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Food Trucks Issue Heating Up In Front of Council

Wayfinding Signs to Debut Downtown for Pedestrians

New Furlongs Restaurant Near Mall Closely Tied to Downtown Original

Work Still Ahead Before Construction at CentrePointe is Official

Graeter’s Opens Second Lexington Location

State Auditor to Investigate Health Clinic Real Estate Deal

Living Arts and Science Center Completes $1 Million Match

Xerox Adding 250 Jobs in Lexington

Lack of Entries Leads to Cancellation of High Hope Steeplechase

Chase Economist Says Investment Climate is Better

Companies Challenged to Ditch Cars for Bikes in May

Business-Focused Health-Care Reform Seminars This Week

Hospice of the Bluegrass Announces Sequester-Related Layoffs

University of Denver Dean Named UK Provost

Downtown Parking Garage to Reopen Monday

Final Prep Race Ends Run-Up to the Roses

Richmond Downtown Association Follows Thursday Night Live Trend

Parking Authority Cuts Meter Rates, Boosts Time Limits

Tiffany & Co. to Expand in Lexington, Add 75 Jobs

Former Mayor Newberry Among Finalists to Lead Georgetown

Louisville’s Fischer Announces Plans to Seek Second Term as Mayor

LBAR Announces $306 Million in Sales for Q1

Lexmark Earnings Boosted by Delayed Tax Credit

Study: Many Kentuckians Lack Access to Dental Care

Toyota Expansion Could Boost State’s Auto Suppliers

24-Hour Online Giving Event to Benefit State Nonprofits

Student Art Project Aims to Democratize Local Visioning

PTMY | Carey Smith, CEO of Big Ass Fans  

Kentucky Theatre Fundraiser Canceled; Star Can’t Make It

Lexington’s First Federal Bank Fails, Assets Sold to Indiana Bank

Biotech firm opens new headquarters downtown 

Toyota Georgetown Plant to Start Production on Lexus ES 350 in 2015

Council caps college tuition increase at 3 percent

Bingham McCutchen Officially Opens Lexington Service Center

“Two-waying” downtown streets still up in the air

UPDATE | American Airlines Computer Glitch Leaves Planes Grounded

New Foundation to Support Innovation in Kentucky Education


Java’s War Set for Kentucky Derby Battle After Blue Grass Win

NBC Exec to Head Viamedia Affiliate Relations, Business Development

Lexington’s Krebs Among Lawyers Lobbying for Immigration Reform

Baptist Health Lexington Honored for Stroke Care

PTMY | Ouita Michel, Chef, Owner of The Holly Hill Family of Restaurants

Second court ruling imperils libraries

Immigration Reform Rally Held in Downtown Lexington

Mayor Proposes Budget for 2013-14

Keeneland April Two-Year-Old Sale Off and Racing

Cut in Military Body Armor Funds Results in Layoffs at Ceradyne

Toyota Launches Spy Theme Ads for New Avalon with Former Star of ‘The Wire’

Clean Energy Advocates Talk Climate Change at UK Forum

Business-Focused Health-Care Reform Seminars in May


$100,000 in Prizes and Awards in Student Business Plan Competition

Oscar-Nominated Lex Native to Attend Film Premier at Kentucky Theatre

Good Food, Music all in the Cause of Better Reading and Writing

EKU Names Michael Benson President

Urban Collage Merges with Lord, Aeck & Sargent

Explorium, Victorian Square sign new lease

Lexmark Sells Inkjet Division to Japanese Company for $100 Million

State Adopts New Test for Mortgage Professionals

Hemp Legislation Passes in 11th Hour of General Assembly Session

Is Kentucky Ready for Hemp as an Engine of Economic Development?

Top Economist to Speak on National, Local Housing Markets

Chief Bastin at Lexington Forum on Guns, Heroin and Crime Trends

Saul Good to open downtown location

Judd declines Senate run

Hayashi Telempu Expanding to Frankfort, Creating 103 Jobs

Minimum Wage: Helping the Poor, or Hindering the Economy?

