State worker kidnapped, tried to sexually assault woman with autism in Oregon, feds say
An Oregon state employee is accused of kidnapping and attempting to sexually assault a woman with autism during an outing to get fast food, federal prosecutors said. Zakary Glover, 28, … Click to Continue »
Senate Republicans push to end Kentucky’s COVID state of emergency by early March
Senate Republicans are done with Kentucky’s COVID-19-related state of emergency. So much so that much of the Senate Republican caucus joined Sen. Donald Douglas in sponsoring a joint resolution to … Click to Continue »
From homeless shelters to parks projects, here’s how Lexington will spend COVID cash
After months of debate, the Lexington council gave initial approval Thursday to a spending plan for $121 million in federal coronavirus relief money that includes $20 million for parks projects, … Click to Continue »
A skid for Kentucky recruits will continue, and more UK basketball recruiting links
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the five finalists for the Naismith high school national player of the year award this week. There were no Kentucky players on that list. That … Click to Continue »
Kentucky’s students need more mental health help in school but House budget appears to ignore it
Children across Kentucky are suffering. As school mental health professionals, we see this every day and others are recognizing it as well. In just the few past editions of the … Click to Continue »
With SB 1, Kentucky will move backward on parent involvement in schools, curriculum
As parents are gaining involvement in curriculum and school issues in other states, Kentucky is on the verge of taking a step backward by limiting parent and teacher input. Ironically, … Click to Continue »
Uber passenger charged in shooting death of driver, a mom of 4, Pennsylvania cops say
A 22-year-old man has been charged in the death of Christi Spicuzza, an Uber driver who was found shot and killed last weekend, Pennsylvania officials say. Police in Allegheny County … Click to Continue »
Teacher of the Year: Ky education in a ‘make or break’ moment and it must be remade
As a teacher, I am asked a similar question nearly daily: “How do you still do it?” “Are you thinking of leaving?” “Have you considered jobs in higher ed?” The … Click to Continue »
20 guns, 3,000 ammo rounds discovered in dental office, NY cops say. Dentist charged
A woman working at a dental office found her boss with a handgun and it led police to discover his stockpile of illegal guns and 3,000 rounds of ammunition, authorities … Click to Continue »
Bank robbery suspect lied about her kids being hostages to pull off NC heist, feds say
A woman known as the “Pink Lady Bandit” who is accused of robbing a string of banks up the East Coast in 2019 has been sentenced to prison in North … Click to Continue »
Kentucky Derby-winning trainer suspended for alleged possession of needle, syringe
In 2009, Mine That Bird won the Kentucky Derby as a 50-1 shot for trainer Bennie L. “Chip” Woolley Jr. On Tuesday, Woolley was suspended six months by stewards at … Click to Continue »
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