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UPDATE: Trooper shot, suspect dead after incident at Richmond Road church, KSP says

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www.wtvq.com – ABC 36 Digital Staff – 2025-07-13 11:35:00

SUMMARY: Kentucky State Police report a suspect is dead and a trooper hospitalized after a shooting and standoff Sunday morning in Fayette County. The suspect shot a trooper near Blue Grass Airport around 11:36 a.m. before fleeing to Richmond Road Baptist Church, where police secured the scene. Multiple victims were reported at the church and are receiving medical care. Governor Andy Beshear urged prayers and praised law enforcement’s swift response. The incident caused a law enforcement investigation near Terminal Drive at the airport, but flights and operations continued normally. The investigation is ongoing.

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Couple more showers and storms Sunday

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www.youtube.com – WLKY News Louisville – 2025-07-12 22:41:48

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Eric Zernich reports ongoing showers and storms Sunday, with a system possibly bringing heavy rain to Texas Hill Country, raising flood concerns after severe July 4th rains. Locally, recent storms brought gusty winds up to 54 mph, downing trees and power lines, but no severe damage. Sunday will be hot, with temperatures in the low 90s and partly cloudy skies. Isolated late-day showers and storms are expected, continuing Monday. Through next week, summer heat prevails with highs in the 90s. Patchy fog and extra clouds are likely overnight and Sunday morning, but some sunshine will warm temperatures later Sunday.

WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich’s Saturday night forecast

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Few late day storms possible on Saturday

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www.youtube.com – WLKY News Louisville – 2025-07-11 21:42:39

SUMMARY: Summer heat will persist this weekend with highs in the mid-90s and high humidity. A few late-day scattered storms are possible Saturday and Sunday but much of the time will remain dry, allowing outdoor activities like pool visits or golf. Temperatures will slightly drop from Saturday’s 95 to around 91 by Monday but stay quite hot overall. A weather disturbance to the north and west, which recently caused flooding in Iowa and severe storms in Missouri, may bring isolated showers and thunderstorms to the region late in the day. Early mornings will be mostly sunny with increasing afternoon storm chances.

WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich’s Friday night forecast

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SKYPAC Honors Champions of the Arts at 2025 Awards Celebration

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www.wnky.com – WNKY Staff – 2025-07-11 13:03:00

SUMMARY: The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKYPAC) celebrated three champions of the arts at its 2025 Awards Ceremony. Russell Faxon, renowned sculptor and creator of SKYPAC’s “Dancing in the Spirit,” received the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts and Humanities Award for his global and local impact. Gaines Penn was honored with the Janet Bass Smith Memorial Award for his dedicated volunteer legal service aiding SKYPAC’s growth and merger with Orchestra Kentucky. Katherine and Andy Sikora received the Carol Haskins Wedge Memorial Award for their significant philanthropic support, enabling numerous performances and educational programs. SKYPAC continues to enrich South Central Kentucky through arts and education.

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