The mayor of Louisville, Ky., is among those in 18 cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, who are reviving a push against letting government food vouchers be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
The mayor of Louisville, Ky., is among those in 18 cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, who are reviving a push against letting government food vouchers be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth says he will run for re-election next year. He is the only Democrat left in Kentucky's congressional delegation. Yarmuth has represented the Louisville area's 3rd District since 2007.
The only Democrat left in Kentucky's congressional delegation says he will run for re-election next year.
The only Democrat left in Kentucky's congressional delegation says he will run for re-election next year.
A central Kentucky man says he's the target of a federal hacking investigation tied to an ongoing inquiry into the rape of a teenage girl in Ohio.
A central Kentucky man says he's the target of a federal hacking investigation tied to an ongoing inquiry into the rape of a teenage girl in Ohio.
The U.S. Supreme Court has suspended prominent Cincinnati class-action attorney Stanley Chesley from practicing law before the court after his Kentucky disbarment.
The U.S. Supreme Court has suspended prominent Cincinnati class-action attorney Stanley Chesley from practicing law before the court after his Kentucky disbarment.
Officials near the central Kentucky Army post of Fort Knox want to establish a treatment court for veterans.
Officials near the central Kentucky Army post of Fort Knox want to establish a treatment court for veterans.
Officials in Shelby County have released the identity of a 15-year-old girl found floating in a creek there.
Officials in Shelby County have released the identity of a 15-year-old girl found floating in a creek there.
The Kentucky attorney general's office will decide whether a northern Kentucky city commissioner can continue in her elected role despite being convicted of misdemeanor crimes before she took office.
The Kentucky attorney general's office will decide whether a northern Kentucky city commissioner can continue in her elected role despite being convicted of misdemeanor crimes before she took office.
Toyota says it will expand an early childhood learning initiative into 12 more schools around the state in the coming school year.
Toyota says it will expand an early childhood learning initiative into 12 more schools around the state in the coming school year.
Kentucky State Police say they have found 42 tons of fertilizer that had been reported missing from a company in Ohio.
Kentucky State Police say they have found 42 tons of fertilizer that had been reported missing from a company in Ohio.
Kentucky State Police have set up a special email address for tips in the ambush slaying of a young Bardstown police officer.
Kentucky State Police have set up a special email address for tips in the ambush slaying of a young Bardstown police officer.
A judge in eastern Kentucky has sentenced a man to life in prison with no parole in the slaying of his parents.
A judge in eastern Kentucky has sentenced a man to life in prison with no parole in the slaying of his parents.
The attorney general's office has found that the University of Louisville Graduate Student Academic Grievance Committee violated the Kentucky Open Meetings Act.
The attorney general's office has found that the University of Louisville Graduate Student Academic Grievance Committee violated the Kentucky Open Meetings Act.
Two attorneys representing plaintiffs in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding California's Prop 8 same-sex marriage ban are addressing members of the Kentucky Bar Association this week in Louisville.
Two attorneys representing plaintiffs in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding California's Prop 8 same-sex marriage ban are addressing members of the Kentucky Bar Association this week in Louisville.
A review of public water systems in Kentucky shows a drop in health-based violations.
A review of public water systems in Kentucky shows a drop in health-based violations.
Work is about to start on a new Ohio River bridge at downtown Louisville, but first comes the celebration.
Work is about to start on a new Ohio River bridge at downtown Louisville, but first comes the celebration.
A special election will be held in southern Kentucky next month to fill the unexpired House term of Sara Beth Gregory, who was elected to the Senate last month.
A review of public water systems in Kentucky shows a drop in health-based violations.
Officials in Shelby County have identified a body found floating in a creek there.
Officials in Shelby County have identified a body found floating in a creek there.
Longtime western Kentucky sports writer Joey Fosko has died after suffering an apparent heart attack. The Paducah Sun (http://bit.ly/19KbSwx ), where Fosko had worked 27 years, reported Fosko's death at 46 on its...
Longtime western Kentucky sports writer Joey Fosko has died after suffering an apparent heart attack. The Paducah Sun (http://bit.ly/19KbSwx ), where Fosko had worked 27 years, reported Fosko's death at 46 on its website...
Transylvania University has accepted the resignation of embattled President R. Owen Williams, effective at the end of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Transylvania University has accepted the resignation of embattled President R. Owen Williams, effective at the end of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Gov. Steve Beshear says congressional redistricting completed last year may have to be redone in an upcoming special legislative session.
Gov. Steve Beshear says congressional redistricting completed last year may have to be redone in an upcoming special legislative session.
