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Local election officials reported more than 15,000 early and absentee ballots combined through Friday. County Clerk Mike Kem expects the final tally to exceed 25,000.

The Kentucky Public Service Commission originally planned to lift the moratorium Oct. 20, but on Oct. 19, Gov. Andy Beshear extended that deadline to Nov. 6.

Lack of evidence has done nothing to quell the rumors. The folklore only intensified when local businessmen Lee Vervoort and Spencer Balentine teamed up to produce a movie about the Beast.

A poll released last week showed McGrath trailing McConnell by nine points statewide and leading the six-term incumbent only in the Louisville Metro area.

Walmart has pulled guns and ammunition from store shelves, citing worries that civil unrest could prompt looting and theft of the merchandise. The items are still for sale, but customers must request them.

Business owners should plan to allow employees to work from home next week, if possible, and reschedule, postpone or cancel all events. Community members should not attend — or host — gatherings of any size. They are also asked to reduce in-person shopping and dining, avoid non-essential activities and prioritize businesses that enforce mask mandates and other safety measures.

Despite rising local case numbers, Christian County schools — like some others in the state — have opted to continue in-person learning. It’s a position that local school officials this week maintained.

Anyone needing a test this morning may call the health department.

In the spirit(s) of Halloween, WKMS will present two spooky-themed specials from American Public Media on Friday, Oct. 30. They include "Selected Shorts: Haunting for Halloween" and "Hollywood Halloween."

Most insurance covers the full cost of the flu shot.

Two Louisville state representatives — a Republican and a Democrat — proposed the bill that would apply to men and women after the birth or adoption of a baby.

Apathy threatens to drive up infection rates as colder weather comes and more people are indoors, where the virus can more easily spread.