Student struck when car speeds past school bus crossing arm, Indiana police say
A 14-year-old student was hospitalized with what Indiana police called a “possible head injury” after he was struck crossing the street for his school bus. As the boy was crossing … Click to Continue »
‘Hidden flood risk’ is everywhere, but especially in Eastern Kentucky
The way that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) currently measures flood risk drastically undercounts the dangers of flooding in certain communities. FEMA does not currently include intense rainfall in … Click to Continue »
‘Kindness and servant leadership.’ John R. Hall embodied a life of generosity.
No legacy looms larger over our community than that of John R. Hall, who passed away on Thanksgiving, just shy of his 89th birthday. John’s passing on that particular day … Click to Continue »
Data breach exposes 400,000 Planned Parenthood patients, Los Angeles clinics report
An October hacking incident exposed information on 400,000 patients of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, including medical records, the clinics reported. The incident involves only patients of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, … Click to Continue &ra…
’Beloved by so many:’ Ed McClanahan’s great writing, personality will live on.
The Herald-Leader’s Linda Blackford has already published an outstanding homage to novelist, short story writer and essayist Ed McClanahan, who passed away in Lexington last week at 89. Ed was … Click to Continue »
Man rescued from illegal marijuana facility 3 months after kidnapping, Oklahoma cops say
As deputies went to investigate a fight in rural Oklahoma, they said a man was found being held against his will for three months at an illegal marijuana operation, according … Click to Continue »
KY will limit paddling in schools. Why haven’t we banned this state-sanctioned abuse?
If we needed any evidence that Kentucky, despite its battery plants and growing cities and fancy coffee shops, is still mired in the 19th century, then look no further than … Click to Continue »
Staff dispute at car dealership ends with man fatally beaten with bat, Florida cops say
A staff dispute at a Florida car dealership turned deadly when one man grabbed a metal bat and beat a co-worker sitting at a desk, according to the Daytona Beach … Click to Continue »
Bullet goes through car seat, hits 2-year-old inside car in Henderson
A two-year-old was hit by gunfire on Monday and is in stable but serious condition, according to the Henderson Police Department. Police said they initially responded to a call of … Click to Continue »
Lexington restaurant chain BHG is expanding in Lexington. What’s coming and where.
The west side of Lexington is getting a new restaurant option from Bluegrass Hospitality Group. A new Drake’s, the third in town, will go into Townley Center, the Anderson Communities … Click to Continue »
Democrats look to ‘go on offense’ on abortion as Supreme Court weighs Roe v. Wade
As Democrats seek to turn the political tide less than one year out from the midterm elections, they are increasingly leaning into the volatile issue of abortion, with the Roe … Click to Continue »
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