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Clay Hall residents relocated due to water damage
At approximately 10:36 PM last night, August 17, Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Clay Hall’s sprinkler system was unintentionally activated. According to an email sent on behalf of EKU’s Provost, Sara Zeigler, this caused flooding and significant water damages on several floors of the building. Clay Hall residents were relocated for safety reasons.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Cool but beautiful midweek!
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - High pressure has moved in and will control our weather over the next several days. Look for the areas of fog to burn off this morning and tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to a lot of sunshine. And, after the cool starts, we’ll have a very pleasant finish both afternoons. High temperatures will top out in the low and mid 70s both today and Wednesday.
Councilmembers will set the ad valorem tax rates for Fiscal Year 2025
In Tuesday’s Council Work Session, Councilmembers will decide how to set the ad valorem tax rates for Fiscal Year 2025. Ad valorem taxes are property taxes, which are assessed on assets like homes and real estate, machinery, motor vehicles, boats, personal planes, or agricultural products. Fayette County’s ad valorem...
Andy Beshear Hits Back at JD Vance’s Jeffrey Epstein Attack on Harris — Cites Vance Rape Pregnancy Remark
Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear spotlighted Senator JD Vance’s (R-OH) extreme anti-abortion stance after the Republican compared Vice President Kamala Harris to late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein on Sunday. Beshear was shown the clip from Vance’s interview with Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream by CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins during analysis ahead of the Democratic National […] The post Andy Beshear Hits Back at JD Vance’s Jeffrey Epstein Attack on Harris — Cites Vance Rape Pregnancy Remark first appeared on Mediaite.
Beshear to speak at Democratic National Convention Monday night
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will take the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Monday night. In a Monday morning post on X, formerly Twitter, Beshear tweeted a short video with his son, Will, in front of the stage. He indicated his remarks will focus on “my message of hope, freedom and unity.” “I’m […]
Kentucky employers give second chances
By Sarah Michels Bluegrass Live When Barbara Aker’s nephew was 10 or 11, he broke his arm. He was prescribed painkillers, which set him off on a slippery slope, she said. He eventually overdosed and died. Now, through a Kentucky program aimed at reducing recidivism, Aker is making something good out of something bad. A […] The post Kentucky employers give second chances appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Monday Headlines: Kentucky Football NIL Beer
If you’re into craft beers, you might be familiar with Gravely Brewing Company out of Louisville. They were founded in 2017 and are a full-service brewery while also offering food. You might have seen where they have recently teamed up with Club Blue to launch a specific University of Kentucky NIL beer called “Kentucky Blue Light.” The beer is said to be “an easy-drinking light lager, capturing the essence of the Bluegrass.” Gravely Brewing Company has it tabbed as an excellent beer for tailgating, watching the game or relaxing with friends. Club Blue will receive a portion of all retail...
Names released of teenagers killed in crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The names of two teenagers killed in a crash Saturday have been released. 13-year-old Omar Shalash and 18-year-old Hasan Mohammad Hasan died from their injuries in a single-car accident on Tates Creek Road, according to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office. Police told the Herald-Leader they...
Beshear highlights LOTTE Aluminum’s E-Town operation during Team Kentucky update
An Elizabethtown factory was highlighted during Governor Andy Beshear’s Team Kentucky update Thursday. The governor congratulated LOTTE Aluminum Materials USA for beginning the hiring process to fill 122 full-time jobs at their Elizabethtown facility. Governor Beshear said LOTTE’s commitment to Elizabethtown is a product of the state’s strong relationship...
Where is your KHSAA football team ranked? Polls for every Louisville-area district
Here are the coaches’ preseason polls for each high school football district that includes a Louisville-area school. Coaches could not vote for their own teams. First-place votes in parentheses, followed by total points. The top four teams from each district qualify for the playoffs. Class 6A, District Three ...
Wildcats: Here are 3 campus safety tips you should know
As we approach the first day of classes, here are three campus safety tips you should know:. Sign up for UK Alerts via text and phone calls so you receive updates and instructions during an emergency. Parents can sign up, too. Always be aware of your surroundings, particularly at night....
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