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Engineering program providing good jobs for graduates in Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU’s) new manufacturing engineering program aims to meet Kentucky’s workforce needs and secure career paths for students in the state. Ken Tinnell from TIDAS Automation believes EKU’s program can retain talent, boosting Kentucky’s status as a top U.S. manufacturing state. According to...
Heatwave left 25 percent of Kentucky classified as abnormally dry
The hot and mostly dry weather of the past several weeks led a quarter of Kentucky to be classified as abnormally dry, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday. While 74.41 percent of the state is considered to have no drought condition, 25.58 percent of Kentucky is abnormally dry, or D0 […] The post Heatwave left 25 percent of Kentucky classified as abnormally dry appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Brewco Marketing Group $1.26M Expansion in Kentucky
Central City-based marketing agency to increase mobile marketing vehicle production. Gov. Andy Beshear announced new investment in Muhlenberg County as Brewco Marketing Group plans to invest over $1.26 million and create 18 full-time jobs with an expansion at the company’s existing operation in Central City. “Congratulations to Brewco Marketing...
Heat Advisory Saturday For Western Kentucky
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Heat Advisory for western Kentucky for Saturday afternoon. Officials say heat indices between 105 and 109 are possible between Noon and 7:00 PM. The combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity levels is expected to create conditions that could lead to...
Join The Movement: Reserve A Veteran Parking Spot At Your Western Kentucky Business
Here at WBKR, we want to honor veterans and reserve a parking space just for them in our parking lot. It's the least we can do for these special heroes. Guess what? You can do it too!. WBKR Participates in Special Veteran Parking Project. It's important to honor our area...
KYTC: Geotechnical testing begins for US 51 bridge
PADUCAH — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 announced that geotechnical testing will begin on June 29 for the U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge replacement project. The work will have no impact on vehicle traffic crossing the existing bridge. KYTC says that the testing includes field...
Kinship care families deserve good faith action from Kentucky’s government
I am shocked and saddened as I reflect upon recent events regarding Senate Bill 151 for kinship caregivers. There are many questions, beginning with, how is nothing better than something for children, when we know we can do better? The story requires some background; I begin with the term “kinship care.” It’s when a child […] The post Kinship care families deserve good faith action from Kentucky’s government appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Kentucky politicians react to first presidential debate
Kentucky lawmakers are reacting after the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Thursday night. CNN hosted the debate in its Atlanta studio, which sparked fiery conversation over issues such as immigration, abortion and inflation. The rematch between the two candidates came at a unique time, as neither has been formally nominated yet.
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