-book-of-list-is-here-and-it-celebrates-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how far a middle-class salary goes in Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville landed near the top of the pack among the nation's 50 most populous cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-how-far-a-middle-class-salary-goes-in-louisville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/heres-how-far-a-middle-class-salary-goes-in-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Lots strikes deal with Variety Wholesalers that could save brand, hundreds of stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Lots, which is in the middle of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, said in a press release that the deal sets up the transfer of its assets &mdash; stores, distribution centers and intellectually property &mdash; to other retailers and companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/big-lots-strikes-deal-with-variety-wholesalers-that-could-save-brand-hundreds-of-stores/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/big-lots-strikes-deal-with-variety-wholesalers-that-could-save-brand-hundreds-of-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurants ready for last big night of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because Americans are used to splurging on the holidays, restaurants can expect a significant boost in sales on New Year's Eve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/restaurants-ready-for-last-big-night-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/restaurants-ready-for-last-big-night-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Louisville, 2024 was hard to predict (Access Louisville Podcast)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last several years, the team at LBF's Access Louisville podcast have developed an end-of-the-year tradition where we sit down and try to predict what might happen the next year. In this week's episode, we revisit predictions we made for 2024 &mdash; and it was a mixed bag on what we got right and wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/for-louisville-2024-was-hard-to-predict-access-louisville-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/for-louisville-2024-was-hard-to-predict-access-louisville-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (Nov. 25-27)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Office-to-residential conversion projects are increasing supply and funds are being allocated for similar projects Downtown. Plus, a look at pricey single family home sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-nov-25-27/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-nov-25-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galaxie opens new location in Northern Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Galaxie has opened a new location in the former Acme Lock Building in Covington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/galaxie-opens-new-location-in-northern-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/galaxie-opens-new-location-in-northern-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville startup announces name change at Techstars]]></title><description><![CDATA[For about a year, Lecresha Sewell knew that it was time to change the name of her startup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-startup-announces-name-change-at-techstars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-startup-announces-name-change-at-techstars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 renters compete for each Louisville apartment and other market trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local rental market is more competitive than it was last year. Here's why and a few other trends to know about renting in Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/9-renters-compete-for-each-louisville-apartment-and-other-market-trends/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/9-renters-compete-for-each-louisville-apartment-and-other-market-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LBF's Book of Lists 2024-25 is out, celebrating 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, it's time to celebrate big anniversaries as the Book of Lists (and LBF) turns 40. Check out the most comprehensive collection of Greater Louisville business data in one spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lbfs-book-of-lists-2024-25-is-out-celebrating-40-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lbfs-book-of-lists-2024-25-is-out-celebrating-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KY firm to double headcount, add AI research lab in planned $4.35M growth push]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kentucky IT firm will double its headcount &ndash; and expand its physical footprint in the region &ndash; with a $4.35 million investment. The move comes months after the company issued an open call for new office space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ky-firm-to-double-headcount-add-ai-research-lab-in-planned-435m-growth-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/ky-firm-to-double-headcount-add-ai-research-lab-in-planned-435m-growth-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is the most competitive restaurant concept in Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurants are facing a new reality in the post-pandemic world, and some concepts are finding tougher sledding than others due to an abundance of competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/this-is-the-most-competitive-restaurant-concept-in-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/this-is-the-most-competitive-restaurant-concept-in-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$30M Smyrna Village Apartments leasing, construction almost complete on 192 units]]></title><description><![CDATA[The apartment complex is a luxury eight-building apartment complex within Louisville's Interstate 265 loop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/30m-smyrna-village-apartments-leasing-construction-almost-complete-on-192-units/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/30m-smyrna-village-apartments-leasing-construction-almost-complete-on-192-units/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville founder starts up networking platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Louisville-based KYCombinator platform is working to provide networking opportunities to founders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-founder-starts-up-networking-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-founder-starts-up-networking-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PNC is positioned to buy banks: Here's what and where]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what PNC is looking for in a bank acquisition and what it may consider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pnc-is-positioned-to-buy-banks-heres-what-and-where/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pnc-is-positioned-to-buy-banks-heres-what-and-where/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target announces holiday clearance sale as it looks to end of 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) is cutting prices again and boosting promotions as it tries to squeeze every last available dollar out of a crucial holiday shopping season.<br />
