WEKU | By Stu Johnson McKee Elementary School Principal Timmy Truett says he’s someone who is, “in the trenches every day” and is not a career politician. McKee Elementary School Principal Timmy Truett says he’s someone who is, “in the trenches every day” and is not a career politician. The 43-year-old thinks that worked to his…
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Officials within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System are seeing up-and-down enrollment figures. KCTCS Chancellor Kris Williams said high school enrollment, including dual credit students, is up 21% over last year. But the head count for credential seeking students at the 16 colleges is down 6%. Williams noted the cry…
WKMS | By Liam Niemeyer More western Kentucky school districts in recent weeks have lifted indoor mask mandates citing declining COVID-19 incidence rates across the region, yet some public health officials and parents are worried about future spread of the virus with many children still not fully vaccinated. McCracken County Public Schools and Paducah Public Schools…
By GREG DAVIS & UK NOW Caring for an older loved one can be a daunting task. Many caregivers struggle with balancing their own professional and personal responsibilities with caring for an older loved one. By offering elder care services, University of Kentucky Human Resources supports employees in the workplace and at home. UK HR Elder Care…
New-location and expansion projects include 15,200 full-time jobs FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s private-sector new-location and expansion projects have exceeded $10 billion in new investments in a calendar year for the first time in the commonwealth’s history with more than 15,200 full-time jobs announced, creating unprecedented economic momentum, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. “This is a monumental achievement…
by Kevin Wheatley and Lawrence Smith LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that he will resume his push to raise teachers’ salaries as part of his proposed biennial budget, and a top Republican lawmaker said he expects “a robust conversation” on that topic during next year’s legislative session. Beshear, Senate President Pro…
By Jess Clark With a record-breaking surplus on the books, Kentucky Republican state lawmakers are cautiously eyeing money for public education. Speaking at the Kentucky Education Summit Monday, House speaker Pro Tempore David Meade and Senate President Pro Tempore David Givens said 2022 may be the year they tackle the spending increases they envisioned before the…
By Lexington Herald-Leader Staff FRANKFORT, Ky. (Lexington Herald-Leader/WYMT) – A staff attorney who works in the state’s executive branch is filing suit against Governor Andy Beshear over his mask mandate in state office buildings. According to a report from the Lexington Herald-Leader, Dana Simmons, who works for the state’s Public Protection Cabinet, filed the lawsuit on Friday.…
By Kelly Dean EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) – In the latest installment of Bridging the Great Health Divide, WBKO News Reporter Kelly Dean is looking into Edmonson County EMS as the agency cites barriers. Over the intercom at the Edmonson County EMS bay, 911 operators call out the number ‘24.9.’ That’s the miles for the current EMS…
By CNN staff (CNN) – Cigarette sales went up last year for the first time in 20 years, according to the Federal Trade Commission. It was only a 0.4% increase, but that’s still surprising for a number that’s been going down each year of the 21st century. It’s not known exactly why people are buying more cigarettes.…
