Meredith Howard

Belleville News-Democrat

Meredith Howard is a service journalist with the Belleville News-Democrat. She is a Baylor University graduate and has previously freelanced with the Illinois Times and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.

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LATEST FROM MEREDITH HOWARD

Weather News

Harvest moon to join planets in a triangle over Kentucky skies. When to see it

September 15, 2026 at 11:28 AM

Business

How much do you need to make to ‘live comfortably’ in Kentucky? See salary

August 25, 2026 at 10:40 AM

Local

Partial lunar eclipse to peak with ‘sturgeon’ moon. When to see it in Kentucky

August 19, 2026 at 4:01 AM

Local

Here’s when the ‘most popular’ meteor shower of the year peaks over Kentucky

August 6, 2026 at 10:50 AM

Business

What’s the best-paying job in Kentucky that doesn’t require a degree? See salary

August 3, 2026 at 12:12 PM

Local

When to see a full ‘buck’ moon + the Perseids meteor shower from Kentucky

July 25, 2026 at 4:52 AM

Business

How much do Kentucky homebuyers need to save for a typical down payment?

July 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM

Weather News

Meteor shower to bring ‘spectacular views,’ bright fireballs to Kentucky skies

July 10, 2026 at 12:04 PM

Local

Peak viewing time for the ‘strawberry’ moon in Kentucky (+ how it got its name)

June 23, 2026 at 10:21 AM

Kentucky

How fast will Kentucky start losing daylight after this year’s summer solstice?

June 11, 2026 at 11:56 AM

Kentucky

These are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in Kentucky. Is yours on the list?

June 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM

Local

A rare ‘blue micromoon’ will soon peak over Kentucky. Here’s when you can see it

May 28, 2026 at 11:24 AM

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