The Minneapolis-based retailer on Thursday announced its annual clearance sale, cutting prices on clothing, shoes, beauty, toys, holiday decor and other products in stores and online.Target and other retailers typically offer post-Christmas clearance sales to unload seasonal merchandise or clear out products that, for whatever reaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/target-announces-holiday-clearance-sale-as-it-looks-to-end-of-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/target-announces-holiday-clearance-sale-as-it-looks-to-end-of-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Kingdom details $11M 'new land,' adding 3 rides]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky Kingdom will add three new rides with the investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-kingdom-details-11m-new-land-adding-3-rides/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-kingdom-details-11m-new-land-adding-3-rides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pints &amp; Union sets Bardstown Road opening date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pints &amp; Union is picking a big night to open its doors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pints-amp-union-sets-bardstown-road-opening-date/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pints-amp-union-sets-bardstown-road-opening-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Ruby makes history in 2024: A look back at the restaurant empire's 'monumental' year]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a massive revenue milestone to a million-dollar renovation, to the launch of multiple new lines of business, Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment is heading into 2025 stronger than ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jeff-ruby-makes-history-in-2024-a-look-back-at-the-restaurant-empires-monumental-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/jeff-ruby-makes-history-in-2024-a-look-back-at-the-restaurant-empires-monumental-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These airlines lose the most holiday luggage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flying during the holidays can be nerve-wracking, especially if your luggage is lost or damaged. There is a lot of stress for workers at airlines and airports as well. Data collected at the federal level provides a peak into these frantic operations, a useful exercise even for those operating in other industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-airlines-lose-the-most-holiday-luggage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-airlines-lose-the-most-holiday-luggage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotel projects to watch in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville has plenty of bourbon, horses and baseball bats, but Derby City still needs more hotel rooms. Check out what's on the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hotel-projects-to-watch-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/hotel-projects-to-watch-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grady Goods is relocating]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of the gallery and gift shop said the new location has a more functional layout for his business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/grady-goods-is-relocating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/grady-goods-is-relocating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Container Store files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Texas-based retailer has filed for bankruptcy protection but said it plans to move swiftly through the restructuring process, with tens of millions in new financing already lined up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-container-store-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-container-store-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIEWPOINT: ‘Tis always the season for financial literacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The end of the year and the holiday shopping season is another reminder of the importance of personal financial management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-tis-always-the-season-for-financial-literacy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-tis-always-the-season-for-financial-literacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$90M project with 200 housing units to begin construction (RENDERINGS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mixed-use development includes adaptive reuse of a historic building and new construction in New Albany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/90m-project-with-200-housing-units-to-begin-construction-renderings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/90m-project-with-200-housing-units-to-begin-construction-renderings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 is nearly done —a look back in photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business First Photographer Chris Fryer gives us a behind the scenes look at how he got one of his favorite photos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2024-is-nearly-done-a-look-back-in-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/2024-is-nearly-done-a-look-back-in-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Pernod Ricard's NADL office could 'establish a cornerstone' in Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest stories to keep an eye on in the bourbon industry is not necessarily one brand &mdash; but a collection of brands that will be run out of a newly established entity out of Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-pernod-ricards-nadl-office-could-establish-a-cornerstone-in-louisville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-pernod-ricards-nadl-office-could-establish-a-cornerstone-in-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trouble Bar closing to make way for new concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bar will close on Jan. 1 and reopen later in the year with a new concept.