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Another rain chance Wednesday ahead of a pleasant end to the week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! FINALLY, some beneficial rain for most of central and eastern Kentucky. The late night rain and early morning rain has exited but we aren’t done yet. Another round of scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms is expected. This is ahead of the highly anticipated cold front that will bring us a very refreshing feel for the end of the week. However, muggy conditions will remain with us on Wednesday ahead of the front. Though, temperatures will take a hit. Afternoon highs will struggle to reach the mid-80s for most, expect for southern and southeastern Kentucky where we could still reach the upper 80s and near 90. Rainfall amounts will be scattered from the rain later today into the evening, with most areas receiving light amounts with isolated heavier downpours possible.
Animal Abuse is now a Class-D Felony in Kentucky
Animal abuse is now a Class-D Felony. At a signing ceremony in Frankfort, Ethan’s Law as it is known increases jail time from months to years. The law was named after a dog named Ethan who was found emaciated and beaten when he was rescued in 2021. Now, Ethan...
University president defends multicultural religious, social, and academic groups on campus
FRANKFORT — For almost 90 minutes on Tuesday, Kentucky lawmakers who tried to ban diversity, equity and inclusion in Kentucky’s colleges were told why such programs were needed in higher education. Yet, one legislator said DEI programs “segregate” students. Among presenters were two university presidents — Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson and Morehead State […] The post University president defends multicultural religious, social, and academic groups on campus appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Home prices still on the rise in Kentucky and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Home prices are still trending up in the greater Louisville area, according to data released by the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors. Despite higher list prices, the number of homes sold in greater Louisville in the second quarter of 2024 also rose compared to the same quarter a year ago. 2,676 homes sold this year compared to 2,623 in 2023.
'Don't miss': Kentucky college professor on unpaid leave after Trump shooting post
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (TND) — Bellarmine University in Kentucky on Monday announced it has placed a professor on unpaid leave after learning of his comments about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Professor John James reacted to the shooting by posting “if you’re gonna shoot, man, don’t miss”...
Stories of Kentucky’s Black Trailblazers Come to Life Through New Augmented Reality Experience
Six Kentucky tourism agencies have partnered on a new project that tells the stories of numerous black trailblazers in Kentucky. The Kentucky Black Trailblazers experience, a multi-county augmented reality (AR) showcase, celebrates the influential black figures who shaped the history of the Commonwealth and beyond. Preserving History. The Kentucky Black...
Community Action Kentucky opens enrollment for summer cooling subsidy
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Enrollment for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is now open. The program opened enrollment Tuesday and will continue until September 13, or until funds are depleted. The benefit ranges from $50 to $250 based on income and housing. Enrollment is open to...
Bardstown man hits jackpot in lottery game
A Bardstown man couldn’t sleep from excitement after learning he won a Kentucky Lottery game. James Smith has come forward with Kentucky 5 jackpot ticket. The ticket Smith purchased online matched the five numbers drawn June 26, winning the $690,369 jackpot, a news release from the lottery said.
Proposed $400M Ford plant in Shelby County brings mixed reviews
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A $400 million Ford plant could be coming to Shelby County in Kentucky, but those who live there have mixed feelings of what it could bring. Steve Clayton opened Last Stop Brewing in downtown Shelbyville back in March and is in support of a proposed component plant that could go somewhere in Shelby County.
Two arrested in hit-and-run accident
A two-vehicle hit-and-run accident led Washington County law enforcement into the woods before apprehending the suspects. On Friday, July 5, at 6:45 pm, Washington Sheriff’s Deputies, Kentucky State Police, and Springfield Police Department responded to a collision at the intersection of Lincoln Park Road and 150 Bypass. One of the vehicles involved fled the scene.
Closures planned for River Road starting Saturday. Here's what to know and how to detour
Drivers heading to downtown Louisville and Waterfront Park along River Road will face delays starting this weekend as closures for maintenance will impact the thoroughfare. Projects by both Louisville Metro Public Works and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will force either partial or full closures on River Road beginning Saturday. Here's a look at what they are and when to expect them.
Minton bridge has scheduled 2 more directional closures
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – The Sherman Minton Renewal project team has scheduled two more directional closures and extended lane restrictions to continue work on the bridge, which caries I-64 and US-150 traffic over the Ohio River between Louisville and Southern Indiana. Weather permitting, the following restrictions and closures will...
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