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Family loses house, belongings in Edmonson County fire
SUMMARY: A family in Wingfield, Ky., lost their home to a fire on January 21, 2025. Firefighters received a call about the blaze just before 5 a.m., initially reporting it as a chimney fire. Upon arrival, the house was fully engulfed, and family members stated it dated back to the late 1920s or early ’30s. The fire left them with nothing but the clothes they wore, though thankfully, no injuries were reported. Access issues delayed the arrival of multiple fire trucks, with several departments responding. Relief efforts for the affected family are underway; contact Haley Ashley at 270-392-8550 for assistance.
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Few showers possible Saturday night into Sunday
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Eric Zernich reports mostly dry, pleasant fall weather with clear skies and temperatures dipping into the 50s and 60s overnight. Most of the weekend stays dry, though a weak upper-level disturbance may bring a slight chance of showers late Saturday into Sunday morning, mainly in southern Indiana, but rain will likely fizzle due to dry conditions. Sunday will be warmer, reaching near 90°F, continuing into next week with summer-like heat in the 90s. Events like Bourbon and Beyond and the Gaslight Festival will enjoy mostly sunny skies, but attendees should stay hydrated as warm temperatures persist.
WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich’s Friday night forecast
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Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to address crime concerns, claiming local officials support the move. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee welcomed the plan, while Memphis Mayor Paul Young opposed it, emphasizing community-focused solutions like rehabilitation and job support over military presence. Despite overall crime reductions and ongoing FBI operations, persistent gun violence and high-profile killings fuel concerns. Legal experts warn deploying troops for policing risks civil rights violations. Trump’s broader strategy involves sending troops to other Democratic-led cities, sparking political and legal debates over the use of military forces in domestic law enforcement.
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination expressed opposition to conservative activist’s views
SUMMARY: Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in Utah. Robinson, who opposed Kirk’s views, was arrested after confessing to family and sharing incriminating messages and bullet engravings linked to the shooting. The politically motivated attack occurred during a live event at Utah Valley University, shocking attendees and sparking broad condemnation. Kirk was influential in rallying young Republicans and had close ties to Donald Trump, who announced plans to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The incident highlights growing political violence in the U.S. and calls for unity over division. The investigation continues.
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