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/trouble-bar-closing-to-make-way-for-new-concept/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/trouble-bar-closing-to-make-way-for-new-concept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 East End projects to watch in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville's East End can expect to see more apartments and more grocery stores in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/5-east-end-projects-to-watch-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/5-east-end-projects-to-watch-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shopping venue and marketplace set to open by Derby 2025 (RENDERINGS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shopping venue has a mezzanine-style layout with a second floor overlooking the main warehouse space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shopping-venue-and-marketplace-set-to-open-by-derby-2025-renderings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/shopping-venue-and-marketplace-set-to-open-by-derby-2025-renderings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Access Louisville Podcast: Behind the VOA's $58M Community Care Campus project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tamera Reif, senior director of Housing Services at Volunteers of America Mid-States, is on this week's Access Louisville podcast to talk about a number of ongoing projects with the organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/access-louisville-podcast-behind-the-voas-58m-community-care-campus-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/access-louisville-podcast-behind-the-voas-58m-community-care-campus-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humana names new chief information officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humana has named a new C-suite executive who previously worked at Citi, JP Morgan and Verizon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-names-new-chief-information-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/humana-names-new-chief-information-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National retailer closing 4 Louisville-area locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are three locations in Louisville and one in Clarksville, Indiana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/national-retailer-closing-4-louisville-area-locations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/national-retailer-closing-4-louisville-area-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANNOUNCING: KY Inno's Startups to Watch in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out who made this year's list, as we look to 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-ky-innos-startups-to-watch-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/announcing-ky-innos-startups-to-watch-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL volleyball headed to national championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tournament run is bringing volleyball prestige and an economic windfall to Downtown Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-volleyball-headed-to-national-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-volleyball-headed-to-national-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Lots deal falls apart, 'going out of business' sales planned at all locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer has five locations in Greater Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/big-lots-deal-falls-apart-going-out-of-business-sales-planned-at-all-locations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/big-lots-deal-falls-apart-going-out-of-business-sales-planned-at-all-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Walnut Street Park now under construction in Russell (RENDERINGS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The park is a component of a collaborative revitalization effort to transform Russell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-walnut-street-park-now-under-construction-in-russell-renderings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-walnut-street-park-now-under-construction-in-russell-renderings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIEWPOINT: 3 tips to help keep your finances on track in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA["Regardless of how you&rsquo;ve done with saving, spending and investing in 2024, the new year presents an opportunity to make adjustments that can help you get on &mdash; or stay on &mdash; track."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-3-tips-to-help-keep-your-finances-on-track-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/viewpoint-3-tips-to-help-keep-your-finances-on-track-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky GOP announces Adam Feldman as interim leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville native is leading the Kentucky GOP &mdash; at least for a while.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-gop-announces-adam-feldman-as-interim-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-gop-announces-adam-feldman-as-interim-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archdiocese teams with distiller on bourbon release]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Archdiocese of Louisville has teamed up with a Nelson County-based distillery on a new bourbon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/archdiocese-teams-with-distiller-on-bourbon-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/archdiocese-teams-with-distiller-on-bourbon-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive Insights: The future of health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[MODERATOR: Before we talk about the future, let&rsquo;s talk a little bit about the now. Our panel today represents a variety of perspectives, from education to nonprofit to health systems. Could you each share a little about your biggest day-to-day challenge as it relates to your work in health care? What are the things that are keeping you up at night?<br />
BRETT BACHMANN: Reimbursement is currently my primary concern, particularly as we approach 2025. Like many others, we are grappling with rising]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/executive-insights-the-future-of-health-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/executive-insights-the-future-of-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodwood Brewing Co. to open new location on Whiskey Row]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We really want it to be a spot of Nashville in Downtown Louisville."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/goodwood-brewing-co-to-open-new-location-on-whiskey-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/goodwood-brewing-co-to-open-new-location-on-whiskey-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker dies in accident at Heaven Hill facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nelson County sheriff told WLKY the worker reportedly fell at a rickhouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/worker-dies-in-accident-at-heaven-hill-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/worker-dies-in-accident-at-heaven-hill-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Louisville startup hopes to improve recovery rate of substance abuse patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up in Alaska, Laken Amberg never imagined she would live and run a startup out of Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-a-louisville-startup-hopes-to-improve-recovery-rate-of-substance-abuse-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/how-a-louisville-startup-hopes-to-improve-recovery-rate-of-substance-abuse-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Portland Christian School sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[An organization managed by Louisville developer Gill Holland sold the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-portland-christian-school-sold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/former-portland-christian-school-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PNC