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Kentucky Weather: Cooler Temperatures and Sunny Skies Expected This Week
Louisville, KY – The week ahead in Kentucky is expected to bring a welcome break from the summer heat, with unseasonably cool temperatures and mostly sunny skies dominating the forecast. Starting today, clouds will linger in the early morning hours but are expected to clear by late morning, giving way to partly to mostly sunny skies. High temperatures today will reach the low 80s, with similar conditions expected throughout the week.
GPD and GFD compete for sake of charitable purpose
The Glasgow Police Department and Glasgow Fire Department have a friendly competition going, in the name of charitable efforts. Both entities are asking that non-perishable food donations be dropped off at the Glasgow Police Department (101 Pin Oak Lane) and the Glasgow Fire Department (203 S. Broadway or 130 Cross St.), until Aug. 31.
Transcript: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation," Aug. 18, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Aug. 18, 2024.MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face The Nation. We go now to the Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear, who joins us this morning from Frankfort. Good morning, Governor.GOV. ANDY BESHEAR: Good morning. Thanks for having me.MARGARET BRENNAN: Well, we know that you are an advocate for Vice President Harris, and as a Democrat who runs a red state, how would you advise Democrats to stop losing support in rural areas?GOV. ANDY BESHEAR: Well, I'd...
The rural Americans too poor for federal flood protections
This story was originally published by the Daily Yonder, which covers rural America, and was produced through a collaboration with Climate Central, a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis. “Get up,” she told him. “There’s a...
Kentucky high school closes restrooms during class changes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - A high school in Kentucky decided to close its restrooms during transitions between classes. According to Lexington Herald-Leader, a spokesperson for Henry Clay High School started the new procedure in response to an increase in "behavior events" in restrooms. A rise in behavior events in restrooms has increased across the entire state of Kentucky.
Starting 5: Olympic champions highlight Kentucky's 2024 Hall class, Jay Bilas to lecture
Kentucky's 2024 Hall of Fame inductees include Olympic and NCAA champions. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (2016-2018 track and field), John Cropp (administrator/coach), Henrik Larsen (2018 rifle), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (2018 track and field), Jodie Meeks (2007-2009 men’s basketball) and Corey Peters (2006-2009 football) recently were chosen. The new Wildcats Hall of Famers will be inducted during Hall...
Jim Beam celebrates 90 years in the Kentucky bourbon industry
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It was a celebration 90 years in the making for a staple in the Kentucky bourbon industry. Jim Beam Distilling is commemorating 90 years of bourbon. Tasting seminars were held along with grand master distillers at the companies campus in Clermont on Saturday. Guests also took...
Glasgow Fire Department in process of getting Safe Haven Baby Box installed
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) - Families who may need to surrender their newborn are already facing a difficult decision. The Glasgow Fire Department aims to make it that process just a little bit easier by providing a place for those newborns in the form of a Safe Haven Baby Box. This...
Kentucky civil rights pioneer Rev. Charles Elliott celebrates 90th birthday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville is celebrating the 90th birthday of a champion for civil rights. Rev. Charles Elliott was celebrated by his peers and community members during a special event at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church. He walked and worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and has been...
Armadillo sighting in Elizabethtown suggests possible migration
Recently, residents of Hardin County have been surprised by sightings of nine-banded armadillos. These sightings have sparked curiosity and concern among locals. John MacGregor, a biologist and herpetologist with the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, said reliable reports of armadillos in Kentucky have been coming in since 1983. However, it wasn’t until 2003 that he saw one himself — a roadkill on the Purchase Parkway near Mayfield.
Hilltopper Basketball announces 2024-25 non-conference slate
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball and head coach Hank Plona announced its non-conference schedule of competition for the 2024-25 season on Monday. The Hilltoppers’ non-conference slate features nine home outings in Diddle Arena beginning with the team’s season opener against Wichita State on Nov. 4, and four marquee road matchups at Grand Canyon, Kentucky, Evansville and Michigan.
Pet of the Day: Caramel
For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Caramel. This gentle lady is great with other dogs and is a very good girl according to the shelter. She is a friend to everyone and just wants to...
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