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For 12 years, Wisconsin's Blue Ox Music Festival has brought musicians and fans together for a three-day celebration that feels more like a family reunion than a concert. The intimate festival in Eau Claire proves that keeping things community-focused can still attract world-class talent.
A Milan, Indiana bluegrass musician who played the Grand Ole Opry lost everything to alcohol addiction in 2015. Now sober, he's back on stage and using songs to help others in recovery heal.
CASA of the Bluegrass is training everyday people to become Court Appointed Special Advocates for children facing abuse or neglect in Kentucky's family courts. No experience required—just a willingness to be someone's champion. #
After spending 26 years perfecting a specialized grass seed for golf courses, Penn State professor David Huff launched a successful startup that sold out in its first year. His journey shows how university support systems can turn decades of research into real-world impact.
For 27 years, Lexington volunteers have planted thousands of trees to clean local waterways, and the movement just keeps growing. Last year alone, over 800 Kentuckians showed up to help green their city.
For 27 years, Kentuckians have gathered to plant thousands of trees that purify water, cool the city, and create shaded walking paths. What started as a pollution-fighting mission has transformed Lexington into a greener, healthier place to live.
After 26 years of research, Penn State professor David Huff solved a century-old golf course problem and launched a startup that sold out its entire inventory in its first year. His specialty grass seeds are now booked through 2027.
While gas prices climb to $4 per gallon nationwide, Kentucky electric vehicle owners like Mike Proctor are celebrating relief from the pump. His 14 years of gas-free driving are now paying off more than ever.
Lexington, Kentucky is hosting two festivals this April where residents can help plant urban trees or take free saplings home. The city-wide greening effort aims to improve air quality, water systems, and tree canopy coverage across the community.
A Kentucky city's quarter-century tree planting tradition returns to a park where volunteers can literally walk through forests they created decades ago. This year, anyone can join the effort or grab free trees to plant at home.
Kentucky is investing nearly $70 million to bring electric vehicle charging stations to rural towns and smaller cities across the state. The expansion will make long-distance EV travel easier for families in areas previously underserved by charging infrastructure.
Kentucky is rolling out its fourth round of electric vehicle charging stations, this time focusing on rural areas and smaller cities that haven't been served yet. With nearly $70 million in federal funding, the state has already opened 12 fast-charging sites and is building a network that works for everyone.
Bruce Springsteen is opening a 30,000 square-foot center dedicated to American music history at Monmouth University in New Jersey this June. The grand opening features two nights of concerts celebrating America's 250th birthday with performances from Jon Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne, Kenny Chesney, and more.
Atlanta is rolling out the red carpet for soccer fans with a free downtown festival, natural grass pitch, and eight major matches including a semifinal. The city that once barely knew the sport is now poised to welcome the world.
A Penn State professor spent 26 years perfecting grass seed for golf courses and turned his research into a thriving startup. His first two years of inventory sold out completely, with orders already coming in through 2027.
Over 50 events across four days brought thousands of visitors to Whanganui, New Zealand for a celebration of vintage culture that grew even bigger than last year. From steam trains to steampunk fashion, the community festival created a weekend of joy for locals and travelers alike.