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In today's episode of In the Know for Tuesday, November 10, the hosts cover a wide array of national headlines, local news, and sports, starting with the unveiling of seven new balloons for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and special honors for former Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John Minton. Political and economic updates include the U.S. House reconvening to read impeachment articles and a post-election dip in national gas prices, while the local weather forecast predicts midweek rain followed by a chilly weekend. On the sports front, the #24 Kentucky Wildcats prepare to face the #15 Kansas Jayhawks in the Champions Classic, Mason Williams nabs SEC Player of the Week honors, and college football looks ahead to a 24-team playoff expansion next year. Rounding out the show, the hosts celebrate fun daily holidays like Sesame Street Day, and share practical, stress-reducing tips for simplifying your upcoming Thanksgiving dinner prep.

In today's episode of "In The Know" for November 9th, we dive into the latest local headlines, including the arrest of a juvenile in the fatal shooting of a Hardin County teenager and new Syracuse-based ownership taking over management of the Greenwood Mall. In sports, we welcome back Jenna Johnston as the head coach of the Grayson County High School Lady Cougar softball team, recap UK basketball's season-opening win and UK football's tough loss to Tennessee, and celebrate Kyle Larson's back-to-back NASCAR titles. Plus, we continue to give back with Day 9 of Thankful Giving for the Grayson County Alliance Food Pantry, highlight a local academic team victory, and share some early Thanksgiving turkey prep strategies to keep your holiday cooking stress-free.

In this Friday, November 6, 2026 episode of "In The Know," the team bundles up for chilly fall weather and frost advisories before diving into a post-election wrap-up, including the latest on national security meetings regarding Iran and the outcomes of several state ballot initiatives. Local updates feature a promotion within the state police and the opening of a newly renovated culinary arts center at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. On the sports front, the hosts break down an action-packed weekend featuring high school football playoffs, Kentucky basketball's second regular-season matchup, and a tough test for Kentucky football on the road against Tennessee. The show rounds out with a celebration of National Nachos Day, Saxophone Day, and a story about a 97-year-old finding joy on the dance floor only to pass shortly after.

In this episode of "In The Know," the hosts dive into a brisk Thursday morning on November 5, 2026, offering a look ahead at the chillier, sunny weekend weather while dissecting the latest local political fallout following Tuesday's polarizing state legislature elections. They also discuss a new $18,000 grant given to Grayson County Schools for student communication devices, the surprising resignation and rapid replacement of KET's executive director, and the recent expansion of wildlife management areas in Clinton and Cumberland counties. The hour is rounded out with a lively debate on the upcoming Kentucky vs. Tennessee college football rivalry game and a nod to a new study revealing that trusting young lawmakers to make public decisions is actually gaining traction among voters.

In this episode of In The Know for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, hosts MB, Sam Gormley, and Beege wrap up the local news with Election Day results in the books. They cover Grayson County's election outcomes, including the election of new City Council members and a new mayor in Clarkson. The broadcast also touches on the election results for the local 2nd District Congress seat and broader national election coverage. In community news, discuss a variety of topics ranging from public trust in media to the challenges of choosing the right Christmas tree.

In the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, episode of the podcast, hosts MB, Sam Gormley, and Beege provide comprehensive updates on local news, sports, and pop culture. The team highlights Election Day across the Commonwealth and the country, while also delivering the latest local headlines, including a severe vehicle crash on Peony Road that seriously injured a 75-year-old Grayson County man, a police search for a 30-year-old Caneyville man who absconded from parole, and the Leitchfield City Council's decision to close a section of South Cannon Drive to vehicular traffic. On the sports front, the hosts preview UK basketball's evening matchup and the NFL's Bears at Seahawks game. Additionally, the episode covers the incoming cold front expected to bring much-needed rain and cooler temperatures, celebrates National Sandwich Day and Cliché Day, and shares lighthearted stories, including a Pennsylvania man who set a world record by going to the movies 1,207 times in a single year.

In this episode of In The Know for Monday, November 2, 2026, hosts cover local news including the arrest of Michael Clark in Grayson County, the passing of longtime KET Executive Director and CEO Shae Hopkins, and local election day details and voting locations across the county. The broadcast also highlights the recent end of Daylight Saving Time, upcoming weather fronts bringing rain and cooler temperatures, Affordable Care Act open enrollment changes, Grayson County Cougar cross country state championship results, and pop culture updates ranging from McDonald's menu tests to television and sports highlights.

In the October 30, 2026, episode of "In The Know," hosts dive into local news, Halloween preparations, and weekend weather, which promises sunny skies in the 70s before rain arrives on Sunday. The team covers significant legislative and community updates, including a proposed constitutional amendment for property tax relief on permanent residences and a 36-state, $220 million settlement with General Motors over consumer data privacy. Additionally, they discuss the Leitchfield Police Department's new four-week recruit training program designed to better vet and prepare officers before they hit the streets. On the health front, the hosts report that measles cases in Kentucky have surpassed the 200 mark, with Christian County seeing the state's highest numbers. Finally, the sports segment highlights the conclusion of the high school football regular season as the Cougars face the Hart County Raiders, celebrates the Lady Cougars cross-country team qualifying for the state tournament, and previews upcoming University of Kentucky basketball and football matchups.

