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Main StreetLouisville

Louisville's Logistics Sector Keeps Adding Warehouse Space

Louisville's position as a major air cargo hub continues to draw new warehouse and distribution investment, even as some markets nationally have slowed.

Derrick Combs, Business Reporter · Jul 18, 2026 · 1 min read

TechnologyFrankfort

State Agencies Work to Modernize Aging Software Systems

Several Kentucky state agencies are in the middle of multi-year projects to replace decades-old software systems still running core government functions.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 17, 2026 · 1 min read

TravelWestern Kentucky

Beyond the Cave Tour: Mammoth Cave's Lesser-Known Trails

Mammoth Cave National Park offers more than its famous underground tours, with above-ground trails through forest and river bottomland that many visitors skip.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Bourbon & TableBluegrass Region

What Bourbon Country Wants Visitors to Know This Season

As distillery tourism continues to grow across the Bluegrass Region, local hospitality officials are offering guidance for a smoother, more respectful visit.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Well KeptLexington

Lexington Salons Face New Sanitation Scrutiny

Increased customer attention to sanitation practices is prompting Lexington salons to make cleaning procedures more visible to clients.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 14, 2026 · 1 min read

Run of StateLexington

Kentucky Basketball's Nonconference Slate Draws Early Attention

A demanding nonconference basketball schedule out of Lexington is drawing early national attention ahead of the upcoming season.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Kentucky After HoursLexington

Lexington's Arts District Finds Its Footing

After years of gradual development, Lexington's designated arts district is beginning to establish a clearer identity built around galleries, studios, and live music venues.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min read

The Long ReadRural Kentucky

Rural Kentucky Deserves a Seat at the Housing Policy Table

Most of the state's housing policy conversation focuses on Louisville and Lexington. Rural counties have a housing crisis too, and it looks different.

Dana Fugate · Jul 11, 2026 · 2 min read

KentuckyBluegrass Region

Land Preservation Push Gains Ground Across the Bluegrass

A renewed conservation easement effort is drawing support from farm owners and preservation groups alike, even as development pressure continues near Lexington.

Ellen Rourke, Bluegrass Correspondent · Jul 10, 2026 · 1 min read

PoliticsLouisville

Louisville Metro Council Advances Zoning Overhaul

A proposed zoning overhaul aimed at allowing more housing density near transit corridors cleared a key committee vote in Louisville Metro Council.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Main StreetBowling Green

Bowling Green Automotive Suppliers Launch Hiring Push

Several automotive parts suppliers in the Bowling Green area are ramping up hiring as production schedules increase heading into the fall.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read

TechnologyLouisville

Louisville Startup Incubator Graduates Its Largest Class

A Louisville startup incubator program graduated its largest cohort to date, with founders working across health technology, logistics, and consumer products.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 7, 2026 · 1 min read