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Well KeptBowling Green

Bowling Green Nail Salons Adjust to New Licensing Standards

Nail salons in the Bowling Green area are adjusting operations to comply with updated state licensing and continuing education requirements.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Run of StateLouisville

Spring Meet Brings Economic Ripple Effects Beyond the Track

The economic impact of Louisville's spring racing meet extends well beyond the track itself, supporting hospitality, retail, and hourly workers across the city.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Kentucky After HoursBowling Green

Local Creators Are Building Kentucky's Next Music Scene

A new generation of musicians and independent venues in Bowling Green and beyond is building a music scene that draws on Kentucky tradition without being confined by it.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 22, 2026 · 1 min read

The Long ReadAppalachian Kentucky

Appalachian Kentucky's Economic Transition Needs Patience, Not Slogans

Every new agritourism farm or small tech job in Appalachian Kentucky gets treated as proof of transformation. Real transition takes longer than a press release.

J. Marcum Wells · Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read

KentuckyStatewide

New Population Estimates Show Kentucky's Uneven Growth

Updated population estimates show continued growth concentrated around Louisville and Lexington, while many rural counties hold steady or decline slightly.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 20, 2026 · 1 min read

PoliticsLexington

Lexington Council Weighs Transit Funding Expansion

Lexington's Urban County Council is considering an expansion of local transit funding as ridership grows and calls for expanded routes increase.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Main StreetStatewide

Kentucky Small Businesses Navigate Tighter Lending Conditions

Small business owners across Kentucky say securing financing has become more difficult in recent months, prompting some to delay expansion plans.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min read

TravelBluegrass Region

A Scenic Back-Roads Drive Through the Heart of the Bluegrass

A loop of quiet back roads through the Bluegrass Region offers rolling pasture views, historic small towns, and a slower way to see the area beyond Lexington.

Sarah Boone, Travel Editor · Jun 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Bourbon & TableAppalachian Kentucky

A New Cooperative Helps Appalachian Food Producers Reach Bigger Markets

A newly formed cooperative is helping small Appalachian Kentucky food producers pool resources to reach restaurants and grocers outside their immediate area.

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

Well KeptStatewide

Independent Fitness Studios See Steady Membership Growth

Independent fitness studios across Kentucky report steady membership growth, with owners crediting community-focused programming over big-box gym models.

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

Run of StateEastern Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky Communities Invest in Youth Athletics Facilities

Several Eastern Kentucky communities are investing in new youth athletics facilities, viewing recreation infrastructure as part of a broader quality-of-life strategy.

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

KentuckyRural Kentucky

Rural Hospital Closures Renew Access Concerns Statewide

The closure of another rural hospital's inpatient unit has renewed concern about health care access in parts of Kentucky already facing long drives to emergency care.

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