The country's largest online consumer electronics trade-in company is opening a processing center in Louisville.
The country's largest online consumer electronics trade-in company is opening a processing center in Louisville.
A Kentucky judge is weighing whether a same-sex couple qualifies for the privilege of not testifying against a spouse in a slaying case in Louisville.
A Kentucky judge is weighing whether a same-sex couple qualifies for the privilege of not testifying against a spouse in a slaying case in Louisville.
Owensboro has been tapped as an All-American City for the first time since 1952.
Owensboro has been tapped as an All-American City for the first time since 1952.
Kentucky lawmakers are reviewing a proposal that would place middle school athletics under the purview of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
Kentucky lawmakers are reviewing a proposal that would place middle school athletics under the purview of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
A Lexington facility that provides food, clothing and shelter to those in need sustained damage in a fire.
A Lexington facility that provides food, clothing and shelter to those in need sustained damage in a fire.
An eastern Kentucky town is considering selling delinquent tax debts to third-party collection agencies.
An eastern Kentucky town is considering selling delinquent tax debts to third-party collection agencies.
Police in northern Kentucky say a body pulled from the Ohio River may be the remains of a man seen jumping from the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.
Police in northern Kentucky say a body pulled from the Ohio River may be the remains of a man seen jumping from the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.
A series of portraits depicting all of the circuit judges who served even before Daviess County existed is back on display at the county courthouse.
A series of portraits depicting all of the circuit judges who served even before Daviess County existed is back on display at the county courthouse.
A church in Bowling Green is celebrating its 200th anniversary.
A church in Bowling Green is celebrating its 200th anniversary.
Retired coal miners and their supporters are planning another rally in downtown St. Louis in an ongoing dispute with Patriot Coal.
Retired coal miners and their supporters are planning another rally in downtown St. Louis in an ongoing dispute with Patriot Coal.
A teacher from South Oldham High School has been selected to take part in a Library of Congress institute this week in Washington.
A teacher from South Oldham High School has been selected to take part in a Library of Congress institute this week in Washington.
Some community-based organizations and local health departments are hosting free test events for HIV this month, as National HIV Testing Day is marked on June 27.
Some community-based organizations and local health departments are hosting free test events for HIV this month, as National HIV Testing Day is marked on June 27.
A baseball-themed exhibit built entirely from Legos is attracting adults and children to the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum.
A baseball-themed exhibit built entirely from Legos is attracting adults and children to the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum.
State workers and job seekers have a revamped website to provide career information they may need.
State workers and job seekers have a revamped website to provide career information they may need.
Authorities say a 40-year-old Louisville man who was stabbed in the chest died a short time later at a local hospital.
Authorities say a 40-year-old Louisville man who was stabbed in the chest died a short time later at a local hospital.
Preservationists are using high tech-methods to protect Civil War artillery at a fort in South Carolina that fired on Fort Sumter to open the Civil War 150 years ago.
Preservationists are using high tech-methods to protect Civil War artillery at a fort in South Carolina that fired on Fort Sumter to open the Civil War 150 years ago.
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a man in Nicholasville.
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a man in Nicholasville.
Anyone visiting this Lewis County city will soon be welcomed by a large mural, depicting a typical day in Vanceburg during the late 1950s or early 1960s.
Anyone visiting this Lewis County city will soon be welcomed by a large mural, depicting a typical day in Vanceburg during the late 1950s or early 1960s.
A recent report by The Broad Foundation is recognizing six urban school districts for boosting participation and performance among black students on Advancement Placement exams.
A recent report by The Broad Foundation is recognizing six urban school districts for boosting participation and performance among black students on Advancement Placement exams.
A Confederate general whose brother-in-law was the Union president is depicted in new bronze busts being sold to finance a statue destined for Elizabethtown's Public Square.
A Confederate general whose brother-in-law was the Union president is depicted in new bronze busts being sold to finance a statue destined for Elizabethtown's Public Square.
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press Small-business owners in the coalfields of Appalachia are complaining about debts owed to them by a West Virginia billionaire who owns dozens of mines.
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press Small-business owners in the coalfields of Appalachia are complaining about debts owed to them by a West Virginia billionaire who owns dozens of mines.
A private jet that had former President George W. Bush on board made an emergency landing Saturday night.
A private jet that had former President George W. Bush on board made an emergency landing Saturday night.
A plan to relocate and expand hangar space to house Kentucky National Guard helicopters is meeting some resistance from neighbors.
A plan to relocate and expand hangar space to house Kentucky National Guard helicopters is meeting some resistance from neighbors.
