RICHMOND, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSpro) -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: Eastern Kentucky University students will soon have the opportunity to pursue a degree in the high-demand field of manufacturing engineering. With an anticipated 32,400 new manufacturing engineering jobs nationally by 2029, EKU's bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering addresses an expanding need within the state and beyond. "I'm excited to announce that Eastern Kentucky University will have   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSsro) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00019) on Feb. 14, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Investigation Of Possible Vacancy On The Board Of Commissioners Of Columbia/Adair Utilities District ORDER The Commission, on its own motion, establishes this case to determine whether a vacancy exists on Columbia/Adair Utility District's (Columbia/Adair District) Board of Commissioners (Board) as a result of the  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSsro) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00084) on Feb. 14, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. For A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity Authorizing The Phase One Replacement Of The Am07 Pipeline ORDER On July 8, 2022, Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. (Duke Kentucky) filed a petition, pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001E, Section 13, and KRS 61.878, requesting that the  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSsro) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-000238) on Feb. 14, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Investigation Of The Jurisdictional Status Of East Kentucky Midstream, LLC And Of Its Compliance With KRS Chapter 278, 807 KAR Chapter 005, And 49 CFR Parts 191 And 192 COMMISSION STAFF'S NOTICE OF INFORMAL CONFERENCE Commission Staff hereby schedules an informal conference on February 22, 2023, at 10 a.m. Easte  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSsro) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00264) on Feb. 14, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: An Electronic Examination Of The Application Of The Fuel Adjustment Clause Of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. From November 1, 2021 Through April 30, 2022 ORDER On September 30, 2022, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (EKPC) filed a motion, pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001E, Section 13, and KRS 61.878, requesting that th  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSsro) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00031) on Feb. 14, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Hayden Borders, Alleged Violation Of Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act INITIATING ORDER FOR ALLEGED 811 VIOLATION OF THE KENTUCKY UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT Hayden Borders has been named as a party to an investigation before the Kentucky Public Service Commission (Commission) for allegedly violating  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSsro) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00023) on Feb. 14, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Kentucky Rural Water Association For Accreditation Approval Of A Proposed Water District Management Training Program ORDER On January 19, 2023, Kentucky Rural Water Association (KRWA) filed an application/1 for approval and accreditation of a training program scheduled to take place on February 22,  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSsro) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00265) on Feb. 14, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: An Electronic Examination Of The Application Of The Fuel Adjustment Clause Of Kentucky Utilities Company From November 1, 2021 Through April 30, 2022 ORDER On September 30, 2022, Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) filed a petition, pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001E, Section 13, and KRS 61.878, requesting that the Commission grant con  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSsro) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2021-00206) on Feb. 14, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Morgan County Water District's Unaccounted-For Water Loss Reduction Plan, Surcharge And Monitoring ORDER This matter arises upon Morgan County Water District's (Morgan District) request to disburse funds for its water loss reduction plan surcharge. LEGAL STANDARD On June 9, 2021, the Commission established this  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSsro) -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00033) on Feb. 14, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Triple D Construction, LLC, Alleged Violation Of Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act INITIATING ORDER FOR ALLEGED 811 VIOLATION OF THE KENTUCKY UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT Triple D Construction, LLC (Triple D Construction) has been named as a party to an investigation before the Kentucky Public Service  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 14 -- The Kentucky Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Several Kentucky Proud grant funding opportunities are open at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced. "The Kentucky Department of Agriculture provides a number of grant funding opportunities to assist farmers, restaurants, local organizations, and more," Commissioner Quarles said. "These grant programs are unique in that they   more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSbook) -- Transylvania University issued the following news: Imani Perry, a bestselling author who recently won the National Book Award, will give Transylvania University's 2023 William R. Kenan Jr. Lecture on March 2. Perry will deliver the annual talk -- one of the biggest campus events of the school year -- at 7 p.m. in Haggin Auditorium (watch the livestream here). The next morning at 10:30, she will participate in a moderated conversation followed by a Q&A   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Attorney General Paxton has sent a Kentucky-led letter to the CEO of Yelp condemning the company's efforts to discriminate against crisis pregnancy centers. Attorney General Paxton also previously sent a letter to the CEO of Alphabet, Inc. urging the company not to discriminate against crisis pregnancy centers in Google search results and online advertising. Last year, Yelp announced that it would no  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, Feb. 15 (TNSpar) -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2023: University of the Cumberlands today announced that it is working with IBM to equip faculty and students with no-cost STEM education and career readiness resources. To that end, Cumberlands is providing enhanced access to IBM SkillsBuild, a no-cost education program focused on underrepresented communities that helps develop valuable new skills and equitable access to   more