July 14, 2024 • 29 mins
Could you be owed money or property you don't know about? Also, how would you like to save even more on that electric bill this summer?
Plus, the Olympics are coming up and Kentucky has plenty of local representation. All in this week's Kentucky Focus with Scott Fitzgerald!
Plus, the Olympics are coming up and Kentucky has plenty of local representation. All in this week's Kentucky Focus with Scott Fitzgerald!
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Coming up this week on Kentucky Focus, saving power in Kentucky well, helping
you understand your energy use and couldthe Commonwealth be holding on to someone expected
cash that belongs to you As theOlympics are coming up and the Commonwealth will
be well represented. I'm Scott Fitzgeraldand you're listening to Kentucky Focus. Welcome
to Kentucky Focus on the Kentucky NewsNetwork, the show that looks at issues
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affecting the Commonwealth and it's citizens.We cover state politics, in history,
human interest stories, sports, andeven entertainment. It's Kentucky Focus on kNN.
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Support more Victories for Veterans go todav dot org. In June of
twenty twenty one, the Kentucky PublicService Commission approved a request by LGNE to
implement an advanced metering infrastructure that resultedin all meter upgrades for homes here in
the Commonwealth. This recently happened atmy home. Man it was not only
free of charge, but seamless.Joining us to talk about why this is
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happening is lgn e's Liz Pradt.Welcome Liz, and thank you for taking
time to talk to us about allthis important part of our lives. So
why the change. So what youexperienced, Scott is a multi year,
phased project where we are upgrading customerselectric meters and installing gas modules on lgn
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gas meters. So this is aproject a rollout we began back in September
of twenty twenty two and so asyour experience, we will let customers know
when we're coming to their area andso so glad to hear your experience,
and we want to continue to edgeour customers about our meter upgrade project and
the benefits that these new meters willprovide. Liz Brad with LGNE and Kentucky
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Utilities is with us talking about themeter upgrades that are coming or have already
been installed on homes throughout the Commonwealth, as they did mine just last week.
So Liz, how do these metersenhance a customer's LG and em KU
experience? So, these new advancedmeters, which are available at no additional
cost to customers, provide a tremendousvalue and really provide more detailed information for
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customers about their energy usage. Soonce the new meter has been installed,
it gives customers access to personalized onlineinformation, so it's available through a dashboard
through their online account called my Account. The personalized online dashboard is called my
Meter, and that is because itprovides tools and resource and insights to better
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help customers understand how they're using energyat their home or in their business and
to also take steps to help reducetheir monthly energy bills. If I remember
correctly, years ago LG and ENKyou had a program where you could roll
back the services at certain times tohelp folks reduce costs and save money.
This program, though, is completelydifferent from that, correct So that's a
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really great question. Our energy efficiencyprograms that we offer customers and these new
advanced meters really go hand in hand. Both our resources and tools and programs
available to our customers. So wewant to make things more convenient for customers,
so these combinations. Once the newmeters installed, customers have more information
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about how they're using energy. Unlikethe previous meters that may have been read
once a month, a new advancedmeter can transmit energy usage information in more
frequent intervals throughout the day. Oncecustomers receive their new advanced meter, they
can go into their online account,use a personal eyed online dashboard called my
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Meter, and really dig into howthey're using energy, and they can do
things like setting alerts, they canset reminders, so all of these things
are tools available to them to helpmanage how they're using energy at their home
or in their business. Liz Brattwith LGNE and Kentucky Utilities is with us
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talking about meter upgrades that are comingor have already been installed in homes throughout
the Commonwealth of Kentucky. So,Liz, is this technology being used in
other parts of our nation? Yes, absolutely, so these are meters and
advanced metering infrastructure that's being used nationwide. With the combination of these new advanced
meters coupled with it's really an excitingtime because we are also in the midst
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of rolling out the largest portfolio ofenergy efficiency programs that we've offered to customers
in our company's history. So withthe new advanced meters coupled with the energy
of efficiency programs that we're making availableto customers, we want to help our
customers better manage their energy use andmake things more convenient. These are things
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that we're offering to our customers,many of which can be available at their
fingertips. So, as you mentioned, Scott, being on the go or
if your kids are at home,you know how they're using energy. We
really want to help customers make thingsmore convenient and really help understand how they're
using energy in their home or intheir business. And while we have you,
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Liz, given the latest round ofextreme heat, how is the lg
and e NKU grid holding up forthis time of year. Our customer's energy
usage is pretty normal and our systemsare performing well. But always we want
to be mindful of impacts to customers. How we use energy and the weather
are the two major factors that canaffect our utility bills. So our systems
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are performing well and working as designed. This is the time of year where
we're always trying to kind of helpcustomers understand how they're using energy and offer
tips and things that they can doat home to help manage that energy usage.