State troopers in Ohio are joining with state police in four neighboring states to crack down and increase awareness about distracted driving.
State troopers in Ohio are joining with state police in four neighboring states to crack down and increase awareness about distracted driving.
Devin Davis scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help the Indiana boys All-Star team defeat Kentucky's 84-77 Saturday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Devin Davis scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help the Indiana boys All-Star team defeat Kentucky's 84-77 Saturday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
A state official says corrective work is pending in an area of eastern Kentucky where a large landslide occurred.
A state official says corrective work is pending in an area of eastern Kentucky where a large landslide occurred.
The first section of what will be the state's largest rail trail has opened in eastern Kentucky.
The first section of what will be the state's largest rail trail has opened in eastern Kentucky.
Some northern Kentucky high school students are part of a pilot program that aims to convince more teens to pursue careers in manufacturing.
Some northern Kentucky high school students are part of a pilot program that aims to convince more teens to pursue careers in manufacturing.
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to take some political potshots at Democrats in a speech to Kentucky's GOP faithful at a statewide dinner in Lexington.
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to take some political potshots at Democrats in a speech to Kentucky's GOP faithful at a statewide dinner in Lexington.
An organic farm in Tennessee says it is no longer buying produce from famers in southern Kentucky who use pesticides on their produce.
An organic farm in Tennessee says it is no longer buying produce from famers in southern Kentucky who use pesticides on their produce.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule that would classify the tiny Kentucky glade cress as a threatened species.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule that would classify the tiny Kentucky glade cress as a threatened species.
Billy Ray Cyrus' wife has filed for divorce from the country singer after 19 years of marriage.
Billy Ray Cyrus' wife has filed for divorce from the country singer after 19 years of marriage.
Eastern Kentucky University's Board of Regents has approved a $332 million budget, up slightly from this year.
Eastern Kentucky University's Board of Regents has approved a $332 million budget, up slightly from this year.
An eastern Kentucky man has pleaded guilty to murdering his parents, whose bodies were found buried on their farm five months after they disappeared last year.
An eastern Kentucky man has pleaded guilty to murdering his parents, whose bodies were found buried on their farm five months after they disappeared last year.
A western Kentucky coal mine accused of discriminating against black job applicants has settled a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
A western Kentucky coal mine accused of discriminating against black job applicants has settled a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents has voted to raise tuition by 2.86 percent and give faculty and staff pay raises of 2 percent.
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents has voted to raise tuition by 2.86 percent and give faculty and staff pay raises of 2 percent.
Longtime auto executive Thomas Zawacki has been selected by Gov. Steve Beshear as secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
Longtime auto executive Thomas Zawacki has been selected by Gov. Steve Beshear as secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
State officials are searching for the cause of a fish kill at Cave Run Lake.
State officials are searching for the cause of a fish kill at Cave Run Lake.
Non-traditional lenders across Appalachia are getting a big boost when it comes to finding money for small businesses often considered not quite bankable.
Non-traditional lenders across Appalachia are getting a big boost when it comes to finding money for small businesses often considered not quite bankable.
With court fights and political battles raging over legislative redistricting, Common Cause Kentucky is calling again for lawmakers to create a nonpartisan commission to handle the always divisive chore.
With court fights and political battles raging over legislative redistricting, Common Cause Kentucky is calling again for lawmakers to create a nonpartisan commission to handle the always divisive chore.
The Office of Inspector in the Kentucky Cabinet for Environmental and Public Protection has opened an investigation into the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
The Office of Inspector in the Kentucky Cabinet for Environmental and Public Protection has opened an investigation into the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Elizabethtown Mayor Tim Walker has died at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was 54.
Elizabethtown Mayor Tim Walker has died at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was 54.
Executives with sporting goods and apparel maker Russell Brands LLC say they will close a distribution plant in Wetumpka by the end of the year, leaving nearly 200 workers without jobs.
Executives with sporting goods and apparel maker Russell Brands LLC say they will close a distribution plant in Wetumpka by the end of the year, leaving nearly 200 workers without jobs.
House speaker Greg Stumbo says he intends to see that $2.5 million in coal severance tax funds being used to help pay for renovations at Rupp Arena is replaced.
House speaker Greg Stumbo says he intends to see that $2.5 million in coal severance tax funds being used to help pay for renovations at Rupp Arena is replaced.
The Kentucky Supreme Court has heard arguments in a case over what information in a police report can be redacted.
The Kentucky Supreme Court has heard arguments in a case over what information in a police report can be redacted.
A plan to remove contaminants from the soil of homes near a Louisville Superfund site could be put into action later this summer.
