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KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPLETE 2024 KENTUCKY GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS PROGRAM
LOUISVILLE, KY. (August 27, 2024) – The 2024 Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts program concluded on July 27, with a class that represented more than half of the Commonwealth’s 120 counties. The conclusion of the program marked the third year the program has had an increased class size thanks to supplemental funding from the Kentucky Department of Education*. Growing from 256 students to more than 500 students, the tuition-free program took place during two consecutive three-week sessions (Session 1: June 9 – June 29; Session 2: July 7 – July 27) with students divided into each. Both sessions were hosted at The University of Kentucky.
KY: Victory Hemp Foods To Expand Carroll County Operation With $2.5M Investment
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced continued momentum of the state’s manufacturing sector as Victory Hemp Foods plans to expand production in Carroll County with a $2.5 million investment, creating 22 quality Kentucky jobs. “Kentucky’s manufacturing industry continues to grow, creating job opportunities for our people all across the state,”...
Utilities that opposed Kentucky’s new energy planning commission are now part of it
Gov. Andy Beshear has filled two seats on a new energy planning commission with utility executives who, like Beshear, opposed the commission’s creation. Kentucky lawmakers earlier this year created the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) to slow the retirement of power plants fueled by coal and natural gas.
Microbursts Cause Localized Damage in Kentucky, Indiana
Alexandria, KY – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, OH, has confirmed that two separate microbursts caused significant damage in Kentucky and Indiana this week. The microbursts, which are localized columns of rapidly descending air, affected areas around Alexandria, KY, on Monday and Vevay, IN, on Tuesday. Microbursts...
Are Kentuckians generous? Here's which counties were the most generous in 2023
Are Kentuckians generous? A new study released by SmartAsset, a financial technology company, recently looked at how generous Kentuckians are based on charitable contributions. A county-by-county breakdown showed there are some truly generous people in Kentucky. SmartAsset found Oldham County ranked first in the state for its generosity, securing the top spot for two consecutive...
The Massive Fireball That Was Reported in 12 States First Appeared Over Kentucky
12 states, including Kentucky, saw a massive fireball light up the night sky, did you see it?. When you watch the videos (posted below) of the massive fireball lighting up the night sky over Kentucky, it looks like something otherworldly. Seeing shooting stars are one thing, but for security cameras to pick up this fireball because it was so bright is another. Folks in 12 different states reported seeing the fireball in the sky.
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