Health officials say the rise in monthly Medicare premiums next year won't impact elderly Americans as much as first expected.  Standard premiums for Medicare Part B will be just under a hundred dollars.  That means a rise of three-and-a-half dollars, compared to a more than ten-dollar jump that was expected.  

An horrific crash on the Indiana Toll Road leaves seven people dead and four others recovering from injuries.  A minivan carrying ten people and a semi truck collided last night just east of South Bend.  Indiana State Police investigators say all of the dead were in the minivan

A majority of Kentucky counties are experiencing a downward trend in unemployment figures.  The state Office of Employment and Training says the jobless rates fell in 72 counties statewide.  Woodford County has the lowest at just over seven-percent, while Fulton County has the highest at more than 17-percent. 

Investors hope Wall Street can come up with another big day as the week closes.  Yesterday, the Dow closed with a big gain of 339 points.  Investors are enthusiastic about a long-awaited agreement out of the EU that could help Europe tackle its debt crisis. 

The Statue of Liberty turns 125 years old today.  To honor the occasion the National Park will throw a party complete with a re-creation of her original dedication on October 28th, 1886.  The statue's official name given by the original artist is "Liberty Enlightening The World." 

A place where people can go for food and shelter is almost out of food.  The Salvation Army says between the meals here and food boxes many take home; they are nearly empty.  Salvation Army Core Officer Major Binnix says he's never seen so many people coming in the door and so little food donated.  If you're looking to lend a helping hand, officials at the Salvation Army say they'll gladly accept it.  You can drop off canned vegetables and meats to their building on West Main Avenue in Bowling Green.

SPORTS:  Many are still saying…what a game!  David Freese clubbed a lead-off, walk-off solo homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Cardinals a wild 10-9 win over the Rangers in Game Six of the World Series, in one of the most dramatic wins in World Series history.  The decisive Game Seven in St. Louis tonight gets underway at 7:05 p.m.

---Mike Fisher had two goals and an assist as the Predators downed the Lightning, 5-3 last night.

---Head Coach Travis Hudson is closing in on his 400th Career Win as Lady Toppers Host Denver and North Texas this week-end in the final home games of the regular season.

---Two teams coming off crushing defeats will try to regroup Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts take on the Tennessee Titans at LP Field.  The Colts remain winless on the season at 0-and-7. 

---The Chase for the Sprint Cup Series Championship shifts to the Martinsville Speedway this weekend.  With four races to go, Carl Edwards is in pretty good shape to win his first Sprint Cup title.  He holds a 14-point lead over Roush Fenway Racing teammate Matt Kenseth, marking the largest point’s separation so far between 1-2 in this year's Chase. 

So, how hot has it been?  Last month will go down as the third-hottest month on record in Kentucky.  The National Weather Service says the average daily temperature was 83-degrees, the hottest July since 1901 and two-degrees below the all-time monthly record in August 2007. 

A debt deal vote in the Senate is likely today. The House passed the legislation Monday by a vote of 269-161. President Obama and congressional leaders managed to reach a deal to cut spending and prevent default.

New guidelines regarding women's preventative health services were announced yesterday by the Department of Health and Human Services.  Under the new guidelines, health insurance plans will be required to cover FDA approved preventive services like birth control without charging a co-
payment, co-insurance or a deductible.  Other services covered include well-woman visits, screening for gestational diabetes, breast-feeding support, domestic violence screening and all FDA approved birth control methods, including emergency contraception like the morning after pill.

Don’t forget some county school busses are rolling this morning; and BG city students head back to school Thursday. Police and bus drivers are asking motorists to be alert watching for school zone signs and school buses.  When you see a school bus with the big yellow lights flashing, that means that the children are present, and you should slow down and look.  Most school bus-related fatalities occur while buses are loading or unloading.

A Scottsville man died this week-end in an ATV crash in Simpson County.  20 yr old Zackery Ross was traveling west on Harris Road, failed to negotiate a curve and ran off in a ditch.  According to State Police Ross was not wearing a helmet, and was thrown from the ATV and was pronounced dead at the scene.

State police also report that eleven people lost their lives on Kentucky roads this past week.  Six of the fatalities involved motor vehicles, and five of the victims were not wearing seat belts.  There were three fatal crashes involving motorcycles, and one victim was not wearing a helmet.  Two fatal crashes involved ATV's, and neither victim was wearing a helmet.  Through July 31^st 389 people have died on Kentucky roads so far this year.

A warning is being issued by the Better Business Bureau about a scam involving the KFC name.  Consumers are seeing e-mails claiming to be from Yum Brands, which is KFC's parent company.  The message says you get a 100-dollar KFC gift card by filling out a survey.  The survey is a scam that allows you to be contacted by numerous telemarketers.  Anyone receiving the e-mail should delete it.

SPORTS:  the Astros topped the Reds, 4-3. 

---The Brewers scored five times in the fifth on their way to a 6-2 beating of St. Louis. 

National League
Washington Nationals 5, Atlanta Braves 3
Chicago Cubs 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 3
Florida Marlins 7, New York Mets 3 (10 inn)
Philadelphia Phillies 4, Colorado Rockies 3 (10 inn)
Los Angeles Dodgers 6, San Diego Padres 2
Arizona Diamondbacks 5, San Francisco Giants 2

---George Jensen threw five hitless innings and Derek Dietrich became the Hot Rods single-season home run king to help the Hot Rods beat the Dayton Dragons 8-6 last night at Bowling Green Ballpark.

---Randy Moss has caught his last pass in the NFL.  ESPN reports the veteran wideout has decided to retire after 13 seasons.  The 34-year-old Moss has 954 career catches for close to 15,000 yards with the Vikings, Raiders, Patriots and Titans.