Liz Pratt with LGNE and Kentucky Utilitiesis with us talking about initiatives to
help us get the most bang forour buck when it comes to energy costs.
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So, Liz, how can folkshelp themselves in these summer months.
That's a great question. So it'salways helpful to keep in mind that the
summer months and even the winter monthswhen temperatures are most extreme, that's really
the times of year where it's makingour HVAC systems work harder. Doing things
like just around your house looking fordrafty doors, drafty windows, ceiling up
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those drafts and those leaks can reallymake a difference. Also taking a mind
you know, this time of year, if you can adjust your thermostat up
a couple degrees, keeping it comfortable, keeping it safe, but that also
can make a difference. And thenyou think about ways that may draw the
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hotter temperatures, closing blinds, closingcurtains during the peak time of day when
those sun rays can help heat upthe home, keeping those closed, and
thinking about alternative ways that you cando cooking, grilling outside or you know,
using a crop pot. Thinking aboutthings that you can do to you
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know, as your HVAC system isworking harder this time of year, thinking
about things you can do at hometo make sure that conditioned air stays inside,
and also what you can do tohelp prevent some of that residual heat
that can be added from other sourcesand certain Liz six She is Liz Pride
with LGNE and Kentucky Utilities as theywork together with customers to help better understand
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energy costs. And if they haven'talready, they'll be coming around to install
an electric and gas meter upgrade yourhome as they did mine. The process.
Again, it's until I've said thisbefore, it's seamless. It literally
takes just a couple of minutes andwill save you a lot in the long
term and well as your folks forfantas and like I said, I can't
wait to dive in and see howI'm using the energy in my home.
Oh, thank you, Scott,and appreciate that feedback. And you know,
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for anyone who's interested in learning moreabout our advanced meters in the in
the tools and resources that are available, customers can visit us online at lgeashku
dot com slash meter dash Upgrade andthere we've got a lot of great information
and some of the frequently asked questionsthat we hear from customers. That's outstanding,
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Liz. I know we're going totalk as the weather gets colder too
about keeping that house warm as well. For sure, Absolutely absolutely glad to
do so, Scott. Thank you, Liz. Coming up, the Commonwealth
of Kentucky has cash and property andit could belong to you. How can
you find out how to get yourhands on it. We'll talk with the
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They're about teaching lessons like perseverance,respect, and empathy so students can
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back to Kentucky Focus S. I'mScott Fitzgerald. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has
returned over thirteen million dollars to Kentuckytaxpayers. How did they do this?
Well? This week we had thepleasure sitting down with the verse I'm responsible
for returning this money. That isKentucky State treasure or Mark Metcalf treasure or
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Metcalf. Thank you for joining us. How does the common Wealth go about
returning some thirteen million dollars to itsresidents? Scott, thanks for hosting us
To answer your question. The UnclaimedProperty Division of the Treasury handles property that
has been abandoned, essentially or lost. Give you an example. Let's say
that you moved away from your apartment. You didn't get your deposit. You
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have a bank account that went dormant. You have a safe deposit box upon
which the rent may not have beenpaid or was forgotten while the estate was
being settled, or you have aninsurance policy that has cash value. All
of these things potentially could be whatwe call unclaimed property. When that property
is deemed to sat for too longin banks would be three years that property
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has sent to us, it's ourjob to get that money back to the
rifle owners of the property. Giveyou an example. We have today more
than eight hundred and forty million dollarshere in Kentucky that belongs to Kentuckians,
and in Jefferson County alone, thereis one hundred and twenty seven million,
five hundred and twelve thousand dollars thatneeds to be returned to Jefferson Countians.
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We're trying to do that. Webelieve that letting people know will help us
get this property back to the rifleowners. Kentucky State Treasurer Mark Metcalf joins
us as the Commonwealth of Kentucky hasa large amount of money and unclaimed property
they'd like to get back to itsrightful owners. I know this for a
fact because I checked and found outI was owed money. Treasure or metcap
Is there a statute of limitations onthis money. No, there is no
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statute of limitations you can claim foryour grandfather, and your grandfather they have
passed, let's say, but ifyou can prove that you're his heir or
that it's owed to his estate,we can send that to you or to
the attorney representing the estate, orto the circuit clerk's office so that money
can be returned to the rifle heir. Kentucky State Treasure and Mark Metcalf joining
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us now is there is property availablein some cases cash as it was in
my case, that's available to you. And to the Secretary's point, it's
a very simple process. You logon, you fill out just a very
simple form, and you send itback in. If you're owned property,
you'll certainly get your property in hand. Secretary of Metcalf, I can understand
the demand is probably big for this. What's kind of the average turnaround time
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on something like this. For smalleramounts, we can have a check to
the rifle owner within days. Forlarger amounts that have to go through estates,
it may take several months. Butwe have returned as much as one
hundred and one thousand dollars this yearto a business we recently through an estate
returned ninety nine thousand dollars. Theseare what we would say serious sums of
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money. I'll give you an exampleabout other unclean property. We have military
awards and decorations, bronze stars,purple hearts, and these are priceless.
