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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SUMMARY: Chief Meteorologist Jay Cardosi reports significant rainfall affecting the metro area, with moderate to heavy showers expected through the night. Rainfall totals could reach 1 to 3 inches before tapering to lighter showers by tomorrow morning. Friday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, with temperatures rising into the low to mid 60s, though an isolated storm may occur late in the day. The weekend looks dry, with cooler temperatures on Saturday, but warming up to 62 degrees on Sunday. Expect above-normal temperatures into next week, potentially reaching 70 degrees by Wednesday.

Chief meteorologist Jay Cardosi talks about tonight’s soaking rainfall and a warm first week of February.

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SUMMARY: Dawson Hall, a right-handed pitcher, and Ethan Lizama, an outfielder, were named to the Conference USA Preseason All-Conference Team. Hall, a junior, earned All-CUSA Second Team honors for the second consecutive year, boasting a 1.69 ERA and a 3-0 record in 2024. Lizama, a senior, was recognized for his strong performance at the CUSA Championships, leading WKU with a .309 average and 9 home runs. WKU was selected third in the 2025 CUSA Preseason Poll with 72 points, behind Dallas Baptist and Louisiana Tech. The Hilltoppers look to build on last season’s success with these standout players.

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