City Louisville, state Kentucky Financial News

A federal judge has ruled that Woodford Reserve undermined unionization efforts at its Kentucky distillery by awarding pay raises, relaxing its vacation policy and handing out bottles of whiskey to workers before a vote on whether to unionize

LPL Financial has broadened its network in the Bluegrass State with the addition of three experienced advisors to its broker-dealer, RIA, and custodial platforms. The firm announced Wednesday that Greg Mullaney, Colleen Kelly Abate, and Peter Pagano are transitioning from Ameriprise Financial, where they reported managing approximately $300 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets.

Yum Brands has a vision for “AI-powered" fast-food in which artificial intelligence shapes nearly every aspect of how its Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Habit Burger Grill restaurants are run. Led by Joe Park, Yum’s new chief digital and technology officer, the fast-food giant has been increasing its investment in technology and automation.

Debi Lucas had a tremor in her arm. Her feet froze when she tried to walk and she fell into her coffee table, busting her lip. She went to a neurologist who thought she had Parkinson’s disease.

By Chuck Mikolajczak and Noel Randewich

Ford's top executive says that last fall’s contentious United Auto Workers’ strike changed the company's relationship with the union to the point where it will “think carefully” about where it builds future vehicles

The Kentucky gun shop that sold the AR-15 used to kill five people at a Louisville bank is facing a lawsuit from survivors and families of the victims

The Kentucky Derby purse has been raised to $5 million for the 150th edition in May

Ford Motor Co. says a six-week strike by the United Auto Workers union cut sales by about 100,000 vehicles and cost the company $1.7 billion in lost profits this year

A lawsuit filed in federal court is alleging negligence by CSX Transportation caused a train derailment and chemical fire that forced residents of a Kentucky town from their homes just before the Thanksgiving holiday

CSX says a failed wheel bearing on a train car caused a derailment that sparked a chemical fire in a small Kentucky town

Economist Stephen Moore discusses negative economic trends in Democrat-run cities and Moody's lowering its outlook on the U.S. credit rating.

(Reuters) — The United Auto Workers (UAW) production workers at Ford (NYSE:F)'s Louisville assembly and Kentucky truck plants have voted against a proposed four-and-a-half year contract, while the skilled trades workers voted in favor of the deal, the union's local unit said on Facebook (NASDAQ:META).

Waystar, which was set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) roadshow to pitch investors this week, has now delayed it until at least December, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. Reuters reported in August that Louisville, Kentucky-based Waystar was eyeing an IPO that could value the company at as much as $8 billion, including debt. The company will likely wait until 2024, the Journal's report added, citing people familiar with the matter. Waystar did not immediately comment on the report. Waystar, which provides software that helps hospitals and clinics manage their finances, has said it intends to list its common stock on the Nasdaq under the symbol «WAY». The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of Navicure and ZirMed. The company develops payment software helping clients such as large hospital systems with the collection of bills from patients. Waystar made its IPO filing public in October after confidentially filing it in August, joining a wave of new listings that followed a months-long dry spell wrought by high interest rates and fears of a recession. Still, hopes of the new listings — including those of chip designer Arm, and grocery delivery app Instacart — buoying the IPO market were dashed after the stocks fell below their IPO price soon after debut. Earlier this month, Birkenstock's shares ended more than 12% below its IPO price in an underwhelming Wall Street debut that signaled investors remain cautious about new listings. Waystar was valued at $2.7 billion when EQT and CPPIB acquired a majority stake in the company in 2019 from Bain Capital, which stayed on as a minority investor.

First it was Ford, then Stellantis, and now a General Motors factory has been added to the growing list of highly profitable plants where the United Auto Workers union is on strike

The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis

A recycling facility will be built in Kentucky to shred electric vehicle batteries in a $65 million venture

Former McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner analyzes the state of the fast-food industry as the U.S. economy slows on 'The Claman Countdown.'

National Cheeseburger Day. This delectable occasion has a rich history that dates back to the Roaring 20s, making it a cherished tradition among food lovers. In this article, we will explore the fascinating origin of the cheeseburger and uncover five lesser-known facts about this iconic American dish.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has placed a $20 bet to signal that legal sports wagering is off and running in the Bluegrass State

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has placed a $20 bet to signal that legal sports wagering is off and running in the Bluegrass State