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Lexington, Kentucky: Traffic Update - Semi-Truck Accident Causes Disruptions A collision between a semi-truck and another vehicle on Interstate Sixty-Four West and Interstate Seventy-Five North split led to significant traffic disruptions in Lexington, Kentucky, earlier today. One individual was injured and transported to a local hospital. The ramp connecting to Interstate Seventy-Five North was closed for several hours, but has since reopened. Authorities are monitoring the situation and urge drivers to be cautious.

Corey shares his personal experience of moving out of his long-time Venice Beach apartment, highlighting the discomfort and fear that comes with change. He emphasizes that growth often occurs during uncertain times and encourages listeners going through transitions to embrace the discomfort as a sign of evolution and new opportunities.

Forty-four local chambers of commerce in Kentucky endorse Governor Beshears Pre-Kindergarten for All initiative, urging the General Assembly to prioritize expanding access in the upcoming budget session. Business leaders emphasize the importance of early childhood education for the states economy and workforce. The initiative has garnered widespread support, with over sixty-five thousand Kentuckians advocating for more funding and nearly ninety percent of town hall participants expressing their support.

Two Northern Kentucky athletes, Summer Denigan and Natalie Bain, have been named All-Americans in college soccer. Summer, a junior midfielder for the University of Georgia, earned a first-team spot, leading her team with eleven goals and twenty-three points. Shes a Hermann Trophy semifinalist. Natalie, a senior defender for Xavier University, received a fourth-team nomination, her third consecutive year as an All-American. Shes the Big East Defender of the Year for two consecutive years. Despite their teams tournament exits, their individual achievements are remarkable, reflecting their dedication and diverse journeys to collegiate success.

Despite voter exhaustion, registration numbers surge, with Republicans slightly leading, Democrats slightly declining, and independents experiencing significant growth. The Secretary of States office also removed over three thousand ineligible voters from the rolls.

Kentucky sees surge in whooping cough cases, with 566 confirmed in 2025, marking the highest count since 2012. Three infant deaths highlight the severity, as unvaccinated children and mothers are at highest risk. Vaccination, particularly DTaP and Tdap, is crucial for individual and community protection.