Good morning, Kentucky. Here's what you need to know today.
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Winds are expected to gradually lessen heading through today. Get ready for a taste of spring. After a mild start, we’re heading well into the 70s in the afternoon. Enjoy it, because storms arrive later tonight.
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Around Kentucky
1. Kentucky lawmakers call for more oversight on disaster relief funds
A group of Republican senators are calling for more oversight on the governor’s eastern and western Kentucky relief funds. A bill that was recently introduced would help find out how those funds are being distributed.
2. KYL: EJ was in middle school when he entered Kentucky Juvenile Justice
There are a disproportionate number of Black youth in Kentucky’s detention centers. Their incarcerated percentages have increased over at least the past four years. Our partner, the Kentucky Lantern, shares one man's story and digs deeper into the issue.
3. Kentucky nurse helps pediatric heart patients like she once was
Ashley Eastman underwent her second heart surgery in 2019. She helps young patients born with heart defects like her.
Around the Nation & the World
1. Police seek motive after gunman killed 3 at Michigan State University
2. Democrats, GOP agree fentanyl is a national crisis, but differ on how to address it
3. White House: 'We just don't know' what three downed objects are
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Bluegrass Buzz
Saturday night, the University of Louisville will celebrate the 2012-13 men's basketball team. It's been almost ten years since they beat Michigan for the National Championship. That championship was vacated by the NCAA, but UofL feels the team needs a banner and a new one will be unveiled.
