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Today is going to be a mostly sunny day with highs in the 60s. The breeze will kick up at times to around 20 mph putting a little chill in the air, but it will feel much milder compared to the weekend.
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Around Kentucky
1. Local business reacts to new Roebling Bridge opening date
Richard Hunt owns Roebling Point Books and Coffee—a business that sits at the base of Roebling Bridge. It's been closed to vehicle traffic since February 2021 for maintenance. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet released an online statement saying the latest update to the bridge project is that it's expected to open back up to commuters this spring, but that's not the first update Hunt has heard.
2. H-L: 'Thanks Uncle John.' Nieces glorify former UK football coach on basketball court
Being a "warrior" runs in Kay Freihofer's family. Both she and her sister Liz are the basketball-playing nieces of John Schlarman, a former University of Kentucky football coach and player who battled a rare form of cancer until his death in November 2020. Our partners at the Herald-Leader explain how they honor Schlarman on and off the court.
3. Deadline for tornado-related FEMA aid is March 14
The deadline for tornado survivors in western Kentucky to apply for FEMA aid is today. Here's how to find out if you're eligible and how you can receive aid.
Around the Nation
1. 'Unfinished business': Tom Brady announces he's returning to Tampa for his 23rd NFL season
2. Missiles strike near U.S. consulate in north Iraq, no injuries; Iran claims responsibility
3. Report: Oscar-winning actor William Hurt dies at 71
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Bluegrass Buzz
Georgetown’s AMEN House and Faith Baptist Church have come together to make prom night a very special and affordable evening for young women across Scott County as part of their Prom Dress Give-A-Way. It's a way to make girls feel like royalty on prom night.
