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Young child struck and killed by ice cream truck, MI cops say. Driver in custody
An ice cream truck driver is in custody following a fatal collision involving a child, Michigan authorities say. The boy was “outside being a child” when he was struck by the ice cream truck just ...
Another restaurant closes at Lexington’s Summit. It’s the 9th at the shopping center
Another original restaurant at The Summit at Fritz Farm has closed, marking at least the ninth major restaurant tenant to leave the shopping center. CoreLife Eatery, 4040 Finn Way Suite 110, announced ...
Baffling sea creature had barnacles all over — even on its tongue, TX lab says
The tough-to-recognize creature was identified as an endangered loggerhead sea turtle, and it even had barnacles stuck to its tongue, according to the Galveston-based Gulf Center for Sea Turtle ...
New boutique hotel with rooftop bar coming to Versailles this summer
A new boutique hotel and restaurant is coming to downtown Versailles. Formerly called the Rickhouse Hotel, the owners announced a new name — The Aldenberg Hotel — this week. The hotel, at 101 W. Main ...
Opinion
The Trump administration must be stopped in its efforts to revoke visas based on speech | Opinion
The only way for your speech to be protected tomorrow is to safeguard the speech you do not like today. | Opinion ...
Senior shelter dog overlooked for a year finds ‘perfect’ home with familiar face
A senior shelter dog was overlooked for more than a year — then came a heartwarming adoption. Honey Bun now has the “perfect” home — with a familiar face. A North Carolina animal shelter said the dog ...
Babysitter applied makeup to 1-year-old to hide ‘severe’ abuse, Florida cops say
A strange instance of a toddler wearing makeup led a Florida family to discover their babysitter’s “horrific” abuse, according to investigators. The child, just 13 months old, had injuries ranging ...
‘Georgia Amoore is box office!’ Analysts, fans, teammates react to WNBA draft
It’s official — Kentucky’s Georgia Amoore was selected sixth overall in the first round of the 2025 WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics, and basketball fans everywhere are buzzing.
Opinion
Subsidize it and they will come? A new handout to Kentucky’s film industry | Opinion
This session, the General Assembly didn’t prioritize disaster recovery or more housing, but it put out a new welcome mat for Hollywood.
A podcast, a re-post & a report: Beshear, Barr & others make moves for next gig
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s first guest on his new podcast was a well-known face on TV and billboard ads. He’s also a major donor and supporter.
Cruel pranks, broken bones, sexual harassment: A recent history of KY juvenile justice
The last six months at the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice have shown that things aren’t getting better.
Good news for Kentucky with the transfer portal deadline now one week away
The latest Kentucky updates from the college basketball transfer portal, with a crucial deadline looming and the Wildcats likely to add one more player for next season.