In the Thursday, October 29 episode of "In The Know," the team delivers your daily dose of local headlines, sports highlights, and community updates, kicking off with the revelation of "maxing" as the 2026 word of the year and a mild 70-degree weather forecast ahead of a cooler Halloween weekend. Special guest Nathan Ball from Steak and Stone stops by, while the crew previews a busy slate of local Halloween festivities, including "Spooktacular" at ECTC Leitchfield, Red Ribbon Week celebrations, and various community trick-or-treat events. Sports coverage dominates the episode, featuring a recap of the Kentucky men's basketball team's thrilling overtime exhibition win against Central Florida, Louisville's blowout victory over Mercyhurst, the Milwaukee Brewers capturing their first World Series championship in franchise history, and a look ahead to Friday night's high school football matchups. The episode rounds out with discussions on the pop culture resurgence of Coraline, early voting updates in the Commonwealth, ensuring listeners are fully up to speed on everything happening in the community and beyond.

In the October 28, 2026 episode of "In The Know," the team covers a packed lineup of local and global news, starting with crucial reminders for Halloween safety, upcoming early voting schedules, and a look at the weather forecast predicting a warm, cloudy holiday. The hosts delve into significant international developments, discussing Israel’s first national election since the ongoing war began, before returning to local headlines involving a fatal ATV crash in Hardin County and a vehicular assault arrest in Louisville. The episode also shines a spotlight on community resilience by celebrating local business Xtreme Fabrication's "Champion of Adaptability" award from the US Chamber of Commerce. Rounding out the show, the hosts share some sports banter about the World Series and UK football, highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and celebrate fun daily observances like National Chocolate Day and the Statue of Liberty's dedication anniversary, delivering a lively and informative update for the day.

In the October 27, 2026, episode of the "In The Know" podcast, the hosts celebrate the 300th day of the year alongside their recent team wins at the Kentucky Broadcasters Association's Excellence in Broadcasting Awards, which also featured George Lindsey's induction into the KBA Hall of Fame. Local news coverage details a continued stretch of above-average fall warmth, a minor vehicle accident involving a Grayson County woman driving off the bypass, and a significant leadership shakeup in the local school system following the resignation of the Grayson County High School head softball coach and the firing of a middle school assistant coach. Sports highlights include a recap of the University of Kentucky's recent victory over Vanderbilt and their upcoming open week before heading to Knoxville. Finally, the episode features an engaging interview with Denny Fentress, a retired attorney and candidate for the Leitchfield City Council, who discusses his family background, his previous term on the council, and his focus on community initiatives like new dog parks and pickleball courts.

In this episode of "In The Know" for Friday, October 23, 2026, listeners receive a comprehensive look at the latest community headlines, economic updates, and an extensive weekend sports preview. The program covers nearly $49 million in FEMA disaster recovery and resilience funding allocated across Kentucky, local unemployment rate trends led by Grayson County, higher education developments including WKU’s Southern Gateway housing project ground-breaking, and Governor Beshear’s mandate for a 90-day review of campus sexual assault and harassment policies. A major portion of the episode is dedicated to high-stakes weekend sports coverage—regional high school matchups, playoff scenarios, volleyball, cross-country, and basketball practice updates—alongside a rundown of new box office movie premieres, pop culture highlights, and historical milestones.

In the October 22, 2026 episode of "In The Know," the hosts explore a massive 6.6-gigawatt nuclear power campus proposed for Northeastern Kentucky, potentially becoming the largest in the nation. On the legal front, discussions cover a major push by the Attorney General to halt execution delays for a convicted killer in a 1979 Breathitt County triple homicide, along with a local Ohio County drug arrest. Tech and business news feature Anthropic's public offering, Apple's upcoming touchscreen notebook launch, and an OpenAI engineer's arrest for alleged corporate espionage before a flight to Saudi Arabia. The team also celebrates a UofL Cardinals exhibition basketball victory over Kansas, highlights the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission's new grant application window, and rounds out the show with a look at the quirks of Trader Joe's and a debate on the age at which our personalities truly set.

In the October 21, 2026 episode of the "In The Know" podcast, the hosts cover a wide range of local news, beginning with a serious collision involving a Breckinridge County school bus and a juvenile driver, alongside a police pursuit of an intoxicated Leitchfield man. The team also shares updates on a tragic Muhlenberg County house fire that claimed two lives, while highlighting Owensboro and Daviess County's new designation as Kentucky's only American World War II Heritage City. Shifting to community happenings, the hosts discuss Halloween trick-or-treating hours across local cities, confirm that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups remain the most purchased candy, and explore the rising "quiet questing" travel trend for future vacations. Additional segments feature local sports banter regarding Cougar student section and recognize officers who covered shifts so the Glasgow Police Department could attend a fallen trooper's funeral.

In Episode 3505 of *In The Know* for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, hosts Mark Buckles and Sam Gormley deliver a comprehensive update on local, state, and national headlines. The episode covers significant local news, including two arrests in connection with a recent Hardinsburg murder, the Leitchfield City Council's approval of a $1.1 million rescue pumper truck for the fire department, and ongoing police investigations into a recording device found at the GCHS softball complex. The hosts also discuss a non-credible threat that suspended classes at Butler County Middle School and remind Kentuckians of the impending absentee ballot request deadline. In sports, the team recaps the 12th District Volleyball tournament where Grayson County swept Butler County, celebrates a game-sealing pick-six by SEC Defensive Player of the Week Jordan Castille, and discusses Travis Ford's nostalgic return to Rupp Arena as head coach of Arkansas-Little Rock. Rounding out the hour, the show touches on tech updates like Google's universal shopping cart and Apple's upcoming product launch experience, lighthearted celebrations for National Chef's Day, and a reminder to join the hosts for the "In The Know at Sea" Spring Break cruise in 2027.