WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Kentucky Utilities Co., Lexington, has received a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the Kentucky Public Service Commission, authorizing it to bid on an electric transmission and distribution franchise in Cumberland, Kentucky. The Commission's order, issued on June 6, 2025, follows KU's application filed earlier that month (Case No. 2025-00185). Under Kentucky law, utilities must obtain a CPCN from the Commission before bidding on a franchise offered by   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Losing "Lifesaving Alerts" - House Republicans Threaten Kentucky Public Media's Ability to Warn of Extreme Weather * Following House Republicans' vote last week to eliminate funding for public media outlets around the country, local Kentucky media warns that they may not be able to provide lifesaving extreme weather alerts or inform the public about i ssues facing farmers and rural  more