And there is a family member whois kin to the owner or the recipient
of those awards who would love tohang that over a desk or a fireplace
next to the picture of the lovedone. We want to get those properties
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back. Another one i'll give youan example of is we now have in
our vault more than twenty pounds ofsilver ingots or bullioned and we don't know
who owns it. We'd like tofind out so we could get this back
to the rightful owner. Kentucky StateTreasurer Mark Metcalf taking a few minutes to
join us this morning about how youcan claim some unclaimed property no matter where
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you are in the Great Commonwealth ofours. They want to get it available
to you and get it in yourhands. Secretary of Metcalf, well,
we have you. In addition tounclaimed property, you're also involved in other
things that go on here in theCommonwealth. For example, the Kentucky Stable
initiative that encourages savings and investments forKentuckian's with disabilities. Can you talk a
little bit about that. Thank youfor asking about that. As one of
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the critical functions that we perform,and that's helping those who are disabled for
any reason, helping them establish savingsaccounts so that they have money to draw
up on during difficult times. Italso orients them to what we call financial
empowerment, having money on reserve,learning how to manage or say manage,
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but also be able to create asavings account, a checking account, a
debit card. All of these arethe functions of the Treasurer's Office in terms
of making Kentuckians more financially literate whereverwe can. And if folks want to
get involved in treasure or metcalf,how do they do that? If they
know somebody that may have disabilities thatthis would benefit them, how can they
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get involved? We manage the Stableoperation through our division chief. His name
is Dylan Diorio. All they haveto do is go online, let us
know what they're interested in doing andvolunteering or being a beneficiary of that program,
and we'll get with them immediately.That's outstanding. Spending a few minutes
with Kentucky State Treasurer Mark Metcalf talkingabout how you can gain yourself some claim
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property and again also helping those thathave disabilities and get a solid financial footing.
One more time, treasure Metcalf,if folks want to go and claim
this property, where can they goto? What's the website Treasury dot Ky
dot gov. I'll go to thatside, and as I said, there
are prompts that will direct you onhow to apply for unclaimed property. You'll
even be able to look as youdid on the site and see if there's
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any money that's due to a personwith your name. We think that kentuckyans.
More they know about this, themore they'll tell their friends and their
family, and the more money willbe able to return to them. Thank
you so much, Kentucky State treasureMark Metcalf. I know you're a busy,
busy person. I appreciate you spendingsome time with us. All the
best and if we can do anythingfor you moving forward, please let us
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know well do thank you so much. Coming up, the Paris Olympics are
getting underway soon and the Commonwealth we'llmoost plenty of local talent. We'll take
a look next. I'm Scott Fitzgeraldenyou're listening to Kentucky folks. Hi,
I'm Ryan Blandy, innervational race cardriver, and we dedicate a lot of
our time to going as fast aspossible. My Grandpa Lou is the reason
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why my dad and I started racing, and I'm really proud to follow on
his tracks. But when my grandpawas diagnosed with Alzheimer's, it was a
very unexpected bump in the road forus. I've learned a lot on this
journey with my Grandpa Lou, andthe memories of my grandpa will always be
with me. It's important to noticeif older family members are acting differently,
experiencing problems with their memory, orhaving trouble with routine tasks. Talking about
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Alzheimer's can be really tough, butif you notice something, have a conversation
with your level, encourage them tosee a doctor or offer to go with
them. Early detection of Alzheimer's cangive your family time to explore support services,
make a plan for the future,and access available treatments. The Alzheimer's
Association provides care, support and researchto help you take control of the situation
with your family and manage the diseasetogether. If you or your family are
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noticing changes, it could be Alzheimer's. Talk about seeing a doctor together.
Visit alz dot org slash time totalk a message from the Alzheimer's Association and
the ad Council. What is dedicating. The thing that drives me every day
as a dad is Darriana. Wecall him day to eight. For sure.
