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Lexington rejects bid to subdivide large farm on Tates Creek Road. ‘We can do better’
A Fayette County planning body has rejected a request to subdivide a 144-acre farm near the Jessamine County border into 13 smaller lots. The Urban County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to turn down a zone change for the property at 8200 Tates Creek Road from an agricultural zone to an agricultural buffer zone.
Martignetti and Campari Teams Tour Kentucky and Mexico
Teams from Martignetti Companies and Campari America traveled to Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville, Kentucky, in late May for an immersive brand education experience. The group enjoyed guided tours and private tastings that showcased the brand’s whiskeys, which include Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Small Batch Bottled in Bond Wheated Bourbon, High Rye Bourbon and Rye Whiskey. Established in 2012 by Shane Baker and Pat Heist, Wilderness Trail Distillery specializes in making its unique bourbon, rye and vodka using locally grown grains. Martignetti Companies hosted a second trip for sales team employees to Casa Espolòn in Arandas, Mexico, in June. The tequila, from within the Campari America portfolio, is produced by Casa San Nicolas in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. The group traveled with Campari America’s Connecticut State Manager Gary Dritschler to experience the tequila production firsthand, exploring the working agave fields, as well as the distillery. Master Distiller Jesus Susunaga Acosta led the tour and concluded it with a tasting of all the distillery’s offerings, which include Espolòn Blanco, Reposado and Añejo tequilas, each 40% ABV, all handcrafted with single-sourced 100% pure blue Weber agave.
'Unapproved' items on school supply lists for some JCPS schools
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As Jefferson County Public Schools families do their back-to-school shopping, items like headphones, plastic baggies and hand sanitizer might be on supply lists. But they shouldn't be. That's because the district set a specific list for school supplies about 10 years ago in a policy that...
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.
Louisville police fatally shoot man with knife in SW Louisville after tasers were ineffective
LOUSIVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was shot and killed by Louisville Metro Police officers Thursday night in southwest Louisville. According to LMPD Interim Chief Paul Humphrey, a trouble call came in about 9:30 p.m. Thursday to the 6600 block of Eagle Wood Drive, which is off Dixie Highway and Moorman Road, not far from the Gene Snyder Freeway.
2nd suspect charged in ambush murder of man at Caesars Southern Indiana in March
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man has been charged with the murder of a husband and father who was ambushed and gunned down at Caesars Southern Indiana earlier this year. Harrison County Prosecutor Otto Schalk said murder charges had been filed Thursday afternoon against Chaz Davis for his role...
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...
Derby City Gaming raising funds for Louisville nonprofit working to connect the homeless with resources
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Derby City Gaming is raising money to support the mission of a Louisville nonprofit. The Hope Buss works to connect local organizations to the homeless crisis in the community and to create hope and strength. They also work to figure out the needs of residents, and...
Kit salon opens in Fort Thomas with commitment to community
Kit salon in Fort Thomas is named after Molly Hardin’s 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.
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...
5-star prospect nearing the end of his recruitment with Kentucky still in the race
One of the biggest recruitments in the early Mark Pope era is nearing its end. Five-star prospect Jasper Johnson is closing in on a college decision and he narrowed down his recruitment this week -- with Kentucky, North Carolina, Alabama, Louisville and Arkansas as his final five schools. Johnson also...
Portia Mann Reflects On Boys & Girls Club, Trigg County Roots
Every few minutes or so during Wednesday afternoon’s Great Futures Luncheon at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hopkinsville-Christian County, so many people stopped by to say hello to “Mrs. Portia” Mann. And for good reason. From 2015 until her second retirement in 2022, she served the...
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