Crews were working Wednesday to remove three remaining barges that got loose on the Ohio River, including one carrying methanol. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says a total of 10 barges got loose early Tuesday on the river near Louisville. Most were recovered, but the U.S Army Corp of Engineers says three were pinned against the McAlpine Locks and Dam and the locks are closed to traffic until the barges are stabilized. Kentucky officials say one barge was carrying 1,400 tons of methanol and was partially submerged. Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, is a colorless liquid that’s flammable and acutely toxic. Louisville Metro Emergency Services told news outlets they're monitoring air and water, but “there is zero evidence of a tank breach or any leaks.”
Some of the most well-known wellness resorts in the U.S. are located on the West Coast, where diverse landscapes—from the Sonoran desert to the Pacific Ocean—provide the perfect backdrop for some R&R. And some are even all-inclusive, allowing guests to put their wallet for a true reprieve from everyday life. Read on to discover top […]
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One-day theme park tickets to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., and its sibling, Disney California Adventure Park, start at $104 per person, so calling Disneyland cheap is about as believable as saying an elephant can fly. But at Disneyland, elephants do in fact fly (Dumbo, anyone?) — and successfully planning a trip to Disneyland on...
FICTION: Three orphaned Vietnamese children are forced to make a new life in England. "Wandering Souls" by Cecile Pin; Henry Holt (240 pages, $25.99) ——— Cecile Pin's debut novel, "Wandering Souls," is at its core a tenderhearted story about the least tender of experiences: that of refugee children, separated from their parents and extended family, forced to grow up on their own in a foreign ...
"The Young and the Restless" celebrates its 50th anniversary this month as the No. 1 daytime drama for 35 consecutive years, with fans growing up alongside the actors.
Growing up in Decatur, Mark Denzler saw the impact a robust manufacturing sector could have on a community. Today, he is president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association.
Growing up in Decatur, Mark Denzler saw the impact a robust manufacturing sector could have on a community. Today, he is president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association.
PHOENIX — Sean McVay pondered many uncertainties, about himself and his team, before deciding to return for his seventh season as coach of the Rams. But quarterback Matthew Stafford’s physical condition was apparently not among them. McVay said Tuesday that there would be “no limitations” on Stafford when the Rams begin offseason workouts on April 17. Stafford, a 15th-year pro, played through ...
Honda is recalling more than 330,000 vehicles because heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash.
March 29 marks the 50th anniversary of the last U.S. combat troops leaving Vietnam.
For a long time, aviation fuel as a new alternative market for soybeans and other biomass seemed like a pie-in-the-sky concept. Today, with advanced research, supportive legislation, and the airlines on board, it is taking off.
A proposed bill would allow noncitizen Illinois residents who are eligible for a “temporary visitor driver’s license” to instead obtain a “standard” driver’s license that can be used as identification.
"Attention. Air raid alert," the voice says with a Jedi knight's gravitas. A downloadable app that has been voiced by “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill is triggered when air raid alarms sound in Ukraine.
"Attention. Air raid alert," the voice says with a Jedi knight's gravitas. A downloadable app that has been voiced by “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill is triggered when air raid alarms sound in Ukraine.
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Travel points/miles could make your next trip cheaper, or even free, and many Americans could benefit from the help this year. A new NerdWallet survey finds that the majority of U.S. adults (84%) have taken or plan to take a vacation that requires a flight or hotel stay in 2023, spending $3,916, on average, on...
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"How is this still happening? How are our children still dying, and why are we failing them?"
Since at least biblical times, money changers have been gouging foreign visitors exchanging their currency for local shekels. Fortunately, if you're going outside the U.S. this summer, you can avoid most of the gouge. Unless you're a currency speculator, you'll almost always lose a little in exchanging your dollars for whatever, but you can keep those losses to no more than around 1 percent:
Cosmopolitan Frankfurt, while low on Old World charm, offers a good look at today’s no-nonsense, modern Germany. If you’re a budget traveler, you’ll likely fly into or out of this major hub for discount airlines.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed his contentious judicial overhaul plan Monday and said he wanted "to avoid civil war" by making time to seek a compromise with political opponents.
Federal officials are expected to prohibit king salmon fishing this season along much of the West Coast, which many predict could stretch into 2024 season as the drought and other factors take their toll on the iconic Chinook fish.
The average cost of total car ownership in the U.S. rose 16% from 2019 to 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. A new study from NerdWallet conducted by The Harris Poll finds that this cost is wearing on American vehicle owners.The study — conducted among 2,060 U.S. adults from Jan. 31 to...
MOHR, Daniel, 74, Findlay, died Friday (March 24, 2023). Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola.