Day of the Dead commemorations in early November are a crucial religious, family and community celebration for most Mexicans and many other Latin Americans. This year in the United States, they are taking on a special significance because of the increase in immigration enforcement raids and other actions targeting Latino communities. Some organizers had worried that fear of deportation would cast a pall on public celebrations. But participants turned out in droves in cities big and small, saying the rituals brought a much-needed sense of resilience and community pride.
The ex-employee allegedly diverted funds intended to support 'vulnerable individuals and communities' for her own use, the organization says
Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel was back in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing on 15 felony charges, but the potential arrest of Noel's wife surprisingly took center stage in the courtroom.
A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted Michele Rose, 61, on 12 counts of wire fraud and 12 counts of forging checks.
She faces up to 35 years in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced in July.
The mayor of Bardstown says a former city official embezzled about $764,000.
Perry Chad Vaughn is accused of writing checks to himself from several medical practices linked to the school for amounts exceeding $2 million over the past six years.