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Trade trouble brews in Kentucky’s flagship industry as Brown-Forman expects sales to drop
LOUISVILLE, Ky.–Brown-Forman Corporation, the Louisville-based maker of Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve, reported a challenging fiscal fourth quarter and issued a cautious outlook for fiscal 2026, projecting declines in both organic net sales and operating income. The whiskey giant’s gloomy forecast reflects the broader struggles within Kentucky’s whiskey industry. Financial Performance In the quarter…
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Agriculture committee hears about efforts to curtail farmland loss
Agriculture committee hears about efforts to curtail farmland loss June 5, 2025 Rep. David Hale, R-Wellington, speaks during Thursday’s meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture. Legislators heard from those who are working to stop farmland loss in Kentucky. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — Kentucky is known for its rich…
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Medicaid cuts would risk opioid treatment access for KY
As Congress continues to push for cuts and additional work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, experts warn more Kentuckians could lose access to treatment for substance use disorders. The U.S. House has already passed a budget bill, which by some estimates would slash federal spending for Medicaid by around $700 billion. In 2020, nearly 30%…
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Mental health facility discussed for incarcerated youth
Mental health facility discussed for incarcerated youth June 4, 2025 Subcommittee Co-Chair Stephanie Dietz, R-Edgewood, listens to a presentation Wednesday on the need for a high acuity mental health facility for incarcerated youth. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s incarcerated youth often need mental health treatment. The Department of Juvenile Justice…
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Harm reduction efforts led to drop in overdose deaths among Black Kentuckians
Kentucky’s latest drug overdose fatality report showed a drop in deaths and for the first time, a decline in deaths among Black Kentuckians. Groups across the Commonwealth have been working to increase access to harm reduction services. Latosha Perry, executive director of the Louisville-based nonprofit EmpowHer with Open Arms, said her organization provides prevention…
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2025 Public Health Fair
Couldn’t Make It to Our First Annual Public Health Fair? We’ve Got You Covered! Our First Annual Public Health Fair was a fantastic day filled with health resources, community connections, and plenty of fun and we captured it all! Check out the photo gallery to see the highlights, smiling faces, and behind the scenes…
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Interim education committee receives assessment, accountability update
Interim education committee receives assessment, accountability update June 3, 2025 Rep. Tina Bojanowski, D-Louisville, left, speaks during Tuesday’s Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting. The state’s top education official testified about a new accountability system that’s being developed. With Bojanowski is Rep. Adrielle Camuel, D-Lexington. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — Legislators…
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Lexington Man Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Lexington man, Alejandro Galvan Gomez, 51, was sentenced on Monday to 28 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves for conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, and conspiracy to launder drug proceeds. According to his…
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Kentucky State Police Post 12 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 1, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 12 Frankfort, which provides coverage for Shelby, Spencer, Franklin, Anderson, Scott, Woodford, and Fayette counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved locations in accordance with Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an…
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From connections to conservation, student interested in wildlife career finds everything she needs at UK
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 2, 2025) — As a University of Kentucky student, Callie Black has “the best of both worlds.” From Knox County, Kentucky, Black was drawn to UK because Lexington was “a sweet spot” for someone interested in both wildlife conservation and the opportunities that a bigger city brings. Black will be a…