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Teachers Retirement System sees double-digit growth
Kentucky teachers’ retirement investments posted double-digit gains for the recently concluded fiscal year, 12.27 percent for the Retirement Annuity Trust and 12.73 percent for the Health Insurance Trust. This marked the second consecutive year of double-digit growth, and both returns exceeded the prior year’s figures of 10.61% and 11.94% respectively. Returns for the Teachers’ Retirement […] The post Teachers Retirement System sees double-digit growth appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Debate on curbing pardon powers in Kentucky comes back following new assault case
ERLANGER, Ky. (WKRC) - A new assault case involving a Lexington man previously set free by a former Kentucky governor has renewed the debate over how much power governors should have to let convicted criminals go free. In late 2019, former Republican Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin commuted or reduced nearly...
‘Contradiction’: KY lawmaker asks Fayette schools for bathroom gender clarity
“The public deserves to know how many of these restrooms will be gender-specific or gender-neutral and where the district believes gender-specific restrooms are ‘appropriate,’” said state Rep. Matthew Lockett, R-Nicholasville.
Northern Kentucky golf pros, amateurs, collegiates swing into action on the links
Last week’s 73rd Kentucky PGA Professional Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville provided opportunities for 63 PGA members who battled for the title of top pro in Kentucky. A handful of golfers with northern Kentucky ties tried to take advantage by putting together solid finishes in a tightly contested field.
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Weather Impact Alert Day issued due to extreme heat in Louisville, southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Extreme heat along with Orange Air Quality Alerts in place through Kentucky and Indiana for the rest of our workweek. High temperatures will soar near 100° degrees each day. Thankfully, humidity levels will be fairly low, so this dry heat won't feel too much worse than the actual temperature.
Kentucky students pack medical supplies for Louisville nonprofit to be sent to Africa
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Some Kentucky students are taking what they learned in school to help those in need in Africa. On Monday, Louisville-based nonprofit SOS packed containers to send $200,000 in medical supplies to Liberia to create an entire medical clinic. Students at Madisonville North Hopkins High School began...
Rebels experience shutout in season opener
STANFORD — Casey County was held scoreless as an experienced Green County team pulled away to win 38-0 last Friday in the 27th annual Death Valley Bowl at Lincoln County High School. Green County set the tone early, outscoring Casey County 23-0 in the opening quarter. The Dragons excelled...
State task force reviewing JCPS to meet in Louisville on Tuesday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A legislative task force to study the state's largest school district's administration and suggest reforms will meet in Louisville. The state's Efficient and Effective School Governance Task Force, reviewing JCPS, will meet at Central High School at 5:30 on Tuesday. People will be able to address...
Former Norton Healthcare nurse manager appears in court on theft charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A former Norton Healthcare nurse accused of stealing pain medicine from a hospital in St. Matthews appeared in a Louisville courtroom Monday. Megan Olmstead faces more than 90 counts of theft and unlawful access to a controlled substance. Monday, her attorney entered a not guilty plea.
Hornet football team is ready to roll in 2024
The sweltering heat of August summer is with us and around here that means football season is coming. The Hornet players and coaches are primed and ready for the opening game this Friday. Hancock County begins on the road when they travel to Elizabethtown to face off against 4A John...
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