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Unsettled weather hangs around into the mid-week

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www.wtvq.com – T.G. Shuck – 2024-12-09 15:16:00

SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky experienced a wet start to the week with half an inch of rain on Monday, followed by a mild day with highs in the upper 50s. Tuesday brings a cold front and scattered showers, with temperatures remaining in the mid-50s. By Wednesday, colder air will lead to potential light snow showers, particularly in Eastern Kentucky, with afternoon highs dropping to the mid-30s. By Thursday, temperatures will plummet to the low 30s, though Friday will see a slight warming trend into the mid-40s. The weekend may bring more rain as another storm system approaches, aligning with holiday shopping.

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Chris Oliver steps down as Georgetown College head football coach

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www.wtvq.com – Forrest Tucker – 2024-12-10 16:58:00

SUMMARY: Georgetown College Head Football Coach Chris Oliver is stepping down from coaching but will remain as Vice President of Athletics. Defensive Coordinator John Perin has been promoted to Head Coach. Perin, who joined Georgetown in 2022, has helped lead a strong defense, averaging 16.3 points allowed per game. He aims to continue building on the program’s success. Oliver, who coached for three years, led the Tigers to two Mid-South Conference titles and two deep NAIA Playoff runs. His leadership earned 37 players Mid-South All-Conference honors. Perin expresses confidence in the program’s future under his leadership.

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Scottsville man arrested on drug trafficking charge

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www.wnky.com – WNKY Staff – 2024-12-10 12:10:00

SUMMARY: A Scottsville man, Xzavier Smith, 22, was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on Monday. The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force and Kentucky State Police stopped Smith’s 2013 Chevrolet around 12:30 p.m. After a K-9 alerted officers to drugs in the vehicle, a search revealed 10 ounces of methamphetamine. A subsequent search of Smith’s home uncovered drug trafficking items and a firearm. Smith was charged with first-degree trafficking in methamphetamine, persistent felony offender II, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. He is held at the Allen County Detention Center.

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Kentucky wins federal court case against EPA | Kentucky

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor – 2024-12-10 11:12:00

SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Kentucky, stating that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) failed to follow established law in rejecting the state’s Clean Air Act compliance plan. The Sixth Circuit Court found that the EPA took too long to respond and used inconsistent criteria in its decision. Kentucky’s plan, submitted in January 2019, indicated no further ozone reduction was necessary based on the EPA’s initial guidelines. The court’s ruling vacates the EPA’s decision and mandates reconsideration of the state’s proposal. Kentucky officials emphasized the importance of affordable energy and criticized the EPA’s approach.

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