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Awesome start to July but the heat and rain chances return quickly

It was an ideal start to the new month with low humidity levels and comfortable temperatures
T.G. Shuck,

After a stormy final weekend of June you couldn’t have asked for a better start to July on Monday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With high pressure to the north kicking in a fresh northeast breeze along with drier air, it felt absolutely fantastic to be out and about. Even with all the bright sunshine around, afternoon highs only managed…

Ksp Traffic Safety Checkpoints Start Today
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KSP traffic safety checkpoints start today

Alex Brown, WTVQ News Desk,

CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. (Date) – The Kentucky State Police Post 5 in Campbellsburg started conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in Carroll, Gallatin, Henry, Oldham, Owen, and Trimble counties, on Monday, July 1. These checkpoints focus on seatbelt adherence, sobriety, and insurance and registration compliance to enforce Kentucky’s traffic laws. For a complete list of checkpoint locations, visit Kentucky State Police Post…

Kentucky State Parks 100th Anniversary Celebration Event In Frankfort
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Kentucky State Parks 100th anniversary celebration event in Frankfort

Alex Brown, WTVQ News Desk,

Frankfort, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear will join tourism officials and park leaders to mark the 100th anniversary of Kentucky State Parks on Monday, July 1, at 11 a.m. EDT at the Old State Capitol, located at 300 W. Broadway. The Old State Capitol holds historical significance in the establishment of the state parks system. In…

Incredible Weather On Monday Ahead Of A Return Of High Humidity
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Incredible weather on Monday ahead of a return of high humidity

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – If you’ve ever needed an excuse to miss work due to nice weather, today is the day. One of the nicer weather days of the entire summer on the way Monday. Here’s a ‘Go Day’ excuse note, don’t know if it will work but worth a shot right? 😉 Afternoon highs will only…

Lexington Budget
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Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government overrides Mayor Gorton’s veto on budget

Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Earlier this month changes were made to the city’s budget, adding new positions and increased costs. “I cannot support the precedent this sets of increasing our projected revenue by $750,000 without justification. I do not want to make choices today that could potentially force us to increase taxes in future years,” said Mayor…