Mayor of flooded Kentucky town resigns. Police chief takes over temporarily
The mayor of a flooded Kentucky town resigned Monday, according to a news release from the city of Falmouth. The mayor, Luke ...
Family friend accused of impregnating 12-year-old gets life sentence, TX cops say
He took her to an abortion clinic and suspicious staff called police, Texas officials say. But then the girl and her family ...
Dispute over leaf blowing ends in gunfire in DC, officials say. Man is convicted
An argument over leaf blowing turned violent in Washington, D.C., and now a man has been found guilty in connection with ...
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele to visit White House Monday
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday, press secretary Karoline ...
Who’s the Lexington native who made it possible for people to jump safely from airplanes?
Leader’s coverage of Lexington’s 250th anniversary includes stories of notable historical figures, and some with whom you may ...
4,000-year-old musical instrument unearthed in Oman. See the ‘rare’ finds
While sifting through the ruins of an ancient building in Oman, archaeologists unearthed a pair of green-blue discs. The ...
Powerball player just misses $55 million Powerball jackpot — but still wins big
A lucky Powerball player in Colorado won $100,000, just missing the $55 million jackpot, lottery officials said. The ticket ...
Donald Trump claims he’s protecting churches. He’s actually waging war on their work | Opinion
Because of funding cuts, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is no longer able to work with the government to help ...
UPS shipping facility worker steals 27 handguns, MN cops say. 19 still missing
The worker accused of stealing dozens of guns from the postal facility was arrested at a casino, Minnesota police said.
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Central KY water treatment plant back to normal operations after nearly shutting down
A water treatment plant in Central Kentucky that previously thought it would have to shut down amid major flooding has returned to normal operations. On Monday afternoon the city of Harrodsburg said ...
Has Florida supplanted Kentucky as the SEC’s flagship men’s hoops program?
Based only on 21st century results, the Gators are making a bid to be considered the Southeastern Conference’s top men’s basketball program.
Top jockey Luis Saez suffers injury on Blue Grass Stakes day at Keeneland
Luis Saez — who rode Essential Quality and Dornoch to wins in the 2021 and 2024 editions of the Belmont Stakes — fell from his mount, Fateful Lightning, during Tuesday’s second race at Keeneland, ...