He escaped jail — then was caught drinking a beer at Chili’s, Oklahoma sheriff says
A few days after escaping from an Oklahoma county jail, authorities say the fugitive was captured after he was spotted drinking a beer at a Chili’s Grill & Bar. The … Click to Continue »
Pregnant woman was followed before being shot and killed, Mississippi police say
A 23-year-old was eight months pregnant when she was shot and killed in Mississippi, police told news outlets. The woman’s unborn baby also died at the scene of the shooting … Click to Continue »
How worn out are people in US with COVID changes to their lives? What a poll found
A new poll found many Americans have felt worn out or angry over pandemic-related changes to their lives. The Monmouth University poll released Wednesday, Dec. 15, found that a majority … Click to Continue »
Park ranger shot in Rocky Mountain National Park, feds say. Now man faces prison time
A Colorado man could face up to 20 years in prison after a park ranger was shot in Rocky Mountain National Park, officials said. Daron Marquel Ellis was charged with … Click to Continue »
Lexington just became home to a nearly $2 billion company. Here’s what they do.
Rubicon Technologies, a Lexington-based business that helps companies better-manage their waste and recycling, announced on Thursday that it is going public through a SPAC merger. The deal will create a … Click to Continue »
Pro wrestler uses iron spike to stab referee in head, ‘horrifying’ Texas video shows
A pro wrestler has been banned from his league after stabbing a referee and causing his hospitalization during a Texas event. The stunt occurred Saturday, Dec. 11 at the “Christmas … Click to Continue »
Almost 11,000 pounds of pepperoni that might cause diarrhea and vomiting got recalled
About 21,980 8-ounce packs of unsliced Margherita Meats Pepperoni were recalled from retail stores nationwide because it might be contaminated with Bacillus cereus. As the USDA-written recall notice states, Bacillus … Click to Continue »
Lawsuit filed over Mayfield candle factory, alleges company ordered workers to stay
Lawyers have filed the first lawsuit against Mayfield Consumer Products LLC, alleging the company ordered workers to stay at its candle factory in the hours before a tornado destroyed it … Click to Continue »
Man allegedly held sword to woman’s throat, then asked for her phone and Apple Watch
A Lexington man has been detained after allegedly punching a woman and holding a sword to her throat, according to court records. Hunter Bablitz, 30, was charged with assault (domestic … Click to Continue »
Jail adds 8-foot high fence — to keep people out, Tennessee sheriff says. Here’s why
In an odd reversal of tradition, one county sheriff in east Tennessee is building an 8-foot-tall fence around his jail — to keep people out. It will be topped with … Click to Continue »
Letters to the Editor: Severe weather is the new normal; Sen. Paul’s hypocrisy on aid.
Be ready Now is a good time for government officials and Kentucky residents to review tornado preparedness. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio makes a good Christmas … Click to Continue »
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