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Central Kentucky

News from the counties and small towns anchoring the state's geographic center.

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Small Manufacturers Continue to Shape Kentucky's Local Economy

Regional employers remain central to workforce growth, supply chains, and community development across Central Kentucky's manufacturing corridor.

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Berea's Artisan Trail Anchors a Small-Town Craft Economy

Berea's long-standing identity as Kentucky's official Folk Arts and Crafts Capital continues to support a small but resilient local craft economy.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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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