Every day he's hungry for something,whether it's attention, affection, knowledge,
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and there's this huge responsibility in makingsure that when he's no longer under
my wing, that he's a goodperson. I think the advice I would
give is you don't need to knowall the answers. The craziest thing was
believing that your dad knew everything.So as a dad, you felt like
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you had to know everything. Youhad to get everything right. It's okay
to make mistakes as long as it'scoming from love. Then you know it
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sit back one day and go weworked together, we did a good job.
That's dedication. Find out more atfatherhood dot gov. Brought to you
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twenty twenty four Paris Games begin onJuly twenty fourth with soccer and rugby,
with the opening ceremonies taking place twodays later. As the Commonwealth will have
plenty of representations, starting with theUniversity of Kentucky, ho are sending seven
present and former Wildcats to the Games, at least in track and field,
good for second most in the nation. Group is led by former Wildcat sending
McLoughlin Leverny, who set the worldrecord for the women's border meter hurdles at
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the Olympic Trials in Oregon last month. UK she broke the collegiate record in
her signature event. She's joined bytwenty twenty three alum Mazie Russell, who
broke the collegiate record in the sixtyand one hundred meter hurdles at uk SEC
indoor pentathlon champion Charity huff Nagel whilealso don the Stars and stripes, and
not to be outdone is Alexis Holmes, who's off to her first of Games
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after her personal best time of twentythree to ninety in the four hundred meters
for the men. Former Wildcat AndrewEvans, is also a two time discus
champion and All American, is backfor his second Olympics. Joining him his
former SEC champion and former multi AllAmerican Daniel Roberts, who is participating in
his second Olympics in the one hundredand ten meter hurdles, representing their countries
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other than the United States. Ourtrack and field volunteer coach Devon Charlton,
he will run the one hundred meterhurdles for the Bahamas. Former University of
Kentucky standout Jasmine Cocacho Quinn Right,number one in the world in the one
hundred meter hurdles, will carry theflag for Puerto Rico and Kentucky freshman sensation
Alexander Chuqua Kalo will run the onehundred meter hurdles for Nigeria. The University
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of Louisville is sending their first evertrack and field athlete to the Games with
junior Jaden Ulrich, who will competein the women's discus throw and when it
comes to the round ball, formerKentucky Wildcats Devin Booker and Anthony Davis will
go for the men, will ShayGildess, Alexander and Jamal Murray, we'll
play for Team Canada, and formerKentucky Wildcat women's star Ryan Howard is scheduled
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to make her debut with the threeon three teams selected for the team,
but her nagging ankle injury is keepingher status at least the time of press
in doubt. Good luck to allour local athletes at the gym, so
we're back to post things out afterthis. You're listening to Kentucky Focus.
I'm Scott fitzger. My mother wasvery familiar with her neighborhood, but one
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day she stopped at the stop signand she wasn't even really sure where she
was at. When something feels different, it could be Alzheimer's. Now is
the time to talk. A messagefrom the Alzheimer's Association and the ad Council.
That's a rap on this week's editionof Kentucky Focus. Thank you again
to Liz Rap with LGNE and KentuckyUtilities. If you're a customer and haven't
had your meter swapped out and you'dlike to know maybe when it's going to
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be or you just want to knowmore, want to visit lg and E
dash Ku dot Com Meter Dash Upgradefor more that's LG and E dash Ku
dot com Forward Slash meter Dash upgradefor more information. Also, thank you
to Kentucky Treasury Secretary Mark Metcalf forletting us know the Commonwealth may have unclaimed
property for you to include cash,Just log on to ky Claims dot unclaim
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Property dot com Again. That websiteis ky claims dot Unclaimed property dot Com.
Also a quick reminder that homeowners andrunners in Boyd Carter, Faye grun
Up, Henry Jefferson, Jessmon Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley Counties who
have had loss and damage caused bythe April second severe storms and those straight
line wins and tornadoes, et cetera, you have just less than two weeks
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to apply for federal disaster assistance.The deadline to apply is July twenty second.
For more information, visit FEMA dotCoV Again FEMA dot CoV. For
all of us Here at Kentucky Focusand the Kentucky News Network, I'm Scott
Fitzgerald saying, make it a safeand happy week. We'll talk to you
next time on Kentucky Focus. KentuckyFocus on the Kentucky News Network, The
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show That looks at issues affecting theCommonwealth and its citizens. We cover state
politics, in history, human intereststories, sports, and even entertainment.
