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Man arrested after poking rifle onto Trump golf course charged with federal gun crimes
WASHINGTON — Ryan Wesley Routh appeared in federal court Monday on two firearm charges after being apprehended by local law enforcement Sunday in what the FBI is investigating as a possible assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Authorities found a rifle in an area Routh was seen fleeing on Sunday, but acting Secret Service […]
Trump, Harris campaigns move quickly past apparent assassination attempt on GOP nominee
WASHINGTON — The presidential campaigns are rushing ahead this week without missing a beat, despite numerous law enforcement agencies investigating a possible assassination attempt Sunday on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, was looking to pick up an endorsement from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters during a private sit-down […]
Inflation has slowed, but the economy remains a big issue for voters in picking a president
Inflation hit a three-year low last month, just as the presidential election is heating up. But the high cost of housing and other necessities will keep the economy central to both of the major campaigns, as seen in the Sept. 10 debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The Consumer Price Index, a measure of […]
Louisville Metro Police Department names new chief
LOUISVILLE — Paul Humphrey will serve as the next Louisville Metro Police Department chief after filling the role on an interim basis since June.? His predecessor, Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, resigned in late June after being placed on administrative leave amid an investigation of her handling of sexual harassment allegations within the department.? “The sworn and professional […]
Kentucky state senator from Harlan injured in lawn mower accident
Sen. Johnnie Turner, a Republican from Harlan, has been hospitalized following an accident involving a riding lawn mower Sunday afternoon.? In a statement Monday morning, Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, said Turner was “in critical but stable condition” and had been admitted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.? “I’ve been in touch […]
Kentucky Wild will celebrate its birthday and native species Saturday in Georgetown, public invited
Bats, butterflies and a native plant sale will be featured at a celebration of Kentucky Wild’s sixth birthday Saturday, Sept. 21, in Georgetown. A news release from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says the public is invited to the event which is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern) at Country […]
From grassroots to government, Kentuckians will gather this month to talk about climate change
Lauren Cagle wants to make something clear. Despite popular assumptions about Kentuckians’ priorities and politics, they do care about climate change. Cagle, a University of Kentucky professor of writing, rhetoric and digital studies, told the Lantern despite narratives that “red states have a certain point of view on climate change,” the reality of what’s happening […]
Rent is eating up a greater share of tenants’ income in almost every state
There were 21 states where a majority of tenant households spent 30% or more of their incomes on rent and utilities last year, compared with just seven states in 2019. Nationwide, about 22 million?renters are shouldering that percentage.?Anyone paying more than 30% is considered “cost burdened,” according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]
FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump as he golfed Sunday
WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating a possible assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump after gunshots were fired Sunday near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the GOP presidential nominee was playing golf. The FBI said in a statement to States Newsroom the incident “appears to be an attempted assassination […]
Harris at Congressional Black Caucus dinner warns Trump will ‘take our nation backward’
WASHINGTON —? Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, warned members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Saturday that its vision is “under profound threat.” Harris, alongside President Joe Biden, cautioned the crowd on what’s at stake if the GOP presidential nominee — former President Donald Trump — takes back the White House in […]
Tradition falls to suspicion as GOP candidates spurn forums hosted by League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters has a history of organizing debates and forums from elections for U.S. president to Kentucky governor to local school boards. But this year Republicans in Kentucky’s largest city are not accepting a local chapter’s invitations to appear on stage with their opponents. Some of the candidates aren’t replying to inquiries […]
Kentucky’s two-year college system latest to reassess diversity policies under political heat
Under scrutiny from Republican lawmakers pushing to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education, Kentucky’s two-year college system on Friday announced it is launching an internal review.? The goal is “to make sure that our offices and titles correctly reflect our mission of student success for all students,” said Ryan Quarles, president […]