Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:57 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:57:14 GMT
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.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:10 AM EDT2013-06-18 11:10:30 GMT
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.
Monday, June 17 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:50:59 GMT
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...
Monday, June 17 2013 4:14 AM EDT2013-06-17 08:14:28 GMT
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.
Sunday, June 16 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-06-16 22:33:28 GMT
The apartment landlord Julie Perez says the blaze totally damaged four units along with smoke damage to at least two additional units. All of the residents, who are disabled and elderly, were evacuated.
The apartment landlord Julie Perez says the blaze totally damaged four units along with smoke damage to at least two additional units. All of the residents, who are disabled and elderly, were evacuated.
Saturday, June 15 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-06-15 15:16:49 GMT
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.
Friday, June 14 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:54:28 GMT
Paducah police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who they say robbed the First National Bank at 630 Jefferson Street on Friday afternoon.
Paducah police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who they say robbed the First National Bank at 630 Jefferson Street on Friday afternoon.
Friday, June 14 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:46:23 GMT
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.
Friday, June 14 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-06-14 16:13:49 GMT
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.
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has asked to delay the start of repairs on the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge between Wickliffe, KY, and Cairo, IL, until after July 7.
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has asked to delay the start of repairs on the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge between Wickliffe, KY, and Cairo, IL, until after July 7.
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-06-13 15:26:24 GMT
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...
Wednesday, June 12 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-06-12 20:20:42 GMT
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.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:50 AM EDT2013-06-12 10:50:34 GMT
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.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 4:18 AM EDT2013-06-11 08:18:53 GMT
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.
Monday, June 10 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-06-11 02:49:43 GMT
Storm damage is being cleared away in eastern Kentucky after strong winds brought down trees and power lines.
A state emergency management official says four people have been injured and several homes have been damaged in south-central Kentucky, where strong winds swept through Monday.
Monday, June 10 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-06-10 22:39:33 GMT
A Caldwell County, Kentucky man pleaded guilty in United States District Court Monday to charges of failure to report to Social Security Administration his ability to work and fraudulently receiving disability and Medicaid benefits for 20 years.
A Caldwell County, Kentucky man pleaded guilty in United States District Court Monday to charges of failure to report to Social Security Administration his ability to work and fraudulently receiving disability and Medicaid benefits for 20 years.
Monday, June 10 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-06-10 21:37:37 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Union City pastor showed up in court Monday with the wife he is accused of trying to poison. Eddie Mallonee and a woman described as a one-time girlfriend are accused of trying to poison
A Union City pastor showed up in court Monday with the wife he is accused of trying to poison.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:18:59 GMT
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.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:17:15 GMT
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.
Friday, June 7 2013 8:47 AM EDT2013-06-07 12:47:28 GMT
An army of volunteers will scour the banks of the Kentucky River from the coalfields of Appalachia where it originates, through the farmland of central Kentucky, to its confluence with the Ohio River.
An army of volunteers will scour the banks of the Kentucky River from the coalfields of Appalachia where it originates, through the farmland of central Kentucky, to its confluence with the Ohio River.
Thursday, June 6 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-06-06 19:10:28 GMT
A judge is considering shock probation for a western Kentucky doctor who was accused of trading drugs for personal favors but pleaded guilty to lesser charges of failing to keep proper paperwork.
A judge is considering shock probation for a western Kentucky doctor who was accused of trading drugs for personal favors but pleaded guilty to lesser charges of failing to keep proper paperwork.
Thursday, June 6 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-06-06 18:32:58 GMT
Kentucky Democrats were set Thursday to take aim at Republican Mitch McConnell, the U.S. Senate minority leader they hope to oust in next year's election, though they don't yet have a challenger lined up.
Kentucky Democrats were set Thursday to take aim at Republican Mitch McConnell, the U.S. Senate minority leader they hope to oust in next year's election, though they don't yet have a challenger lined up.
