Author: Associated Press

Kentucky bill to expand coverage for stuttering services advances with assist from ex-NBA player

FILE – Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) grabs a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Dec. 29, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. The Kentucky Senate voted, Thursday, March 7, 2024, to expand insurance coverage for people seeking treatment for stuttering, and the bill’s sponsor credited the former basketball star with the assist….

Canadian town mourns ‘devastating loss’ of family killed in Nashville plane crash

By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press

Emergency officials work the scene of a fatal small plane crash alongside Interstate 40 near mile marker 202, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee identified those killed in a fiery small plane crash next to Interstate 40 on Monday as a family of five from Canada. The pilot was…

Predators and Sabres square off for out-of-conference matchup

Nashville Predators defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) plays during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)By The Associated Press The Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres meet in a non-conference matchup. Buffalo Sabres (29-29-5, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Nashville Predators (35-25-3, fourth in…

Kentucky GOP lawmakers override governor and undo efforts to prevent renter discrimination

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press

FILE – The Kentucky Capitol is seen, Jan. 14, 2020, in Frankfort, Ky. Republican Kentucky lawmakers quickly overrode the Democratic governor’s veto on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, completing work on a bill that will undo efforts in Kentucky’s two largest cities to ban landlords from discriminating against renters who use federal housing vouchers. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)…

Kentucky Senate passes bill to allow local districts to hire armed ‘guardians’ in schools

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press

FILE – Kentucky Sen. Max Wise listens to a speech during the opening day of the Kentucky State Legislature special session in Frankfort, Ky., Sept. 7, 2021. A bill sponsored by Wise meant to bolster school safety by allowing school districts to hire retired law officers or military veterans to work as armed guardians won passage in the Kentucky Senate…

Kentucky Senate passes bill to grant the right to collect child support for unborn children

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Republican-led Kentucky Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to grant the right to collect child support for unborn children, advancing a bill that garnered bipartisan support. The measure would allow a parent to seek child support up to a year after giving birth to retroactively cover pregnancy expenses. The legislation — Senate Bill 110 — won Senate…

Nick Suzuki’s OT winner leads Canadiens to a 4-3 win over Predators

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jordan Harris (54) hits the puck away from Nashville Predators left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Suzuki scored at 17 seconds of overtime to lead the Montreal Canadiens to…

Kentucky governor marks civil rights event by condemning limits on diversity, equity and inclusion

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press

Source: Governor Andy Beshear. FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear condemned efforts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at public universities after marching with other Kentuckians on Tuesday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a landmark civil-rights rally that featured Martin Luther King Jr. in the state’s capital city. “DEI is not a four-letter word,” Beshear said…

What makes Super Tuesday so super? It’s all about the delegates. Here’s a look at the numbers

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a primary election night party in Nashua, N.H., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. At left is Dan Scavino greeting Eric Trump. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)WASHINGTON (AP) — More than one-third of the total delegates available in both the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries will be awarded on Super Tuesday, when…

Miami Beach is breaking up with spring break — or at least trying to

By DAVID FISCHER Associated Press

Pedestrians walk along Ocean Drive with its beautiful Art Deco buildings, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. Miami Beach officials are implementing a series of measures to discourage non residents from going to South Beach for spring break. They include curfews, DUI checkpoints and closing parking garages. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Beach is trying…