The Lane Report

The Lane Report is a smart and innovative magazine that keeps its readers updated and encourages discussions across Kentucky by showcasing key business stories. Established in 1985, this monthly publication boasts a readership of over 50,000, including many prominent business leaders and decision-makers. While some articles are written by The Lane Report’s own team, around 60 percent of the content is contributed by freelance writers.

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502 Film launches Kentucky’s first narrative short film incubator with support from the Community Foundation of Louisville

2 days ago | lanereport.com | Hannah Stanley

Louisville, Ky. — 502 Film, a leading Kentucky film industry advocate dedicated to nurturing a sustainable, inclusive and innovative film industry through production attraction, infrastructure growth and workforce development, is proud to announce the launch of the 502 Film Front Porch Film Lab. A first-of-its-kind in the state of Kentucky, the filmmaker incubator will focus on advancing short-form narrative storytelling in the Louisville region.
Accelecom says KCNA is deceiving the public about KentuckyWired

3 days ago | lanereport.com | Hannah Stanley

The Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA) is deceiving the people of Kentucky about the KentuckyWired project, which it has completely mishandled. In an attempt to conceal its gross incompetence—which has already cost the Commonwealth a fortune, with more to come—KCNA has advanced the false narrative that others, this time Accelecom, are to blame for the state of the project. That is categorically false, and it’s time to set the record straight.
AAA: 45.1 million Americans forecast to travel domestically for Memorial Day

4 days ago | lanereport.com | Hannah Stanley

LEXINGTON, Ky. ― AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period* from Thursday, May 22, to Monday, May 26. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year.
NKU grad programs recognized by U.S. News

4 days ago | lanereport.com | Mark Green |Mark & Nicky Green

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Northern Kentucky University’s graduate programs have been recognized for their quality and value byU.S. News and World Report. According toU.S. News’2025 report, NKU’s master of public administration program ranked third in Kentucky. Additionally, NKU was ranked 68thin nursing-anesthesia, 134th in law, 212nd in occupational therapy and 241st in social work nationwide.
WKU receives $5.25 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation

4 days ago | lanereport.com | Mark Green |Mark & Nicky Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — At an event held Saturday, May 10 on WKU’s campus outside The Carol M. Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, WKU President Timothy C. Caboni announced that the University received a $5.25 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation. Headquartered in Bristol, Tenn., The Bill Gatton Foundation honors the life and legacy of Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton, a successful businessman and Kentucky’s most generous education philanthropist who made several gifts to WKU.
Donors gift $10.M to Norton Healthcare through Wade Mountz Heritage Society

1 week ago | lanereport.com | Mark Green |Mark & Nicky Green

LOUISVILLE — The 2025 class of the Wade Mountz Heritage Society has made planned gifts of $10.9 million to the Norton Healthcare Foundation. To date, members of the society have donated $93 million aimed toward health care for the community.
Crinda Francke, President by of ExecuTrain, named Kentucky’s 2025 Small Business Person of the Year by U.S. Small Business Administration

1 week ago | lanereport.com | Hannah Stanley

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The U.S. Small Business Administration awarded this year’s Small Business Persons of the Year winners from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Crinda Francke, President and CEO of ExecuTrain, was named Kentucky’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2025. “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized by the SBA,” said Francke. “This award is a testament to the strength of our team, our commitment to client success, and the value of lifelong learning.
UK forestry students assist in reforesting former mine site in Hazard

1 week ago | lanereport.com | Hannah Stanley

HAZARD, Ky. — University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students joined forces with Green Forests Work, Suntory Global Spirits and The Nature Conservancy in their existing efforts to reforest land throughout Kentucky. This project is part of a four-year collaboration dedicated to enhancing environmental sustainability.
University of the Cumberlands welcomes Tyler Smith as vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement

1 week ago | lanereport.com | Hannah Stanley

Williamsburg, Ky. –University of the Cumberlands has appointed Tyler Smith as the university’s new vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement. Smith brings nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education fundraising, with a proven track record of advancing institutional priorities through strategic development and relationship-building.
The Fischer Group to telocate HQ to Covington’s Business District

1 week ago | lanereport.com | Mark Green |Mark & Nicky Green

COVINGTON, Ky. – The region’s largest home builder, Fischer Homes, has announced plans to relocate corporate headquarters to Covington, the company announced. Currently located in Erlanger, the new corporate headquarters will be located in Covington’s “First District” building at 525 Scott St.“The City of Covington is proud to welcome The Fischer Group to our community,” said Mayor Ron Washington.