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Mason Brighton

Louisville

Political Reporter at Spectrum News 1 (Northern ,KY)

Emmy Award Winning Political Reporter for @SpectrumNews1KY | Former weather guy @NewsChannel6Now in Wichita Falls | UT Arlington Alumni

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  • 3 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Mason Brighton

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Metro Council will vote on whether to approve next year’s $1.2 billion budget on Thursday, June 26. The council’s budget committee overwhelmingly approved the final proposal Monday night.

  • 4 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Mason Brighton

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hall of fame horse trainer and four-time Kentucky Derby Winner D. Wayne Lukas has now retired from racing after being hospitalized for a serious illness. What You Need To KnowChurchill Downs announced D.

  • 1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Mason Brighton

    What You Need To Know A heat wave this be felt across Kentucky this weekend Those attending the Kentuckiana Pride Festival in Louisville should plan accordingly Drinking plenty of water, wearing sunscreen and spending time in the shade is recommended This year the festival will have more shaded space for people to access Dr. Luz Fernandez, a physician at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, recommended drinking plenty of water, staying in the shade when you can and paying attention to...

  • 1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Mason Brighton

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former state Solicitor General Chad Meredith has been nominated to be a federal judge, according to a Truth Social post made by President Donald Trump. What You Need To KnowChad Meredith has been nominated to become a federal judgeIf confirmed, he would preside over the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of KentuckySen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., supports Meredith’s nominationIn 2022, Sen.

  • 1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Mason Brighton

    What You Need To Know Seven months after the deadly Givaudan plant explosion, federal investigators are releasing new findings They researched the chemicals used on the day of the incident Finding even under normal conditions, a buildup of pressure and temperature was possible The investigation by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board is ongoing The five-page report details testing done on the chemicals found in the batch reactor vessel that exploded, killing two workers and...

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Mason Brighton
Mason Brighton @MasonBrighton
20 Jun 25

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Unfortunately no snowfall is expected over the next 7 days, just plenty of heat as we head into the hottest temperatures so far this summer 🥵 #ncwx #scwx #gawx https://t.co/4QZX8cZ9h6

Mason Brighton
Mason Brighton @MasonBrighton
18 Jun 25

RT @SpectrumNews1KY: A new report on the #Givaudan explosion details testing done on the chemical found in the batch reactor, which explode…

Mason Brighton
Mason Brighton @MasonBrighton
18 Jun 25

RT @WxMstrr: These Oklahoma longhorns demanded a portrait session in front of a sunset supercell yesterday. Couldn’t say no. #okwx https://…