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There will be some sun in western Kentucky, with rain to the east. Showers are expected to spread west late in the afternoon and evening. Highs top out in the 70s, but will be closer to 80 in western Kentucky.
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Around Kentucky
1. Kentuckians ready to help those in the path of Hurricane Helene
Nine Kentuckians in Ohio Task Force One are headed to Florida to help those in the path of Hurricane Helene. It is expected to make landfall Thursday evening, Sept. 26.
2. KYL: Voters in eight Central Kentucky counties must choose a new Supreme Court justice
Kentucky's Supreme Court will have an opening with Debra Hembree Lambert elected chief justice. The Kentucky Lantern introduces us to the candidates.
3. Lexington faces surge in homelessness new survey shows
New survey results show 3,034 people are experiencing homelessness in Lexington, up nearly 26% from 2023. The report added 511 people are unsheltered, and 25% report being evicted since January.
Around the Nation & the World
1. Congress passes temporary bill to avoid shutdown, sends measure to Biden's desk
3. At N.C. event, Trump threatens war with Iran, blames Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for war with Russia
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After weeks of bonding, the Louisville Zoo's infant gorilla, Abeo, and his foster mother, Kweli, are part of the viewing rotation for guests. He comes from the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, where he was born June 28.
