LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 27 (TNSfund) -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news on May 25, 2023: Continuing a "legacy like no other," late University of Kentucky alum and former trustee Carol Martin "Bill" Gatton bestowed a transformational gift of $100 million to the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) through The Bill Gatton Foundation. The gift, which was announced today by UK and the foundation, is contingent upon UK Board of Trustees' approval at its June   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 26 -- The Kentucky Department of Education issued the following news release: Toni Konz Tatman, Chief Communications Officer, 502/564-2000 ext. 4602, Toni.Tatman@education.ky.gov The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has a new sponsorship opportunity for vendors to provide prizes, supplies, advertising and financial support for the Kentucky Teacher of the Year (KTOY) program and awards ceremony. KDE is seeking presenting, gold, silver and bronze-level sponsors fo  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00318) on May 26, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Beech Grove Water System, Inc. Unaccounted-For Water Loss Reduction Plan, Surcharge And Monitoring ORDER On May 15, 2023, Beech Grove Water System, Inc. (Beech Grove Water) filed a motion seeking an extension of time to file its response to Commission Staff's First Request for Information (Staff's First Request). The respon  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00324) on May 26, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Christopher Scott Burrell, Complainant V. Farmdale Water District, Defendant COMMISSION STAFF'S FIRST REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO FARMDALE WATER DISTRICT Farmdale Water District (Farmdale District), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001E, shall file with the Commission an electronic version of the following information. The information requested i  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00127) on May 26, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Purchased Gas Adjustment Filing Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. ORDER On May 1, 2023, Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. (Duke Kentucky) filed in accordance with its Gas Cost Adjustment (GCA) Tariff its GCA report and a proposed GCA rate to be effective June 1, 2023. Duke Kentucky's previous GCA rate was approved in Case No. 2023-000  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00088) on May 26, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Green River Valley Water District For Adjustment Of Rates ORDER On May 3, 2023,/1 Green River Valley Water District (Green River Valley District) filed its application for an adjustment of its water service rates based on a historical test period ending December 31, 2021. The application proposed that the new  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00344) on May 26, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Investigation Of Jessamine-South Elkhorn Water District And Its Individual Commissioners, James F. Hall, Jerry Haws, Thomas Beal, And Clay Corman, Alleged Violation Of KRS 278.300 ORDER The Commission, on its own motion, HEREBY ORDERS that: 1. A hearing in this matter shall be held on July 6, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Day  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00393) on May 26, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: John And Marilyn Daniel, Complainant V. Kentucky Utilities Company, Defendant ORDER This matter arises upon John and Marilyn Daniel (the Daniels) complaint against Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) that was tendered on November 9, 2022, regarding the rate at which KU credits them for electricity that flows from their system onto KU's sy  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00436) on May 26, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Judy Water Association, Inc. For A Rate Adjustment Pursuant To 807 KAR 5:076 ORDER This matter arises upon Judy Water Association, Inc.'s (Judy Water) acceptance of Commission Staff's recommendation regarding the amount of a rate increase that amended Judy Water's application to request higher rates than init  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00035) on May 26, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of South Woodford Water District For A Rate Adjustment Pursuant To 807 KAR 5:076 ORDER This matter arises on South Woodford Water District's (South Woodford District) letter, filed on May 17, 2023, requesting Commission approval of South Woodford District's proposed use the proceeds of a water loss reduction sur  more

ATHENS, Georgia, May 27 (TNSpar) -- The University of Georgia College of Engineering issued the following news release: The University of Georgia College of Engineering will serve as one of eight university partners with nonprofit research institute RTI International to establish a new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) to help communities across the Southeast advance environmental justice. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded th  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 27 (TNSper) -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news: The Office of the Provost has named Shannon Means as the new vice provost for strategy and innovation. She will begin in her role on June 1. Means joins the University of South Carolina from the University of Kentucky, where she has supported administrative leadership in guiding business, policy and budget decisions since 2014. Means also served in executive support roles and as an assistan  more