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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Kentucky landmark sold: What's next for Frankfort's Capital Plaza Hotel

A Central Kentucky landmark is about to get a major makeover after 40 years. The Capital Plaza Hotel on Wilkinson Boulevard announced that it is now under new ownership with a multimillion-dollar renovation in the works. Franklin DevCo, which was organized in 2024 by Georget T. Underhill III, purchased the hotel in December 2024 for $7 million. The 163-room property will be renovated using $33 million in industrial revenue bonds issued through Franklin County and the Franklin County school system. The property also has been awarded a potential $7.5 million in historic tax credits as well as $1.4 million in state tourism tax incentives, according to a spokesperson. The hotel is planning a spring 2027 debut. The update will include a multilevel penthouse, a new grand ballroom and about 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space, according to a news release. The project also will include two new restaurants and a lobby bar. “We know people in Frankfort have a personal connection to this hotel, and we take that responsibility seriously,” said Colin Underhill, representing Franklin DevCo, in a statement. “Our focus is on getting the details right and making improvements that people will appreciate for years to come.

Frankfort, KY · 22h

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This Underrated Kentucky Town Is So Cheap Your Social Security Check Feels Like A Fortune

Most towns that are genuinely worth living in have already been discovered, marked up, and turned into something unrecognizable by the time the rest of us hear about them. Cynthiana, Kentucky somehow missed that memo, and the retirees who live there are extremely grateful. Sitting in Harrison County along the...

Cynthiana, KY · 2d

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What Kentucky hunters need to know before modern firearms deer season opens

Modern firearms deer season begins Saturday, and KYFW is reminding hunters to complete their hunter education certification before heading into the field.

Georgetown, KY · 2d

Backyard Garden Lover

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Kentucky Data Center Protest Gets Loud as Residents Confront County Officials

Kentucky Residents Blast Data Center Noise at Officials Who Won’t Have to Live With It Residents in Carroll County, Kentucky, found a loud way to protest a planned data center. During a county meeting in October, they played a harsh recording of data center noise so local officials could hear what they feared living near...

Carroll County, KY · 1d

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La Grange Lands 288-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Near Interstate 71

A 288-unit luxury apartment community called The Marquis is rising in La Grange, Kentucky, bringing a dozen residential buildings, a clubhouse with a pool and deck area, and a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units to a stretch of land near Interstate 71 and Eden Parkway. Construction began in September 2026, with the development expected to be complete by September 2028.

La Grange, KY · 2d

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11 Lost Kentucky Street Corner Sights You May Remember Before They Vanished

Kentucky’s old street photographs contain buildings that once needed no explanation: a hotel opposite a theater, a market filled with trade, or a courthouse that made the town square instantly recognizable. Their loss changed more than a skyline. It changed the landmarks people used to describe where they were going.

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Scott County crews respond to early morning Georgetown house fire

Firefighters in Scott County are investigating an early morning Georgetown house fire.

Georgetown, KY · 2d

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Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame to honor new inductees Nov. 19

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 12, 2026) — The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights will recognize individuals whose leadership and advocacy have helped advance equality and justice across the commonwealth during the 2026 Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame induction ceremony Nov. 19 in Frankfort. The ceremony, themed “Civil Rights Still...

Kentucky · 2d

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5 Kentucky high school seniors chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that five high school students from Kentucky, including one from Fayette County, were among the 161 seniors chosen as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars. The five students are:. Hosamulhaq Brula from South Warren High School in Warren County;. Samuel J. Busse...

Kentucky · 3d

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Three Kentucky school districts use Flock cameras to secure campuses

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — At least three Kentucky school districts have turned to license plate-reading cameras from Flock Safety to help secure their campuses. In Hardin County, the sheriff’s office and Elizabethtown Police Department manage 20 automated license plate reader cameras on Hardin County Schools campuses. “In over 30...

Elizabethtown, KY · 18h

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Outdoor Warrior's Alliance expands hunting access for veterans in Kentucky

CYNTHIANA, Ky. — For some veterans, sports and activities allows them to enhance their quality of life and reconnect with fellow service members who understand their experiences. That’s the mission behind Outdoor Warrior’s Alliance, a nonprofit operating alongside Licking River Outfitters on a 600-acre property in northern Kentucky’s Harrison...

Harrison County, KY · 2d

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Five restaurants added to Kentucky Historic Dining Guide

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Five Kentucky restaurants, including Lexington’s Dudley’s on Short, have been added to the Kentucky Historic Dining Guide, highlighting dining destinations that combine local cuisine with historic architecture and preservation. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the additions Thursday, bringing the guide’s total to 23 restaurants since...

Kentucky · 19h

Kentucky Lantern

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Beshear, GOP again in a tizzy over fair board after KY Farm Bureau submits names for seat

Republicans in Frankfort and Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear are once again butting heads over the Kentucky State Fair Board. The Senate Republican caucus highlighted comments in a Monday press release made by Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton during a recent agriculture committee meeting regarding KFB’s representation on the state fair board. Rep. Ryan Bivens, […]

Kentucky · 2d

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Couple files class-action lawsuit against Kentucky Castle owner over potential hidden cameras

WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Virginia couple has sued the owner of the Kentucky Castle, alleging that guests may have been secretly recorded on the property. The class-action complaint filed in Woodford County Circuit Court names TKC Hospitality, which owns the castle, its parent company, TKC Distilling, and former CEO Wes Henderson.

Woodford County, KY · 1d

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6 Thanksgiving Habits Kentucky Firefighters Wish Families Would Stop Doing

Many Americans are already deep into planning who’s bringing what to the Thanksgiving table. But if you ask firefighters, other far more important plans are never considered. Here are the Thanksgiving habits Kentucky firefighters wish families would stop doing. 1. Frying the Turkey Near the House. A Scott County...

Kentucky · 1d

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Walton plans Owens Lake Park upgrades

The city of Walton is planning upgrades to Owens Lake Park. The upgrades will include updated restrooms and a new pavilion structure. Matt Bogen, Walton City Engineer with Cardinal Engineering, briefed the community on the coming renovations at the Tuesday, Nov. 10 city council meeting. “The pavilion would overlook the...

Walton, KY · 2d

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Kentucky invests $7.3M in freight rail rehabilition

A freight rail line in Versailles is getting an upgrade as part of a $7.3 million state investment in railway infrastructure.

Kentucky · 21h

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11-16-2026 CAUCUS AGENDA

6:00 PM EST. – 5:00 PM CST. Mayor Larry Solomon _____; Commissioner John Mefford _____; Commissioner Doug Bine _____;. Commissioner George Eldridge ____; Commissioner Kim Tuyn _____. CAUCUS DISCUSSION. Union Town Plan Update – Discussion. UNION TOWN SQUARE UPDATES. LEGISLATION/ATTORNEY’S REPORT. Municipal Orders. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2026-22...

Union, KY · 1d

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YLEH: Indiana Democrats consider recount/challenge in tight Senate race

Garten is poised to replace the outgoing Senate leader, State Sen. Rod Bray (R-Martinsville), next week. However, it's unclear if his re-election bid was successful.

Indiana · 2d

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6 Squatter Laws Every Kentucky Homeowner Needs to Know in 2026

You stop by the rental house you’ve been meaning to fix up, and someone’s clearly been sleeping there. The state now has a faster way to handle that, but it comes with strings worth checking before you act. Here are the squatter laws that Kentucky homeowners need to...

Kentucky · 3d