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Daily Briefing: Meet 'Your Favorite Cake' at the Kentucky State Fair
Good morning, Louisville! Happy Friday! (You can read today's eNewspaper here.) Today we can expect a break from the sun with possible showers and a chance for thunder storms. The high will be about 88. Here are the top headlines: ...
Watermelon Throw in Monroe set for Aug. 31
Who is ready for airplane rides and throwing watermelons at targets from planes? Join in on the fun at the 5th Annual Watermelon Throw at the Tompkinsville- Monroe County Airport KTZM. This uniquely themed fully in will be Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Prizes are awarded.
Parasitic Crypto outbreak identified in Northern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, better known as crypto, within the Northern Kentucky area this week. The cryptosporidium parasite causes a gastrointestinal illness marked by abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, low-grade fever, vomiting and nausea. As of Friday afternoon, there are a dozen confirmed cases and "numerous" probable cases....
'This is where I'm supposed to be' | Beshear says he doesn't intend to take any job in D.C.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is ending any speculation about his political future following weeks of "veepstakes" mania. The Democrat governor who won re-election last year was among a shortlist of candidates being vetted to be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in November's presidential election. Last week, Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the pick, whom Beshear called "a great friend and a great choice."
Howl at the Moon V charity festival to be held in New Concord
The Howl at the Moon Festival is an upcoming charity event on August 23 and 24 in New Concord, Kentucky, featuring a diverse lineup of local bands, including the Wish You Weres, the River Dust Duo, and Firefly, as well as vendors, food, camping, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The festival is raising funds for the Murray WATCH program, which helps individuals with traumatic brain injuries. WKMS Morning Edition host speaks with HATMF Secretary Dalton Ashley about the festival and Murray WATCH.
Parents frustrated over JCPS decision to hold middle school football games at high school fields
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Parents at Newburg Middle School are frustrated over JCPS Athletics’ decision to hold varsity middle school games on high school fields. After two years of repairs to their football field, parents of the school’s varsity players were looking forward to playing at home and hopefully bringing in some extra funding for the program.
The Kentucky roadways scheduled for maintenance
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduling construction and maintenance activities that could impact drivers. The following projects are scheduled for the week of August 18-24. – Henderson County – Hopkins County – McLean County – Union County – Webster County
Gov. announces project to improve KY-15
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - Governor Andy Beshear announced that a highway improvement project with nearly $50 million is funding is underway. The project will add lanes and sidewalks to a stretch of Kentucky Highway 15 within the city limits of Jackson. The project also aims to further strengthen and stabilize...
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