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Board approves new solar project
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (43+ words) KFVS12 Board approves new solar project CCC offers free mental health training in May Talk of the Heartland: Strawberry Festival crops up this weekend Congressman Jason Smith celebrates $280 M in FEMA relief for Mo. hospitals, including 2 Heartland facilities...
SIC set to offer "Electric Vehicle Essentials" course this summer
1+ week, 3+ day ago (199+ words) HARRISBURG, Ill. (KFVS) - Southeastern Illinois College will offer a new Electric Vehicle Essentials course this summer. Students will gain experience working with electric vehicle systems, including high-voltage safety, electrical components and diagnostic procedures. The course will also offer hands-on opportunities for…...
Paducah EV charging station becomes 9th to open in Kentucky
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (332+ words) PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - Governor Andy Beshear announced a an electric vehicle charging station in Paducah is the latest to open in the state. The Pilot Travel Center is located at 5353 Cairo Road, just off Interstate 24 at Exit 3. It has four…...
Expensive gas spikes EV interest, but not sales
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (48+ words) KFVS12 Expensive gas spikes EV interest, but not sales 12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate Construction on Missouri roads ramps up as Mo DOT continues I-70 improvements Iran shoots down U. S. jet; Trump issues new threat...
Kelso solar project now online
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (57+ words) KFVS12 Kelso solar project now online Three people arrested after a chase through three western Kentucky counties Ameren leaders explain upgrades ahead of spring storms Free IDs for all: Missouri bills take aim at $6 barrier Shelter from the Storm: National Weather…...
Southeast Missouri leaders cut ribbon on $500 M solar project
2+ mon, 20+ hour ago (96+ words) SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Dozens of folks showed up to watch elected officials, educational leaders and private industry officials cut the ribbon on the Kelso Solar Project in Scott County, Tuesday morning. The project is a $500 M investment by Arevon…...
$500 M Kelso solar project advances construction in Missouri
1+ year, 2+ day ago (393+ words) KELSO, Mo. (KFVS) - A solar project in Scott County, Missouri, is advancing after a groundbreaking event. According to a release, Arevon Energy, Inc. , a leading American energy developer, owner, and operator, hosted a construction groundbreaking event for its 430 megawatt Kelso…...
Illinois passes battery recycling law
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (143+ words) ILLINOIS. (KFVS) - Illinois passed the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act. Illinois is the 16th state to pass the law. The act regulates the safe collection, recycling and management of batteries. The law requires companies that sell batteries and products with…...
Illinois Governor celebrates the launch of electric vehicle charging stations
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (152+ words) PONTIAC, Ill. (KFVS) - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker ceremonially cut the ribbon on five new electric vehicle charging sites on Wednesday. The five sites provide a total of 40 new working charging bays in Illinois. The "rechargeries," are part of a brand named…...
Elon Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (851+ words) Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade. The vote followed weeks of debate over his management record at the electric…...