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Kentucky Mourns: 11 Lost in January Winter Storm

Communities across Kentucky come together to support families affected by the devastating January 24-25 winter storm. The Team Kentucky Relief Fund is providing up to $10,000 for funeral costs.

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Official Kentucky Derby 152 Mint Julep Glass by Grayson Reynolds

Sports

Louisville•January 31, 2026

Kentucky Derby 152: 91 Days Until the Run for the Roses

Ted Noffey emerges as the 6-1 favorite. Kentucky native Grayson Reynolds becomes the first artist to design both the official Derby art and Mint Julep glass.

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Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky

Bourbon

Frankfort•January 30, 2026

Buffalo Trace Completes $1.2 Billion Expansion

After a decade of construction, Kentucky's oldest continuously operating distillery has doubled its capacity to 500,000+ barrels annually. Yet all brands remain on allocation.

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Small Business

Lexington•January 20, 2026

From Kitchen to Community: Lexington's Nourished Folks Celebrates 5 Years

Riah Durick's made-from-scratch meal service has grown from postpartum care to feeding 300+ families weekly. The business embodies Kentucky's spirit of neighbors helping neighbors.

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Chris Stapleton 2026 All-American Road Show official tour poster

Music

Sandy Hook Native•January 9, 2026

Chris Stapleton's 2026 Tour: No Kentucky Date

Kentucky's Grammy-winning son announces 20+ tour dates across North America, but no home state stop. The closest show is May 23 in Nashville.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear official portrait

Politics

Frankfort•January 7, 2026

Gov. Beshear Takes National Stage

Andy Beshear named chair-elect of the Democratic Governors Association, leading party efforts in 2026 midterms as speculation grows about a 2028 presidential run.

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