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Kentucky's new truancy law is now in effect
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Truancy is a real problem throughout the state of Kentucky. Last year close to 30 % of students were absent for 10% or more of the school year. Jared Revlett, the Public Information Officer for Owensboro Public Schools, says, "Recently, really since 2020, we’ve seen a growing number of truancy cases in our district and really across the state as a whole.”
Several Kentucky schools remain with vacant positions
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — With a 24% turnover rate last year, the Commonwealth is seeing it’s fair share of struggles when it comes to the teacher shortage. Open positions from bus drivers, custodians, technicians, and teachers fill school districts. Here in the Tri-State, we looked at the numbers:
Family Fun Awaits! Veterans Empowered Together Back to School Luah Bash
It's time to connect to a veteran one cup of coffee at a time! A Luau Bash is planned and we're all invited for some family fun with Veterans Empowered Together (V.E.T.). The upcoming school year is just weeks away, so save the date and get all the details here.
Ky. League of Cities awards City of Owensboro 2024 safety grant
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - The Kentucky League of Cities presented the City of Owensboro Riverport Authority with a 2024 safety grant. Officials say the money helps KLC members provide services and programs that reduce liability and create safer communities. “The Kentucky League of Cities is proud to support our members...
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