If the federal government shut down, how many workers in Kentucky would be affected?

If the federal government shut down, how many workers in Kentucky would be affected?

Tens of thousands of federal workers both in Kentucky and around the country could be furloughed days before the holidays if congressional leaders don’t find a solution to avert a looming government shutdown. A bipartisan agreement that would’ve funded the government into March died Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump ordered Republicans to oppose it, causing … Read more

Murder trial juror reacts to Alex Murdaugh’s appeal to SC Supreme Court, ‘we got it right’

Murder trial juror reacts to Alex Murdaugh’s appeal to SC Supreme Court, ‘we got it right’

As expected, convicted murderer Richard “Alex” Murdaugh filed an appeal to the South Carolina Supreme Court to overturn his March 2023 double murder conviction and consecutive life sentences, and reactions from those closest to the high-profile case vary. Murdaugh, a disbarred Hampton attorney who confessed to stealing millions from clients and partners but steadfastly denies … Read more

IMPD involved in 3rd police shooting this month, 16th of year. What we know

IMPD involved in 3rd police shooting this month, 16th of year. What we know

This article will update. Indianapolis police were involved in a shooting on the city’s west side Thursday afternoon No officers were injured, the department said. The shooting happened in the 300 block of South Warman Avenue. South Warman Avenue is shut down between Addison and Ida streets as police surround the scene. Few other details … Read more

Alleged methamphetamine lab raided in Lucerne Valley, 2 arrested

Alleged methamphetamine lab raided in Lucerne Valley, 2 arrested

Investigators dismantled an alleged methamphetamine lab and arrested two suspects in Lucerne Valley this week, authorities said. The raid took place about 10:45 a.m., Wednesday at a secluded property in the 29000 block of Cove Road, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials said. Investigators arrived with a search warrant stemming from an ongoing investigation. San … Read more

Former McKee adviser faces new scrutiny for role in controversial 2021 state education contract

Former McKee adviser faces new scrutiny for role in controversial 2021 state education contract

Fallout from an investigation into a 2021 state education contract continues, with a new complaint accusing one of Gov. Dan McKee’s former advisers of flouting state lobbying registration rules. (Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current) Gov. Dan McKee appears to have staved off any formal complaints for his role in steering a multimillion-dollar state education contract to … Read more