Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed September 09, 2026
Kentucky 536 Widening Project Nears Completion
A multi-phase undertaking that will modernize a crucial corridor is making significant progress in northern Kentucky. The KY 536 widening and safety project, which includes Bristow Road (KY 1303) to Williamswoods Drive, will better accommodate current and future traffic demands by including a number of upgrades designed to improve traffic flow....
John Deere - Tue September 08, 2026
John Deere Names Rector Excavating Winner of 'Building America' Contest
John Deere announced Rector Excavating Inc of Kentucky as the winner of its "Building America" Excavator Contest, a nationwide competition celebrating construction businesses whose work helps build, support and strengthen communities across the United States....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Wed August 12, 2026
Kentucky's New Licking River Bridge Under Way
The spring demolition of Kentucky's 90-year-old KY 8 Licking River Bridge has cleared the way for the work to begin on a new $99.6 million river crossing. The new KY 8 Licking River Bridge Project is being hailed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) as a "bold new signature bridge designed to enhance safety, strengthen connections between the two cities and stand as an iconic landmark for Northern Kentucky."Built in 1936, the original KY 8 Licking River Bridge had exceeded design limits....
Equip Exposition - Tue August 11, 2026
Equip Exposition Nominated in Three Gold 100 Award Categories
Equip Exposition, the industry's largest trade show and educational event for landscapers, contractors, dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, was recently named a finalist in three categories for Trade Show Executive's Gold 100 Grand Awards: "The Marketing Genius Award," "The Best Attendee Acquisition Model" and "The Stickiest Show Floor in 2025.""TSE's Gold 100 awards recognize the best trade shows in the country and these nominations are a testament to the hard work our team puts in to deliver gold standard programing and events for our attendees and exhibitors," said Kris Kiser, president of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns and manages Equip Exposition....
Katherine Petrik – CEG Senior Editor - Tue June 02, 2026
Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project Breaks Ground With Major Construction Ahead
Construction is under way on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, a $4.05 billion infrastructure effort that will add a new companion bridge, rebuild key interchanges and modernize an aging freight corridor between Ohio and Kentucky, according to the offices of Kentucky Gov....
TurfMutt Foundation - Mon May 18, 2026
Guinness World Records Set at TurfMutt Great Lawn in Louisville's Waterfront Park
The TurfMutt Great Lawn at Louisville's Waterfront Park officially was the site of a historical achievement on May 16, 2026, as power technology company Rehlko set a new Guinness world record for fastest mowing of an area the size of an American football field....
CEG - Tue April 21, 2026
Brandeis Hosts SkillsUSA Kentucky Diesel Competition
The 2026 SkillsUSA Kentucky State Competition for Diesel Equipment Technology brought together top student technicians from across the state for a hands-on evaluation of their skills at the Brandeis Machinery and Supply facility....
Katherine Petrik – CEG Senior Editor - Tue April 07, 2026
Brent Spence Companion Bridge Begins Heavy Construction
After decades of planning, the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project is advancing into heavy construction as crews prepare to break ground on a new companion bridge over the Ohio River. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and transportation officials from Kentucky and Ohio said in a joint press release March 16 that early construction activities are already under way with major field operations expected to ramp up later this spring and early summer....
CEG - Tue April 07, 2026
MATS 2026 Showcases Industry Strength in Louisville
The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 2026 returned to Louisville, Ky., bringing together thousands of industry professionals, exhibitors and fleets for one of the largest annual gatherings in trucking....
National Farm Machinery Show - Wed February 11, 2026
World's Largest Indoor Farm Show Returns to Louisville for 60th Year
The National Farm Machinery Show launched its 60th show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. From Feb. 11-14, the world's largest indoor farm trade show will welcome around 300,000 visitors to experience the latest farming technology, new-to-market equipment, and groundbreaking agricultural ideas all under one roof....
