WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Bank Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Banks Ask Court to Clarify Compliance Expectations Under Section 1033 * Washington, D.C. - The Bank Policy Institute, Kentucky Bankers Association and Forcht Bank filed a motion this evening with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky asking the court to clarify that banks will not have to comply with the existing Section 1033 rule while the CFPB work  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management is convening a public meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board for Paducah. The purpose of the board is to provide advice and recommendations on cleanup activities and environmental restoration. The meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025, and will be held at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, located at 5100 Alben Barkley Drive in Kentucky. The forum is de  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * EKU Announces New Out-of-State Tuition Rate This fall, in a move to expand access to higher education, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) will be implementing a new tuition rate for out-of-state students, cutting its pricing by more than 40%. For the 2025-26 academic year, the out-of-state rate at EKU will be $12,000, only slightly more than the in-state rate of $10,440, making it one of the most afford  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * EKU Sets New Fundraising Record for 2024-25 Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) raised $12,038,265 from 9,369 donors for the 2025 fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, surpassing the goal of $12 million. Additionally, 2,585 donor-funded scholarships were awarded to students, totaling $2,547,082. "We're excited to announce another historic fundraising year for EKU, with the most   more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Ford Motor Co. donates vehicles to help veterans access health care * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has announced a generous $200,000 donation from Ford Motor Co. to help support free transportation to medical appointments for America's ill and injured veterans. A special check presentation will take place Aug. 9 at the 2025 DAV and Auxiliary National Con  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky posted the following news release: * * * Jessamine County Man Sentenced for Armed Methamphetamine Trafficking and Illegal Firearm Possession FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Nicholasville, Ky., man, Jacob Clem, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove to 228 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in fu  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Journalist receives DAV Bugle Award for amplifying veteran voices * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has honored journalist and U.S. Air Force veteran Craig McKee with the 2025 DAV Bugle Award for his exceptional commitment to advocating for veterans through powerful, community-focused journalism. The award was presented today during the opening of the DAV a  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Minnesota veteran honored for 30 years of volunteer work * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Van Karg of Hutchinson, Minnesota, as its 2025 DAV Volunteer of the Year. Karg will be formally recognized Aug. 9 during the 2025 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Las Vegas. Members who donate significant time through either the Local Volunteer Ass  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * North Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Nihar Kummetha of Concord, North Carolina, as the recipient of the 2025 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Kummetha will be recognized Aug. 9 during the 2025 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Las Vegas. The DAV Scholarship  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Ohio Medal of Honor recipient, dedicated volunteer named Disabled American Veteran of the Year * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Army veteran Ken David of Warren, Ohio, as its 2025 Disabled American Veteran of the Year. He will receive the award Aug. 9 at the 2025 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Las Vegas. David was drafted and entered   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Monroe County, Kentucky as Natural Disaster Area due to Flooding * This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery   more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Virginia volunteer honored for nearly 18,000 hours of service * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Auxiliary has named Hattie Lambert of Dewitt, Virginia, as the 2025 DAV Auxiliary Volunteer of the Year. Lambert will be formally recognized Aug. 9 during the 2025 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Las Vegas. Auxiliary members who donate significant time  more