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With temperatures expected to top 90 degrees through the weekend, doctors are advising people to limit their time in the sun and drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-sugary drinks.

Doctors say heat wave in central, eastern Kentucky dangerous for some

Central and eastern Kentucky are in the midst of a heat wave, with temperatures expected to top 90 degrees through the weekend. The heat’s more than just an inconvenience for many people, though. Dr. Brian Smith, the owner of Versailles Family Medicine, said some are especially susceptible to the heat.

Gen. Petraeus Testifies on Iraq

The top commander in Iraq testifed about the status of the year-long "surge," on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

A large metal "X" sign is seen on Friday on top of the downtown San Francisco building that housed what was once Twitter.

'X' logo installed atop Twitter building, spurring San Francisco to investigate

City officials say replacing letters or symbols on buildings requires a permit for design and safety reasons. The installation is part of Elon Musk's effort to rebrand the social media platform.

Last year, Woodford County adopted the voting center model, with four polling places, including Falling Springs Arts and Recreation Center, located around the county.

Woodford County voters praise voting center model

Kentucky voters who didn’t vote early or absentee headed to the polls Tuesday, with the state’s constitutional offices at the top of the ballot. Woodford County has four voting centers, including Falling Springs Arts and Recreation Center. 21-year-old Peyton Wilhoit and two friends got there around 10 a.m. and didn’t have to wait to vote.

Senate President Robert Stivers presides over Rules Committee and Committee on Committees 2-28-24

Promoted as visionary research legislation, it comes out of the Kentucky State Senate

Regarded as a top priority in the Kentucky Senate, SB 1 is on its way to the State House. The measure, championed by Senate President Robert Stivers establishes an endowed research fund.

Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr predicts a Trump win, no matter who opposes him

Kentucky's Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr is confident of a Donald Trump victory in November, no matter who is at the top of the ticket for Democrats. Barr chaired a congressional field hearing in Lexington Friday regarding financial institutions and technology.

Laurel County Judge-Executive David Westerfield is praising area officials for their reaction to Saturday's mass shooting on I-75 and the law enforcement personnel searching for suspect Joseph Couch.

With alleged I-75 shooter still at large, Laurel judge-executives urges caution, praises law enforcement officers

With alleged mass shooter Joseph Couch still not found, the top elected official in Laurel County is urging citizens to be careful.

Kendrick Lamar will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show

The Grammy-winning rapper, who spent this summer topping the charts, previously performed at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show. But this will be his first Super Bowl as the headliner.

A year after the darkest day for Capitol Police, its new chief focuses on rebuilding

Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger has been on the job less than six months. He hopes to lead a new chapter at the embattled agency.

New York City's Times Square on Thursday. The city's traditional New Year's Eve event will not be open to the public this year as the coronavirus continues to spread.

Coronavirus Is Canceling New Year's Celebrations

The virus interfering with end-of-year parties across the country. Even the traditional Times Square ball drop in New York City at midnight will be closed to the public and seen virtually.

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