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Coming up this week on Kentucky Focus, saving power in Kentucky well, helping
you understand your energy use and couldthe Commonwealth be holding on to someone expected
cash that belongs to you As theOlympics are coming up and the Commonwealth will
be well represented. I'm Scott Fitzgeraldand you're listening to Kentucky Focus. Welcome
to Kentucky Focus on the Kentucky NewsNetwork, the show that looks at issues
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affecting the Commonwealth and it's citizens.We cover state politics, in history,
human interest stories, sports, andeven entertainment. It's Kentucky Focus on kNN.
All right, son, time toput out this campfire. God,
we learned about this in school.Oh did you now? Okay, what's
first? Smokey Bear said, too, First round it with a bucket of
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water, then stir it with ashovel. Wow, you sound just like
him, yank, he said,If it's still warm, then do it
again. Where can I learn allthis? It's all on smokeybear dot com
with other wildfire prevention tips as onlyyou can prevent wildfires brought to you by
the USDA four Service, your statefester and the AD Council. You can
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escape a traffic jam no one else. You can't escape seasonal allergies, and
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Support more Victories for Veterans go todav dot org. In June of
twenty twenty one, the Kentucky PublicService Commission approved a request by LGNE to
implement an advanced metering infrastructure that resultedin all meter upgrades for homes here in
the Commonwealth. This recently happened atmy home. Man it was not only
free of charge, but seamless.Joining us to talk about why this is
(05:21):
happening is lgn e's Liz Pradt.Welcome Liz, and thank you for taking
time to talk to us about allthis important part of our lives. So
why the change. So what youexperienced, Scott is a multi year,
phased project where we are upgrading customerselectric meters and installing gas modules on lgn
(05:43):
gas meters. So this is aproject a rollout we began back in September
of twenty twenty two and so asyour experience, we will let customers know
when we're coming to their area andso so glad to hear your experience,
and we want to continue to edgeour customers about our meter upgrade project and
the benefits that these new meters willprovide. Liz Brad with LGNE and Kentucky
(06:08):
Utilities is with us talking about themeter upgrades that are coming or have already
been installed on homes throughout the Commonwealth, as they did mine just last week.
So Liz, how do these metersenhance a customer's LG and em KU
experience? So, these new advancedmeters, which are available at no additional
cost to customers, provide a tremendousvalue and really provide more detailed information for
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customers about their energy usage. Soonce the new meter has been installed,
it gives customers access to personalized onlineinformation, so it's available through a dashboard
through their online account called my Account. The personalized online dashboard is called my
Meter, and that is because itprovides tools and resource and insights to better
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help customers understand how they're using energyat their home or in their business and
to also take steps to help reducetheir monthly energy bills. If I remember
correctly, years ago LG and ENKyou had a program where you could roll
back the services at certain times tohelp folks reduce costs and save money.
This program, though, is completelydifferent from that, correct So that's a
(07:15):
really great question. Our energy efficiencyprograms that we offer customers and these new
advanced meters really go hand in hand. Both our resources and tools and programs
available to our customers. So wewant to make things more convenient for customers,
so these combinations. Once the newmeters installed, customers have more information
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about how they're using energy. Unlikethe previous meters that may have been read
once a month, a new advancedmeter can transmit energy usage information in more
frequent intervals throughout the day. Oncecustomers receive their new advanced meter, they
can go into their online account,use a personal eyed online dashboard called my
(08:01):
Meter, and really dig into howthey're using energy, and they can do
things like setting alerts, they canset reminders, so all of these things
are tools available to them to helpmanage how they're using energy at their home
or in their business. Liz Brattwith LGNE and Kentucky Utilities is with us
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talking about meter upgrades that are comingor have already been installed in homes throughout
the Commonwealth of Kentucky. So,Liz, is this technology being used in
other parts of our nation? Yes, absolutely, so these are meters and
advanced metering infrastructure that's being used nationwide. With the combination of these new advanced
meters coupled with it's really an excitingtime because we are also in the midst
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of rolling out the largest portfolio ofenergy efficiency programs that we've offered to customers
in our company's history. So withthe new advanced meters coupled with the energy
of efficiency programs that we're making availableto customers, we want to help our
customers better manage their energy use andmake things more convenient. These are things
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that we're offering to our customers,many of which can be available at their
fingertips. So, as you mentioned, Scott, being on the go or
if your kids are at home,you know how they're using energy. We
really want to help customers make thingsmore convenient and really help understand how they're
using energy in their home or intheir business. And while we have you,
(09:30):
Liz, given the latest round ofextreme heat, how is the lg
and e NKU grid holding up forthis time of year. Our customer's energy
usage is pretty normal and our systemsare performing well. But always we want
to be mindful of impacts to customers. How we use energy and the weather
are the two major factors that canaffect our utility bills. So our systems
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are performing well and working as designed. This is the time of year where
we're always trying to kind of helpcustomers understand how they're using energy and offer
tips and things that they can doat home to help manage that energy usage.