A plan to remove contaminants from the soil of homes near a Louisville Superfund site could be put into action later this summer.
A court has pushed back the trial date for the last of seven defendants to be tried in the killing of a western Kentucky woman.
A court has pushed back the trial date for the last of seven defendants to be tried in the killing of a western Kentucky woman.
The attorney general's office has concluded that the Letcher County Board of Education violated the state open meetings law by not saying the purpose of a closed session and by discussing general staffing issues...
The attorney general's office has concluded that the Letcher County Board of Education violated the state open meetings law by not saying the purpose of a closed session and by discussing general staffing issues that...
Harrison County farmer Brian Furnish has been chosen as the new chairman of the Kentucky Industrial Hemp Commission.
Harrison County farmer Brian Furnish has been chosen as the new chairman of the Kentucky Industrial Hemp Commission.
Kentucky's health commissioner says the typical smoker in Kentucky spent $2,237 to buy 468 packs of cigarettes last year.
Kentucky's health commissioner says the typical smoker in Kentucky spent $2,237 to buy 468 packs of cigarettes last year.
A Kentucky National Guard soldier has gotten a taste of Hollywood as part of a promotion connected with the new Superman movie.
A Kentucky National Guard soldier has gotten a taste of Hollywood as part of a promotion connected with the new Superman movie.
Pinch-hitter Julio Borbon had a two-out RBI single in the 14th inning, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Reds 6-5 Thursday and end Cincinnati's record 12-game winning streak at Wrigley Field. The Cubs hadn't beaten...
Kentucky State Police say a 2-year-old boy has died of injuries he suffered when he climbed into the back of a minivan, fell out and was hit by the vehicle.
Kentucky State Police say a 2-year-old boy has died of injuries he suffered when he climbed into the back of a minivan, fell out and was hit by the vehicle.
University of Louisville President James Ramsey says around 300 people have indicated they will accept a buyout plan offered in February.
University of Louisville President James Ramsey says around 300 people have indicated they will accept a buyout plan offered in February.
Of the handful of tea party-backed Republicans eyeing a 2016 presidential bid, Sen. Rand Paul is emerging as the most forceful in pushing libertarian principles.
Of the handful of tea party-backed Republicans eyeing a 2016 presidential bid, Sen. Rand Paul is emerging as the most forceful in pushing libertarian principles.
Paducah & Louisville Railway says a derailment last fall that prompted the evacuation of a small town near Louisville was caused by a broken rail.
Paducah & Louisville Railway says a derailment last fall that prompted the evacuation of a small town near Louisville was caused by a broken rail.
A private foundation broke ground at Fort Campbell for a new clinic to treat the signature wounds of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in another push toward their goal to raise millions to treat post-traumatic stress...
A private foundation broke ground at Fort Campbell for a new clinic to treat the signature wounds of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in another push toward their goal to raise millions to treat post-traumatic stress and...
Two people on their way to the Bonnaroo music festival were killed when a tractor-trailer overturned and crashed into multiple other vehicles, including another semi.
Two people on their way to the Bonnaroo music festival were killed when a tractor-trailer overturned and crashed into multiple other vehicles, including another semi.
Kentucky State Police say traffic is being rerouted on westbound Interstate 64 at Shelbyville after a fatal crash.
Kentucky State Police say traffic is being rerouted on westbound Interstate 64 at Shelbyville after a fatal crash.
Officials in western Kentucky have identified a person who was killed in a house fire there.
Officials in western Kentucky have identified a person who was killed in a house fire there.
University of Louisville trustees have approved a $496 million general-fund budget for the coming year that includes the smallest undergraduate tuition increase in 14 years.
University of Louisville trustees have approved a $496 million general-fund budget for the coming year that includes the smallest undergraduate tuition increase in 14 years.
Tea party activists have asked a judge to resolve a lawsuit over the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange by granting a summary judgment.
Tea party activists have asked a judge to resolve a lawsuit over the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange by granting a summary judgment.
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul says there is a "war on Christianity" funded by American taxpayers.
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul says there is a "war on Christianity" funded by American taxpayers.
A western Kentucky aluminum smelter is moving closer to ending its power purchasing agreement with a Kentucky utility that depends on the massive plant for more than a third of its annual revenue.
A western Kentucky aluminum smelter is moving closer to ending its power purchasing agreement with a Kentucky utility that depends on the massive plant for more than a third of its annual revenue.
The mother of a suspect who was fatally shot by police in LaRue County has filed a lawsuit against the sheriff's department, a deputy and the county government.
