
The BUSINESS BEAT

Cattle Producers Push Back on Trump’s Beef Price Plan
Kentucky cattle producers oppose Trump’s plan to lower rising beef prices.

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Discusses Data Centers
Jonathan Shell talks data centers and what to expect at the 2026 Kentucky State Fair.

Louisville Speaks Out on Data Centers
Louisville holds last public meeting on data center regulations.

Paducah Site to Become Home of $100B Energy Hub Project
Officials say $100B Paducah project will create 600 jobs, major data center.

Teens Face Tough Job Market During Summer Break
National data shows teens struggling to find jobs as summer employment slows.

PSC Hears Public Views on Hancock Data Center Plan
The PSC holds a public hearing in Hancock Co. to discuss data centers.

Mondays on Main: Bardstown
Mondays on Main visits the ‘Bourbon Capital of the World.

Farm Tour Helps Connect Visitors to Local Food Producers
Campbell County farm tour highlights agritourism and local food production.

Data Center Demand Fuels Debate Over Kentucky Energy Needs
Energy planners examine growing power demand from data centers and industry.

Lawmakers Hear If New Businesses are Creating More Jobs
Lawmakers examine jobs impact of Kentucky business growth.

Louisville Group Helps Entrepreneurs Turn Ideas Into Reality
Amplify Louisville connects entrepreneurs with tools for success.

Kentucky’s Iconic Beverage Turns 100
Ale-8-One celebrating a milestone birthday.

Child Care Training Program Aims to Fill Workforce Gaps
Nonprofit trains child care workers to help address Kentucky’s care desert crisis.

Democrats Push New Data Center Rules
Kentucky Democrats backing new data center regulations.

Colonel Sanders Memorabilia, Properties Going Up for Auction
Colonel Sanders auction includes personal and professional items and properties.

Horse Soldier Bourbon Opens $200 Million Distillery
Highly-anticipated Horse Soldier Farms opens its door in Somerset.

Impending Hemp Ban May Be Averted
Trump administration signal support for hemp industry.

Job Skills Program to Train Thousands of Kentuckians
State program provides funds for workforce training and development.

Driverless Tractor Helps Kentucky Farmer Boost Efficiency
Nelson County farm first in Kentucky to use driverless tractor to plant crops.

City of Lexington Step Up to Support Laid Off Workers
Former FCPS employees can participate in virtual job fair hosted by city of Lexington.

Mitigating New World Screwworm Threat in Kentucky
Kentucky farmer shares concern about risk New World Screwworm poses to his livestock.

New Police Training Academy Opening in Western Kentucky
Construction is underway on the facility in Madisonville.

Report Outlines Plan for Attracting Data Centers to Kentucky
The report says it’s possible to protect Kentuckians from soaring electricity prices.

Congress Eyes Kentucky for Rules on Consumer Data Collection
Secure Data Act being considered by Congress mirrors Kentucky’s law.

Boyd County Residents Give Feedback on Proposed Data Center
Hundreds pack a town hall to discuss a proposed data center in northeastern Kentucky.

Mondays on Main: Madisonville
Take a trip to Madisonville in our Mondays on Main segment.

Kentucky County Getting Major Upgrades to its Water System
Senator McConnell, Congressman Guthrie announce funding for county water system upgrade.

Protecting Yourself Against Summer Scams
Better Business Bureau has tips to help you avoid scammers.

Look Out for Summer Scams
The Better Business Bureau shares what scams to look out for this summer.

Communities Push Back Against Data Centers
Kentucky communities take action to stop data centers.

Researchers Repurposing Coal for Energy Storage
University of Kentucky researchers covert coal into graphite for lithium-ion batteries.

Town Anticipating City Wastewater Connection
Residents of Hazel Green getting connected to city wastewater system.

Kentucky Native Discusses Political Reporting Career
Michael Collins has reported from 27 states and four foreign countries.

Leaders Break Ground on Brent Spence Bridge Project
Federal and state leaders gathered in Cincinnati on Friday for the groundbreaking.

Kentucky-born Journalist Talks Career Path
Renee Shaw sits down with journalist Michael Collins.

Conference Explores Ways to Put Coal Ash to Use
Kentucky hosts international conference to share ways to reuse coal ash.

How Tariff Rollback on Whiskey Could Impact Kentucky Bourbon
Tariff rollback on whiskey from Great Britain could benefit Kentucky’s bourbon industry.

Kentucky Sees Decline in Labor Force
New report shows state’s workforce declined during first months of 2026.

Bowling Green Rail Company Going the Distance
Business is picking up speed at Kentucky Transpark.

Louisville Unveils $1 Billion City Budget
What’s in and what’s out in Louisville’s new city spending plan.

Congressman Barr Details Bill to Protect Kentucky Hemp
Congressman Andy Barr announces Lawful Hemp Protection Act as industry faces federal ban.

OneNKY Alliance Works to Advance Northern Kentucky
OneNKY Alliance focused on unity, health and education standards across the region.















