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Mitsubishi Electric to repurpose manufacturing facility in Northern Kentucky
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — A new investment from Mitsubishi Electric US is expected to bring more than 100 new jobs to Northern Kentucky. The investment came as a result of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's recent trip to Japan, where he met with Mitsubishi Electric leadership. The company is planning to...
Harris campaign vetting Beshear for VP candidate, source confirms
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is being vetted as a vice presidential candidate by Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, a source familiar confirmed with The Courier Journal. Beshear is one of several Democrats who have been in the spotlight this week after President Joe Biden announced he would drop out of the presidential...
Medical cannabis in Kentucky: Wilmore and Nicholasville say no, Jessamine County says yes (for now)
In March 2023, Kentucky Gov. Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 (SB 47) into law, legalizing medical cannabis for Kentuckians with chronic illnesses beginning January 1, 2025. Although patients who qualify cannot apply for medical cannabis cards until January 1, as of July 1, Kentuckians can now start applying for a medical cannabis business license, and […] The post Medical cannabis in Kentucky: Wilmore and Nicholasville say no, Jessamine County says yes (for now) appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Stephens hopes new museum will draw traffic, tourism to Main Street
Yesterday on local news, we reported on local business owner Terry Stephens building a large classic car museum on Main Street in Russell Springs. Continuing our conversation with Stephens, WJRS News asked him how he thought the new museum would help benefit the downtown area and tourism. The museum is...
KY: Mizkan America to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Owensboro With $156M Investment, 44 New Jobs
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted exciting news within the state’s food manufacturing sector as Mizkan America (MA), an industry-leading producer of pasta sauce and vinegar products, announced plans to expand their current facility in Owensboro with a $156 million investment creating 44 new Kentucky jobs. “Kentucky’s manufacturing sector has...
BG East wins Little League State Tournament championship
CORBIN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Bowling Green East 11 and 12-year-old all-stars have captured the Kentucky Little League State Tournament championship. In a 1-0 win against North Oldham, BG East will advance to the Little League Baseball Great Lakes Region Tournament in Whitestown, IN. In Indiana, BG East will compete...
Sinkhole at Ephram White Park raises concerns
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Earlier this week, a resident raised concerns about a sinkhole that had formed in Ephram White Park. The image had many people on Facebook discussing the urgency of repairing this to avoid potential injury to park attendees. Warren County Parks and Rec Facility Superintendent, Joey...
Kit salon opens in Fort Thomas with commitment to community
Kit salon in Fort Thomas is named after Molly Hardin’s great grandmother, and her old styling tools are proudly displayed on the wall inside the shop. Hardin said owning a salon was a dream come true—though a dream she didn’t really know she had as a full-time interior designer and part-time hairstylist. Hardin is a Fort Thomas native who worked at the building’s former tenant, Salon on Highland. She has been licensed for 15 years, but this new venture is her first time owning a salon.
A Nostalgic Louisville Restaurant Will Close After One Final Weekend
Nostalgic Restaurant & Cocktail House announced on Instagram that they'll be closing their doors for good after this weekend. Serving up modern spins on childhood classics, Nostalgic opened its doors to Bardstown Road in February 2023. Their last day in business will be Sunday, July 28. Naive, their sister restaurant in Butchertown doesn't have any plans to close. The announcement read: "To our Nostalgic family and all of the loyal customers that we’ve served over the past year and half- It is with a heavy heart that we’re announcing our last day of business on Sunday, July 28th.
Erlanger woman says she’s being targeted with racist message
ERLANGER, Ky. (WXIX) - An Erlanger homeowner says she’s being targeted by someone who’s left one racist message and committed other hateful acts at her home. “I know that I am here for a purpose. I am not going to let them push me out of my home. This is my home. This is my community,” Catrena Bowman said.
Louisville Metro Housing Authority undergoes major overhaul under new director
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — When Elizabeth Strojan took over at Louisville Metro Housing Authority six months ago, the public housing agency was almost at rock bottom as residents were dealing with crime, rodents, mold and leaks, all the result of years of poor maintenance and neglect. The picture that...
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