Lexington jail staffer accused of charging city for more than 400 hours in bogus overtime
A Fayette County Detention Center sergeant has resigned after being accused of charging the city 400 hours of overtime he never worked, according to city officials. Sgt. Jeremy Abney, who … Click to Continue »
Father Jim Sichko covering funeral expenses for 10-year-old boy killed in shooting
Father Jim Sichko, a missionary of mercy commissioned by Pope Francis and priest with the Diocese of Lexington, said he has helped pay for the expenses surrounding the funeral of … Click to Continue »
Dome home for sale in Missouri turns heads — but there’s a catch. Take a look inside
From a distance, this geometric dome home for sale in Rolla, Missouri, offers up a cool aesthetic appeal, with its army green exterior that appears to blend into its wild … Click to Continue »
Looking for a great Kentucky bourbon bargain? You can buy this reborn whiskey now.
A bourbon revival from Western Kentucky is already drawing great reviews for its flavor and its price. Green River Distillery in Owensboro was founded in 1885 and relaunched in 2020. … Click to Continue »
Your Disney park trip could be remembered in a famous museum. Here’s what to know
All those decades of smiling in front of the Disney castle could get tourists a spot in one of the most famous museums in the country. People have been documenting … Click to Continue »
Central KY man sentenced to 20 years in prison on manslaughter, robbery charges
Jemel Barber, 23, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday morning by judge Thomas Travis on charges of manslaughter and second-degree robbery. Barber shot and killed 40-year-old Tyrece Clark … Click to Continue »
Letters to the Editor: Redistricting is always political, no matter which party
Dems did same I have been following the articles on Kentucky redistricting with amusement, especially regarding the placement of Franklin County in Congressional District 1. The complaints from Democrats and … Click to Continue »
Disinformation is still hurting in Kentucky’s battle against COVID-19
It has been almost two years since I wrote my initial op-eds in the Herald Leader regarding COVID-19. I received significant blowback when I stated that the United States could … Click to Continue »
Senate Bill 63 would protect first responders from frivolous open records requests
Recent editorial opinions oppose Senate Bill 63, filed by Senator Danny Carroll, which protects police, judges, prosecutors and first-responders’ private information, such as their home address, from being disclosed through … Click to Continue &r…
Man who saved 89-year-old from burning car on Christmas now praised for saving couple
A man who helped pull an 89-year-old driver from a burning car on Christmas is being credited with saving lives yet again in East Tennessee. In the latest instance, Brandon … Click to Continue »
One lesson from Kentucky’s devastating tornadoes: Build a strong Rainy Day Fund
The tragic loss of life and property destruction from December’s devastating tornadoes in western Kentucky are still fresh in the memories of Kentuckians. In the immediate aftermath, federal and state … Click to Continue »
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