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National poll ranks Beshear most popular Democrat governor
An annual poll looking at the popularity of all 50 state governors was released on Wednesday. Gov. Andy Beshear received high marks, which could carry a lot of weight as Vice President Kamala Harris narrows down a running mate.
Eastern Kentucky Braces for Continued Showers and Storms
Jackson, KY – Residents of Eastern Kentucky should prepare for a week of unsettled weather, with showers and thunderstorms forecast to continue through Thursday. The US National Weather Service in Jackson, KY, has issued an alert indicating a series of weak disturbances affecting the region. According to the National...
Pedestrian dies after they were hit by a car on Bardstown Road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is dead after he was struck by a car while trying to cross a street Tuesday night in Louisville. At about 10 p.m., Louisville Metro police responded to an injury accident involving a pedestrian struck in the 3500 block of Bardstown Road, near the Taco Bell, according to an LMPD news release.
ISCO Championship Moving to Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville
The PGA TOUR announced today that the ISCO Championship has a new home. Beginning in 2025, the PGA TOUR’s annual stop in Kentucky will be played at the prestigious Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville. This significant move marks a new chapter in the history of the ISCO Championship, setting the stage for a first-class golf experience in the heart of the Bluegrass State.
Ky. voters react to Pres. Biden dropping out, VP Harris becoming a candidate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night, in his first appearance since he announced he will not seek re-election. The president said that the “best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation”, a move that Lexington-Fayette NAACP President Whit Whitaker believes could encourage voter interest and turnout.
Rain Chances a Bit Higher Thursday
OVERNIGHT: Partly Cloudy with Spotty Showers/Patchy Fog. Warm with Lows 69-72. Sunrise 5:48. THURSDAY: Mix of Sun & Clouds with a Few Showers/T’Showers. Humid with Highs 83-92 (Northwest to Northeast…Around 88 in the Evansville Metro). Winds SW/N 5-10 THU NIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Lows 65-71 (North to South…69-70 in...
How much does it cost to attend a Ky. community college?
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System has announced the launch of Meadow Price, a modern net price calculator (NPC) designed to provide students with an accurate and personalized estimate of their college expenses after financial aid. The purpose of the tool is to help students estimate how much it would cost to attend college, […] The post How much does it cost to attend a Ky. community college? appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
What You Need to Know About Kentucky’s New Truancy Law
Last legislative session, the Kentucky Attendance Law was updated. In an effort to combat habitual unexcused absences, state leaders say they are wanting to make sure children are getting the education they need. Some friends of mine who work in a local school district were talking last year about how...
Coroner identifies 78-year-old man killed in southwest Jefferson County shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 78-year-old man killed in a Valley Station shooting was identified Wednesday by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office. Gordon Ritchie was shot and killed at a home in the 15000 block of Dixie Highway, just south of Mill Creek Station. Louisville Metro Police officers responded around 9:15 p.m. Sunday on a trouble run. Ritchie died at the scene in what is believed to be a home invasion.
Lebanon man arrested in Franklin County
A Lebanon man is in the Franklin County Regional Jail after leading deputies on a chase involving kayaks. According to a story in the Frankfort State-Journal, Austin Claude Cooper, 22, of Lebanon, is accused of stealing a kayak at knifepoint in Peaks Mill on July 11. Frankfort police alerted deputies and detectives that a male had been observed driving recklessly and fleeing toward the Peaks Mills area. When law enforcement arrived, they located the vehicle, but the driver had fled on foot.
Isolated storm possible today | WHAS11 WEATHER IMPACT FORECAST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Another dry and fairly warm night awaits. Temperatures will gradually march well into the 80s tomorrow but a lot drier air will filter in as a front finally passes. As a result, partly cloudy conditions will dominate and we will pick up a much warmer beginning to the weekend with some 90s on the map!
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