Liz Pratt with LGNE and Kentucky Utilitiesis with us talking about initiatives to
help us get the most bang forour buck when it comes to energy costs.
(10:15):
So, Liz, how can folkshelp themselves in these summer months.
That's a great question. So it'salways helpful to keep in mind that the
summer months and even the winter monthswhen temperatures are most extreme, that's really
the times of year where it's makingour HVAC systems work harder. Doing things
like just around your house looking fordrafty doors, drafty windows, ceiling up
(10:41):
those drafts and those leaks can reallymake a difference. Also taking a mind
you know, this time of year, if you can adjust your thermostat up
a couple degrees, keeping it comfortable, keeping it safe, but that also
can make a difference. And thenyou think about ways that may draw the
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hotter temperatures, closing blinds, closingcurtains during the peak time of day when
those sun rays can help heat upthe home, keeping those closed, and
thinking about alternative ways that you cando cooking, grilling outside or you know,
using a crop pot. Thinking aboutthings that you can do to you
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know, as your HVAC system isworking harder this time of year, thinking
about things you can do at hometo make sure that conditioned air stays inside,
and also what you can do tohelp prevent some of that residual heat
that can be added from other sourcesand certain Liz six She is Liz Pride
with LGNE and Kentucky Utilities as theywork together with customers to help better understand
(11:43):
energy costs. And if they haven'talready, they'll be coming around to install
an electric and gas meter upgrade yourhome as they did mine. The process.
Again, it's until I've said thisbefore, it's seamless. It literally
takes just a couple of minutes andwill save you a lot in the long
term and well as your folks forfantas and like I said, I can't
wait to dive in and see howI'm using the energy in my home.
Oh, thank you, Scott,and appreciate that feedback. And you know,
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for anyone who's interested in learning moreabout our advanced meters in the in
the tools and resources that are available, customers can visit us online at lgeashku
dot com slash meter dash Upgrade andthere we've got a lot of great information
and some of the frequently asked questionsthat we hear from customers. That's outstanding,
(12:28):
Liz. I know we're going totalk as the weather gets colder too
about keeping that house warm as well. For sure, Absolutely absolutely glad to
do so, Scott. Thank you, Liz. Coming up, the Commonwealth
of Kentucky has cash and property andit could belong to you. How can
you find out how to get yourhands on it. We'll talk with the
person who knows. I'm Scott Fitzgeraldand you're listening to Kentucky folks. Wake
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back to Kentucky Focus S. I'mScott Fitzgerald. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has
returned over thirteen million dollars to Kentuckytaxpayers. How did they do this?
Well? This week we had thepleasure sitting down with the verse I'm responsible
for returning this money. That isKentucky State treasure or Mark Metcalf treasure or
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Metcalf. Thank you for joining us. How does the common Wealth go about
returning some thirteen million dollars to itsresidents? Scott, thanks for hosting us
To answer your question. The UnclaimedProperty Division of the Treasury handles property that
has been abandoned, essentially or lost. Give you an example. Let's say
that you moved away from your apartment. You didn't get your deposit. You
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have a bank account that went dormant. You have a safe deposit box upon
which the rent may not have beenpaid or was forgotten while the estate was
being settled, or you have aninsurance policy that has cash value. All
of these things potentially could be whatwe call unclaimed property. When that property
is deemed to sat for too longin banks would be three years that property
(17:52):
has sent to us, it's ourjob to get that money back to the
rifle owners of the property. Giveyou an example. We have today more
than eight hundred and forty million dollarshere in Kentucky that belongs to Kentuckians,
and in Jefferson County alone, thereis one hundred and twenty seven million,
five hundred and twelve thousand dollars thatneeds to be returned to Jefferson Countians.
