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Some scientists blame recent high humidity in Kentucky on ‘corn sweat’
Even in the dying days of summer, many Kentuckians are facing high humidity and heat indexes. Some scientists say corn crops could be partially to blame. An environmental phenomenon known as “corn sweat” has gained traction on the internet. It’s the silly name for the biological process known as evapotranspiration, which occurs when corn plants pull water from the soil to cool down and release it back into the air as vapor. This process, when carried out by acres of corn crops, has been shown to increase a region’s humidity.
First campaign ad for Kentucky school amendment hits airwaves
Political dollars will be hard at work getting the attention of voters who haven’t yet heard about this year’s Amendment 2. The first campaign ad purchased by either side of the issue will begin airing in Kentucky on Thursday.
What is T-1 steel and should the Tri-State be concerned?
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Twin Bridges are confirmed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to be made from T-1 steel. The technical name of this type of steel is AASHTO M244 Grade 100 steel, which is often shortened to T-1. There are some concerns in regard to this type of steel. Why is T-1 […]
New 4-year contract approved for KY Fish and Wildlife chief who has clashed with Beshear
The board overseeing Kentucky’s wildlife management agency has reappointed its chief executive Rich Storm, including board members appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear who in the past has clashed with Storm and the department. With no discussion, the state Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 30 to give Storm a new four-year contract as […]
Art and Activism program documents the 2022 Eastern Kentucky flood
People in eastern Kentucky who survived the devastating 2022 flood are rebuilding their lives despite feeling the continued effects of the disaster. Troublesome Rising: An Evening of Art and Activism is an event in Northern Kentucky that will feature some of the writers included in a new anthology that documents the 2022 flood.
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