Road to Derby: Turfway Park’s Spiral Stakes

Medicaid Cuts Leave Kids Without Dentist

EPA Awards Toyota As Energy Star Partner for Ninth Consecutive Year

Centre College to Host Autism Symposium

Commentary | The Arts Contribute to Our Quality of Life and Our Economy

PTMY | Rev. Brian Cole, Rector, Good Shepherd

Burst Pipe Floods L’ville Mayor’s Offices; Workers Rush to Save Artwork, Historic items

Beshear Signs Bill to Change Police and Fire Pension System in Lexington

UK Design Dean heading to Syracuse

EKU Board approves budget cuts

Gov. Beshear Signs Bill Raising Dropout Age

Bill Could Allow Students to Complete High School Early

Tempur-Pedic Completes Purchase of Sealy, Changes Name

CORELOGIC: 200,000 More Homes Recover Positive Equity in Fourth Quarter

UK Climate Change Forum to Focus on Shared Values

Road to the Horse Leads from Texas to the Kentucky Horse Park

Commentary | Annual Sessions of Legislature Have Proven a Failure

EKU Announces Finalists in Search for University President

Roles of Moms and Dads Converge to Balance Work and Family

UK College of Pharmacy Creates App for Students

Major Changes Coming For Workers Comp Premiums

Selling Globally, Jobs Explored at UK Supply Chain Forum

Idea Festival Holds First Event in Lexington Since 2004

PTMY | Tom Jordan, CEO- Lexington Relocation, Upscale Furniture and Lodging Solutions

Auditor: Kentucky has tolerated ‘political culture of low expectations and corruption’

Hemp Legislation Causing a Stir in Closing Days of General Assembly

Lexmark Acquires 2 Software Companies for $31.5 Million

UK Students to Learn Realities of Personal Finance Firsthand

Out to Boost Enrollment, EKU Adds Trolley Tour

The Use of Drones: a Local Expert’s Take

Auditor Edelen to Discuss ‘Ghost Government’ at March Forum

PTMY | James Snowden – Co-Owner Finderskeepers Market

Mayor names O’Mara finance commissioner

Hummingbird Nano to Expand Operations in Lexington

Gatton College Reaches Fundraising Milestone

Scientific Curiosity Held High at Alltech Lecture Tour

Gatton to Host Supply Chain Forum

Chamber Trip Scholarship Applications Open for Under-40 Set

The Sequester: What You Need to Know

Lexington Center rolls out new sites with major ticket giveaway

Smucker Planning $43 Million Investment in Lexington Jif Plant

Beshear signs agency bonds bill for university projects

Danville distillery to open in the fall

Retailers clash over alcohol sales

Financial speculators drive gas prices up nationwide

Restaurant sales drop as consumers cut spending

Hemp Bill Flies Through State Senate, Real Test Comes in the House

Equine Industry Survey Looks at Employee Compensation and Benefits

Gatton to Host Investment Seminar

PTMY | Josh Ackerman – Context Financial

TQL expanding in Lexington, creating at least 75 Jobs by 2015

Sens. McConnell and Paul Co-sponsor Hemp Legislation

Lexmark takes Xerox and state to court over print contracts

Bingham COO to Move to Lexington

Kentucky Businesses to Start Paying More Unemployment Taxes

Senate Agriculture Committee Unanimously Passes Industrial Hemp Bill

Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale Posts Huge Gains

Bank to Help Unemployed Mortgage Holders Find New Jobs

UK Program Looking for Businesses to Help Administer a Dose of Reality

Transylvania University Adopts New Strategic Plan

Kentucky Theater Looking for Some Valentine’s Love

Gallery Hop Adds Music to Venues

PTYM | Betty Spain – Owner of Bella Rose

Breeders take stock at Fasig-Tipton’s Kentucky Winter Mixed auction

New, Larger Kroger Planned for Euclid Avenue

UK Economists: Lexington recovery like nation’s is “anemic”

Town Branch Commons would transform downtown Lexington

New: Alltech Graduate Training Blog

National Org Partners with Smiley Pete to Optimize Online Fundraising for Local Nonprofits

Arena Critic claims ‘KFC Yum! Center ultimately will default

Venture Club Survey: 87 Local Startup Got Funding in 2012

Council Joins McConnell Endorsing Legalization of Hemp

Abramson: Tax Reform Legislation Not Likely This Session

Study: Agriculture is Firmly Rooted in Fayette Economy

Lexmark Sees Growth in Final Quarter and in Total for 2012

Vote Set for Monday on Design for Town Branch Commons

State and Federal Officials Shutdown Alleged Local Pyramid Scheme

Industrial Hemp Cooperative Gets First Corporate Member

Changes in Contracting Program For Women-Owned Small Businesses

Pleased to Meet You | Kristi Martin – Executive Director of The Lexington Cancer Foundation

