What’s vote certification? Process in spotlight amid unfounded election fraud claims
Vote certification, a typically mundane part of the elections process, has recently drawn increased attention in the aftermath of this year’s presidential race. President Donald Trump and his allies have … Click to Continue »
What has Biden said about a second coronavirus stimulus package? Here’s what we know
President-elect Joe Biden is hopeful that Congress can pass coronavirus relief legislation once President Donald Trump leaves office. “Hopefully, when he’s gone, they’ll be more willing to do what they … Click to Continue »
University of Kentucky fraternity sanctioned for a COVID-19-related violation
A University of Kentucky fraternity was sanctioned after some of its members were involved in a conduct hearing for allegedly violating COVID-19 and public health related sections of the student … Click to Continue »
If Mitch McConnell is so powerful, where’s the new Brent Spence bridge?
For those who have never driven across the Ohio River on I75’s Brent Spence Bridge, it is best described as a white knuckle, double-decker, four-lanes-of-terror experience. No shoulders or breakdown … Click to Continue »
In election fracas, Trump has confirmed the judicial branch is no longer independent
In 2000, when Vice-President Al Gore and George W. Bush were rivals for the Presidency, election turmoil developed in Florida, where hundreds, perhaps thousands of eligible voters were purged from … Click to Continue »
Now that the election is over, we need to return to issues like the U.S. Census
The dust is finally settling on the 2020 election in Kentucky and with that, public focus should shift squarely to navigating the challenges that still lie ahead. However, that will … Click to Continue »
We can see a light at the end of the COVID tunnel, but we still have to be diligent
Finally, a light at the end of the viral tunnel. Pfizer-BioNTech announced their new vaccine is over 90 percent effective in preventing disease. This is far superior to anyone’s wildest … Click to Continue »
Wild horses and burros are threatening western lands as population overwhelms landscape
At a meeting of the Society of Environmental Journalists in Colorado last fall, I was asked for the biggest threat facing public lands. My answer: wild horses and burros. I … Click to Continue »
Nearly all the Top 100 basketball recruits for 2021 are committed. Here’s who’s left.
The early signing period for high school seniors ended Wednesday, and nearly all of the Top 100 players in the class of 2021 have already made their college commitments. Only … Click to Continue »
Over half of Americans still plan Thanksgiving travel amid COVID concerns, report says
As health officials warn of the risks of Thanksgiving travel, more than half of Americans still plan to venture away from home, according to a new survey. The website Tripadvisor … Click to Continue »
Lexington has 184 new COVID-19 cases. Here’s how the city will enforce new restrictions
Lexington reported 184 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Thursday morning. The new cases brought the city’s total case count since March to 14,551. There have been 106 deaths … Click to Continue »
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