ERLANGER, Kentucky, Sept. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Advocacy drives DAV's mission * Observing DAV members in Las Vegas for the 2025 national convention always serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring sacrifices of those who have served. Seeing veterans--who bear the visible and invisible wounds of war--navigate the exhibit hall and seminars, engaging with and learning from one another, truly illustrates the mission of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Guthrie, Bilirakis, and Joyce Request Investigation into China-Backed Company Collecting Brain Wave Data on Elite American Athletes Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, and Congressman  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 25 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF successfully protests Ky. elementary school's religious assembly * The Freedom From Religion Foundation is pleased to learn that it has persuaded a Kentucky school system to protect the First Amendment rights of elementary school students. A concerned parent reported that on Sept. 16, 3 Heath Brothers, a Christian boy band, performed for all students, incl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Barr and Peters Introduce Bill to Slash Permitting Times, Lower Energy Costs, and Prevent Blackouts * Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY) and Scott Peters (D-CA) will reintroduce the Streamlining Powerlines Essential to Electric Demand (SPEED) and Reliability Act, a bill to significantly hasten the siting and permitting of critically needed electric transmission   more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 26 -- The Council of State Governments issued the following news: * * * What's the Buzz from the Beehive State? Smart Growth Strategies from Outside the South What's the Buzz from the Beehive State? Smart Growth Strategies from Outside the South took place in Salt Lake City, Utah, from September 23 to 26, 2025. The program examined how Utah's strategic statewide planning addresses rapid population growth while balancing water conservation, transportation infrastruct  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 26 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * New WKU multipurpose facility named Tim and Sarah Ford Fieldhouse At a special-called WKU Board of Regents meeting today (Sept. 25), the philanthropic naming of the new state-of-the-art Hilltopper Fieldhouse was approved as the Tim and Sarah Ford Fieldhouse in recognition of a $3 million gift from the Fords. The 120,000-square-foot Tim and Sarah Ford Fieldhouse will be home to the WKU Forensics   more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 26 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * WKU TRIO Student Support Services Programs awarded new federal funding Western Kentucky University has received renewed federal funding for two cornerstone TRIO programs that provide first-generation, income-eligible, and students with disabilities the tools they need to succeed in higher education. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded WKU's Student Support Services (SSS) program $1.8 mi  more