PHOENIX, Arizona, May 3 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: After nearly a month since Arizona's MAGA Republicans rolled the clocks back to 1864, banning abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, they were caught lying about their long and detailed anti-abortion record, were fundraising in Kentucky on the successful passage of their draconian ban, were caught in their plan to sow misinformation and pull voters away from the abortion access ba  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 3 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Climate Resiliency Grants from the Duke Energy Foundation. A total of $105,000 has been awarded to various organizations in southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky - the culmination of a competitive award process - to support initiatives ranging from water quality and habitat restoration to species conservation and nature-based outdoor   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 2 -- The Kentucky Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has named five individuals to serve on the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Review Panel. "This panel will be responsible for finding the best suited applicants for expanding and strengthening our food systems to improve our overall agricultural output," Commissioner Shell said. "This exciting grant opportunity for our producers   more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 3 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: LifeWorks at WKU announced it has received $4.4 million in funding from the Kentucky General Assembly to support its two-year living-and-learning Transition Academy and to expand services by establishing the Bridge Program for autistic young adults. Support for the LifeWorks Transition Academy will enhance the existing living-and-learning program, which was established in 2020. The funds will help reduce t  more

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky, May 3 -- Thomas More University issued the following news release: Thomas More University President Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D., and Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Connor announce the hiring of Brian Neal as head women's basketball coach at Thomas More University. "We are thrilled to welcome back Coach Neal to Thomas More University," Chillo says. "Coach Neal brings an impressive coaching career to the Saints women's basketball program. His high level of   more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 3 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted Thursday (May 2) to award Emeritus status to a former dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business. Dr. Jeffrey Katz served as dean of the university's business college from 2011 until 2018, at which time he was appointed the Endowed Professor of Management. He served in that role until his retirement from WKU at the end of 2021. WKU President Timothy C  more