CEO expects much better M&amp;A and regulatory climate, here's where he stands on deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a good time for banks, Bill Demchak, PNC chairman and CEO, said, but he's cautious about a number of matters despite excitement across the sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pnc-ceo-expects-much-better-mampa-and-regulatory-climate-heres-where-he-stands-on-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/pnc-ceo-expects-much-better-mampa-and-regulatory-climate-heres-where-he-stands-on-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large nonprofit bolsters leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Kentucky&rsquo;s largest social service agencies makes two key hires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/large-nonprofit-bolsters-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/large-nonprofit-bolsters-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local housing market favors sellers, and other local housing market trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're taking the temperature of the local and state housing market. Here's what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-housing-market-favors-sellers-and-other-local-housing-market-trends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/local-housing-market-favors-sellers-and-other-local-housing-market-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car Keys Express makes Inc. Best in Business list]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Louisville company in the automotive business is getting national recognition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/car-keys-express-makes-inc-best-in-business-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/car-keys-express-makes-inc-best-in-business-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Louisville prepares for NCAA championship with Cards in running]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four No. 1 seeds remain &mdash; including the UofL looking for its first national title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/downtown-louisville-prepares-for-ncaa-championship-with-cards-in-running/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/downtown-louisville-prepares-for-ncaa-championship-with-cards-in-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are our most read stories of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top story is far out, man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-our-most-read-stories-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-our-most-read-stories-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville Metro Housing Authority relocating Downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Louisville agency is moving its headquarters closer to the heart of Downtown. Find out where.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-metro-housing-authority-relocating-downtown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-metro-housing-authority-relocating-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College gets half million contribution in decade-long partnership with local credit union]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local bank and a local university are partnering for the next 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/college-gets-half-million-contribution-in-decade-long-partnership-with-local-credit-union/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/college-gets-half-million-contribution-in-decade-long-partnership-with-local-credit-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION: Visitors and residents love Louisville’s authenticity. Why don’t local leaders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s always interesting when locals, especially leaders, post their vacation photos on social media. They feature historic sites from distant destinations. But when local historic sites are threatened with demo, the same leaders are just fine with bulldozing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-visitors-and-residents-love-louisvilles-authenticity-why-dont-local-leaders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/opinion-visitors-and-residents-love-louisvilles-authenticity-why-dont-local-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most-booked restaurants in Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several local eateries made the OpenTable top 10 for bookings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-booked-restaurants-in-louisville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-booked-restaurants-in-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New details revealed on $250M development near Slugger Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's filings, which include development plans near Slugger Field, give more details, such as building heights and square footage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-details-revealed-on-250m-development-near-slugger-field/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-details-revealed-on-250m-development-near-slugger-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. X names new principal]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his role as assistant principal, McCue has overseen the growth of the school's course offerings, including the implementation of several new AP courses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/st-x-names-new-principal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/st-x-names-new-principal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union calls on Kroger board to fire CEO Rodney McMullen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union that covers Kroger's in-store workers is calling on the company's board to fire CEO Rodney McMullen following the failed merger with Albertsons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/union-calls-on-kroger-board-to-fire-ceo-rodney-mcmullen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/union-calls-on-kroger-board-to-fire-ceo-rodney-mcmullen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midland Industrial Center in Shelbyville gets new tenant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building has more than 80,000 square feet of space remaining to be leased]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/midland-industrial-center-in-shelbyville-gets-new-tenant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/midland-industrial-center-in-shelbyville-gets-new-tenant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American single malt becomes new U.S. whiskey category]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news that many people in the beverage alcohol industry had been waiting on for years came on Friday the 13th, off all days, late in the afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/american-single-malt-becomes-new-us-whiskey-category/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/american-single-malt-becomes-new-us-whiskey-category/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six local companies win lottery for Greater Louisville cannabis dispensaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[12 applicants have licenses to sell medical marijuana in Jefferson, Fayette and surrounding counties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/six-local-companies-win-lottery-for-greater-louisville-cannabis-dispensaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/six-local-companies-win-lottery-for-greater-louisville-cannabis-dispensaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL hires new CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new CFO is currently serving as an independent consultant for health care and higher education institutions with his own firm in Houston, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-hires-new-cfo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-hires-new-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KDA: 'Unrelated trade wars' could severely harm the bourbon industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triple threats are good in sports, like basketball. In bourbon, not so much.