SUMMARY: Many Kentuckians are preparing to travel for the 4th of July weekend, with experts predicting heavy traffic on streets and interstates. Over 100,000 Kentuckians are expected to travel 50 miles or more, mostly by car (90.5%), with smaller percentages flying or using trains. Nationwide, AAA projects more than 72 million travelers, a 2.4% increase from last year. The busiest travel days are today and July 5th, with mornings recommended to avoid congestion. Travelers are advised to check vehicle maintenance like tires, tech, and batteries. Gas prices in Kentucky are about 25 cents cheaper than last year, potentially encouraging more travel.

This year, AAA said more than 800,000 Kentuckians are expected to travel 50 miles or more.

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SUMMARY: In Bowling Green, Ky., Glennis Ligon, 32, was arrested following an alleged assault involving an adult and a juvenile victim. Police responded to a residence where the adult claimed Ligon assaulted both her and the juvenile amid an argument that escalated physically. The adult was choked and had her glasses knocked off, while the juvenile was also choked upstairs. During the altercation, the juvenile stabbed Ligon in the shoulder with a kitchen knife, after which Ligon was found outside with a stab wound. He was treated at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital before being jailed and charged with strangulation, assault, and resisting arrest.

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SUMMARY: The seventh day of the Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson trial is underway in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The defense called Rhonda McIlvoy, Houck’s sister, who testified about being accused and threatened following Crystal Rogers’ 2015 disappearance. Rogers’ body remains unfound. McIlvoy denied any involvement or knowledge of a family conspiracy related to Rogers’ disappearance. Prosecutors questioned her about illegally recording her grand jury testimony, suggesting it was part of a family effort to align stories. Three recording devices were found in the family home. News 40 continues to provide updates as the trial progresses.

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