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Business 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Hubbard unites Show-Rite and MoorMan’s ShowTec under unified show feed portfolio

Hubbard is bringing its Show-Rite and MoorMan’s ShowTec brands together under a unified Show-Rite portfolio of feeds and supplements for swine, sheep, goats and cattle. Developed by nutrition, technical and sales teams from both brands, the lineup combines products and feeding programs for livestock exhibitors and breeders. The transition is set to begin in phases later this fall, with dealers and customers receiving guidance on product changes and feeding adjustments.

Business 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Give 270 raffle offers Kawasaki side-by-side, with drawing set for Jan. 27, 2027Raffle proceeds will support Glendale Lions Club projects

Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give 270 is selling $50 tickets for a raffle to win a new Kawasaki Mule SX XC LE, with the drawing scheduled for Jan. 27, 2027. Proceeds will support the Glendale Lions Club’s community service projects. Up to 1,000 tickets are available, and the drawing will be streamed on Give 270’s Facebook page and YouTube channel; if tickets sell out early, it will be held the first Wednesday afterward.

Schools 1 outlet · WKYT

Proposed nuclear campus could be Kentucky’s first commercial reactor site

The Nuclear Company has proposed Prosperity One, a nuclear energy campus on privately owned land in Lewis County, along the Ohio River. The site could eventually host six Westinghouse AP1000 reactors with a combined capacity of 6.6 gigawatts. The company says full construction could create thousands of jobs, but hiring details and timelines have not been released. It hopes to start construction in 2028, subject to federal and state reviews and permits.

Schools 1 outlet · LEX18

UK study finds essential oil sprays lose effectiveness after drying, recommends baitsResearchers recommend baits over sprays for cockroach control

A University of Kentucky study found essential oil-based sprays marketed for cockroach control killed German cockroaches when applied directly but were less effective after drying. Researchers recommend baits for longer-term control, placed where roaches travel, such as kitchens and bathrooms. The study’s lead researcher also advises sealing food, cleaning kitchens and repairing leaks to limit food and water sources. Homeowners should contact a pest control professional if roaches persist after treatment.

Government 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

VIDEO: Lexington protestors say no to AI data center expansion

Protesters gathered outside Lexington’s Government Center on Tuesday, Oct. 20, to voice concerns about artificial intelligence and the growing development of AI data centers. The demonstration was hosted by No AI in KY. It was part of a nationwide walkout calling for greater accountability in the development and use of AI.

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