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kda-unrelated-trade-wars-could-severely-harm-the-bourbon-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kda-unrelated-trade-wars-could-severely-harm-the-bourbon-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 local organizations land $100K grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Impact100 Louisville announced the grant winners at its annual awards event. The event also highlighted the $2,058,000 that the Louisville chapter has donated to the local nonprofit community in just five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/5-local-organizations-land-100k-grants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/5-local-organizations-land-100k-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (Nov. 8-14, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our weekly roundup of the most expensive homes sold in the area is in the attached gallery. This time we're looking at mid-November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-nov-8-14-2024/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/these-are-the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-nov-8-14-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest adds short hop flight out of SDF]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight increases SDF's reach to 76 domestic destinations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/southwest-adds-short-hop-flight-out-of-sdf/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/southwest-adds-short-hop-flight-out-of-sdf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction on $5M mixed-use development underway (RENDERINGS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local real estate and development firm is investing approximately $5 million in Galena Commons, a multi-tenant commercial building with multi-family apartments in Southern Indiana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/construction-on-5m-mixed-use-development-underway-renderings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/construction-on-5m-mixed-use-development-underway-renderings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prospect Point Shopping Center to add anchor grocery store, possibly Publix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new store would add another East End location to Publix&rsquo;s planned Louisville portfolio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/prospect-point-shopping-center-to-add-anchor-grocery-store-possibly-publix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/prospect-point-shopping-center-to-add-anchor-grocery-store-possibly-publix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Plates: Wendy's closing 5 Louisville restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy's Company (WEN) announced in November that it planned to close 140 restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/small-plates-wendys-closing-5-louisville-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/small-plates-wendys-closing-5-louisville-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Site Selectors says Louisville needs unified image]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisville needs to develop a unified brand that promotes its strengths in areas like health care, education, manufacturing, and the food and drink industry outside of bourbon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/site-selectors-says-louisville-needs-unified-image/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/site-selectors-says-louisville-needs-unified-image/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lilly Endowment gives millions to Metro United Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-year grant from Lilly Endowment to Metro United Way totals nearly $4 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lilly-endowment-gives-millions-to-metro-united-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/lilly-endowment-gives-millions-to-metro-united-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The $20 Art Show moves to the Kentucky Science Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[In addition to the venue change, the show is allowing artists to sell pieces that are more than $20 this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-20-art-show-moves-to-the-kentucky-science-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-20-art-show-moves-to-the-kentucky-science-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New details emerge on Dan-O's Seasoning HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The headquarters have both office space and a test kitchen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-details-emerge-on-dan-os-seasoning-hq/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-details-emerge-on-dan-os-seasoning-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPECIAL REPORT: How America sees Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent survey of top-level management executives in 40+ American cities reveals that many see Louisville as beautiful and centrally located, but not without its struggles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/special-report-how-america-sees-louisville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/special-report-how-america-sees-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panel discusses LBF survey of national business leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA["All of that stuff that you want to do every day &ndash; and you expect from a vibrant city &ndash; we&rsquo;ve got it. It&rsquo;s just a matter of continuing to show that off."