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PoliticsFrankfort

Kentucky Elections Officials Tout Paper Ballot Requirements

State election officials say Kentucky's paper ballot requirements continue to provide a reliable audit trail as scrutiny of election systems remains high nationally.

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

Main StreetBluegrass Region

Bluegrass Horse Farms Diversify Revenue Beyond Racing

Facing rising land costs and an unpredictable racing and breeding market, some Bluegrass horse farms are adding agritourism and event revenue to stay financially stable.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 11, 2026 · 1 min read

TravelAppalachian Kentucky

Agritourism Finds New Footing in Appalachian Kentucky

A growing number of Appalachian Kentucky farms are opening to visitors, offering a new source of income as the region's economy continues to diversify.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Well KeptNorthern Kentucky

Northern Kentucky Skincare Brands Lean Into Local Sourcing

A handful of small skincare brands based in Northern Kentucky are building their identity around locally sourced ingredients and small-batch production.

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

KentuckyCentral Kentucky

Farmland Development Pressure Builds Across Central Kentucky

Rising land values and suburban expansion are pushing more Central Kentucky farmland toward development, prompting new debate over zoning protections.

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

Well KeptRural Kentucky

Wellness Businesses Are Scarce in Much of Rural Kentucky

Residents in many rural Kentucky counties say they must travel significant distances for basic beauty and wellness services that urban residents take for granted.

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

KentuckyStatewide

New Report Maps Kentucky's Childcare Deserts

A new statewide report identifies dozens of Kentucky counties with severe shortages of licensed childcare, a gap advocates say is holding back workforce participation.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 6, 2026 · 1 min read