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We're trying to do that. Webelieve that letting people know will help us
get this property back to the rifleowners. Kentucky State Treasurer Mark Metcalf joins
us as the Commonwealth of Kentucky hasa large amount of money and unclaimed property
they'd like to get back to itsrightful owners. I know this for a
fact because I checked and found outI was owed money. Treasure or metcap
Is there a statute of limitations onthis money. No, there is no
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statute of limitations you can claim foryour grandfather, and your grandfather they have
passed, let's say, but ifyou can prove that you're his heir or
that it's owed to his estate,we can send that to you or to
the attorney representing the estate, orto the circuit clerk's office so that money
can be returned to the rifle heir. Kentucky State Treasure and Mark Metcalf joining
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us now is there is property availablein some cases cash as it was in
my case, that's available to you. And to the Secretary's point, it's
a very simple process. You logon, you fill out just a very
simple form, and you send itback in. If you're owned property,
you'll certainly get your property in hand. Secretary of Metcalf, I can understand
the demand is probably big for this. What's kind of the average turnaround time
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on something like this. For smalleramounts, we can have a check to
the rifle owner within days. Forlarger amounts that have to go through estates,
it may take several months. Butwe have returned as much as one
hundred and one thousand dollars this yearto a business we recently through an estate
returned ninety nine thousand dollars. Theseare what we would say serious sums of
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money. I'll give you an exampleabout other unclean property. We have military
awards and decorations, bronze stars,purple hearts, and these are priceless.
And there is a family member whois kin to the owner or the recipient
of those awards who would love tohang that over a desk or a fireplace
next to the picture of the lovedone. We want to get those properties
(20:11):
back. Another one i'll give youan example of is we now have in
our vault more than twenty pounds ofsilver ingots or bullioned and we don't know
who owns it. We'd like tofind out so we could get this back
to the rightful owner. Kentucky StateTreasurer Mark Metcalf taking a few minutes to
join us this morning about how youcan claim some unclaimed property no matter where
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you are in the Great Commonwealth ofours. They want to get it available
to you and get it in yourhands. Secretary of Metcalf, well,
we have you. In addition tounclaimed property, you're also involved in other
things that go on here in theCommonwealth. For example, the Kentucky Stable
initiative that encourages savings and investments forKentuckian's with disabilities. Can you talk a
little bit about that. Thank youfor asking about that. As one of
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the critical functions that we perform,and that's helping those who are disabled for
any reason, helping them establish savingsaccounts so that they have money to draw
up on during difficult times. Italso orients them to what we call financial
empowerment, having money on reserve,learning how to manage or say manage,
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but also be able to create asavings account, a checking account, a
debit card. All of these arethe functions of the Treasurer's Office in terms
of making Kentuckians more financially literate whereverwe can. And if folks want to
get involved in treasure or metcalf,how do they do that? If they
know somebody that may have disabilities thatthis would benefit them, how can they
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get involved? We manage the Stableoperation through our division chief. His name
is Dylan Diorio. All they haveto do is go online, let us
know what they're interested in doing andvolunteering or being a beneficiary of that program,
and we'll get with them immediately.That's outstanding. Spending a few minutes
with Kentucky State Treasurer Mark Metcalf talkingabout how you can gain yourself some claim
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property and again also helping those thathave disabilities and get a solid financial footing.
One more time, treasure Metcalf,if folks want to go and claim
this property, where can they goto? What's the website Treasury dot Ky
dot gov. I'll go to thatside, and as I said, there
are prompts that will direct you onhow to apply for unclaimed property. You'll
even be able to look as youdid on the site and see if there's
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any money that's due to a personwith your name. We think that kentuckyans.
More they know about this, themore they'll tell their friends and their
family, and the more money willbe able to return to them. Thank
you so much, Kentucky State treasureMark Metcalf. I know you're a busy,
busy person. I appreciate you spendingsome time with us. All the
best and if we can do anythingfor you moving forward, please let us
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know well do thank you so much. Coming up, the Paris Olympics are
getting underway soon and the Commonwealth we'llmoost plenty of local talent. We'll take
a look next. I'm Scott Fitzgeraldenyou're listening to Kentucky folks. Hi,
I'm Ryan Blandy, innervational race cardriver, and we dedicate a lot of
our time to going as fast aspossible. My Grandpa Lou is the reason
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why my dad and I started racing, and I'm really proud to follow on
his tracks. But when my grandpawas diagnosed with Alzheimer's, it was a
very unexpected bump in the road forus. I've learned a lot on this
journey with my Grandpa Lou, andthe memories of my grandpa will always be
with me. It's important to noticeif older family members are acting differently,
experiencing problems with their memory, orhaving trouble with routine tasks. Talking about
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Alzheimer's can be really tough, butif you notice something, have a conversation
with your level, encourage them tosee a doctor or offer to go with
them. Early detection of Alzheimer's cangive your family time to explore support services,
make a plan for the future,and access available treatments. The Alzheimer's
Association provides care, support and researchto help you take control of the situation
with your family and manage the diseasetogether. If you or your family are
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noticing changes, it could be Alzheimer's. Talk about seeing a doctor together.
Visit alz dot org slash time totalk a message from the Alzheimer's Association and
the ad Council. What is dedicating. The thing that drives me every day
as a dad is Darriana. Wecall him day to eight. For sure.
