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Some of the poorest Kentuckians pay the highest power bills because their houses leak energy
Investor-owned Kentucky Power faced strong criticism last year when it asked to increase its electricity rates in response to “historic” economic decline among the 20 Eastern Kentucky counties it serves. The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) ultimately slashed the proposed rate hike by over two-thirds, approving a 5.66% increase in residential bills. But as part […]
KY True Crime Podcast Hosting Live “Murders & Mimosas” Event in Owensboro
Are you fascinated by horrible stories of horrible people doing horrible things? A couple of sassy local gals are kicking off the month of Halloween with something you don't want to miss. My favorite podcast, A Couple of Sassholes is hosting a live recording of their show as they tell...
The Nature Conservancy awarded $400,000 ARC ARISE Grant to support outdoor recreation infrastructure in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) was recently awarded $400,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for its new project “The Cumberland-Pine Mountain Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Corridor of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.” The funding was made available through ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) which drives large-scale economic transformation through multi-state collaboration. The Nature […] The post The Nature Conservancy awarded $400,000 ARC ARISE Grant to support outdoor recreation infrastructure in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee appeared first on Middlesboro News.
UK to eliminate Office of Institutional Diversity months after legislators targeted DEI
The University of Kentucky will eliminate the Office of Institutional Diversity, after state legislators tried to pass two laws opposing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Changing strategies of treating heart disease in Kentucky
COVID 19 along with other respiratory diseases remain a priority in Kentucky. But, it’s heart disease that is still the number one cause of death in the Commonwealth. There are several aspects to prevention, treatment, and aftercare.
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey tracks near record lows
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s an absolutely awesome weather pattern we’re dealing with as temps take a walk on the fall side. This blast of fall may very well break a few record lows Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Wow!. Highs out there today are generally in the low...
19 Daviess Co. natives indicted on federal drug charges across KY
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A federal grand jury charged 19 Daviess County defendants, 37 defendants total, in lengthy investigation conducted as part of the Organized Crime and Drug and Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) in Kentucky and California. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Gannon of the DEA Indianapolis District Office confirms these indictments are connected […]
Communication workers strike in Owensboro
Members of the Communications Workers of America Local 3321 were picketing outside AT&T facilities in Owensboro Tuesday, in support of the CWA’s strike against the telecommunications giant. Members of Local 3321 were picketing at AT&T buildings across the region, including Owensboro, Henderson, Madisonville, Hopkinsville, Princeton, Hartford and Morganfield. Norm Franklin, president of Local ...
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