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Good News Parents – Kentucky is One of the Best States for Teen Drivers
Driving is a major milestone for teenagers, and choosing where to hit the road can make a significant difference in safety and skill-building. WalletHub recently conducted a study to rank the Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers, and Kentucky parents should be glad to know that the Bluegrass State was near the top of the list.
Hot temperatures continue ahead of Labor Day weekend storms
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! It was one of the hottest days of the entire summer yesterday, and that will continue today. Afternoon highs will be reaching the mid-to-upper 90s. There will be a bit more humidity as well, making it feel more humid as well. The heat index will likely peak in the upper 90s and low 100s for most locations. There is a small chance of a few pop-up storms during the peak of the heating today. There won’t be many of them, but the storms that do go up will at-least give some relief from the heat. Any storms will dissipate from the late evening leading to a warm overnight across the region.
I-69 blocked by crash in Webster County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Webster County Dispatch has reported all lanes of I-69 are blocked by a crash at the 129-mile mark between Sebree and Slaughters. A press release obtained by Eyewitness News says the blockage could last up to two hours. Divers can detour by taking Exit 134 at Sebree or Exit 125 at […]
First Alert Forecast: Staying hot through Friday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - First Alert Weather Day through tomorrow for excessive heat. Some heat and rain relief is on the way. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android, so you can stay informed on the go and in between newscasts. We share custom videos, plus you can choose to get messages from us on the latest conditions and forecast.
Gov. appoints UPIKE professor to Kentucky Board of Social Work
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Governor Andy Beshear appointed University of Pikeville (UPIKE) Professor Genesia Kilgore-Bowling, Ph.D., MSW, CSW, to the Kentucky Board of Social Work. Kilgore-Bowling is a social work professional and academic leader who was selected to represent licensed clinical social workers on the Board. She is succeeding James...
Pilot program for pop-up testing for driver’s licenses launched in 5 counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced on Thursday a pilot program is being launched in Barren, Grant, Marion, Oldham and Perry counties next week to provide easier access to young Kentuckians wishing to obtain their driver’s license. In April, lawmakers overwhelmingly passed, and Gov....
Utilities that opposed Kentucky’s new energy planning commission are now part of it
Gov. Andy Beshear has filled two seats on a new energy planning commission with utility executives who, like Beshear, opposed the commission’s creation. Kentucky lawmakers earlier this year created the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) to slow the retirement of power plants fueled by coal and natural gas. Investor-owned utilities and environmentalists opposed the […]
Labor Day kicks off Thursday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - With Labor Day travel starting Thursday, sources say gas prices are lower than in 2023. According to AAA and GasBuddy.com, Kentucky gas prices are at a state average of $3.10 per gallon, down 45 cents from last year and 26 cents below the national average. While...
Are Kentuckians generous? Here's which counties were the most generous in 2023
Are Kentuckians generous? A new study released by SmartAsset, a financial technology company, recently looked at how generous Kentuckians are based on charitable contributions. A county-by-county breakdown showed there are some truly generous people in Kentucky. SmartAsset found Oldham County ranked first in the state for its generosity, securing the top spot for two consecutive...
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