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/panel-discusses-lbf-survey-of-national-business-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/panel-discusses-lbf-survey-of-national-business-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthem Health building for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 252,977-square-foot facility is Louisville&rsquo;s 11th-largest office building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/anthem-health-building-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/anthem-health-building-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISCO Industries to build $13M local facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expansion at ISCO Industries is expected to create 50 local jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/isco-industries-to-build-13m-local-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/isco-industries-to-build-13m-local-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whirling Tiger adds new coffee shop to music venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bar and music venue started now acts as a coffee shop during the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/whirling-tiger-adds-new-coffee-shop-to-music-venue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/whirling-tiger-adds-new-coffee-shop-to-music-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New-to-market developer breaks ground on $20M Outer Loop senior living community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is likely to be complete in the next year on a mixed-income housing development in Outer Loop for seniors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-to-market-developer-breaks-ground-on-20m-outer-loop-senior-living-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/new-to-market-developer-breaks-ground-on-20m-outer-loop-senior-living-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota plans $922M investment in Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investment comes less than a year after this company announced a $1.3 billion investment in Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/toyota-plans-922m-investment-in-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/toyota-plans-922m-investment-in-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manufacturer announces $5.7M expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is utilizing a number of state incentives to create 30 new local jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/manufacturer-announces-57m-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/manufacturer-announces-57m-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger CEO responds to Albertsons merger, launches $7.5B share buyback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just hours after Albertsons terminated the agreement calling for Kroger Co. to buy the company, Kroger also terminated the deal while launching plans to repurchase of billions of dollars in stock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-ceo-responds-to-albertsons-merger-launches-75b-share-buyback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-ceo-responds-to-albertsons-merger-launches-75b-share-buyback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky startup looks to make waves in construction safety space]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Elizabethtown, Kentucky-based startup has big plans in 2025. Stephen Schmidt recently spoke with the CEO/co-founder of SafetyVue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-startup-looks-to-make-waves-in-construction-safety-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kentucky-startup-looks-to-make-waves-in-construction-safety-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning and land use focal point of Metropolitan Housing Coalition's annual report]]></title><description><![CDATA[An annual housing report card focused its analysis on zoning and land use and recommended several changes to the city's Land Use Development code.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/zoning-and-land-use-focal-point-of-metropolitan-housing-coalitions-annual-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/zoning-and-land-use-focal-point-of-metropolitan-housing-coalitions-annual-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See inside Park National Bank's relocated, renovated office (PHOTOS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community bank with a focus on business-forward clientele more than doubled its physical footprint in the market. See inside its new local office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/see-inside-park-national-banks-relocated-renovated-office-photos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/see-inside-park-national-banks-relocated-renovated-office-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract distillery offers access to $150M lending facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The arrangement gives borrowers ranging from early-stage pre-cash flow to mature nationally distributed brands access to millions of dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/contract-distillery-offers-access-to-150m-lending-facility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/contract-distillery-offers-access-to-150m-lending-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville-based agent offers insight into ever-changing NIL scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[We take a deep dive into the world of an NIL agent in Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-based-agent-offers-insight-into-ever-changing-nil-scene/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-based-agent-offers-insight-into-ever-changing-nil-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greenberg announces Downtown Louisville Building Conversion Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new program could help developers turn vacant Downtown buildings into residential housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/greenberg-announces-downtown-louisville-building-conversion-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/greenberg-announces-downtown-louisville-building-conversion-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelin-starred chefs from Chicago open Byrdie's in Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new NuLu restaurant opens Dec. 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/michelin-starred-chefs-from-chicago-open-byrdies-in-louisville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/michelin-starred-chefs-from-chicago-open-byrdies-in-louisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A announces $100M investment in Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A will build its first distribution center in Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/chick-fil-a-announces-100m-investment-in-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/chick-fil-a-announces-100m-investment-in-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bardstown Bourbon Co., Brindiamo announce partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly one-third of the cost of a new fill barrel is tied up in the wood used to make the barrel. A new financing program allows brands to simplify that significant upfront expense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bardstown-bourbon-co-brindiamo-announce-partnership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bardstown-bourbon-co-brindiamo-announce-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design lead chosen for LOUMED Commons project (RENDERINGS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first phase of the $1.4 million project began earlier this year and includes the demolition of the former community correctional center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/design-lead-chosen-for-loumed-commons-project-renderings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/design-lead-chosen-for-loumed-commons-project-renderings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American City Business Journals co-founder William Worley dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, the company he co-founded publishes 44 business publications nationwide, including Louisville Business First.