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Utilities say their rules protect ratepayers against big data centers. Some argue more can be done.
Government

Utilities say their rules protect ratepayers against big data centers. Some argue more can be done.

Republican lawmakers have signaled they plan to discuss whether to take up ratepayer protections against data center impacts next year.

Former candidate to address Planning and Zoning Commission on data centers
Data Centers

Former candidate to address Planning and Zoning Commission on data centers

The Planning Commission is an appointed body that coordinates community-planning efforts and makes recommendations to local legislative units, according to its website.

Getting to know a remarkable fellow
Lowe Lines

Getting to know a remarkable fellow

A visit to a Glasgow bookstore leads Jimmy to discover a novel so captivating that its unforgettable protagonist follows him from the page into his thoughts long after he closes the book.

A week after announcing budget cuts, Kentucky gov moves millions to offset them
Government

A week after announcing budget cuts, Kentucky gov moves millions to offset them

The legislature said it was funding “needs, not wants” in making cuts and trying to control what some believed was escalating spending by the executive branch.

Republican attorneys general urge EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant
Government

Republican attorneys general urge EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

Environmental health science experts say there is no evidence that mifepristone in wastewater causes harm to the environment or to humans.

Ethics commission nixes complaint against KY lawmaker over lobbying interests payments
Kentucky

Ethics commission nixes complaint against KY lawmaker over lobbying interests payments

The ethics commission does not confirm or deny the receipt of a complaint. All of the early stages of the ethics commission’s review of a complaint are confidential.

Nominations open for Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame
Education

Nominations open for Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame

According to the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame, nominations should focus on the educator's impact on students and young people in Kentucky.

BCSO rejects reduced-funding proposal for WKU Glasgow security role
Education Featured

BCSO rejects reduced-funding proposal for WKU Glasgow security role

WKU said it is continuing to review security needs at the Glasgow campus.

Barren County pushes ahead with third spec building to attract new industry
Growth & Development Featured

Barren County pushes ahead with third spec building to attract new industry

This will be the third speculative building constructed within South Cooper Industrial Park.

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