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Behind a southwest wind, temperatures will warm back up into the upper 70s to middle 80s. Late in the day and Friday night, a few isolated showers will be possible as a cold front moves through the state.

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1. State auditor investigates Beshear administration over kinship care funding shortfall

The law has not been implemented because the Cabinet for Health and Family Services claims lawmakers did not allocate the necessary funding.

2. H-L: Kentucky about to hold first lottery for medical marijuana businesses. Another is delayed

Our partner, the Herald Leader, reports the state received thousands of applications for dispensary and cultivator licenses, but only a small number will be granted.

3. Workforce training program transforms lives of Louisville's older adults

Louisville Urban League's Urban Senior Jobs Program offers training and opportunity for those who are 55 and older

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The need for safe infant feeding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene is dire. One Kentucky organization is accepting donations to assemble safe infant feeding kits for those impacted by the storm.

Safe infant feeding kits include bleach, soap, bottle brush, hand sanitizer, syringe, a spoon and some Dixie cups for families to feed their infants and toddlers properly. The Kentucky Lactation Improvement Coalition is donating kits like these to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. (Spectrum News 1/Nikelle Delgado)