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Alexa Minton’s Forecast | Rounds of storms for the week ahead
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Widespread showers start today and persist in the form of rounds of rain all week long. Heavy rain could lead to localized flash flooding in some regions of the state, with some areas set for our day today to get between a half an inch to an inch of rain or more. Temps are set to attempt to push into the mid 80s but rain and cloud cover will keep us cooler and closer to the 80 degree mark.
Woman Injured In North Main Street Wreck
A wreck on North Main Street in Hopkinsville sent a woman to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Hopkinsville Police say an SUV was northbound when it ran off the road hitting a utility pole in front of Food Giant. The driver was treated and transported by Hopkinsville EMS to Jennie Stuart...
Group attempts to break record for most pushups
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Saturday at Iron Jungle Family Fitness in Owensboro a group of Tri-Staters tried to set the record for most pushups. They broke the record once before and now they’re hoping to do it again. The group is hoping to get up to 22,000 pushups. The results of their attempt will need […]
It's winter in July as U of L, UK set for 'wild' showdown in TBT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) - What's this, Louisville vs. Kentucky on the basketball court in July? Well, sort of. While waiting for the main course to unfold with the current teams on Dec. 14 in Rupp Arena, fans of the rivalry can enjoy an appealing appetizer that will seem like old times for a group of former players on both clubs.
Local shoppers take advantage of tax-free weekend
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Shoppers across Tennessee over the weekend got to keep a little extra cash in their pockets, all thanks to the state’s sale tax holiday. The weekend offers a tax break on certain clothing items, school supplies, and electronics. According to Daniel Blosser, store director for Academy Sports + Outdoors, the […]
Tims Ford gets 217K grant
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced a grant of $217,060 for Tims Ford State Park from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. Tims Ford State Park will provide matching funds of $54,265 and use the grant to install three separate porous pavement trails using recycled scrap tires. The project costs $271,325 and creates ADA compliant accessible pathways for guests of all abilities supporting Tennessee State Parks’ Access 2030 initiative to become the most accessible park system in the nation.
YOUR FIRST ALERT: Heavy rainfall, severe weather potential
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Monday and Tuesday as we’re concerned about the additional rainfall the rest of today, tonight and into Tuesday. This event is not like July 2022 where rainfall up to 11 inches fell across areas of Eastern...
East Kentucky Braces for Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms This Week
Jackson, KY – An active weather pattern is expected to bring daily showers and thunderstorms to East Kentucky this week, raising concerns about localized flooding on Monday and Tuesday. High temperatures will remain in the 80s through Tuesday before climbing in the latter half of the week. According to...
Eastern Missouri and Kentucky Forecast: Scattered Storms, Dangerous Heat Ahead
Paducah, KY – Eastern Missouri and Kentucky residents are preparing for a week of extreme weather as scattered showers and thunderstorms will give way to oppressive heat. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, forecasts showers and thunderstorms from Sunday through Monday, with a lower chance of rain persisting through the rest of the week.
Upgrades started for downtown Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - An area of vacant land is set to receive upgrades in downtown Bowling Green. The area along the Stadium Park Plaza parking garage will have several improvements to include areas for gathering and parking for food trucks to set up. This area will be named “The Fringe”.
Portable and Affordable | A Louisville teen's mission to improve healthcare access
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A senior at duPont Manual High School is using his passion for engineering to help people where oxygen is thin. Air pollution and high altitudes make it hard to breathe in some countries. Ventilators can help, but they cost thousands of dollars. That's why Anirudh Srinivasan...
Memphis Grizzlies' star Ja Morant inducted into Murray State Hall of Fame
MURRAY, Ky. — Ja Morant is a two-time NBA all-star, rookie of the year winner and most improved player in 2022 but being inducted into Murray State's hall of fame on Saturday night was a humbling moment for the Memphis Grizzlies superstar. "There's a lot of people that have...
La Familia vs The Ville: A mock draft using Louisville and Kentucky's TBT rosters
Montrezl Harrell said there will be "no love lost" while his team of mostly former Louisville men's basketball standouts battles a squad representing archrival Kentucky on Monday night for a spot in The Basketball Tournament's semifinals. But, when it's all said and done at Freedom Hall, there will be a mutual respect...
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