The mother of a suspect who was fatally shot by police in LaRue County has filed a lawsuit against the sheriff's department, a deputy and the county government.
The University of Kentucky has reached an agreement with GE Appliances to collaborate on research aimed at producing innovations in the appliances business.
The University of Kentucky has reached an agreement with GE Appliances to collaborate on research aimed at producing innovations in the appliances business.
Prospects of a strike involving union workers at Patriot Coal Corp. are intensifying after a bankruptcy judge signed off on the company's push to abandon its labor agreement with the miners.
Prospects of a strike involving union workers at Patriot Coal Corp. are intensifying after a bankruptcy judge signed off on the company's push to abandon its labor agreement with the miners.
Gannett says it's reached a deal to buy TV station owner Belo for about $1.5 billion in cash.
Gannett says it's reached a deal to buy TV station owner Belo for about $1.5 billion in cash.
A preliminary report on the crash of a medical helicopter in southeastern Kentucky says witnesses gave conflicting accounts of weather conditions at the time.
A preliminary report on the crash of a medical helicopter in southeastern Kentucky says witnesses gave conflicting accounts of weather conditions at the time.
A central Kentucky feed store is helping some four-legged tornado victims of in Oklahoma.
A central Kentucky feed store is helping some four-legged tornado victims of in Oklahoma.
A grand jury has found that a central Kentucky sheriff's deputy was "completely justified" in the fatal shooting of a suspect.
A grand jury has found that a central Kentucky sheriff's deputy was "completely justified" in the fatal shooting of a suspect.
Police in eastern Kentucky have captured a Floyd County Jail inmate who escaped after a court hearing.
Police in eastern Kentucky have captured a Floyd County Jail inmate who escaped after a court hearing.
The Southern Baptist Convention tackled topics at its annual meeting this week that seemed to show a concern for a broadening array of social issues. Those included human trafficking and the country's high rate...
The Southern Baptist Convention tackled topics at its annual meeting this week that seemed to show a concern for a broadening array of social issues. Those included human trafficking and the country's high rate of...
Seven athletes are being inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Seven athletes are being inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Work is underway on Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky where more than 12 miles of paving and other improvements are taking place.
Work is underway on Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky where more than 12 miles of paving and other improvements are taking place.
Kentucky wheat farmers are expected to harvest a larger crop this year.
Kentucky wheat farmers are expected to harvest a larger crop this year.
Android phone and tablet users can access a new app that compiles content from the Kentucky Department of Education.
Android phone and tablet users can access a new app that compiles content from the Kentucky Department of Education.
A Richmond, Ky., couple charged in connection with the discovery of a child's body in southwest Ohio is due back in court in Hillsboro.
A Richmond, Ky., couple charged in connection with the discovery of a child's body in southwest Ohio is due back in court in Hillsboro.
Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Secretary Joseph U. Meyer is retiring after more than 30 years in state government.
Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Secretary Joseph U. Meyer is retiring after more than 30 years in state government.
A man convicted of murdering a man in 2010 and burying the body in his Old Louisville home has been sentenced to life in prison.
A man convicted of murdering a man in 2010 and burying the body in his Old Louisville home has been sentenced to life in prison.
A former eastern Kentucky doctor has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for dispensing thousands of prescription painkillers.
A former eastern Kentucky doctor has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for dispensing thousands of prescription painkillers.
Kentucky officials say a bus carrying students on a college visit when it crashed on an interstate had not received a state inspection in at least two years.
Kentucky officials say a bus carrying students on a college visit when it crashed on an interstate had not received a state inspection in at least two years.
Officials in western Kentucky say a house fire there has claimed the life of one person.
Officials in western Kentucky say a house fire there has claimed the life of one person.
The National Weather Service is upgrading the risk of storms to its highest alert level for parts of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
The National Weather Service is upgrading the risk of storms to its highest alert level for parts of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
The Patton Museum at Fort Knox is scheduled to reopen to visitors on Friday after a three-year, $5 million renovation.
The Patton Museum at Fort Knox is scheduled to reopen to visitors on Friday after a three-year, $5 million renovation.
A county attorney in northern Kentucky says he is investigating the criminal record of a city commissioner and whether she is legally able to hold office.
A county attorney in northern Kentucky says he is investigating the criminal record of a city commissioner and whether she is legally able to hold office.
The Southern Baptist Convention has passed a resolution calling on all Southern Baptists to report allegations of child abuse to authorities.
The Southern Baptist Convention has passed a resolution calling on all Southern Baptists to report allegations of child abuse to authorities.
