Regional News

Highways across the country will be loaded with motorists celebrating Memorial
Day this weekend. And the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet along with law enforcement is urging drivers and passengers to buckle up. Cabinet spokesperson Nancy Wood talked to WNKU’s Matt Kelley about this year’s “Click it or ticket “program.

This evening on East Third Street at Sears Street in downtown Dayton, Ohio, four paintings that are copies of master works will be unveiled on the sides of buildings. The paintings were done by youths in Montgomery County's Juvenile Court system. WNKU's Steve Hirschberg talked about the painting program with Brittini Long of the Montgomery County Juvenile Court.

The Bark Park in Montgomery County will be hosting a Bake Sale, from 10am until 2pm on June 1st. Spokesperson Tanya North says there will be dog-friendly activities throughout the day. Ms. North told WNKU's Matt Kelley that there will be treats for everyone. (get more information at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bark-Park-Bake-Sale/516509365058214 )

The most recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll shows that they public is split about fifty-fifty as to whether marijuana legalization in the Commonwealth should be decided by lawmakers or citizens. Mary Francis, director of the Assistance for Substance Abuse Prevention Center known as ASAP told  WNKU’s Matt Kelley she finds the results “concerning.