Thursday, June 6 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-06-06 17:10:44 GMT
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is putting the finishing touches on extensive rehabilitation work along Interstate 24 in Livingston and Lyon County. Work on the section of I-24 from
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is putting the finishing touches on extensive rehabilitation work along Interstate 24 in Livingston and Lyon County.
Thursday, June 6 2013 11:24 AM EDT2013-06-06 15:24:03 GMT
A cybercrimes unit created by Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway five years ago has announced a 100 percent conviction rate in child porn cases that it has been involved in.
A cybercrimes unit created by Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway five years ago has announced a 100 percent conviction rate in child porn cases that it has been involved in.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-06 01:54:27 GMT
A man accused of firing about 150 shots into rock formations at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is a decorated Army soldier who survived bomb blasts in Afghanistan.
A man accused of firing about 150 shots into rock formations at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is a decorated Army soldier who survived bomb blasts in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-06-05 18:30:58 GMT
The Kentucky Public Service Commission is conducting public hearings over a proposed rate hike for electric customers in western Kentucky who could see their bills increase by nearly 20 percent.
The Kentucky Public Service Commission is conducting public hearings over a proposed rate hike for electric customers in western Kentucky who could see their bills increase by nearly 20 percent.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-06-04 21:13:00 GMT
The District Attorney for Obion and Weakley Counties said a grand jury indicted two people Monday on conspiracy to commit first degree murder and attempt to commit first degree murder.
The District Attorney for Obion and Weakley Counties said a grand jury indicted two people Monday on conspiracy to commit first degree murder and attempt to commit first degree murder.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 4:23 AM EDT2013-06-04 08:23:21 GMT
A Louisville nonprofit that serves veterans, soldiers and military families has won a $250,000 prize in a Facebook competition through The Home Depot Foundation.
A Louisville nonprofit that serves veterans, soldiers and military families has won a $250,000 prize in a Facebook competition through The Home Depot Foundation.
Monday, June 3 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-03 22:09:44 GMT
The head of a group that oversees 64 counties in four states say only one organization has said it will won't continue chartering Boy Scout troops in the wake of a vote by the Boy Scouts of America to allow...
The head of a group that oversees 64 counties in four states says only one organization has indicated it won't continue chartering Boy Scout troops in the wake of a vote by the Boy Scouts of America to allow openly gay...
Monday, June 3 2013 4:33 AM EDT2013-06-03 08:33:40 GMT
The remnants of a violent storm that claimed 13 lives in Oklahoma has sent winds and torrential rain to northern New England and a tornado to South Carolina. But meteorologists say the worst is over.
The remnants of a violent storm that claimed 13 lives in Oklahoma has sent winds and torrential rain to northern New England and a tornado to South Carolina. But meteorologists say the worst is over.
Sunday, June 2 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-06-02 17:21:30 GMT
Clearing skies returned to the Southern Plains and Ozarks as residents cleaned up from severe weather that killed nine people in an Oklahoma tornado and at least three others in an Arkansas flash flood.
Authorities say the death toll from Friday night's tornado in the Oklahoma City metro area has risen to 10.
Seven McCracken County Jail inmates have been charged after deputies say methamphetamine was smuggled into the jail. One of the inmates died at a local hospital after allegedly swallowing some of the meth.
Seven McCracken County Jail inmates have been charged after deputies say methamphetamine was smuggled into the jail. One of the inmates died at a local hospital after allegedly swallowing some of the meth.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says Republicans can win in heavily Democratic states like California by appealing to a more diverse group of voters and people who don't always agree on every issue.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says Republicans can win in heavily Democratic states like California by appealing to a more diverse group of voters and people who don't always agree on every issue.
Friday, May 31 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-31 21:52:46 GMT
A Kentucky man has admitted to secretly recording a private campaign meeting between Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and his aides earlier this year.
A Kentucky man has admitted to secretly recording a private campaign meeting between Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and his aides earlier this year.
