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Judge snubs DOJ, gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid

Judge snubs DOJ, gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid

By Dylan Lovan, The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge on Monday sentenced a former Kentucky police officer to nearly three years in prison for using excessive force during the deadly 2020 Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffing a U.S....

Aaron Rodgers dating history: NFL star linked with Danica Patrick, Olivia Munn and more

Aaron Rodgers dating history: NFL star linked with Danica Patrick, Olivia Munn and more

Here is everything you need to know about the dating history of Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers, the enigmatic quarterback who’s spent two decades making headlines both on and off the field, finally answered the question that had fans and media...

Manhattan approves annual sponsorship for Irish Fest through 2029

Manhattan approves annual sponsorship for Irish Fest through 2029

Fans of Manhattan’s biggest celebration of the year, the Manhattan Irish Fest, can rest assured knowing it will be supported by the village for the next three years. The village board passed a resolution authorizing the event to take place from...

States Newsroom names Fernando Wright as new CFO

States Newsroom names Fernando Wright as new CFO

Fernando Wright Press Release | States Newsroom WASHINGTON — States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization, has hired Fernando Wright as chief financial officer. In the CFO role, Wright will oversee the news...

PLAY BALL! Dawson Springs, school district agree on Riverside Park terms

PLAY BALL! Dawson Springs, school district agree on Riverside Park terms

After 40 minutes of discussion that at times resembled a “good cop, bad cop” format, the Dawson Springs City Council voted unanimously at a special-called meeting on Tuesday to allow temporary modifications to be made to Riverside Park in order to...

Trump’s Coal-Friendly EPA Rolls Back Rules Meant to Prevent Water Contamination

Trump’s Coal-Friendly EPA Rolls Back Rules Meant to Prevent Water Contamination

Truthout is a vital news source and a living history of political struggle. If you think our work is valuable, support us with a donation of any size. All it took was a leak in a stormwater pipe. Over the course of one week in February 2014,...

Ex-officer gets 33 months for violating Breonna Taylor’s rights

Ex-officer gets 33 months for violating Breonna Taylor’s rights

Follow Louisville, Kentucky AP — A federal judge on Monday sentenced a former Kentucky police officer to nearly three years in prison for using excessive force during the deadly 2020 Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffing a US Department of Justice...

Federal judge gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid

Federal judge gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid

A federal judge on Monday sentenced a former Kentucky police officer to nearly three years in prison for using excessive force during the deadly Breonna Taylor raid five years ago, rebuffing a U.S. Department of Justice recommendation of no prison...

Morrow takes command of Memphis Engineer District

Morrow takes command of Memphis Engineer District

Written by Heather Ervin Col. John L. Morrow With Mississippi Valley Division Commander and Mississippi River Commission President Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples presiding, incoming commander, Col. John L. Morrow, assumed command of the Corps’...

Ex-officer in Breonna Taylor raid sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison

Ex-officer in Breonna Taylor raid sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday sentenced an ex-Kentucky police officer to nearly three years in prison for using excessive force during the 2020 deadly Breonna Taylor raid, declining a Justice Department recommendation that he be...

Ex-officer sentenced to 33 months in prison in Breonna Taylor case

Ex-officer sentenced to 33 months in prison in Breonna Taylor case

Brett Hankison, a former Kentucky police officer who was convicted in the death of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical technician, was sentenced on Monday to 33 months in prison. Taylor was shot and killed on March 13, 2020, during a...

US police officer in Breonna Taylor death sentenced to 33 months in prison

US police officer in Breonna Taylor death sentenced to 33 months in prison

A judge in the US state of Kentucky has sentenced a police officer involved in the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor to 33 months for violating her civil rights. The sentencing of officer Brett Hankison was announced on Monday at the...

Still a powerhouse

Still a powerhouse

ATLANTA -- The only real challenge to the Nick Saban dynasty at Alabama came from his protege, Georgia Coach Kirby Smart. The Bulldogs won SEC titles in 2017 and 2022 and took back-to-back College Football Playoff crowns in 2021-22, capping a...

City of Lamar accepting applications for multiple board positions

City of Lamar accepting applications for multiple board positions

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The Sweet Shoppe a sweet stop for treats, nostalgia

The Sweet Shoppe a sweet stop for treats, nostalgia

SHEPHERDSVILLE — On a hot summer day, a new location in Shepherdsville hopes to transport visitors to the cool days of the past. The Sweet Shoppe officially opened May 30, providing as many as 25 varieties of traditional and unique ice creams....

Go Treasure Hunting at One of These Epic Flea Markets Around the Country

Go Treasure Hunting at One of These Epic Flea Markets Around the Country

Summer is in the air, which means it's the season for strolling flea markets and antique fairs. Whether you're a novice collector or a shrewd antiquarian, we have dozens of ideas to help you make the most of your next trip. Collecting holds a...

Give Democrats Some Credit for Chasing Republicans Out of Washington Early

Give Democrats Some Credit for Chasing Republicans Out of Washington Early

All year, congressional Democrats have been mocked for not fighting President Donald Trump and the Republican congressional majority hard enough, despite the limited tools available to the minority party. So, let’s give some credit where credit is...

Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events, golf

VOL. 49 | NO. 30 | Friday, July 18, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving at the "speed of Trump" is one of the White House's favorite phrases, meant to convey the administration's attempts to bring big changes to government at breakneck speed. But when...

Mine Rescue Teams Suit Up for Life-Saving Competition in Southern Illinois

Mine Rescue Teams Suit Up for Life-Saving Competition in Southern Illinois

MARION, Ill (WSIL) — It’s a call no mine operator ever wants to make, but when disaster strikes underground, a team of highly trained mine rescuers must be ready to answer. This week, miners from across the tri-state region gathered in Marion,...

Hummingbird nesting 101: How these tiny birds bring new life into the world

Hummingbird nesting 101: How these tiny birds bring new life into the world

Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird feeding the chicks in the nest.© Agnieszka Bacal/Shutterstock.comOne of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond...

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