Kayla Moody

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, D-Ky., unveiled the portraits of the four newest inductees to the Kentucky Women Remembered exhibit at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort earlier this month. Each inductee has made significant contributions to their respective field and now has their portrait permanently displayed in the Capitol, joining a distinguished group of women who have made lasting impacts on Kentucky history.

Nov 11, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Mario Anderson |Kayla Moody

KENTUCKY — On this week’s program we are highlighting National Veteran and Military Families Month. November was first declared as military family month in 1996. Since then, each November has been a time to acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices our military families make. In recognizing the important roles service members and their families play in maintaining a strong military force, Spectrum News 1 is sharing the stories of some of those families across the Commonwealth.

Nov 4, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Kayla Moody

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky World War II veteran recently crossed a major milestone, celebrating his 100th birthday among family, friends and fellow veterans. What You Need To Know Damon Hawkins, a Marine veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War, recently turned 100 years old.

Sep 27, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Kayla Moody

BEAVER DAM, Ky. — At Beaver Dam City Park and Amphitheater, a place of community and togetherness, a piece of their heart is missing. “He was a go-getter. He was always willing to jump in and do,” said Tara Carter, who runs the concessions.

Sep 18, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Kayla Moody

BEAVER DAM, Ky. — Flight student Connor Quisenberry was only about a month away from getting his pilot’s license last September when he sat inside a Beaver Dam restaurant with his family. “I want you to go up with me first when I get my license,” Connor told his father. “No, you’ll take your mother first,” his father replied. What You Need To KnowFlight student Connor Quisenberry, 18, of Beaver Dam, and flight instructor Timothy “Junior” McKellar, Jr., 22, of Custer, died Sept.