Commonwealth Journal

LONDON — A McKee man was killed Thursday morning in a two-vehicle collision west of London.

Men like John Koko and Scott Neil have not led a simple life. An action-packed one, yes. Seeing their story play out on the big screen, yes. Creating a wild success story in the bourbon industry from scratch, yes. But…

One of Kentucky’s famous tourism slogans points to the commonwealth’s “Unbridled Spirit,” incorporating its fame for both horses and bourbon.

Students throughout Kentucky’s college campuses have just recently walked through their graduation ceremonies; and those not yet graduating have breathed the sigh of relief for making it through another semester.

LONDON — For Earl Howard, freedom is more than a word. It is a lifelong belief that has guided him through military service, travel around the world and now, at 91 years old, a patriotic display in his front yard.

Dylan Wicker thought he was going to die.

While the construction taking place at the Slate Branch/Ky. 914 intersection won’t be completed by July 4, it is on track to be completed by its July 31 deadline, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 office.

It’s the most patriotic time of the year — and in 2026, 250 years after the United States of America was birthed in a smaller-than-you’d-think meeting room along Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, that’s more true than usual.