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Kerr Kriisa was taken into custody and is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center, according to WLKY. Officials have not specified what federal charges he faces as he awaits extradition.
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Crews were called to the blaze around 2 a.m., where fire officials said flames began in a nearby vehicle before spreading to a home; a firefighter was struck by collapsing debris but is expected to recover.
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The survey, released ahead of the July 4 holiday, shows a gap between patriotic pride and civic knowledge, prompting renewed focus on how Americans learn the country’s founding history.
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The capsule, buried decades ago, was unearthed during a community celebration in Bardstown, Kentucky, marking the latest milestone in a 50-year span between generations.
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The Saturday program on the Kentucky Historical Society campus is designed to connect visitors with Kentucky and U.S. history during America’s 250th birthday, leading up to fireworks planned for 10 p.m.
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MetroSafe reported officers and emergency crews working a possible near drowning at Kentucky Kingdom, with the patient’s condition not yet released late Saturday.
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A report says the former University of Kentucky men’s basketball guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested by FBI agents and is expected to be extradited to West Virginia to face alleged fraud charges, with a court appearance scheduled next week.
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Local historic homes and farms now operate as museums and education sites, using physical evidence including construction-era brick and documented fingerprints to connect visitors with the realities of slavery in Kentucky.
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The annual parade on Saturday included dozens of floats and vehicles as downtown Lexington hosted multiple events tied to the July 4 holiday.