Every day he's hungry for something,whether it's attention, affection, knowledge,
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and there's this huge responsibility in makingsure that when he's no longer under
my wing, that he's a goodperson. I think the advice I would
give is you don't need to knowall the answers. The craziest thing was
believing that your dad knew everything.So as a dad, you felt like
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you had to know everything. Youhad to get everything right. It's okay
to make mistakes as long as it'scoming from love. Then you know it
kind of starts to work itself out. I want him to be able to
sit back one day and go weworked together, we did a good job.
That's dedication. Find out more atfatherhood dot gov. Brought to you
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twenty twenty four Paris Games begin onJuly twenty fourth with soccer and rugby,
with the opening ceremonies taking place twodays later. As the Commonwealth will have
plenty of representations, starting with theUniversity of Kentucky, ho are sending seven
present and former Wildcats to the Games, at least in track and field,
good for second most in the nation. Group is led by former Wildcat sending
McLoughlin Leverny, who set the worldrecord for the women's border meter hurdles at
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the Olympic Trials in Oregon last month. UK she broke the collegiate record in
her signature event. She's joined bytwenty twenty three alum Mazie Russell, who
broke the collegiate record in the sixtyand one hundred meter hurdles at uk SEC
indoor pentathlon champion Charity huff Nagel whilealso don the Stars and stripes, and
not to be outdone is Alexis Holmes, who's off to her first of Games
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after her personal best time of twentythree to ninety in the four hundred meters
for the men. Former Wildcat AndrewEvans, is also a two time discus
champion and All American, is backfor his second Olympics. Joining him his
former SEC champion and former multi AllAmerican Daniel Roberts, who is participating in
his second Olympics in the one hundredand ten meter hurdles, representing their countries
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other than the United States. Ourtrack and field volunteer coach Devon Charlton,
he will run the one hundred meterhurdles for the Bahamas. Former University of
Kentucky standout Jasmine Cocacho Quinn Right,number one in the world in the one
hundred meter hurdles, will carry theflag for Puerto Rico and Kentucky freshman sensation
Alexander Chuqua Kalo will run the onehundred meter hurdles for Nigeria. The University
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of Louisville is sending their first evertrack and field athlete to the Games with
junior Jaden Ulrich, who will competein the women's discus throw and when it
comes to the round ball, formerKentucky Wildcats Devin Booker and Anthony Davis will
go for the men, will ShayGildess, Alexander and Jamal Murray, we'll
play for Team Canada, and formerKentucky Wildcat women's star Ryan Howard is scheduled
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to make her debut with the threeon three teams selected for the team,
but her nagging ankle injury is keepingher status at least the time of press
in doubt. Good luck to allour local athletes at the gym, so
we're back to post things out afterthis. You're listening to Kentucky Focus.
I'm Scott fitzger. My mother wasvery familiar with her neighborhood, but one
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day she stopped at the stop signand she wasn't even really sure where she
was at. When something feels different, it could be Alzheimer's. Now is
the time to talk. A messagefrom the Alzheimer's Association and the ad Council.
That's a rap on this week's editionof Kentucky Focus. Thank you again
to Liz Rap with LGNE and KentuckyUtilities. If you're a customer and haven't
had your meter swapped out and you'dlike to know maybe when it's going to
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be or you just want to knowmore, want to visit lg and E
dash Ku dot Com Meter Dash Upgradefor more that's LG and E dash Ku
dot com Forward Slash meter Dash upgradefor more information. Also, thank you
to Kentucky Treasury Secretary Mark Metcalf forletting us know the Commonwealth may have unclaimed
property for you to include cash,Just log on to ky Claims dot unclaim
(28:14):
Property dot com Again. That websiteis ky claims dot Unclaimed property dot Com.
Also a quick reminder that homeowners andrunners in Boyd Carter, Faye grun
Up, Henry Jefferson, Jessmon Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley Counties who
have had loss and damage caused bythe April second severe storms and those straight
line wins and tornadoes, et cetera, you have just less than two weeks
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to apply for federal disaster assistance.The deadline to apply is July twenty second.
For more information, visit FEMA dotCoV Again FEMA dot CoV. For
all of us Here at Kentucky Focusand the Kentucky News Network, I'm Scott
Fitzgerald saying, make it a safeand happy week. We'll talk to you
next time on Kentucky Focus. KentuckyFocus on the Kentucky News Network, The
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show That looks at issues affecting theCommonwealth and its citizens. We cover state
politics, in history, human intereststories, sports, and even entertainment.
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