U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has begun a brief visit to Myanmar where he will laud the Southeast Asian nation’s transition to democracy but press its new civilian leaders on further reforms. Kerry arrived in the capital, Naypyidaw, on Sunday less than a week after the Obama administration lifted sanctions against 10 state-run companies …
Daily Archive: May 21, 2016
May 21
Four family members from Kentucky killed in Texas crash
PANOLA COUNTY, Tx. (WTVQ) – Four people from Kentucky were killed in a three-vehicle crash Saturday in Panola County. According to the ABC station in Texas, KLTV, a preliminary crash investigation reveals a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling east on Hwy 315 struck a GMC Savanna van, that was stopped behind a vehicle that was attempting to …
May 21
Police, Soldiers Swarm Mexico’s Acapulco, Killings Continue
Along with beach towels or sandals, there’s a new popular beach accessory that says a lot about the violence gripping this once-glamorous resort: a small black leather tote hanging from the neck or shoulders of some men. It’s not a man-bag, exactly; it holds a small pistol. “When I saw you guys standing outside my …
May 21
Former Cat Wesley Woodyard back in town
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May 21
Cancer survivor given one week to live relays for life
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky (WTVQ)-Cancer survivors and supporters from all walks of life walk hand in hand to find a cure at Scott County’s annual “Relay for Life.” Relay walker Bert Parsons says, “I’m walking for my sister who had colon cancer.” Jennifer Morris, Bariatric Insurance Specialist at Georgetown Community Hospital, says, “I’m walking for my …
May 21
A good looking Sunday…
High pressure will be parked overhead for the next several days giving us quite a bit of sunshine and warmer temperatures. The next chance of precipitation will come in on Wednesday and lasting into the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. Don’t expect it to be stormy the whole time as we can expect periods of dry …
May 21
Smoke, Cockpit Woes Signal Chaotic End for EgyptAir Plane
Leaked flight data showing trouble in the cockpit and smoke in a plane lavatory are bringing into focus the chaotic final moments of EgyptAir Flight 804, including a three-minute period before contact was lost as alarms on the Airbus 320 screeched one after another. Officials caution it’s still too early to say what happened to …
May 21
Flight Control Tapes Reveal EgyptAir Pilot’s Words
As investigators pored over the physical remains of EgyptAir Flight 804 on a ship tonight, tapes of the voices of the men who flew the plane have been made public for the first time. The missing EgyptAir plane was en route to Cairo from Paris when it disappeared early Thursday with 66 aboard. The Airbus …
May 21
Appointment rescinded following Facebook slur
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A northern Kentucky man’s appointment to a new state Boxing and Wrestling Commission has been rescinded after a Facebook slur aimed at Kentucky’s chief justice. The Courier-Journal reports that Tim Nolan drove to Frankfort on Wednesday for the commission’s first meeting, only to be told he had been un-appointed. Doug Hogan, …
May 21
Exaggerator Wins the Preakness; Nyquist Finishes Third
Exaggerator pulled away from Nyquist down the stretch to win the Preakness States, dashing the previously undefeated Kentucky Derby winner’s bid for the triple crown. Exaggerator took the lead at the top of the stretch and bolted through the mud to a 3 1/2-length victory over Cherry Wine. Nyquist, the 3-5 favorite in the 11-horse …