Trees that are vital to Kentucky bourbon industry facing decline, report says
White oak trees that play a key role in the ecosystem and economy of Kentucky will see a significant decline soon without action to help the species regenerate. That’s the … Click to Continue »
Missing 82-year-old with Alzheimer’s carried to safety by Maine trooper, video shows
A missing 82-year-old with Alzheimer’s was seen on video being carried to safety by a Maine state trooper. The man — found in a ditch by the trooper — was … Click to Continue »
8-year-old girl hospitalized after bullet hits her during exercise class, Texas cops say
An 8-year-old girl was attending an exercise class at a Texas gym when authorities say she was grazed by a bullet. The child was hit in the shoulder as “multiple … Click to Continue »
Greyhound bus with 37 on board slides 300 feet off road and overturns, Utah cops say
At least 20 people were sent to the hospital after a Greyhound bus overturned on Monday, Dec. 27, Utah officials said. The Utah Department of Public Safety said a Greyhound … Click to Continue »
Lexington’s 7-day rolling average for COVID-19 cases soars above 200
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has announced the seven day rolling average for COVID-19 cases in the county is 211, the highest mark since mid-September. The department reported 1,023 new … Click to Continue »
Don’t assume omicron is behind your COVID infection — delta still lurks. What it means
Although the omicron coronavirus variant is dominating positive cases in the U.S., don’t assume it’s behind your infection. The delta variant still lurks amid the nation’s coronavirus surge, Centers for … Click to Continue »
If you steal something, you must report it as income, IRS says. Wait, what?
Yes, you’re supposed to report anything you stole this year as income on your tax returns — unless you return it. An image circulating on social media of guidance from … Click to Continue »
Missing Kentucky teen with autism found safe 1,000 miles away in Texas, family says
More than a week after 14-year-old Kerry Brooks went missing from Shively, Kentucky, his family said he was found safe in Austin, Texas. The family said in the “Bring Home … Click to Continue »
COVID casualties: How many restaurants in Lexington, Central Kentucky closed in 2021?
The last year has been tough for Lexington diners and dining spots. For the first half of 2021, restaurants had reduced capacity because of the coronavirus pandemic. So many people … Click to Continue »
Woman clings to tree root while dangling 300 feet off Oregon cliff, rescuers say
A fallen hiker stopped her slide down a 300-foot cliff by clinging to a tree root at Multnomah Falls, Oregon firefighters said. The woman fell off a trail at the … Click to Continue »
Trump, Beshear, COVID and more: A year to remember, lampoon and forget for Joel Pett
See more toons from editorial cartoonist Joel Pett. … Click to Continue »
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