Survey: Ky horses and equine assets valued at $23.4 billion

In Address, Gray Says Lexington is Back on Track, Tops 300K Population

Smiley Pete Publishers Receive Prestigious Spirit Award from Lexington Forum

A Look at the Business That Gives Us Visuals: Lynn Imaging

Local Short Films Get Creative With Financing

UK HealthCare to run Eastern State Hospital

City Reaches Consensus on Pension Reform

Biomedical Development Corporation expands to Lexington

Blue & Co., LLC’s Lexington Office Expands, New Digs

“88 Keys” Campaign Aims to Restore Classic Steinway Grand

Gray Shuffles Batting Order With Staff

Nathan Mick hired as VP of International Economic Development Company

Artistic Opportunity Offers Economic Returns

Law Firm Makes Pitch for Employees at Job Fair

Commentary | Let Them Spend Their Money

An Open Letter From A Member of A Non-Existent Constituency to Patrick Stipes of Kentucky Tourism

Keeneland yearlings and the pinhooker’s savvy eye

Explorium May Lose Location

2013 General Assembly: Tax Reform, Pensions to Highlight Session

Higher Ed Consortium to Aid in College Prep

Former Hagel Staffer, Now Garrard County Official Supports Nomination

Apartments Brought Out of Foreclosure for Affordable Housing

Extension Instead of Full Farm Bill Survives Lame Duck Congress

Keeneland January opener shows gains in totals, averages; RNAs up

Beshear sends message to horse industry on casinos

Lexmark Acquires Healthcare Aimed Software Company

Lexington and Louisville Build Case for Local Revenue Options

Part Two: Encouraging Health-Care competition through the ACA

Commentary | New Year’s Resolution

EPA’s Jackson to resign

Gun seller sees sales rise in wake of debate

Poll: What Kentucky Parents Think

Toyota to pay $1.1 billion in recall case

Smart Solutions for Smartphones

KSBDC Launches Small Town Merchant Program

Coke loses Pepsi challenge at Rupp

21c Museum Hotel Wins Tourism Incentives

Tax Commission Sends Report and Recommendations to Governor

GoodGiving Guide Meets, far Exceeds $30K Knight Challenge Grant

Chase Invests in Expanded STEM Programming Through United Way

Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship Moves to Transy

Kid’s Health Behavior: What Kentucky Parents Think

NAWBO to Explore Why We Are What We Eat

PTMY | Kenneth Garrett, Financial Advisor, Garrett Financial Management of Lexington

PNC Foundation Gives $120,000 to KCTCS to Ease Accessibility

UK Program Teaching Students in Challenged Counties Entrepreneurism

5 Across Finals Awards Virtual Office Pitch as Annual Champion

State’s Agriculture Economy Estimated to be Record $5.3 Billion

Good Giving Offers Charity by the Cup

Neofill Acquires Lexington-based Petesdeals.com

DLC Holds Annual Meeting and Awards Presentations

UK Launches New Supercomputer, Network

WKU Opens Student Business Accelerator

Kentucky Sees Leap in Idled Youth

DLC to Revisit Study of City’s Nighttime Economy

Guthrie/Mayes Taps Gregory Pettit to Lead Lexington Office

BBT | Xavier’s Construction Company

PTMY | Chase Martin – Director, Institute 193

Kentucky to get some sky-high good publicity for December

Toyota Offers Voluntary Exit Incentive to TMMK Veterans

Fiscal Cliff: What about the states?

YMCA of Central Kentucky Names New President/CEO

Finalists to Present in Business Concept Pitch Finals

Annual Online Auction Aids Habitat Mission

NFIB Webinar To Help Small Businesses Prepare For Health Care Act

Rights Commission: T Shirt Printer Discriminated Against Gay Group

Mayor Gray Announces Intentions to Seek Reelection

The Season of Cautious Spending

Survey: 67 Percent to “Shop Small Business” This Season

Biz Brain Teaser

SBA Kentucky Lenders Set New Record

Three Tips When Entering into a Joint Venture

New Studio Helps Clients Stay Fit With Pole Dancing

KentuckyOne Health Acquires Richmond Open MRI, Establishes Saint Joseph Outpatient Care Center

Keeneland November Sale Final

Edelen finds $2.7 billion ‘ghost government;’ creates online database of taxing districts

Kentucky Hemp Commission Meets After 10 Year Wait

University Medical Center, U of L Partner with KentuckyOne Health

Senator McConnell Re-elected Senate Republican Leader

Could Corn Become the New Tobacco?

