RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 23 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: By Sarah Bashford Last week, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) welcomed new and returning students, kicking off the Fall 2024 semester on Monday, Aug. 19. With 2,985 freshmen on the first day of classes, EKU set a new freshman enrollment record, surpassing the previous high of 2,931 set in 2015. "In a time of national enrollment decline, our continued growth highlights EKU's unwavering commitment to student  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 23 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and Western Kentucky University (WKU) are proud to announce the launch of "Project Elevate," a pioneering initiative designed to transform principal preparation and address the critical shortage of certified educators in Kentucky. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between FCPS and WKU, building upon the success of their Grow Y  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00212) on Aug. 22, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Allen County Water District Unaccounted-For Water Loss Reduction Plan, Surcharge Monitoring COMMISSION STAFF'S NOTICE OF INFORMAL CONFERENCE Commission Staff hereby schedules an informal conference on August 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, to take place via videoconference link to discuss issues presented in t  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00109) on Aug. 22, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. For Approval To Amend Its Environmental Compliance Plan And Recover Costs Pursuant To Its Environmental Surcharge, And For The Issuance Of A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity And Other General Relief COMMISSION STAFF'S THIRD REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO EAST   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00104) on Aug. 22, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Lynn Bark Energy Center, LLC For A Certificate Of Construction For An Up To 200 Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility In Martin County, Kentucky SITING BOARD STAFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO LYNN BARK ENERGY CENTER, LLC Lynn Bark Energy Center, LLC (Lynn Bark Energy), pursuant to 807  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00194) on Aug. 22, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic McKinney Water District Unaccounted-For Water Loss Reduction Plan, Surcharge And Monitoring COMMISSION STAFF'S NOTICE OF INFORMAL CONFERENCE Commission Staff hereby schedules an informal conference on September 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, to take place via videoconference link to discuss issues presented i  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00305) on Aug. 22, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Western Fleming County Water District's Unaccounted-For Water Loss Reduction Plan, Surcharge And Monitoring COMMISSION STAFF'S NOTICE OF INFORMAL CONFERENCE Commission Staff hereby schedules an informal conference on September 5, 2024, at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, to take place via videoconference link to discuss iss  more