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State Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Thursday February 20, 2025 ( 8 items )  

ESPN to Highlight Nearly 260 Women's College Basketball Games, Feb. 19-25
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to Highlight Nearly 260 Women's College Basketball Games, Feb. 19-25 * ESPN platforms to feature four top-25 matchups this week * Sunday's ESPN tripleheader includes five ranked programs: No. 1 Notre Dame at No. 13 NC State (noon ET), No. 9 North Carolina at Louisville (2 p.m.), No. 7 LSU at No. 14 Kentucky (4 p.m.) * College GameDay heads to Raleigh, N.C. f  more

Gordon Ford College of Business Welcomes New Members to Advisory Board
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 19 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * Gordon Ford College of Business Welcomes New Members to Advisory Board The Gordon Ford College of Business (GFCB) at Western Kentucky University proudly announces its 2025 Business Advisory Board. These distinguished professionals bring valuable industry expertise and leadership to help guide the college's strategic initiatives, enhance opportunities for student success, and strengthen community p  more

Kentucky PSC Orders Boyd to Clarify Complaint Against Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 20 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has ordered Brian Dewayne Boyd to amend his complaint against Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (Farmers RECC) within 20 days, citing a lack of clarity and necessary details. Boyd filed the complaint on December 18, 2024, alleging that Farmers RECC misled him for financial gain and that payments taken from him constituted theft. He requested reimbursement for all payments and credits made, continued payment  more

Ky. PSC Demands More Information From East Kentucky Power Cooperative on Proposed Generation Projects
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 20 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a third request for information to East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) regarding its application for certificates of public convenience and necessity to construct new generation resources, including a new combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant. The PSC has set a deadline of March 7, 2025, for EKPC to respond to the detailed list of questions. This latest request follows previous rounds of information gat  more

Ky. PSC Suspends South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Rate Increase, Launches Investigation
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 20 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has suspended a proposed rate increase by South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (South Kentucky RECC) and launched an investigation into the matter. South Kentucky RECC filed its application for the rate adjustment on February 3, 2025, proposing the new rates take effect on March 5, 2025. State law (KRS 278.180) requires a 30-day notice to the PSC before any rate change can take effect. While the earlie  more

Ky. PSC: Big Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Rate Case Hearing Concludes, Briefing Schedule Set
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 20 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has concluded its hearing on the electronic application of Big Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation for a general adjustment of rates. The hearing took place on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Following the witness testimony, the Commission established a procedural schedule to finalize the case. The PSC has set a series of deadlines for parties involved in the rate case. Any post-he  more

WKU Mahurin Honors College Partners With Talley Family Counseling Center to Expand Mental Health Support for Honors Students
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 19 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * WKU Mahurin Honors College Partners with Talley Family Counseling Center to Expand Mental Health Support for Honors Students The Mahurin Honors College (MHC) at Western Kentucky University is proud to announce a new partnership with the Talley Family Counseling Center in the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences. This collaboration will provide Honors students with increased access to mental   more

WKU Study Abroad to Mexico Participates in International Collaboration
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 19 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * WKU study abroad to Mexico participates in international collaboration This winter break a group WKU students traveled the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to study the interconnectedness of landscape, culture, and history of the region. While everyone anticipated the adventure of snorkeling barrier reefs, camping out in the jungle, and exploring water-filled caves called cenotes, many were transformed  more