In The Know

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.

In episode #3504 of "In The Know" for October 19, 2026, hosts MB, Beege, and Sam deliver a comprehensive update on local news, high school sports, and community events. The broadcast highlights weekend football and band competition results, noting Center's 56-10 victory over Rhodes and Meade County's grand champion band performance. News segments cover recent arrests in Breckinridge and Grayson counties, while sports updates celebrate Grayson County High School's new all-time rushing leader and a Kentucky football win over Oklahoma. The hosts also provide a sunny weather forecast for the week, share a humorous critique of "slightly shady" life hacks, and offer relationship advice based on avoiding the "four horsemen of divorce". Finally, the episode features a special 90th birthday tribute to community icon Elmer E. McGee alongside a brief reflection on the anniversary of the 1987 Black Monday stock market crash.

On the October 16, 2026, episode of the *In The Know* podcast, the hosts provide a comprehensive roundup of local, state, and national news, beginning with a lighthearted discussion on popular Halloween candies and a chilly weekend weather forecast featuring potential frost. Local and state updates include a review of Grayson County's recent Kentucky School Report Card results, an Ohio County woman's arrest for embezzling $30,000 to fund a gambling habit, the tragic natural deaths of a couple in Rockport, and Kentucky's preliminary unemployment rate of 4.7%. The episode also touches on national headlines, noting a multi-state lawsuit against the AI chatbot company Character.ai, the Pentagon's decision against live-streaming the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, and a new $500 million defense contract awarded for counter-drone technology. Finally, the hosts cover regional sports, honoring the passing of Owensboro native and former athletic director Cliff Hagan, alongside previews of local high school football matchups and the upcoming district volleyball tournament.

Episode 3502 of *In The Know* for October 15, 2026, delivers a comprehensive roundup of local developments, national news, and tech updates. The hosts outline crucial local logistics, including a significant traffic reroute around Grayson County High School to accommodate a busy weekend of athletic championships, alongside a weather forecast warning of dropping weekend temperatures and Sunday morning frost. Political and economic coverage highlights President Trump’s upcoming Saturday visit to Highland Heights, Governor Beshear’s pushback against SNAP benefit changes affecting 80,000 Kentuckians, and a projected 3.6% Social Security cost-of-living increase for 2027. The episode also details a tense standoff and high-speed police chase involving a barricaded suspect in Philpot. Rounding out the discussion, the team explores the negative effects of over-reliance on technology on human attention spans, previews the Twin Lakes Marching Invitational, and covers recent pop culture and tech announcements, including Apple’s newly unveiled "Home View" smart display and bizarre international Dunkin' Donuts flavors.