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Beware Of Plastic Water Bottle Fire Hazard Firefighters are warning people to not leave plastic water bottles in cars during extreme heat.They say leaving a plastic bottle of water in a hot car in direct sunlight can start a fire in just minutes.In order for that to happen, firefighters say the bottle would have…
Traffic Change In Perry County Drivers using Kentucky 15 in Perry County should expect a major traffic change Tuesday.The Kentucky Transportation Department District 10 says this change will happen at the intersection of Morton Boulevard and Kentucky 15.KYTC says more details are to come.Also, the eastbound ramp on Hal Rogers Parkway to Kentucky 15…
Special Legislative Session On Friday Governor Matt Bevin has formally set the agenda for a special legislative session that begins today. The lone issue in his proclamation on Thursday is pension relief for regional universities and quasi-governmental agencies strapped by surging retirement costs.The governor has spent weeks building support for a proposal to cushion…
Heat Advisory Issued For The Weekend A Heat Advisory for a good portion of the mountains will go into effect today at noon and last until 8 p.m. Saturday. Lawrence County, Ky and Wayne County, WV are under an Excessive Heat Warning as well for the same time period.Highs for both Friday and Saturday…
National Press Secretary To Attend KY Dinner Kentucky Republican officials say the national press secretary for President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign will attend a GOP dinner next month in Lexington.The state GOP says Kayleigh McEnany will be a special guest at the annual Lincoln Dinner scheduled for Aug. 17.She previously worked as a political…
Political Newcomer To Challenge McConnell Democrat Mike Broihier, a political newcomer with a broad resume as a Marine officer, farmer and small-town newspaperman is venturing into a high-stakes Senate race as the latest military-tested candidate aiming to unseat Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell next year in Kentucky.Broihier set his sights on McConnell in his…
Earthquake Rattles Parts Of KY A 3.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Tennessee/Kentucky border Wednesday morning.According to an earthquake tracking software, the epicenter of the quake was located in New Tazewell, Tennessee just after 11:23. Earthquakes of that magnitude are mostly felt by people standing still. There are no reports of damage. Source:…
Traffic In Louisville Goes Hog Wild An interstate ramp in downtown Louisville reopened after being closed for nearly eight hours after a semi hauling a trailer filled with pigs overturned. The semi overturned on the I-65 South ramp to I-64 East/I-71 North Wednesday morning, according to TRIMARC. The ramp was reopened to traffic around…
Trash Pick-Up Beats The Heat The next few days are going to be hot and the city of Lexington wants its workers to stay safe.To help avoid the heat, trash collectors will be out earlier in the morning this week. So you’ll have to make sure your bin makes it out in time.With high…
Helping The Blackjewel Miners All proceeds from Panda Garden in Harlan on Wednesday will go to support Blackjewel employees.The Blackjewel coal miners are still awaiting their paychecks. As of Friday, employees have missed two pay periods.The effects of the layoff impacted the entire community and locals said it weighs heavily on everyone.That is what…