Kenco worker applications prioritized at local employer

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A Tri-State employer says that it will prioritize applications from Kenco workers after the Kenco Warehouse was damaged by a tornado in Mt. Vernon last week.

Babcock Wilcox (BWXT) in Mt. Vernon made the announcement on Thursday. A statement by BWXT says, “BWXT has reached out to Kenco leadership to offer our support in any way we can assist. We also will be happy to prioritize applicants from their team, should they have displaced workers. We look forward to working with Kenco and local organizations to ensure the Mount Vernon community recovers as quickly as possible from these storms.”

No one was hurt when the tornado hit the Kenco building. Winds during the tornado were estimated at 140 miles per hour.

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