In The Know

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.

In Episode 3501 of *In The Know* for October 14, 2026, the hosts tackle a mix of lifestyle tips, local news, and pop culture updates. The episode opens with advice on preventing mental atrophy by intentionally memorizing information like phone numbers, alongside strategies to curb doomscrolling by limiting the habit to a single physical location. Local coverage includes a weather warning for severe afternoon thunderstorms and an upcoming weekend frost, crucial absentee voting deadlines, and a public health update on the Commonwealth's measles outbreak, which has now surpassed 100 cases among primarily unvaccinated individuals. The team also celebrates a record-breaking year for Kentucky college degree awards and honors the passing of former two-term Agriculture Commissioner Billy Ray Smith. Wrapping up the show, the hosts preview Kentucky football's upcoming game against Oklahoma and discuss entertainment news, including Krispy Kreme's limited-edition Looney Tunes donuts, a *Miami Vice* reboot starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, and Greta Gerwig's upcoming *Chronicles of Narnia* film adaptation.

In episode 3500 of In The Know for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the hosts cover a wide array of local and regional topics, starting with the potential for record-breaking high temperatures in the upper 80s before a cool-down arrives just in time for the Twin Lakes Marching Classic. The team discusses the negative impacts of early morning screen time on vision and mood, previews the upcoming local city council and mayoral elections across Grayson County, and highlights Kentucky's participation in the upcoming Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. In sports, they touch on the Dodgers' struggles in the NLCS and celebrate recent SEC weekly honors for Kentucky football players. Finally, the hosts make an exciting announcement about "In The Know at Sea," a five-day Spring Break cruise in 2027 aboard Royal Caribbean's *Wonder of the Seas*, inviting listeners to join them for a tropical getaway to the Bahamas.

In the October 12, 2026, episode of *In The Know*, the hosts cover a wide array of local and national updates, starting with weekend recaps, near-record high temperatures approaching the upper 80s, and the aftermath of recent hurricane storm surges in Panama City Beach. Local news highlights include a house fire on Kiper Road handled by the Leitchfield and Clarkson fire departments, the arrest of a man with an active no-bond warrant, and ECTC Leitchfield welcoming a new donor relations officer. On the state level, the team discusses Governor Beshear's state of emergency declaration aimed at cutting agricultural fuel costs by relaxing restrictions on dyed diesel. Sports updates feature an Eastern Kentucky University football victory, the Grayson County Cougars' high school football rout over Ohio County, a new player management hire at UK Athletics, and the Cincinnati Bengals' win over Miami. The episode concludes with lighthearted discussions on the nation's top Halloween candies—led by Reese's Peanut Butter Cups—password security frustrations, and the growing use of artificial intelligence to write college sports recaps.

In episode #3498 of *In The Know* for October 1, 2026, MB and Sam Gormley deliver a comprehensive look at local and national news, starting with a weather update featuring near-90-degree temperatures before a forecasted rain and cool-down, alongside a reminder that Kentucky's fall daytime burn ban is now in effect. The hosts cover regional crime and legal updates, detailing a botched execution attempt in Tennessee, an attempted bank robbery in Hardinsburg involving a replica firearm, and recent grand jury indictments in Breckinridge County. On a positive state level, Governor Beshear opened the new $53 million Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veteran Center and enacted a measure to fast-track commercial driver's licenses for military veterans transitioning to civilian careers. The robust sports segment highlights Grayson County's Thursday night high school football matchup against Ohio County—moved up due to impending weather—and explores the "relief syndrome" affecting college football teams following major victories. Finally, the episode rounds out with national headlines regarding a White House summit on artificial intelligence and an FBI cybersecurity breach, before wrapping up with lighthearted pop-culture trivia celebrating quirky events like Mad Hatter Day and Homemade Cookies Day.

