1+ week, 2+ day ago   (398+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — As gas prices climb, some Kentucky drivers say they're making difficult choices to stretch their budgets and cut costs. For Enrique Lara, the owner of a local mowing company, higher fuel prices are affecting both his…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (389+ words) EASTERN KENTUCKY (LEX NEWS) — Thieves in Eastern Kentucky have reportedly stolen copper 99 times this year, costing AT&T roughly $500,000 in repairs, putting emergency services at risk, according to AT&T. AT&T and Kentucky State Police are warning the public…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (400+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — University of Kentucky seniors are facing a challenging job market as graduation approaches in one month. The economic challenges experienced across the country are landing on the doorstep of off-campus apartments and homes near the university. Nicole…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago   (291+ words) (LEX 18) — There are now 68 destinations on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, with 10 new stops being recently added. Kentucky Distillers’ Association president Eric Gregory says the expansion speaks to the strength of the bourbon industry in the Commonwealth. "We've had bourbon here…...

7+ mon, 6+ day ago   (177+ words) (LEX 18) — Japanese beverage giant Kirin Holdings Company announced Thursday it has agreed to sell Four Roses bourbon distillery to California-based E. & J. Gallo Winery for up to $775 million. The sale includes all membership interests in Four Roses Distillery, LLC, which…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (302+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky lawmakers are preparing for the artificial intelligence data center boom with legislation designed to shield residents from higher utility bills. The Kentucky Ratepayer Protection Act, introduced by Representative Adam Moore (D-District 45), would prevent everyday Kentuckians from…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (336+ words) LEXINGTON, KY. (LEX 18) — President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 25% tariff on countries that do business with Iran, a move that could significantly impact Kentucky businesses already struggling with existing trade restrictions. Trump announced the proposed tariff on social…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (196+ words) According to a press release, the Kentucky Public Service Commission approved a rate increase that will add about $13 to the average monthly bill. Kentucky-American Water bills to increase by $13 monthly starting in January (LEX 18) — Kentucky-American Water customers will pay more…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (185+ words) The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam becomes Kentucky's first fully-licensed medical marijuana facility, with Gov. Beshear sharing opening photos on social media BEAVER DAM, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky patients can now purchase medical cannabis for the first time after the state's…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (395+ words) LEE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Beattyville woman who has deep ties to Jamaica is preparing to help the island nation recover from Hurricane Melissa. Tonja Lesmeister adopted two of her children from Jamaica and created the nonprofit "Traveling with a…...