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/american-city-business-journals-co-founder-william-worley-dies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/american-city-business-journals-co-founder-william-worley-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AssuredPartners sells for more than $13 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[AssuredPartners has been sold in one of the insurance brokerage industry's largest-ever deals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/assuredpartners-sells-for-more-than-13-billion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/assuredpartners-sells-for-more-than-13-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UofL Athletics board votes to give AD Josh Heird contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Heird is one of the highest paid UofL employees and made a base salary of $850,000 in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-athletics-board-votes-to-give-ad-josh-heird-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/uofl-athletics-board-votes-to-give-ad-josh-heird-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisville-area business leaders tell us about their first jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[From paper routes, retail, babysitting and much more, our Most Admired CEO honorees learned the value of hard work early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-area-business-leaders-tell-us-about-their-first-jobs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/louisville-area-business-leaders-tell-us-about-their-first-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the proposed Louisville Sports Entertainment District spark more development? (Access Louisville Podcast)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We discuss a proposed $250 million development in Downtown Louisville on this week's Access Louisville podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/will-the-proposed-louisville-sports-entertainment-district-spark-more-development-access-louisville-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/will-the-proposed-louisville-sports-entertainment-district-spark-more-development-access-louisville-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Downtown tower vacancies by building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report shows there is more than 1.5 million square feet of rentable office space available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/report-downtown-tower-vacancies-by-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/report-downtown-tower-vacancies-by-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2024)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economists and real estate insiders anticipate one industry factor to remain the same next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-oct-30-nov-1-2024/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/the-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-jefferson-county-oct-30-nov-1-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Total of $45M to be distributed to these Southern Indiana projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 20 projects are the recipients of funding in Southern Indiana. Here's a list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/total-of-45m-to-be-distributed-to-these-southern-indiana-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/total-of-45m-to-be-distributed-to-these-southern-indiana-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlueOval SK set to raise wages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wage increases come not long after the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced that it planned to organize at the company's Kentucky plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/blueoval-sk-set-to-raise-wages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/blueoval-sk-set-to-raise-wages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetzel's Pretzels executive details Kentucky expansion plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The snack food chain has more than 400 locations and is looking to expand into Greater Louisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/wetzels-pretzels-executive-details-kentucky-expansion-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/wetzels-pretzels-executive-details-kentucky-expansion-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger-Albertsons: Antitrust lawyer has firm view on likely court outcome for acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran antitrust lawyer says it&rsquo;s clear what the eagerly anticipated outcome will be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-albertsons-antitrust-lawyer-has-firm-view-on-likely-court-outcome-for-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/kroger-albertsons-antitrust-lawyer-has-firm-view-on-likely-court-outcome-for-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bourbon Capital Guild announces membership lottery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only 25 new member spots will be selected by Bourbon Capital Guild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-capital-guild-announces-membership-lottery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/bourbon-capital-guild-announces-membership-lottery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chi-Chi's revival planned by Hormel, son of restaurant chain's founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant chain, once headquartered in Louisville, may soon see a return.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/chi-chis-revival-planned-by-hormel-son-of-restaurant-chains-founder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/chi-chis-revival-planned-by-hormel-son-of-restaurant-chains-founder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 big apartment projects to watch (MAP)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developers are seeking to meet apartment demand with an influx of new units and there are many apartment projects popping up around the metro area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/5-big-apartment-projects-to-watch-map/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/5-big-apartment-projects-to-watch-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grocery giant opening Middletown location]]></title><description><![CDATA[The German grocery giant will open its seventh Louisville-area store at the site of the former East Government Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/grocery-giant-opening-middletown-location/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/kentucky/grocery-giant-opening-middletown-location/</guid></item></channel></rss>