Kentucky State

A-Z-Animals

Discover the six snake species prevalent in Kentucky’s lake regions, and equip yourself with valuable insights to responsibly coexist.

The 6 Most Snake-Infested Lakes in Kentucky

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Kansas City, MO

Upworthy

Molly Dugan, 26, a teacher from the Kansas City area, has gone viral on TikTok with a video where she reveals the wilder things her 8th-grade students have said. They range from personal insults to strange observations that you’ll only get from kids stuck in the awkward phase between elementary and high school.Since being posted on May 16, the video has been viewed over 15 million times.What’s interesting about the video is that she delivers all of her students’ quotes in a stoic deadpan and they all come from memory. It’s a perfect performance for the teacher’s first-ever TikTok post. “Things that my 8th graders have said to me,” opens the video, looking straight into the camera.

8th-grade teacher reveals the wildest things she's heard from her students

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Farmington, UT

An entitled parent caused a lengthy scene at a popular amusement park, ruining the experience for his family and dozens of other guests. Amusement parks in the United States are fan-favorite destinations, welcoming millions of families yearly to experience fun rides, thrilling attractions, and more. Unfortunately, an entitled parent recently...

“Poor Kids,” Multiple Employees Respond To Entitled Parent’s Drama Before Kicking Family Out of Amusement Park

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Massachusetts State

Marblehead, MA

A Massachusetts mother is suing her son’s former school district and several of its employees for allegedly “brutally and impermissibly” restraining the boy, who was 8 years old at the time, on numerous occasions – including with a “gym mat” – according to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by CNN.

Massachusetts family sues school district, employees after a third grader was restrained multiple times

Malvern, PA

In February, Patrice Motz, a veteran Spanish teacher at Great Valley Middle School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, was warned by another teacher that problems were brewing. Some eighth-graders at Motz's public school had created fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers, and Motz, who had never used TikTok before, created the accounts. She...

School shaken as students target teacher on TikTok

Larger fines for parents who take children out of school during term time are planned in Barnsley. The change is part of national increase in England to apply from the start of the next school year in September. It would mean parents whose children miss more than five days of...

Bigger fines for parents over avoidable school absences

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Business Insider

A mother is struggling to accept that her son, who has autism, won't be able to go to college like the other kids he graduated with.

My son has autism and just finished high school, but he can't go to college. It's been difficult for me to accept.

Norfolk, VA

In a heinous tag-team homicide, a mother from Indiana and son from Virginia allegedly strangled to death the man's grandmother at a nursing home in Norfolk, court documents revealed, as the mother is alleged to have told her to "just let go." Heather Cummings stands accused of holding down her...

Mom and son accused of strangling grandma to death at Virginia senior living facility

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Isle Of Palms, SC

The Shy Green

In a recent twist for spirits enthusiasts, Never Forget Brands, the creators of GameDay Vodka and Spiked canned vodka cocktails, have officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Based in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, the distillery cited mounting financial pressures and substantial debts owed to various entities, including notable NFL teams and entertainment partners.

Vodka Maker Files for Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on September 21, 2021. It has since been updated. Children's early ages and influences shape their vision for the future and that's why having good teachers is so crucial. In a world where inequity is rife, kids understanding the concept can go a long way in course-correcting the future. A 21-year-old third-grade teacher, Aimee, posted a video on TikTok showing how she spells out fairness and equity to kids and it's eye-opening. Not only does it teach kids about existing inequity but it also helps them understand the need for the allocation of resources to address the inequity.

Teacher explains equity, tells students why they can’t be treated equally and it's eye-opening

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Morris County, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - As of this morning, numerous construction projects and an incident involving downed wires are causing traffic disruptions across Morris County, affecting key roadways and potentially delaying local commutes. Here's a rundown of the current road conditions:

Traffic Nightmare: Construction and Downed Wires Cause Chaos in Morris County

Connecticut State

Black Enterprise

The alleged harassment came after Black History Month. A family is speaking out about their son’s racist experience at his Connecticut school. Despite the family fleeing the state as a result, the school has denied that racist bullying occurred. The 14-year-old allegedly had racist messages, photos, and sexually explicit...

Connecticut School Denies Racist Bullying Despite Victim’s Family Fleeing State

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Are central Kentucky school districts fully staffed for upcoming school year?

For many districts in central Kentucky, a new...

Are central Kentucky school districts fully staffed for upcoming school year?

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