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Showcase to highlight KGS Potter Internship program
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 25, 2024) — Next week, the Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) will celebrate its third year of supporting geoscience student research at the Paul Edwin Potter Internship showcase. The showcase on Wednesday, July 31 from 9:30-11 a.m. in University of Kentucky’s Mining and Minerals Research Building is...
Kentucky Weather: Isolated Storms – Rain in the Forecast
Louisville, KY – Scattered showers and storms can be expected across Kentucky today, with rain chances decreasing tomorrow but increasing over the weekend and continuing into next week. According to the US National Weather Service in Louisville, today’s forecast calls for highs between 84 and 89 degrees, with scattered...
Weather spotters help fill forecasting gaps on Cumberland Plateau
The distinct micro-climates of East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky allow for varying weather conditions and often bring challenges when crafting a forecast. The Cumberland Plateau is one of those micro-climates.
Things to do in Miami this weekend – Olympics edition
🥇 The wait is finally over: The Paris Olympics begin tomorrow, and we've rounded up a few of the best watch parties around town to celebrate the occasion.We've also included a few other events to check out when your sport of choice isn't on.📺 Miami's Public Library North Shore Branch is hosting an Opening Ceremony watch party that's kid friendly.Friday, 1-5:30pm. Free.😲 Catch the Opening Ceremony on the big screen at an IMAX.The theaters — AMC Aventura, Regal South Beach, AMC Sunset Place and EVO Entertainment Homestead — are participating.Tickets start at $20.24. Show begins at 1:30pm.🍻 Arlo Wynwood is hosting an Opening Ceremony watch party at its lobby bar, plus viewing opportunities throughout the Olympics.Free with RSVP. From 7-11pm. 🍱 Smorgasburg Miami is back with an Asian Street Food Market, hosted with Miami K-Pop night.Saturday and Sunday, 2-7pm. Free. 🇵🇪 Celebrate Peruvian Independence Day at PIER 5 with live performances from Pepe Alva and Cristian Silva, specialty drinks and food. The free event is on Saturday from 9pm-3am.🖼️ Fort Lauderdale residents: Close out the weekend at the NSU Art Museum with Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day.Sunday, 12-5pm. Free. Proof of address required.
BOZICH | The Ville secures game against La Familia with 83-68 TBT win over Team DRC
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — There was nothing tricky or complicated about the assignment. All The Ville had to do Wednesday night was defeat Team DRC and a remarkable summer basketball moment was guaranteed. A win would confirm that the team of mostly former University of Louisville men’s basketball players...
Lexington sues Hyundai and Kia over theft concerns
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - On Tuesday, the City of Lexington filed a lawsuit against two car manufacturers after they said several people living in Fayette County found themselves the victim of auto theft simply due to the make of their car. [READ THE FULL LAWSUIT BELOW]. “Both Kia and Hyundai...
UK offensive lineman commit Darrin Strey loves playing football
Darrin Strey had over 20 scholarship offers including four from Southeastern Conference schools and eight from Big Ten programs before he decided Kentucky was where he wanted to play his college football. The 6-7, 300-pound offensive lineman from Paw Paw, Mich., decided to make his commitment during his June visit and the biggest reason […] The post UK offensive lineman commit Darrin Strey loves playing football appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
MCSO: Man who drove modified go-cart arrested after theft at Paducah business
PADUCAH — A man driving a modified go-cart who reportedly stole copper wire early Tuesday from a business on Clarks River Road was arrested Wednesday in connection with the theft, McCracken County Sheriff's Office reported. According to the sheriff's office, deputies were dispatched Tuesday to the business in the...
Family asks for help completing son’s ‘Life Goal’
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT) - In many ways, 12-year-old Russ Bourget was just like any other boy his age. “Russ loved to write, he loved to read. He was close with his brothers and sisters. Big Kentucky basketball fan, big Bengals fan. Played soccer here in the leagues,” said Lead Pastor at Grace Christian Church, Andrew Brown.
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.
KY Authorities Have Discovered Card Skimmers in Retail, Grocery Stores
I don't classify myself as a paranoid person, but I've got to be honest with you, when I first learned of the existence of card skimmers, my paranoia amped up a bit. With progress comes convenience but also nefariousness. It seems every form of new technology developed to make our lives easier can also be manipulated to make our lives, in some cases, a nightmare. And because of identity theft, even more new technology must be created--and rather quickly, too--to counteract the behavior of bad actors.
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