The National Weather Service in Jackson (KY) has extended a Flood Warning until 7:00AM (EST) on Monday, March 1, 2021.

A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the following Kentucky counties:

Bath

Elliott

Estill

Fleming

Menifee

Montgomery

Morgan

Powell

Rowan

Wolfe

At approximately 10:05PM (EST) on Sunday, February 28, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to showers and thunderstorms as they continue to be a threat for additional flooding. Ongoing flooding is ongoing over parts of the warned areas.

Community advocates say home-based family child care could play a major role in closing gaps in access across Kentucky during the pandemic and beyond, but current zoning creates obstacles for individuals interested in opening licensed and regulated home child-care centers.

In a recent survey conducted by Kentucky Youth Advocates, one in four current family child-care providers said local zoning protocols were a major barrier.

As the food-insecurity crisis continues, Kentucky growers are stepping in to fill the void.

Last year 371 farmers participated in the state's Farms to Food Banks program, and advocates say a funding boost could help feed more families at a time when many are facing financial hardship, while also financially compensating growers.

Karena Cash, advocacy director for Feeding Kentucky, said during the pandemic more families are relying on food assistance than ever. She said providing nutrient-dense, locally grown produce to households is a top priority.

Morehead State University's Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will be safely and enthusiastically highlighting the "dance" part in its name. 

The department will present the Broadway hit-packed dance revue "Showtime!" online Thursday through Sunday, March 4-7. 

The new generation of space suits for NASA’s upcoming Artemis mission will use advanced technology to safely put astronauts back on the moon and an Ashland resident is on the team.

Stephanie Johnston, an engineer for NASA’s new space suit, the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), has been working to improve the sustainability of astronaut safety, life support and mobility for NASA’s return to the lunar surface.

Belmont's Grayson Murphy hit a three-pointer with three seconds left in regulation to force overtime, but Morehead State hit 13 of 14 free throws in the extra period as the Eagle men's basketball team ended the regular season with an 89-82 victory over the Bruins at Johnson Arena Saturday afternoon.