Friday, May 31 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-05-31 21:20:03 GMT
A man charged in a conspiracy to sell marijuana transported from Edinburg, Texas to Jefferson County, Kentucky was sentenced in United States District Court this week to 70 months in prison.
A man charged in a conspiracy to sell marijuana transported from Edinburg, Texas to Jefferson County, Kentucky was sentenced in United States District Court this week to 70 months in prison.
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.
Pedro Alvarez singled home a pair of runs in the first inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Mat Latos' streak of 21 regular-season starts without a loss, beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Pedro Alvarez singled home a pair of runs in the first inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Mat Latos' streak of 21 regular-season starts without a loss, beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Louisville's satisfaction about their season overall is helping ease some of the players' disappointment over their brief stay at the College World Series.
Louisville's satisfaction about their season overall is helping ease some of the players' disappointment over their brief stay at the College World Series.
Kentucky Derby champion Animal Kingdom was unable to go out a winner, fading quickly in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday in his last race before retirement.
Kentucky Derby champion Animal Kingdom was unable to go out a winner, fading quickly in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday in his last race before retirement.
Wise Dan showed again that he's getting better with age, as the 6-year-old took control at the top of the stretch Friday to win the $300,000 Maker's 46 Mile feature at Keeneland.With Jose Lezcano aboard, the...
Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier hit upper-deck homers off left-hander Francisco Liriano, and the Cincinnati Reds moved a season-high 15 games over .500 by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night. The Reds hit four...
Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier hit upper-deck homers off left-hander Francisco Liriano, and the Cincinnati Reds moved a season-high 15 games over .500 by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night.
Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier hit upper-deck homers off left-hander Francisco Liriano, and the Cincinnati Reds moved a season-high 15 games over .500 by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night.
The Kentucky woman convicted of trying to extort millions in cash, cars and a house from University of Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino has a new federal home.
The Kentucky woman convicted of trying to extort millions in cash, cars and a house from University of Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino has a new federal home.
A restored OH-23 Raven helicopter used as a utility, observation and medical evacuation aircraft during the Korean War is being dedicated at Fort Campbell where it will be permanently displayed on the Warrior...
A restored OH-23 Raven helicopter used as a utility, observation and medical evacuation aircraft during the Korean War is being dedicated at Fort Campbell where it will be permanently displayed on the Warrior Transition...
Alpha Natural Resources is unveiling a $23 million training complex for coal miners that combines the world's best technology in a single West Virginia complex - and may save lives.
Alpha Natural Resources is unveiling a $23 million training complex for coal miners that combines the world's best technology in a single West Virginia complex - and may save lives.
Lowest Gas Prices in Bardwell, Benton, Calvert City, Carlisle, Eddyville, Fulton, Hickman, Mayfield, Murray, Paducah, Reidland, Wickliffe
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:20:32 GMT
An 11 year old Columbus girl wanted to do something special to support our troops fighting overseas, so she wrote a letter to a soldier in Afghanistan.
An 11 year old Columbus girl wanted to do something special to support our troops fighting overseas, so she wrote a letter to a soldier in Afghanistan. On Father's Day, she found out just how much that simple gesture meant to the sergeant who received it.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonade
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:22 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:22:22 GMT
Police have identified two men accused of stealing thousands of pounds of watermelons from local grocery stores. Beaverton police were called out to the WinCo Foods store on Cedar Hills Boulevard the
Police have identified two men accused of stealing thousands of pounds of watermelons from local WinCo Foods stores.
A mentally disabled woman and her young child were enslaved for more than a year, denied food and threatened with a pet python and pit bills, and the woman was beaten and forced to get pain medication for her...
A mentally disabled woman charged with shoplifting a candy bar asked to be jailed because three people "had been mean to her" - then went on to tell authorities about her time spent in unfathomably cruel servitude, along...
The StormTeam Digital Doppler image will be updated approx. every 5 minutes. This is a screen capture of what the StormTeam is looking at. So from time to time, the image might be zoomed in on different
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