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Clark County Road Department discusses paving operations
Driving around Clark County, one can see that much paving has been done. While news is positive, growth continues. Allan Curtis, Clark County Road Supervisor, recently spoke at both a Clark County Fiscal Court meeting and elsewhere regarding the subject. “We’ve blacktopped about 45 miles of the 215 miles of road since January of [2019],” […] The post Clark County Road Department discusses paving operations appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Off-Duty Deputy Arrested at Scene of a Two-Vehicle Injury Accident in Madison County, Kentucky
RICHMOND, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is reporting that KSP Post 7, Richmond received a call from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) requesting investigative assistance in reference to a two-vehicle collision involving an off-duty Madison County Deputy. The incident occurred on Charlie Norris Road near...
Car crashes into Lexington home while family was upstairs asleep
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Fire crews were dispatched after a driver lost control of their car, crashing into an occupied home in Lexington. At 8:30 a.m. on Monday, fire crews said they were called to a home on Tradition Way. The car had collided with the front corner of the home, causing damage to the exterior.
Rain chances continue for the week ahead
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! It was a rainy start to the day as many areas woke up to heavy rain this morning. The heaviest and most widespread rain will likely be limited to the early morning hours. Expect isolated-to-scattered showers and a few storms to fire up into the afternoon hours. Not everyone will see the rain, but some localized heavy rain could be possible. Rain chances will continue into the first part of the overnight before becoming very isolated by early morning hours on Tuesday. Rain chances will return midday Tuesday into Wednesday. Rainfall could be heavy at times once again as well.
New Traffic Signals and Traffic Patterns
New Traffic Signals and Traffic Patterns in Lexington, KY. Athens Boonesboro Rd between I-75 and Ashley Woods Rd. Signal activations and traffic patterns are scheduled to start Monday, July 22, at 5 p.m. Traffic patterns include restricted crossing u-turns by the new soccer complex at Competition Dr. Please visit the...
What did Andy Beshear do before being governor? Kentucky native could be Kamala Harris' VP.
The announcement that President Joe Biden will end his reelection bid on Sunday leaves people wonderingwho will lead the Democratic party this November. While Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris as his replacement, there's talk of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as a possible vice president nominee, along with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Kentucky Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms and Localized Flooding Possible
Louisville, KY – Kentucky residents should prepare for a week marked by scattered thunderstorms and showers, as predicted by the US National Weather Service in Louisville. Although no single day is expected to be completely rained out, the persistent nature of the precipitation may lead to localized flooding, particularly in southern Kentucky.
Five Famous Olympic Gold Medalists from Right Here in Kentucky
The opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics are coming up this Friday in Paris, France. Back here in Kentucky, Olympic fans (like me) are getting geared up to cheer on Team USA and members of that team from right here in Kentucky. The Commonwealth, by the way, has a 'golden' Olympic history. Various Kentuckians, and other athletes with ties to the Bluegrass State, have scored Olympic Gold! Here's a look at five legendary Kentucky athletes that are forever a part of Olympic history.
Beshear will not attend Aug. 3 Fancy Farm Picnic, annual West Kentucky political tradition
Organizers of the annual church fundraiser held in Graves County said in a Friday afternoon email that the governor had said he is not attending the August event and “no reason was given.”. Fancy Farm organizers added that Republican State Auditor Allison Ball will not attend due to a...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Revs Denied of Sweep as Late Lead Gets Away
(July 21, 2024 – York, Pa.): The York Revolution fell short of their bid at a sweep on Sunday afternoon at WellSpan Park, as a ninth inning home run put the Lexington Legends in front, dealing the Revs an 8-6 defeat. York got the scoring started in the first...
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