Several people remain hospitalized a day after a bus carrying students on a college visit crashed on a Kentucky interstate.
Several people remain hospitalized a day after a bus carrying students on a college visit crashed on a Kentucky interstate.
Appalachian counties are complaining about a decision to use $2.5 million of coal severance taxes to help pay for renovations at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
Appalachian counties are complaining about a decision to use $2.5 million of coal severance taxes to help pay for renovations at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
Voters in a small eastern Kentucky city have approved the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Voters in a small eastern Kentucky city have approved the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Kentucky State Police say authorities are still looking for an inmate who bolted after a court appearance in Prestonsburg.
Kentucky State Police say authorities are still looking for an inmate who bolted after a court appearance in Prestonsburg.
The Southern Baptist Convention is expected to take a stand against the Boy Scouts of America's acceptance of gay members at the denomination's annual meeting in Houston.
The Southern Baptist Convention is expected to take a stand against the Boy Scouts of America's acceptance of gay members at the denomination's annual meeting in Houston.
Fort Knox is preparing for a ceremony to welcome the new commander of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command.
Fort Knox is preparing for a ceremony to welcome the new commander of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command.
A historical marker that tells about a Union Army officer who led a mass prison escape will be dedicated Saturday in Morgantown, where he was murdered in 1895.
A historical marker that tells about a Union Army officer who led a mass prison escape will be dedicated Saturday in Morgantown, where he was murdered in 1895.
Kentucky may have just made it easier for businesses to find places to start, relocate or grow their operations.
Kentucky may have just made it easier for businesses to find places to start, relocate or grow their operations.
Ninety recruits have reported to the Kentucky State Police Academy to begin a 23-week training program.
Ninety recruits have reported to the Kentucky State Police Academy to begin a 23-week training program.
A small plane has crashed onto a Louisville-area golf course, injuring four men.
A small plane has crashed onto a Louisville-area golf course, injuring four men.
The Southern Baptist Convention has re-elected its first black president, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr.
The Southern Baptist Convention has re-elected its first black president, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr.
Lawmakers have delayed on vote on a contract for the head of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Lawmakers have delayed on vote on a contract for the head of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Authorities say at least three people have been critically injured in a wreck involving a commercial bus in eastern Jefferson County.
Authorities say at least three people have been critically injured in a wreck involving a commercial bus in eastern Jefferson County.
The Kentucky Lottery Corp. is expected to begin offering keno in November, a move intended to generate cash for college scholarships.
The Kentucky Lottery Corp. is expected to begin offering keno in November, a move intended to generate cash for college scholarships.
A lawsuit that claimed the Maker's Mark Bourbon House and Lounge in Louisville discriminated against a black group has been dismissed.
A lawsuit that claimed the Maker's Mark Bourbon House and Lounge in Louisville discriminated against a black group has been dismissed.
A researcher from the University of Kentucky is aiming to find the graves of Civil War soldiers buried in central Kentucky without disturbing any hallowed ground.
A researcher from the University of Kentucky is aiming to find the graves of Civil War soldiers buried in central Kentucky without disturbing any hallowed ground.
The Kentucky police department still mourning the ambush slaying of one of its officers has received a threat warning that more officers will be killed.
The Kentucky police department still mourning the ambush slaying of one of its officers has received a threat warning that more officers will be killed.
Officials in Mayfield have given preliminary approval to a ban on smoking in public places.
Officials in Mayfield have given preliminary approval to a ban on smoking in public places.
Authorities say they've recovered the body of a Kentucky man, one of four men who have drowned in the Gulf of Mexico off Alabama's coast since Sunday.
Authorities say they've recovered the body of a Kentucky man, one of four men who have drowned in the Gulf of Mexico off Alabama's coast since Sunday.
A woman who took her husband to the hospital in Winchester says she was ejected because of her service dog.
A woman who took her husband to the hospital in Winchester says she was ejected because of her service dog.
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down near Adairville, in south-central Kentucky.
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down near Adairville, in south-central Kentucky.
A coalition of western Kentucky utility consumers has launched a radio ad campaign to oppose a proposed rate increase sought by Big Rivers Electric Corp.
A coalition of western Kentucky utility consumers has launched a radio ad campaign to oppose a proposed rate increase sought by Big Rivers Electric Corp.
By The Associated Press University of Kentucky trustees are set to approve a spending plan for the coming year.
By The Associated Press University of Kentucky trustees are set to approve a spending plan for the coming year.
Kentucky State Police say the statewide highway death toll is down from a year ago.
Kentucky State Police say the statewide highway death toll is down from a year ago.
