2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (522+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. " Homebuyers seeking newly built homes in Lexington are paying a substantial premium compared to those purchasing existing properties, according to new research from Clever Real Estate. The study found that the median price of a new construction home…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (502+ words) Real gross domestic product(GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1. 6 percentin the first quarter of 2026 (January, February, and March), according to the second estimate released today by the U. S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2025, real GDP…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (212+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 18, 2026) " Annual 2025 unemployment rates for Kentucky counties were higher in 75 counties, lower in 40 and the same in five (Carlisle, Hart, Mercer, Monroe and Powell) as the comparable, unadjusted 2025 state annual unemployment rate of 4. 6%, according to the Kentucky Center…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (877+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. " Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2026 unemployment rate was 4. 2%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary March 2026 jobless rate did not change from February but was down…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (220+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. " The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 21 agricultural loans totaling $4, 077, 342 for projects across the Commonwealth today at its monthly board meeting. KAFC participates with lenders to provide financing to producers making capital expenditures for agricultural projects through the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (235+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. " Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced continued momentum within the state's manufacturing sector as Poland-based Displate Manufacturing unveiled plans to locate its first Kentucky operation in Louisville with a $9. 5 million investment, creating 79 quality, full-time jobs. Displate is a global…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (265+ words) OWENSBORO, Ky. " Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corp. recently hosted its inaugural State of the Economy event, bringing together business leaders, community partners, and regional stakeholders for a forward-looking look at growth across Greater Owensboro. The event reflected the strength of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (329+ words) A new era of value is coming to Mc Donald's. Starting April 21, the Golden Arches is expanding its value offerings by giving fans more choices on the Mc Value Menu (at participating restaurants nationwide). Building on the successful 2025 debut of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (429+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. "Access to safe drinking water depends not only on infrastructure, but on the people who operate and maintain it. At the University of Kentucky, Diana Byrne, Ph. D. , assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering in the Stanley…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (257+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. " The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 16 agricultural loans totaling $2, 977, 295. 25 for projects across the Commonwealth today at its monthly board meeting. Four Agricultural Infrastructure loans totaling up to $712, 000 were approved. Loan recipients were in Caldwell ($250, 000), Grayson ($250, 000), Mc Lean…...