In this September 30, 2026 episode of *In The Know*, MB and Extension Agent Whitney Carmen kick things off by exploring the mental health benefits of a solid daily routine before diving into the practical applications of AI platforms like Copilot and Gemini in their everyday workflow. The episode covers essential community updates, including a favorable weekend forecast for the Candyville Fair and Homecoming festival, the lifting of a local boil water advisory, and a solemn tribute to fallen Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips. The hosts also unpack heavier regional news, from a miraculous local well rescue and tragic traffic fatalities to a legislative debate over the construction of new data centers. Rounding out the hour on a lighter note, MB and Whitney celebrate a Lady Cougar volleyball victory, discuss the nostalgic return of the "Power K" logo to Kroger Field, and share a few laughs over 2026's most-used compound emojis and the golden rules of smartphone etiquette in relationships.

Episode #3496 of In The Know (September 29, 2026) kicks off with a look at upcoming fall schedule shifts—noting that daylight saving time falls on Halloween night this year—alongside trivia about unique lip prints, John Mayer's Las Vegas Sphere residency, and the return of McDonald's Monopoly game. Guest Ann Brooks from the Caneyville Community Club joins the show to detail the Caneyville Fair and Homecoming Festival, highlighting the Wednesday community worship service, Thursday ride sessions and adult bingo, Friday's parade and Wheel of Fortune game show, Saturday's firehouse pancake breakfast, and a patriotic "He-Haw" variety show. Local coverage includes Lady Cougar Volleyball's district matchup against Whitesville Trinity, a warning from law enforcement regarding official donation channels following the passing of KSP Trooper Hayden Phillips, and features of the newly updated K105 mobile app.

Episode #3495 of *In The Know* (September 28, 2026) opens with hosts MB, Christy, and Sam Gormley discussing simple adult joys, Gen Alpha slang, and leftover food preferences. Local Kentucky news includes a traffic pattern shift on Rock Crusher Hill, a boil water advisory for Embry Acres Drive and Embry Road, a Leitchfield City Council meeting on property tax rates, and a search warrant executed in connection to a recording device found at the Grayson County High School softball complex. National and global coverage highlights a U.S.-China AI safety agreement, U.S.-Iran nuclear discussions, and terror arrests near a U.K. air base. The sports and community report covers the Grayson County Cougars' 29-14 football loss to Barren County, the Cougar Marching Band's Grand Champion win at Warren East, and the UK Wildcats football team reaching #24 in the AP Top 25. The broadcast wraps up with pop culture updates—including Crocs suing Five Below and a recap of the VMAs—alongside an inspiring *Focus on the Family* segment by Jim Daly reflecting on human worth and the extraordinary odds of individual existence.

Episode #3494 of In The Know (September 25, 2026) wraps up the week with a focus on local community highlights and weekend previews. Hosts MB and Sam Gormley deliver the latest news headlines spanning the county, the Commonwealth, and the country to keep listeners informed. The Friday broadcast features a special celebration of Dolly Day, alongside a comprehensive Cougar sports report to get fans ready for the weekend's athletic events.

Episode #3493 of In The Know (September 24, 2026) captures local community updates, restaurant features, national news, and pop culture trends. Co-hosts Mark (MB), Christy, and Sam Gormley open the show celebrating Grayson County High School's 90s-themed Homecoming "Decade Day" before welcoming guest Nathan Ball from Steak & Stone to showcase their new fall menu—highlighting house-made cornbread with apple butter, shrimp and grits, beef stroganoff, and new autumn cocktails and wines. In national news, the hosts discuss President Trump’s UN address proposing the term "Super Intelligence" for AI, Texas halting data center environmental permits, and Waymo testing robotaxis in Denver. The episode also highlights pop culture stories, including TLC's 1999 hit "No Scrubs" resurfacing on the Billboard charts via TikTok, Taylor Swift’s surprise album announcement, Kacey Musgraves’s Dolly Parton tribute at the VMAs, Katmai National Park’s "Fat Bear Week," and the return of McDonald’s Monopoly game. The broadcast concludes with an inspirational Focus on the Family segment by Jim Daly on human worth and an encouraging pearl of wisdom for the day.