SUMMARY: On Friday, the weather started off beautiful but was preceded by heavy rain, with up to 2-3 inches in some southern areas. Now, conditions are dry in the metro with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-50s. A cool front will bring patchy drizzle tonight, but it will be dry tomorrow morning, with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Sunday will see a warm-up to the low 60s for Groundhog Day, followed by temperatures in the upper 60s on Wednesday. The next rain will arrive Thursday, but winter cold is expected to return soon after.

Chief meteorologist Jay Cardosi talks about above average temperatures for the first week of February

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SUMMARY: Brent Chumbley, the 55-year-old Director of Cross Country/Track & Field at Western Kentucky University, passed away unexpectedly. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Alex, a WKU freshman. Chumbley dedicated six years to WKU, coaching numerous NCAA qualifiers and All-American athletes, notably Katie Isenbarger. He previously spent 13 years at Radford University and also coached at Illinois State and Murray State. A University of Kentucky graduate, Chumbley was an accomplished hammer thrower and a former U.S. Army combat engineer. Interim Head Coach Lee Wood will lead the program for the remainder of the season.

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SUMMARY: Emergency Management teams aim to keep people safe and reduce damages, yet often feel underutilized at state and local levels. Chris Mason, the new director of Pulaski County Emergency Management, is focused on enhancing the department’s capabilities. Having served for only 40 days, he emphasizes the importance of readiness and community education in disaster preparedness. Mason believes that while disasters can be unpredictable, proper planning and training are essential. His recent experiences with ice storms and a house fire have reinforced his commitment to elevating the Emergency Response Team’s standards in Pulaski County, ensuring the community is prepared for emergencies.

Keeping people safe and minimizing damages are the main goals of emergency management teams, but often these teams feel underused at the state and local levels.

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