Author: Bruce Schreiner
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Sports resume at schools for military families after a disruption caused by the government shutdown
Extracurricular activities have resumed at schools for military families after a pause tied to the federal government shutdown halted sports and other school-related pursuits for several days. For students at places like Fort Campbell and Fort Knox high schools, it means touchdowns, soccer goals and volleyball digs are back, as their schools were untangled…
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Sports resume at schools for military families after a disruption caused by the government shutdown
Extracurricular activities have resumed at schools for military families after a pause tied to the federal government shutdown halted sports and other school-related pursuits for several days. For students at places like Fort Campbell and Fort Knox high schools, it means touchdowns, soccer goals and volleyball digs are back, as their schools were untangled from…
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Sweeping bill would expand childcare and early childhood education in Kentucky
A Republican lawmaker in Kentucky has unveiled sweeping legislation that’s meant to shore up and expand the network of childcare centers across the Bluegrass State
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Oklahoma teachers walk out for 2nd day in red-state revolt
OKLAHOMA CITY — Many schools will remain closed for a second day in Oklahoma Tuesday as teachers rally for higher pay and education funding in a rebellion that has hit several Republican-led states across the country. Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed legislation last week granting 15 to 18 percent higher salaries to teachers. But some…
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Oklahoma, Kentucky teachers rally as rebellion grows
OKLAHOMA CITY — The state Capitol in Kentucky filled with teachers protesting pension changes Monday, and thousands of Oklahoma educators walked out of classrooms in the latest evidence of teacher rebellion in some Republican-led states over education cuts. Many Oklahoma schools, including the three largest districts of Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Edmond, were closed Monday.…
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Another accuser comes forward against Roy Moore
WASHINGTON — A second woman abruptly emerged Monday to accuse Roy Moore of sexually assaulting her as a teenager in the late 1970s, this time in a locked car, further roiling the Alabama Republican’s candidacy for an open Senate seat. Leaders of Moore’s own party intensified their efforts to push him out of the race.…
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Friend says Rand Paul does not know what prompted attack
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul does not know why a longtime neighbor tackled him in his yard and broke five of his ribs, sidelining him from the Senate, a close friend of the lawmaker said Tuesday. Rob Porter, who says he has known Paul for 20 years, visited the senator on Saturday just…
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Soggy Kentucky Derby day doesn’t dampen party for some fans
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Danielle Bunker’s flowery hat drooped and rain dripped from her pink poncho as she settled into the waterlogged Churchill Downs infield, but she wasn’t going to let gloomy weather dampen her Kentucky…
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Ali remembered in prayer as an icon who pushed for unity
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As the faithful chanted a Muslim prayer in unison, dignitaries and fans stood shoulder to shoulder to honor a man who used his celebrity to push for peace among races, religions and cultures. On phones and screens around the globe, thousands more joined the service from afar through streams and broadcasts, watching…
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Ali’s hometown of Louisville mourns its favorite son
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rahaman Ali stood in a little house on Grand Avenue and dabbed his eyes as he shook hand after hand. The visitors had come from as far away as Georgia and as near as down the street. They came despite the pouring rain to pay tribute to his brother, The Greatest, Muhammad…