Gov. Steve Beshear is praising Kentucky educators and others for their part in improving the state's graduation rate, which rose from 63.7 percent in 2000 to 77.2 percent in 2010.
Gov. Steve Beshear is praising Kentucky educators and others for their part in improving the state's graduation rate, which rose from 63.7 percent in 2000 to 77.2 percent in 2010.
Gov. Steve Beshear has told President Barack Obama in a letter that Kentucky wants to explore industrial hemp production.
Gov. Steve Beshear has told President Barack Obama in a letter that Kentucky wants to explore industrial hemp production.
An independent political group that backed David Williams' failed bid to become Kentucky governor has paid a $4,500 fine.
An independent political group that backed David Williams' failed bid to become Kentucky governor has paid a $4,500 fine.
The city of Bowling Green is planning to extend free wireless service to many of its public buildings this summer. City leaders say that will allow improved access to the Internet for business representatives who...
The city of Bowling Green is planning to extend free wireless service to many of its public buildings this summer. City leaders say that will allow improved access to the Internet for business representatives who visit the...
Gov. Steve Beshear was meeting Monday afternoon with House Speaker Greg Stumbo and Senate President Robert Stivers to try to work on a plan to resolve legislative redistricting.
Gov. Steve Beshear was meeting Monday afternoon with House Speaker Greg Stumbo and Senate President Robert Stivers to try to work on a plan to resolve legislative redistricting.
Police say a south-central Kentucky man set himself on fire in a field and died from the injuries.
Police say a south-central Kentucky man set himself on fire in a field and died from the injuries.
The Federal government is belatedly sending Colorado and 14 other states $67 million to help them recover from last year's devastating wildfires and storms.
The Federal government is belatedly sending Colorado and 14 other states $67 million to help them recover from last year's devastating wildfires and storms.
The state's top budget official is reporting an 8.3 percent increase in General Fund revenue in May, largely thanks to improved collections from the sales tax, individual income taxes and property taxes.
The state's top budget official is reporting an 8.3 percent increase in General Fund revenue in May, largely thanks to improved collections from the sales tax, individual income taxes and property taxes.
Authorities say a 2-year-old western Kentucky girl is in critical condition at a Louisville hospital after ingesting an ingredient used to make methamphetamine.
Authorities say a 2-year-old western Kentucky girl is in critical condition at a Louisville hospital after ingesting an ingredient used to make methamphetamine.
The Planned Parenthood affiliates in Kentucky and Indiana are merging starting next month.
The Planned Parenthood affiliates in Kentucky and Indiana are merging starting next month.
Lexington police say the discovery of a body in a field had led to a homicide investigation.
Lexington police say the discovery of a body in a field had led to a homicide investigation.
A brief chemical leak at a plant in southwestern Louisville prompted officials to order nearby residents to stay inside their homes.
A brief chemical leak at a plant in southwestern Louisville prompted officials to order nearby residents to stay inside their homes.
Storm damage is being cleared away in eastern Kentucky after strong winds brought down trees and power lines.
Storm damage is being cleared away in eastern Kentucky after strong winds brought down trees and power lines.
The Southern Baptist Convention is gathering in Houston for its annual meeting at a time when the denomination is contemplating a different cultural and political climate than a decade ago.
The Southern Baptist Convention is gathering in Houston for its annual meeting at a time when the denomination is contemplating a different cultural and political climate than a decade ago.
Visitors to Hidden River Cave in south-central Kentucky will soon have opportunities for new zipline and rappelling adventures.
Visitors to Hidden River Cave in south-central Kentucky will soon have opportunities for new zipline and rappelling adventures.
A southern Kentucky community is receiving $1.5 million to help expand its water treatment plant.
A southern Kentucky community is receiving $1.5 million to help expand its water treatment plant.
Kentucky's emergency management agency has a new assistant director of administration.
Kentucky's emergency management agency has a new assistant director of administration.
Clark County is the latest in Kentucky to earn the designation as a HeartSafe Community.
Clark County is the latest in Kentucky to earn the designation as a HeartSafe Community.
A funeral is set this week for a former sheriff's deputy who was piloting a medical helicopter when it crashed in eastern Kentucky.
A funeral is set this week for a former sheriff's deputy who was piloting a medical helicopter when it crashed in eastern Kentucky.
An influential eastern Kentucky legislator owns the permits on Pike County coal mines that have repeatedly been cited by the state for safety and environmental violations.
An influential eastern Kentucky legislator owns the permits on Pike County coal mines that have repeatedly been cited by the state for safety and environmental violations.
