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Kentucky’s labor market remained relatively stable in July as employers nationwide showed little movement in hiring, according to new data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Kentucky was among 48 states where nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged from June to July, a sign that the commonwealth’s labor market held steady durin...


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Republic Bancorp Inc., one of Kentucky’s largest financial institutions, has been named to American Banker’s 2026 list of top-performing banks with $2 billion to $10 billion in assets.

Louisville-based Republic, parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Co., was recognized based on financial measures including profitability, return on equity...


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ERLANGER, Ky. (Aug. 20, 2026) — Verst Logistics has opened a new 20,119-square-foot office in Northern Kentucky, bringing its executive leadership and 75 employees under one roof as the third-party logistics provider continues its national expansion.

Verst, in partnership with Northern Kentucky-based real estate investment and development firm ...


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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The YMCA of Central Kentucky is expanding its Lexington footprint through the acquisition of Proof Fitness, a deal that will add two locations to the nonprofit organization and provide a new home for members of its longtime High Street facility.

The YMCA announced Thursday that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire Proof Fitness. The tra...


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UK graduate student Grace Ferry sampling turfgrass at the Champion’s Trace course at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo by Matt Barton, University of Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky researchers are working with Kentucky golf course operators and industry partners to combat a destructive pest that could increase maintenance costs and threa...


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