Your weekend is here, Kentucky, and it's time to take a look back at some of the stories that were in our headlines this week.
Your Weekend Weather
By Saturday, an approaching system will help spark scattered to numerous showers. Temperatures will remain mild with highs in the 70s.
That system will push a cold front across the commonwealth on Sunday. It's at this time when many of us will have the best chance of seeing strong to perhaps severe thunderstorms as the atmospheric setup will be prime for them to develop. All hazards will be possible as the front pushes through, including damaging winds and spin-up tornadoes. The multiple waves of rain will also create the possibility for an isolated risk of flash flooding. Highs on Sunday will be mild, with most locations reaching the mid to upper 70s.
Take a look at your local weekend forecast: Louisville | Lexington | Bowling Green | Northern Kentucky
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The Week in Review
1. When is Thunder Over Louisville? What you need to know
Because of Easter, Thunder is three weeks before Derby this year. Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit to the Waterfront early.
Auditor Allison Ball, R-Ky., discusses how her office uncovered the mistakes as part of the annual Statewide Single Audit of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for Fiscal Year 2024. This report reviewed over $22 billion in state and federal funds distributed to 370 federal programs managed by 35 different state entities, excluding state universities and retirement systems.
3. Kim Schatzel resigns and the University of Louisville instantly names successor
Wednesday, Kim Schatzel announced she was resigning as the school's president. In an unprecedented move, the UofL Board of Trustees appointed her successor, Gerry Bradley, UofL's provost.
4. More Kentuckians can now apply for a learner's permit
Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., signed House Bill 15, changing the permit age into law. Once people 15 and over pass the written and vision tests, they’ll get a permit. Permit holders can drive with qualified supervision, such as driving lessons.
5. Hatching egg shipments stopped by U.S. Customs in Louisville
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists (CBPAS) in Louisville said they've seized three shipments of hatching eggs over the last three weeks. The eggs are often destined to be incubated, hatched and then raised. Hatching eggs fall under the regulations for live animals and are highly regulated because they can carry Newcastle disease and/or Avian Influenza, CBP added.
Around the Nation
1. The Atlantic releases entire Signal chat showing Hegseth's detailed attack plans against Houthis
The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop — before the men and women flying those attacks against Yemen's Houthis this month on behalf of the United States were airborne.
Weekend Pass
Kid Rock, Peter Pan and a need for speed are just some of the fun you can have across Kentucky. Make your plans by checking out our Weekend Pass.
