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In the past when we’ve had mild winter weather, I’ve heard people comment that we didn’t have much of a winter. This year, that was not the case, and we still have time for more winter weather to visit our region.

Week six of the 2026 Regular Session

As we wrap up week six of the 2026 Legislative Session, the pace of work in Frankfort continues to accelerate. Committees are meeting daily with fuller agendas, legislation is moving to the floor and priorities are advancing with thoughtful debate.

In recent days, many have received documents for tax filing preparation. The IRS began accepting federal tax returns January 26 – a day earlier than last year, and for most taxpayers, the deadline to file returns, pay taxes owed, or request an extension is April 15.

On the evening of September 26, 1983, Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov took his seat for a 12-hour shift at the Serpukhov-15 command center near Moscow.  The top-secret operation boasted a computer system that analyzed satellite data for signs of a launch from U.S.