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Nebraska and Kentucky universities to shut down DEI offices
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Kentucky announced this week that they are closing their diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. While Nebraska’s DEI office dissolution comes from a restructuring of executive offices, Kentucky’s comes after pressure from state lawmakers who appear poised to institute some kind of restriction on the ideology next year. […]
Fiscal path clear for another cut in Kentucky’s income tax, lawmakers hear
Kentucky’s state budget director told lawmakers Wednesday that fiscal thresholds established by the GOP-dominated legislature before the state income tax can be lowered have been met at the end of this fiscal year. That means Kentucky lawmakers are likely to vote to reduce the state’s income tax rate by another half-percentage point to 3.5% during […]
New school year, new opportunities
By Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe As the 2024-25 school year begins, I wish all students, teachers, school staff, and parents a successful year ahead. This upcoming school year is a crucial opportunity for all of us, as a community, to contribute to the growth and development of our students. The 2024 Legislative Session was […] The post New school year, new opportunities appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Feds arrest 34 Kentuckians in takedown of interstate drug trafficking ring
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Thirty-seven people, including 13 from Louisville, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for being a part of an interstate drug trafficking ring. On Aug. 6, the federal grand jury in Louisville returned five indictments charging the 37, 34 of whom are from Kentucky,...
Ford shifting electric vehicle strategy with 3 new vehicles; CEO says Kentucky battery plants 'critical'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Facing competition from automakers with lower costs, Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van. The company says all will cost less, have longer range and be profitable before taxes within a year of reaching showrooms.
The season for this allergen is about to get into full swing in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s starting to feel a little more like fall. Kids are heading back to school, and football season is right around the corner. We’re even getting cool and crisp nights, but one thing that also comes with fall is another allergy season. During the...
If You Have an Extremely High Utility Bill This Summer, There’s Some Relief in Kentucky
Though our weather in western Kentucky is exceptionally pleasant this week, that really hasn't been the case throughout much of the summer. It's been hot and humid and air conditioning systems around the Tristate have been working overtime to keep up. That means lots of local residents are seeing huge increases in their utility bills. For example, my OMU bill for the last month was nearly $500. That's a big chunk of change.
More than 50 tech jobs coming to southeastern Kentucky
MANCHESTER, Ky. – AVA Redundant Web Services, LLC (AVA-RWS) has announced that a new data storage, data processing, and artificial intelligence (AI) processing and storage center will be coming to eastern Kentucky. AVA-RWS says the project will bring more than 50 full-time jobs with estimated starting salaries between $30,000 and $80,000 along with generous benefit […] The post More than 50 tech jobs coming to southeastern Kentucky appeared first on Middlesboro News.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Fall-like weather’s limited supply is running out.
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Well, as forecasted, we had another fall-like day with highs in the low to mid 70s. Unfortunately, this type of weather was a “limited time only” special. HEADLINES:. - A Smidge Warmer for Thursday. - Lots of Sunshine!. -A Hot Weekend. DISCUSSION:. What another...
Kentucky hospital workforce is rebounding, but still has too many vacancies
Kentucky’s non-doctor health care workforce is on the mend, though state hospitals still have thousands of unfilled positions. That’s according to an August report released by the Kentucky Hospital Association that shows 12% of positions in the state’s hospitals were empty in 2023, with nurses being the most in-demand. The data comes from 94% of […]
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey follows another night of record lows
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - If you’re asking yourself, what month is it? You’re not alone. This pattern is more like late September and early October than the middle of August. Still, we aren’t just going straight into fall as summer has a little fight left in the tank.
Sunshine Class at Kentucky State Fair Breaks Barriers and Records: Inclusive Livestock Competition Anticipates Record Participation on August 22
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 21, 2024) – Looking ahead to a jam-packed Thursday at the Kentucky State Fair, fair officials and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture are anticipating record-breaking participation in the annual Sunshine Livestock Class on Thursday, August 22 at 4 p.m. in Broadbent Arena with more than 60 participants. The Sunshine Class offers an opportunity for individuals with special needs to work in a show ring at the Kentucky State Fair. Working with a mentor, the exhibitor will show the animal and at the end, all are presented with a championship banner.
Sensory Awareness Day provides inclusive experience for Kentucky fairgoers with sensitivities
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Kentucky State Fair welcomes everyone, but on Wednesday it’s a special experience for a few. Wednesday was Sensory Awareness Day at the fair, which means fairgoers with sensory processing differences are given free admission and Thrill Ville Tickets. From 10 a.m. to noon, Thrill Ville operated with minimal light and music to create a comfortable environment.
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