Jobs Fair Wednesday for Time Warner Cable Openings

Stoll Keenon Ogden Opens Office in Evansville

OpEd | Unfunded Pension System Threatens Kentucky’s Future

Three to be Inducted into Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Tonight

Mitch McConnell: ‘We Have a Voter Mandate Not to Raise Taxes’

WKYT to debut weekend morning news

Crowe Horwath LLP on post-election tax implications

Fasig-Tipton November Sale Exceeds Expectations

Planned Budget Cutbacks at UK Partially Reinstated

NDS Delivers Supplier Diversity Initiative to KCTCS

Red Barn Radio and UK’s Arts in Health Care Build Blockbuster Christmas Music Event

PTMY | Katie Hardwick, AVP, Programs & Events at Commerce Lexington

Lexington among top 20 finalists in Bloomberg Challenge

Fasig-Tipton’s star-studded November Sale to be held tonight

Toyota to Celebrate Launch of Redesigned Avalon at Georgetown Facility

Study: 81 Percent Say no to Expansion into Farmland

Nobel Economist Says it All Begins at Home

Want to Build an Airplane? Here’s Your Chance

Kentucky Foods Wow the Senses at the 4th Annual Incredible Food Show

Arts Council Brokers Ice-Breaker Between Arts and Business

Figures soar as Fasig-Tipton October sale wraps

CJ: Commission rejects tax on groceries

Lexmark’s Earnings Fall to Nil in Quarter Following Inkjet Division’s Closing

Kentucky Retailers See no Economic Improvement in 2012

UK Profs Say Money Market Funds Need No Further Regulation

Continuing Concerns: Fiscal Cliff, European Recession

U.S. Fiscal Cliff Looms: Business Uncertainty Indicated in Two Recent Polls

Geneticists Offer Look into the Future of Personalized Human Medicine

Panel to Discuss How Businesses Benefit from Arts

PTMY: Steve Broderson – Creative Director, Cornett Integrated Marketing Solutions

New Bourbon Trail Craft Tour Includes Stop Lexington, Builds on Bourbon Popularity

Goldman Sachs Gives $5 Million to be Loaned to Small Businesses by the Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation

UK Board Approves Housing Plan and University’s Course for Next Year

Bourbon n’ Toulouse and Sahara Rated Top 100 “Cheap Eats” Restaurants by Urbanspoon

PTMY | Erin Miller, Owner, The Crushed Violet Fragrance Boutique

VP Debate: Photos from the field

Updates from the Debate | Norton Executive Director Riding On “Little Engine That Could”

Updates from the Debate | Ben Sollee to Highlight What He Loves about Kentucky During Performance

Alltech to receive national award for support of the arts

WKYT President & General Manager Wayne Martin to retire

Rupp to Host 2013 NCAA Basketball Tournament

Art in Lexington’s economy: the numbers

Uncertainties hinder small-business hiring plans

UK offers investors marketplace of ideas

Kickstarter deadline nears for covered bus stop

All in a day: Keeneland and the Red Mile

Kenny’s Cheese recalled

New Lexington Visitors Center Opens at Victorian Square

Allylix to Expand in Lexington, Add 14 Jobs

Applications Being Accepted for Commercialization and Innovation Funding

Elder Care Community to be Built in Midway Will Take Care from Medical Model to Residential

Piggy Banking on a New Bus Shelter

PTMY | Ken Patel, Co-Owner, McAllister’s Deli in Chevy Chase

Lexington-based Tempur-Pedic Buys Sealy, Plans to Keep Companies Separate

Heroin-Related Crime in Nearby Areas Yet to Affect Lexington

DDA Seeks Conceptual Design of Town Branch Creek at Ground Level Through Downtown

PNC Economist: Bluegrass Job Market Outpacing Nation

Farm Bill Failure Could Return Policy to the 1940s

Living Arts & Science Center Scores Chase Cash

PTMY | Brent Bruner AIA, LEED AP, Principal, EOP Architects

Legends to affiliate with Kansas City Royals

How the Deal was Done: Lexington Leaders Followed the ‘Stars’ to Land 250 Jobs

Another Path offered ex-Lexmarkers

New CTE Office to Enhance Workforce Prep, College Readiness

KEMI President & CEO Roger Fries Announces Retirement

PTMY: Evan Bergman, Co-Director, Project SEE Theatre

Incentive Package for International Law Firm Takes First Step Before Council

International Law Firm to Bring 250 Support Jobs to Lexington

Fundraiser announced for renovation of Kentucky Theater

Publishers to Provide New Way to Track Local Arts and Entertainment

BEAM Group Inspires Regional Giving From Ford as Project Recommendations Near

Contractors Step Up so Teen Driving Can Take a Turn for Safety

The Attraction of Employing Yourself

Employee Manuals: Updating is the Best Defense