Police responding to a report of a drive-by shooting in central Kentucky found damage caused by glass marbles fired from a paintball gun.
Police responding to a report of a drive-by shooting in central Kentucky found damage caused by glass marbles fired from a paintball gun.
A decade ago, the Southern Baptist Convention was riding high.
A decade ago, the Southern Baptist Convention was riding high.
A museum exhibit in Covington is honoring musicians from northern Kentucky who have contributed to the local or national music scene.
A museum exhibit in Covington is honoring musicians from northern Kentucky who have contributed to the local or national music scene.
A spot on the forensics team at a central Kentucky high school has become a place of honor for students.
A spot on the forensics team at a central Kentucky high school has become a place of honor for students.
Four preservation groups have banded together to purchase a crumbling historic home in central Kentucky.
Four preservation groups have banded together to purchase a crumbling historic home in central Kentucky.
Former Kentucky lawmaker Steve Nunn says in his first interview from prison that he's sorry for killing his former fiancee back in 2009.
Former Kentucky lawmaker Steve Nunn says in his first interview from prison that he's sorry for killing his former fiancee back in 2009.
Police are looking for a man they say fired shots at a central Kentucky police officer during an attempted traffic stop.
Police are looking for a man they say fired shots at a central Kentucky police officer during an attempted traffic stop.
Authorities say Kentucky's largest city is becoming a hub for the illegal trafficking of medical marijuana.
Authorities say Kentucky's largest city is becoming a hub for the illegal trafficking of medical marijuana.
The Creation Museum plans to add some adventure to the attractions at the popular tourist destination.
The Creation Museum plans to add some adventure to the attractions at the popular tourist destination.
A St. Jude Dream Home is quickly coming together in southern Kentucky.
A St. Jude Dream Home is quickly coming together in southern Kentucky.
A physician who practiced at pain clinics in Kentucky is facing up to 71 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to dispense oxycodone pain pills that weren't for a legitimate medical purpose.
A physician who practiced at pain clinics in Kentucky is facing up to 71 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to dispense oxycodone pain pills that weren't for a legitimate medical purpose.
Arch Coal Inc. says it will scale back operations at two coal mining complexes in Kentucky and Virginia, which will trim the work force by more than 100.
Arch Coal Inc. says it will scale back operations at two coal mining complexes in Kentucky and Virginia, which will trim the work force by more than 100.
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler has a campaign manager.
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler has a campaign manager.
Kentucky State Police say more than two dozen people have been arrested in a crackdown on illegal drug activity linked to a bus terminal in Ashland.
Kentucky State Police say more than two dozen people have been arrested in a crackdown on illegal drug activity linked to a bus terminal in Ashland.
Kentucky officials are giving no reason for the dismissal of a commissioner who oversees services for people with mental illness and disabilities.
Kentucky officials are giving no reason for the dismissal of a commissioner who oversees services for people with mental illness and disabilities.
Gov. Steve Beshear is expected to meet next week with House Speaker Greg Stumbo and Senate President Robert Stivers to try to work on a plan to resolve legislative redistricting.
Gov. Steve Beshear is expected to meet next week with House Speaker Greg Stumbo and Senate President Robert Stivers to try to work on a plan to resolve legislative redistricting.
The University of Louisville has stopped accepting applications for first-year students due to a surge in interest.
The University of Louisville has stopped accepting applications for first-year students due to a surge in interest.
The debate over the Christian concept of Calvinism is about 500 years old. That's not stopping it from causing division in the nation's largest Protestant denomination.
The debate over the Christian concept of Calvinism is about 500 years old. That's not stopping it from causing division in the nation's largest Protestant denomination.
In a sport where 1,000-pound thoroughbreds stampede down the racetrack, there are inherent risks.
In a sport where 1,000-pound thoroughbreds stampede down the racetrack, there are inherent risks.
Senator Rand Paul has introduced legislation that would require a warrant before any government agency could search the phone records of Americans.
Senator Rand Paul has introduced legislation that would require a warrant before any government agency could search the phone records of Americans.
A regional ethics panel has decided to hold a hearing on an accusation against an eastern Kentucky sheriff.
A regional ethics panel has decided to hold a hearing on an accusation against an eastern Kentucky sheriff.
An eastern Kentucky official has announced a settlement in a lawsuit over the drug OxyContin.
An eastern Kentucky official has announced a settlement in a lawsuit over the drug OxyContin.
The Murray State Board of Regents has named Tim Miller as interim president at the school in western Kentucky.
The Murray State Board of Regents has named Tim Miller as interim president at the school in western Kentucky.
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