Saturday is final Crusade for Children fundraising 2025-06-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mayor Pam Hoots. The final day for the WHAS Crusade for Children roadblocks throughout Columbia is Saturday, June 7, from 7amCT to 1pmCT. The Adair County Volunteer Fire Department Chairman Phillip Richard announced that they have broken the record with over $58,000 with Saturday's work to go before time to turn in the funds. Remember, as always 100% of your donations come back to the community to the children that are in need. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Cedar Breaks National Monument, 2 of 2 2025-06-06 - Brian Head, UT - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "I mentioned with the first photo, the weather was a cold and windy 34 degrees. Wearing shorts and a hoodie, I braved the conditions long enough to take in a little bit of photography. I could see this National Monument being more enjoyable to visit during mid-summer, when you can take your time and maybe hike some of the rim...and not having to run back to the car to warm up!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Raccoon out for a daytime stroll 2025-06-06 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A raccoon making its way across the lawn in a local park. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co.: Green River Lake 2025-06-06 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Amy. Green River Lake is still 18 feet above summer pool, at 693 feet, on June 6, 2025. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Omelette from Happy Cow 2025-06-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Amy. A Southwest omelette from Happy Cow Cafe, filled with chorizo, red onions, sweet peppers, portobello mushrooms, and tomatoes, topped with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Served with a side of fresh cut strawberries. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Cows aren't the only milk producers 2025-06-05 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder. Donna writes, "June is Dairy Month! I just wanted to remind people that it's not just cows that produce milk! The half-inch of sweet cream sitting on top of this goat milk (pictured at left) will be whipped, then put on top of the blueberries and strawberries I picked from my garden this morning (pictured at right). It'll be a cool treat after a day on the lawnmower! Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Gov. Beshear speaks at Fallen Officers Ceremony 2025-06-05 - Richmond, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet. On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear joined law enforcement officials and family members to pay tribute to 10 Kentucky officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, including Russell County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua Phipps, end of watch Sept. 16, 2024. "When we add a name to the law enforcement memorial, it's more than an act of duty; it's a promise from a grateful commonwealth that these officers who died protecting our safety will never to be forgotten," Gov. Beshear said. "The memory of those we honor today, as well as the additional 589 officers listed on the monument, inspires us to be better, to do more and to strive to live up to the incredibly high standards of service and sacrifice they set." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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