AppHarvest files for bankruptcy; stock plummets
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky-based AgTech startup AppHarvest has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The decision to file was reportedly made after multiple submissions were made to the federal bankruptcy...
At UPS Worldport, union members rally — and worry — ahead of threatened strike
Teamsters leader says he expects company to return to negotiations next week by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern LOUISVILLE — It’s been more than 25 years since Gilbert Pendleton, 62,...
New Silica Dust Rule Aims to Protect Miners from Black Lung
by Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service The federal government is strengthening rules aimed at protecting miners from silica dust exposure, the toxic dust driving the resurgence of black lung disease. The...
Beshear says agriculture technology still has a future in Kentucky despite AppHarvest turmoil
by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern SHELBYVILLE — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said “it’s unfortunate” AppHarvest has struggled but agriculture technology will continue to be part of the commonwealth’s future....
Despite pandemic pay boost, low-wage workers still can’t afford basic needs
by Tim Henderson, Kentucky Lantern Employers grappling with a nationwide labor shortage gave the largest pay increases to low-wage workers between 2019 and last year. But even so, many...
Kentucky reports another record surplus. Will it lead to a third income tax cut?
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern Kentucky brought in a record $15.1 billion in general fund tax revenue during the last fiscal year — the most ever — buoyed by...
Lexington-Fayette Board of Adjustment to hear zoning appeals and elect new vice-chair
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Board of Adjustment is scheduled to hold a hearing on Monday, July 10, 2023, to address zoning appeals and other critical matters. The meeting...
Lexington homebuyers set sights on this Ohio city amidst a frenzied housing market
LEXINGTON, KY — Columbus, Ohio, has emerged as the top destination for Lexington residents looking to relocate, according to a recent report by Redfin. Between April and June 2023, a net outflow...
LLCs accounted for 25% of Fayette County property purchases in first half of 2023
LEXINGTON, KY – Real estate in Fayette County is always buzzing, but the first half of 2023 has seen some notable players in the market. LLCs accounted for 395...
Money for broadband is here. The work of connecting Kentuckians could take years.
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern LOUISVILLE — With more than $1 billion on its way to connect Kentuckians who have poor or nonexistent internet access, a roundtable of government...