There were challenges, sure, but there was also plenty to celebrate in 2016, especially in the Bluegrass state. Here's a look back at the events and people who helped Kentucky kick ass this year.

Internationally known street artist Odeith returns to Kentucky to create an epic Walking Dead mural on the side of the Rohs Opera House.

There are 17 billion reasons why Kentucky kicks ass. That's why our commonwealth's slogan is 'Kentucky Kicks Ass'. Recently we commissioned Kentucky artist David Wischer to create an epic art print containing all 17 billion reasons why Kentucky kicks ass. Quite the challenge considering the print was only 19″ x 25″. David tried and tried but in …

In April of 2012 our friends at Cricket Press invented and printed this amazing print called 'A Comprehensive List of Notable Kentucky Inventions – Volume 1'. It celebrated some of Kentucky's finest inventions – baseball bats, horses, gold, the bowie knife, bourbon, fried chicken, couch burning, and the Tommy gun. The print sold out in …