Tag: stands

Here’s where the I-69 bridge project stands in Indiana, Kentucky

The years-long project to build a new crossing over the Ohio River for Interstate 69 is gathering steam on both sides of the river, with construction activity evident on the Kentucky side so far. The $1.4 billion project is divided into three sections: Section 1 at Henderson, being overseen by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Section […]

Exchange Building still stands tall downtown

(This column was first published in the Tallahassee Democrat on Oct. 12, 2008.) It’s the era of the Tallahassee high-rise. The 23-story Plaza Tower nears completion on Kleman Plaza, where the 11-story Tallahassee Center opened in 2006. That’s also the year the 14-story Tennyson opened on Monroe Street. Throw in an earlier wave of high-rise […]

Burglary suspect stands off with officers following pursuit in Torrance

A suspect was arrested after barricading inside a Torrance apartment following a high-speed pursuit through Los Angeles County Friday night. The driver was wanted for a burglary and was considered armed and dangerous, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The pursuit began around 7:40 p.m. The suspect hit speeds of 100 miles per hour […]

RFK Jr. was shocked that Biden’s $886B defense funding ‘exceeds all other discretionary spending combined’ — promises that he ‘WILL cut the deficit’ which now stands at $1.7T

RFK Jr. was shocked that Biden’s $886B defense funding ‘exceeds all other discretionary spending combined’ — promises that he ‘WILL cut the deficit’ which now stands at $1.7T President Joe Biden recently signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act. This development has left independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. astounded by the substantial […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters relationship stands out

Jan. 21—TRAVERSE CITY — In 2014, Russ Knopp, who operates Comfort Keepers, a successful business that provides in-home care to seniors in northern Michigan, ventured out of his comfort zone. After attending an event hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan, he applied to become a “Big,” volunteering to mentor a “Little” whose […]

Rachel Cooke missing for 22 years: Where her case stands

GEORGETOWN, Texas – This month marks more than two decades since a Georgetown teen disappeared. “What’s done is done,” said Janet Cooke, Rachel’s mom. “We can’t change that. The damage psychologically for my family can’t be brought back.” Twenty-two years is a long time to wait for answers. “I want people to know that we […]