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The Courier Journal

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Florida firm to construct $175M distribution centers in Shelbyville

A major industrial development will begin construction in Shelby County before the end of the year. Florida-based Blue Steel Development , a real estate firm specializing in industrial development, announced Nov. 5 it had acquired more than 309 acres along Old Finchville Road in Shelbyville for a two-building project called Steel 64. The development will cover almost 2 million square feet and include two Class A distribution centers at around 1.4 million and 363,000 square feet, each designed to fulfill a variety of needs, according to the company's news release. Austin Jones, founding principal and president of Blue Steel Development, told The Courier Journal the projected total project cost is $175 million. Steel 64 is located less than a mile from Interstate 64, 28 miles from downtown Louisville and 50 miles from Lexington, "placing the site within reach of both major metro areas and their respective labor pools," Blue Steel Development officials said. Jones said the number of employees has not yet been determined and is dependent on leasing details. According to the release, Steel 64 will be located near a host of other manufacturing and distribution users, including Walmart, Ford, Kuehne+Nagel, Stanley Black & Decker, Builders FirstSource, voestalpine and

Shelbyville, KY · 2d

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Blue Steel Plans Massive 309-Acre Shelbyville Warehouse Project

Old Finchville Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Warehouse Project. A sprawling industrial development is taking shape on a 309-acre site in Shelbyville, where Blue Steel Development plans to build two Class A distribution centers aimed at logistics, manufacturing and warehouse tenants. The project, called Steel 64, sits along Old Finchville Road, less than a mile from Interstate 64, putting it squarely in the path of the industrial growth reshaping the Louisville metro area. Construction is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Shelbyville, KY · 2d
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Nissin to open its first Kentucky operation in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. — Nissin International Transport is investing more than $14 million in a new distribution center in Franklin County, creating 30 new jobs and marking the company’s first operation in Kentucky. Local leaders said the project reflects years of investment in Kentucky’s automotive and advanced manufacturing...

Franklin County, KY · 9h
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Historic Old Louisville office building heads to online auction

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A historic office building on South Fourth Street in Old Louisville is set to be sold through an online auction this month after Goodwill Kentucky outgrew the space. The sale is being handled by Tranzon Asset Advisors. “The history of the place, since the 1960s, has...

Louisville, KY · 1d
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BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open 2nd KY Location In Frankfort Nov. 13

BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its new Frankfort, Kentucky, club Nov. 13 at 4000 Vandalay Drive, giving the warehouse club retailer its second location in the state. The first store opened Jan. 31, 2025, at 4807 Outer Loop in Louisville. To celebrate, the on-site BJ’s Gas will offer members...

Frankfort, KY · 3d

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NuLu Shop Owners Say Paid Parking Is Chasing Local Customers Away

Shop owners in Louisville's NuLu district say a new paid parking system rolled out earlier this year is scaring away the neighborhood's local customers, even as tourists keep feeding the meters. Business leaders say confusing signage, strict enforcement and the simple sting of paying to park before paying to shop have combined to thin out foot traffic on some of the district's busiest blocks.

Louisville, KY · 2d

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Molly Malone's Pubs In Louisville, Covington Hit Market For $8.2 Million

The real estate under two of the region's longest-running Irish pubs just hit the market for a combined $8.2 million, though the beer taps aren't going dry anytime soon. Molly Malone's locations in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood and across the river in Covington are being marketed together, with the properties — not the restaurants — up for grabs.

Louisville, KY · 2d

Kentucky Lantern

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KY oil well operator fined, sentenced for water pollution

A Kentucky oil well operator has been fined $20,000 after admitting he illegally discharged polluted water into a creek in northeast Kentucky. The judge also sentenced Joshua Ferguson, of Martha, to serve 12 months on home detention. The Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection received a tip last fall about brine water from an oil-well site […]

Lawrence County, KY · 9h

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9 Kentucky Meat Markets Where Families Can Stock Their Freezers With Budget-Friendly Meat Bundles

You know that moment when you open the freezer and find nothing but ice cubes and a lonely bag of peas? It happens to the best of us. Feeding a family these days can feel like a part time job. Grocery prices keep climbing, and your cart seems to shrink every week.

Kentucky · 2d

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CRG Residential marks opening of 3 new multifamily communities

CRG Residential is celebrating an exciting milestone after unveiling three multifamily communities, representing $167.5 million in investment across three states. Three multifamily communities by CRG Residential have added 600 apartments across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, the Indiana-based developer announced this week. At least one of the communities, The Slate Apartments...

Evansville, IN · 3d

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This Kentucky County Feels Like Another Era, With Buggies On The Roads And Amish Shops Down Gravel Lanes

Horse-drawn buggies share the two-lane roads here with pickup trucks, and nobody seems to mind. Hand-painted signs point down gravel lanes toward farm stands, furniture shops, and bakeries run by Amish families. The community here ranks among the larger Amish settlements in Kentucky. Shops sit on family farms instead of...

Hart County, KY · 2d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Farmers Markets In Kentucky, And The Top Spot Might Surprise You

One farmers market on this list started out with just six vendors. Today it counts more than 90. I love that kind of glow-up, because it means a whole town kept showing up on Saturday mornings. Another market here pairs local chefs with nearby farmers for special tasting events. A...

Kentucky · 2d

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MB Roland, a Kentucky Craft Pioneer, Heads to Auction

The distillery in question is MB Roland, the Pembroke craft operation in Christian County that helped put western Kentucky on the craft whiskey map, and it is headed to an online auction rather than

Kentucky · 2d

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Fishing is big business, and FXR founder says the sport’s growth is only getting started

There was a time when catching a bass might earn you bragging rights, a fishing trophy or maybe a few bucks from your buddies. On Oct. 31, it earned one Kentucky angler $1.25 million. Matt Robertson walked away from The Champions on Old Hickory Lake outside Nashville with the richest...

Nashville, TN · 1d

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KY Farm Bureau selects Outstanding Young Farm Family

- Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has named Brandon and Taylor Henning of Breckinridge County as its 2026 Outstanding Young Farm Family. This annual award honors a young couple or individual who demonstrates exceptional management skill, innovation and leadership in production agriculture while remaining deeply involved in their community and the Farm Bureau organization. The Hennings placed second in the 2025 contest.

Breckinridge County, KY · 3d

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Week in Review: Agriculture, courts, and electric co-ops

It is hard to believe that November is already here and we’re just weeks away from Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the 2027 Regular Session. They say time is thief, and this year has certainly proven that point. As we move further into November, I want to begin by recognizing Veterans...

Kentucky · 1d

Fox News

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Fishing is big business, and FXR founder says the sport's growth is only getting started

Matt Robertson's record $1.25 million bass fishing win at The Champions highlights a booming industry now drawing 57 million American anglers.

Nashville, TN · 1d

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7 Kroger Checkout Traps That Catch Kentuckians Every Week

Kroger has rules that are easy to miss, and some can cost you a little every trip. Kentuckians who shop there can avoid most of those surprises by knowing where to look. Here’s what to check before you pay. 1. Estimated Pickup Totals. The total at Kroger’s pickup checkout...

Kentucky · 15d

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Shelby Park's New Ink & Intimacy Bookstore Sells Out on Opening Day

A new bookstore in Louisville's Shelby Park neighborhood is pairing romance novels with sexual-wellness education, and it drew enough interest on opening day to sell out of much of its inventory. Ink & Intimacy opened its doors at 1122 S. Shelby St. on Oct. 10, offering a mix of novels, sexual wellness books and adult toys for shoppers browsing the shop's shelves.

Louisville, KY · 5d