RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 10 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: From Fall 2022 to Fall 2023, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) reached its highest retention rate in history at 79.62%. With a total enrollment of more than 15,000 for the Fall 2023 semester, the university has been experiencing steady growth over the past two years, consistent with statewide trends. In early 2024, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) announced that Kentucky boasted the high  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 10 -- The Kentucky Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is now offering an online option for its pesticide application licensure program, Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced. "With today's hectic schedule, allowing consumers an option to take a pesticides licensing test online instead of in person creates another pathway for people seeking a license," Commissioner Shell said. "We a  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00056) on April 8, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Atmos Energy Corporation For A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity To Bid On A Franchise To Serve The City Of Paducah, Kentucky ORDER On March 22, 2024, Atmos Energy Corporation (Atmos) filed its application with the Commission seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 5 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00053): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Columbia Gas Of Kentucky, Inc. For A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity To Bid On A Gas Distribution Franchise In The Corporation Limits Of The City Of Flatwoods, Kentucky ORDER On March 19, 2024, Columbia Gas of Kentucky (Columbia Gas) filed its application with the Commission seeking a Certificate of Public C  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 5 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00424): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Tariff Filing Of The City Of Lancaster To Increase The Wholesale Rate Charged To Garrard County Water Association ORDER This matter arises upon the motion of Garrard County Water Association, Inc.(Garrard County Water), filed January 10, 2024, for intervention. As a basis for its motion, Garrard County Water stated that it satisfies both   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 5 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00064) on April 8, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Jackson Energy Cooperative Corporation For A Deviation From 807 KAR 5:011, Section 8(2) And (3) ORDER On March 11, 2024, Jackson Energy Cooperative Corporation (Jackson Energy) filed a proposed tariff revision to its Schedule OL - Outdoor Lighting Service. Included with this filing, Jackson Energy requested  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 5 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00071) on April 4, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Kentucky Power Company For A Certificate Of Pubic Convenience And Necessity Authorizing The Applicant To Apply For And Obtain A Franchise From The City Of Worthington In Greenup County, Kentucky ORDER On March 25, 2024, Kentucky Power Company (Kentucky Power) filed its application with the Commission seekin  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00070) on April 8, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Kentucky Utilities Company For A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity Authorizing KU To Bid On A Franchise Established By The City Of Ferguson, Kentucky ORDER On March 27, 2024, Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) filed its application with the Commission seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience a  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00207) on April 8, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Investigation Of Jurisdictional Status Of Lindsey Enterprises, LLC And Of Its Compliance With KRS Chapter 278, 807 KAR Chapter 005, And 49 CFR Parts 191 And 192 COMMISSION STAFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO LINDSEY ENTERPRISES, LLC Lindsey Enterprises, LLC (Lindsey Enterprises), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, shall fil  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 5 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00366): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Mountain Water District For A General Adjustment Of Water Rates ORDER On October 31, 2023, the Commission issued a final Order in this matter that granted, among other things, a water loss surcharge to Mountain Water District (Mountain District). A separate case was opened via Order issued to monitor the water loss surcharg  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 5 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00015): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Rowan Water, Inc. For Financing Approval Pursuant To KRS 278.300 ORDER On March 26, 2024, Rowan Water, Inc (Rowan Water) filed a motion, pursuant to KRS 278.400, requesting rehearing or clarification of the Order entered March 22, 2024, approving Rowan Water's assumption of debt for the leasing of three service trucks from   more