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Tracking midday and afternoon strong storm chances for Independence Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy 4th of July! We are tracking some rain and storm chances as we head into your late morning and afternoon hours today. It won’t be a complete washout today, but have the rain gear handy. The best chance to see rain will be during your late morning and afternoon hours. It’s also going to feel very muggy outside through the day. Intermittent heavy downpours will be possible with any of the storms that go up due to all of that heat and moisture. There is also a severe risk out for all of central and eastern Kentucky. The Storm Prediction Center has added a Level 2 Severe Risk along and north of I-64 and the Bluegrass Parkway. A Level 1 Severe Risk remains in place for the rest of the area. The main severe weather threat will be isolated damaging wind gusts. There is also a quick spin-up tornado threat. It’s again on the lower end, but there could be some rotation that may spark a few warnings. Make sure you are staying Weather Aware throughout the day!
Kentucky, Indiana government buildings closed for Independence Day
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - All local and state government buildings in Kentucky and Indiana are closed for Independence Day. All offices and branches of the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office will be closed Thursday and Friday. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches open back up on Friday. Anyone who...
Poll shows Beshear lacks national name recognition among democrats
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear’s name has been mentioned as a potential replacement for President Joe Biden, should he pull out of the race. Beshear was one of several Democrat Governors who met with Biden at the White House on Wednesday. However, according to a new poll Beshear lacks name recognition among democrats […]
KSR Today: Happy Fourth of July!
On this date 248 years ago, a bunch of wealthy landowners clad in powdered whigs and knickers gathered in a steamy Philadelphia meeting room to commit treason. Each year on the Fourth of July we celebrate their bravery on Independence Day. America’s birthday is celebrated in a variety of ways....
Kentucky, Ohio bald eagle population soaring just in time for July 4th
The symbol of America continues to thrive in the Bluegrass State and the Buckeye State. Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced that its 2024 annual spring survey, in a statement shared with the Dispatch, found a "robust" estimate of 841 active bald eagle nests, according to ODNR's Division of Wildlife.
Hair discrimination prohibited under Kentucky’s C.R.O.W.N. Act
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Black women with natural hairstyles are 2.5 times more likely to be seen as unprofessional, according to a 2023 study by Dove. Most African Americans say they have experienced some form of discrimination based on their hair. Natural hairstyles like braids, locs and twists have historically been considered unacceptable by Eurocentric standards.
Harrodsburg Community Center Has An Exciting Summer Ahead
The Harrodsburg Community Center, formerly the YMCA, has been busy planning an exciting summer of opportunities for kids of all ages to stay active both physically and mentally. Lifelong Harrodsburg native Trevor Short officially began his work as executive director of the community center in February, and has been working to provide as many opportunities to the public as possible, while planning for some exciting future endeavors.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College appoints new Winchester campus director
Renee McFall has been named director of Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Winchester campus, effective July 16, 2024. McFall brings over 14 years of experience in administrative and leadership roles across social work, employment services, and industry outreach. She most recently served as the associate director of employer relations and outreach at Eastern Kentucky University, where she was instrumental in developing key industry partnerships to enhance work-based learning opportunities for students.
Goodin headed into senior season at EKU
Defensive back Tré Goodin is headed into his senior season with the Eastern Kentucky University football team. Goodin, a Taylor County High School graduate, played in all 11 of Eastern Kentucky’s games during the 2023 college football season. As a junior, Goodin recorded 14 tackles and one pass breakup. The Taylor County High School product logged a career-high six tackles in a game versus Stephen F. Austin on Nov. 18, 2023.
One dead in 3-vehicle Laurel Co. crash
LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - One person is dead after a crash in Laurel County. The London Police Department and other emergency services responded to a three-vehicle crash on KY-192 near the Community Trust Bank on Sunday afternoon. The London-Laurel Reconstruction Team’s preliminary investigation found that a Ford pickup traveling westbound...
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