100-vehicle pileup leads to chaotic scene in snowy Illinois, photos and videos show
More than 100 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup on Interstate 39 in snowy Illinois on Thursday, Feb. 17, and the roadway remains closed a day later, officials say. … Click to Continue »
Letters to the Editor: Kentucky Legislature needs to do better. And historic photo identification.
Woolworth photo I was pleasantly surprised to see the photo of the group at Woolworth’s counter in a recent Herald-Leader. The unidentified woman is Mary Brandon and she was an … Click to Continue »
Let’s not forget the Afghans, either in their homeland or in our community.
So much has happened since last August, it is not surprising that most of us have let the tragedies surrounding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, so searing at the time, … Click to Continue »
Book bans are in the news but censorship happens quietly all the time
In 1939, a German transatlantic liner brought 900 Jewish refugees to our shore. The Jews were fleeing from Hitler after Kristallnacht, “the night of broken glass,” in which homes and … Click to Continue »
Ky’s Republican legislators want to rewrite history to keep schools safe from reality
Good morning, class! I’m your new social studies teacher. I’m here because your old social studies teacher quit after the Kentucky General Assembly passed a law to restore traditional ideas … Click to Continue »
‘Deplorable.’ Ky. educator licensing board reprimands superintendent for blackface image
A Kentucky superintendent was reprimanded and placed on probation Monday by the state educator licensing board in connection with a 2002 image of him in blackface that appeared online in … Click to Continue »
Oceans 13 estate in California sets luxury standards. See the $50 million property
The Oceans 13 estate in Orange County, California, a stunning secluded hilltop estate, spans 14,500 square feet on 13 acres with unrivaled ocean views from nearly every room. The trophy … Click to Continue »
Paul’s bid to strike down Covid mandates fails as government avoids shutdown
A move by Rand Paul and a group of conservative senators to defund the federal enforcement of coronavirus vaccine mandates failed Thursday evening, as Democrats defeated it on their way … Click to Continue »
More rules around utility company tree cutting could be coming if this KY bill passes
A bill filed by two Lexington legislators would make it easier for landowners to challenge utility companies over tree cutting policies. House Bill 485, filed by Rep. Susan Westrom, D-Lexington, … Click to Continue »
Douglas lifts Prairie View A&M over Grambling 71-70
Will Douglas had 23 points as Prairie View A&M held off Grambling 71-70 on Monday night. Jeremiah Gambrell, Jr. had 17 points for the Panthers (6-15, 6-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). … Click to Continue »
Vermont puts road win streak on the line against Hartford
Vermont Catamounts (19-4, 12-0 America East) at Hartford Hawks (6-16, 4-6 America East) West Hartford, Connecticut; Monday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hartford -12.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: … Click to Continue »
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