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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.
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...
Inland counties more likely to be hit by natural disasters, research shows
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When folks think about natural disasters, their mind immediately goes to the coast, but experts say otherwise. New data shows inland counties across the U.S. are the most likely to be victims of natural disasters and the consequences could be much more severe when it's time to rebuild.
Louisville woman charged after police say she robbed a Little Caesar's Pizza
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville woman was arrested Tuesday after police say she robbed a pizza restaurant. At about 12:40 p.m., Elizabethtown Police officers responded to an armed robbery at the Little Caesar's Pizza located at 1512 North Dixie Highway, according to an EPD news release. Investigators believe Shelli...
Bluegrass Crimestoppers offering reward for information on Lexington murder suspect
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Police are searching for the suspect linked to Lexington’s latest homicide that claimed the life of 16-year-old C’aveyoun Robinson. 36-year-old Robert Constant is wanted on charges of murder and is a convicted felon in possession of a handgun. “We need the community’s help, and...
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...
Tilley, Former Lawmaker, Acquitted Of Rape In Fayette Circuit Court
The Courier Journal and Lexington Herald-Leader, and several other state sources, reported Wednesday the acquittal of former Kentucky lawmaker John Tilley in Fayette County Circuit Court. Originally charged with first-degree rape, a “not guilty” verdict was returned after five hours of deliberation. Having once served as secretary of...
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.
One Kentucky airport rarely delays, cancels flights. Here's where it ranks nationally.
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, an airport frequently servicing those in Cincinnati and various northern areas of the Bluegrass State, was recently deemed one of the most reliable in the nation with few flight delays. Jackpot City Casino, an online casino gaming platform, evaluated 60 major U.S. airports and ranked them on the...
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.
Markey’s ACTION program expands its reach with latest student cohorts
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in ONcology (ACTION) has expanded its impact – this year including students from five previously unrepresented Appalachian counties. Launched in 2016, ACTION is aimed at addressing the cancer burden in Appalachian...
Having fun with Lego blocks
Children — some aided by their parents — put together Lego towers for the Marion County Public Library’s Brick Mobile. Participants were instructed to try and make the tallest Lego tower that can withstand being shaken. Having fun with Lego blocks ADAH HUFANA / The Lebanon Enterprise.
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