Kentucky confirms its first case of the highly contagious omicron COVID-19 variant
Kentucky has confirmed its first case of the highly transmissible omicron COVID-19 variant, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday evening. “As expected, Kentucky has confirmed its first case of the omicron … Click to Continue »
Help still needed for Western Kentucky tornado victims. Ways to donate and volunteer.
About a week after a string of deadly tornadoes ripped through Western Kentucky, recovery continues and many organizations and individuals are helping Kentuckians impacted. Funds, toy drives, blood donation sites … Click to Continue »
‘A miracle’: UK grad pursues neuroscience after traumatic brain injury in childhood
Bisimwa “Jack” Nzerhumana has experienced many things: as a child, he and his family were refugees, fleeing from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Then, he suffered a traumatic brain injury … Click to Continue »
‘Complete destruction.’ Lexington firefighters reflect on mission at Mayfield candle factory
Firefighters with the Lexington Fire Department were some of the first responders to a Mayfield candle factory that was leveled by a powerful EF4 tornado. They saw the damage firsthand … Click to Continue »
Why were jail inmates working in the Mayfield candle factory when the tornado hit?
One of many questions about the tragic destruction of the Mayfield candle factory in the Dec. 10 tornado is why seven Graves County jail inmates were working alongside more than … Click to Continue »
Mascot debate turns violent when school board member punched in Connecticut, video shows
A high school mascot debate in Connecticut turned violent when a board of education member was punched in the face by a man attending the public meeting, video shows. Some … Click to Continue »
Cluster of snakes found slithering in wall of Target men’s bathroom in Pennsylvania
A group of snakes found slithering around inside the walls of a Target restroom in Pennsylvania were wrangled and removed recently. “Over the weekend we got in quite a few … Click to Continue »
What does Lexington-based Rubicon do?
Rubicon Technologies is a business that helps companies better-manage their waste and recycling and has its global headquarters in Lexington’s City Center. … Click to Continue »
Man with brain damage had life savings stolen by niece caring for him, WI cops say
A Wisconsin woman tasked with caring for her 77-year-old uncle, who has brain damage, stole his life savings and left him living in squalor, according to a criminal complaint filed … Click to Continue »
Let’s do more than light a candle for the Mayfield factory workers who died
Eight people died in the Mayfield Consumer Products candle factory when it was hit by a massive tornado last Friday night, and there were serious injuries among the 102 other … Click to Continue »
Should you gather for the holidays as omicron variant spreads? Experts advise caution
For many people, this holiday season was slated to mark their return to “normal” with loved ones, but the omicron coronavirus variant may force some families into the same tough … Click to Continue »
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