RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that the Virginia Derby has earned the prestigious distinction as a qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby at the Colonial Downs racetrack. "The future for thoroughbred racing in Virginia is bright and this opportunity will allow us to shine on horseracing's biggest stage. Churchill Downs has worked with partners throughout the Commonwealth  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00205) on Aug. 12, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Atmos Energy Corporation For Performance Based Ratemaking Mechanism ORDER On July 23, 2024, Atmos Energy Corporation (Atmos) filed a motion seeking an informal conference or, in the alternative, deviation from the notice requirements in 807 KAR 5:011, Section 8, for the proposed customer notice for Atmos's   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00243) on Aug. 12, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Kentucky Power Company For (1) An Order Approving The Terms And Conditions Of The Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement For Solar Energy Resources Between Kentucky Power Company And Bright Mountain Solar, LLC; (2) Authorization To Enter Into The Agreement; (3) Recovery Of Costs Through Tariff P.P.A.; (4) Approv  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00211) on Aug. 12, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Licking Valley Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation For A General Adjustment Of Rates And Other General Relief ORDER This matter arises upon the motion of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, by and through the Office of Rate Intervention (Attorney General), filed August 8, 2024, pursuant  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00246) on Aug. 12, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Western Rockcastle Water Association, Inc. To Revise Certain Non-Recurring Charges ORDER On July 25, 2024, Western Rockcastle Water Association, Inc. (Western Rockcastle Water) tendered an application to revise its tariff for non-recurring charges./1 On July 30, 2024, Western Rockcastle Water filed a reques  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- The University of Louisville issued the following news release: * * * GoTo Foods CEO Jim Holthouser leads 18 Alumni Awards honorees to be celebrated at the Wilson Wyatt Alumni Awards * * * Jim Holthouser '81, '83, '85, chief executive officer of GoTo Foods and a three-time UofL graduate, is the University of Louisville 2024 Alumnus of the Year. He credits his time at the university for helping shape him into the person he is today. Holthouser is the Chief E  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news on Aug. 12, 2024: During the annual Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday (August 12), WKU President Timothy C. Caboni announced that the WKU Opportunity Fund had surpassed its $100 million goal, raising $102,779,663 to benefit WKU students. During his Investiture in April 2018, President Caboni shared his vision for a student-centered fundraising campaign designed to remove barriers to education throug  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni addressed faculty and staff during his annual Convocation address Monday (August 12) in WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. During his address, he summarized the University's accomplishments from the 2023-2024 academic year and previewed the 2024-2025 year. He began by revealing a milestone in WKU's philanthropic endeavors, sharing that the University has a  more