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• Softball District Play Winds Down

  May 25, 2012 11:12 AM

  High school softball district tournament play wound down Thursday. Woodford County won the 41st District championship with a 3-2 victory over Franklin County. The Yellow Jackets capitalized on two errors in the fifth inning to take a 3-0 lead. All three Woodford runs were unearned. Franklin County rotated a... more »

• Hight School Baseball District Tournament Highlights May 24 Play Video

  May 24, 2012 12:25 PM

  No.1 Lexington Catholic rallied for a 3-1 victory over Dunbar to take the 43rd District championship Wednesday night. The Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead after Kyle Monthie singled and advanced around the bases off a wild pitch, a ground out and a balk. The Knights tied things up in the... more »

• District Baseball Roundup

  May 23, 2012 12:56 PM

  Here are some of the highlights from the first two days of high school baseball district tourney play. District winners and runners up will advance to regional tournaments. Bryan Station cruised to a 42nd district baseball title with an 11-2 win over Scott County Tuesday night. The Defenders... more »

• Softball District Tournament Roundup

  May 23, 2012 11:00 AM

  Kentucky high school post season softball tournaments got underway Monday with district play. District champions and runners-up both advance to regional tournaments. No. 7 Scott County won the 42nd District crown, shutting out Henry Clay 7-0. Tates Creek and Dunbar will play for the 43rd District championship... more »

• Slow Start At Polling Places

  May 22, 2012 10:13 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Kentuckians will have their say in several political races on Tuesday, including late input in the Republican presidential primary. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time in each of the state's two time zones. Presumed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is the... more »

• Government To Offer Help To Unemployed Veterans

  May 22, 2012 7:01 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Unemployed military veterans between 35 and 60 could qualify for up to a year of training for high-demand jobs through the federal Veterans Retraining Assistance Program. The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training is promoting the program for eligible Kentucky veterans. Participants would get nearly $1,500 a... more »

• Polls Open For Primary Voting Tuesday Morning Play Video

  May 22, 2012 5:48 AM

  Officials say they expect low turnout for Tuesday's primary elections in Kentucky. The presidential primary is all but wrapped up and that will likely keep many people at home. Some experts expect turnout to come in as low as 10 percent. But voters do have some important races... more »

• Police Stepping Up Seat Belt Enforcement

  May 21, 2012 6:55 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Law enforcement officers in Kentucky are joining in a nationwide campaign to make sure people buckle up before they take off on holiday travel. The national "Click It or Ticket" Memorial Day seat belt enforcement program gets under way Monday, and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety... more »

• Secretary Of State Says Plan Ahead For Voting

  May 21, 2012 6:43 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Kentucky voters head to the polls this week to cast their ballots in a primary election that includes races for president, Congress and the state legislature. Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes says voters should consider that morning and evening rush hours and lunch time tend to... more »

• Area Athletes Make Strong Showing In State 1A Track And Field Championships

  May 18, 2012 12:42 PM

  The The 2012 KHSAA State Track and Field Championships got started Thursday at Owsley Frazier Cardinal Park on the campus of the University of Louisville with the class 1A championships. Several area athletes brought home state titles. Danville's Kaitlin Snapp won the state championship in the 1,600 meter... more »

• Committee Chairmen Among Lawmakers In Primary

  May 18, 2012 10:10 AM

  LOUISVILLE (AP) - Fewer than one-third of the Kentucky legislative seats up for election this year will appear on primary election ballots. But the lineup of incumbents facing challengers ranges from committee chairmen to the newest member. Twenty-eight House seats and eight Senate seats will be contested in the Tuesday... more »

• State Launches New Child Support Website

  May 18, 2012 6:45 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - The state has a new website to simplify the child support process for families in Kentucky. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services says the Child Support Enforcement Program website is intended to make managing child support easier. The agency says the site allows the public... more »

• Number Of College Degrees Up In Kentucky

  May 17, 2012 9:40 AM

  Kentucky's public and independent colleges and universities conferred a record 63,000 degrees and credentials during the 2011 2012 academic year, representing an overall increase of 4 percent over last year. Based on the preliminary 2011-12 Degrees Report issued today by the Council on Postsecondary Education, gains were made at... more »

• Some Shuffling In The Latest Softball Rankings

  May 16, 2012 11:11 AM

  Allen County-Scottsville stayed on top of the most recent Kentucky Softball Coaches Association rankings, but there was some shuffling of teams chasing the Lady Patriots. Allen County-Scottsville (28-3) smoked No. 22 Daviess County 10-0, and also got wins over Apollo and Russell County this past week to remain on... more »

• Report: Juvenile Incarcerations Declining In Kentucky

  May 16, 2012 9:12 AM

  LOUISVILLE (AP) - A new report released by Kentucky Youth Advocates shows the number of juveniles being incarcerated for non-criminal offenses is declining. Even so, a statement from the organization says Kentucky still has one of the highest rates in the nation for putting children behind bars for status offenses... more »

• State Track And Tennis Championships This Weekend

  May 15, 2012 11:05 AM

  The Kentucky High School Athletics Association will host two state championship events this coming weekend. The 2012 KHSAA State Track and Field Championships kick off Thursday at Owsley Frazier Cardinal Park on the campus of the University of Louisville with class 1A boys' and girls' action. The class 2A... more »

• Office For Blind Proposing Cost-Saving Measures

  May 15, 2012 8:13 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Public hearings on proposed cost-saving changes in the state Office for the Blind are being held this month in Kentucky. The agency assists some 400 people, and WEKU in Richmond reports that if the changes are implemented, some of the recipients would receive less tuition assistance and... more »

• 11th Region Tennis Championship Roundup

  May 11, 2012 12:22 PM

  Lexington Catholic tennis standout Zach Lewis knocked off Richmond Model's Gus Benson 6-2, 6-3 in 11th Region singles tennis championship match. Lewis defended his regional title and will have another shot at winning a state crown. Last year, the Knight senior advanced to the state semifinal round. Lewis... more »

• Lafayette Drops To Fifth In Softball Poll

  May 11, 2012 11:19 AM

  The Lafayette High School softball team had a bad trip out west, dropping back-to-back game to Hopkins County Central and Daviess County in the Sports Warehouse Catholic Classic. As a result, the Lady Generals slipped two spots to No. 5 in the most recent Kentucky Softball Coaches Association poll. ... more »

• Lexington Catholic Holds On To Baseball Top Spot

  May 10, 2012 12:34 PM

  Lexington Catholic remains on top in the most recent Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association poll, which features nine 11th Region teams in the top 25, along with several other central Kentucky squads. Bad weather kept the Knights (24-6) off the field over the past week. Wins over No.... more »

• Amazon Plans New Service Center In Winchester

  May 9, 2012 9:30 AM

  Amazon plans to open a new 70,000-square-foot customer service facility in Winchester. According to a joint announcement by the company and Gov. Steve Beshear, Amazon will invest more than $20.7 million and create more than 550 full-time and 600 seasonal jobs by 2017. "Amazon's decision to grow its... more »

• Warren County Becomes Top Producer Of Jobs In State

  May 9, 2012 7:01 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Warren County was the state leader in private-sector job growth from 2001 to 2010, expanding by more than 15 percent. That's the finding of University of Louisville economist Paul Coomes, who briefed the state's Blue Ribbon Commission on Tax Reform Tuesday about job growth in various regions... more »

• State Plan For Runoff Pollution Available For View

  May 4, 2012 6:28 AM

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A draft of the state's new plan regarding runoff water pollution is available to the public, and public comments are being taken through the end of the month. The Energy and Environment Cabinet says the Division of Water's 2012 Kentucky Nonpoint Source Management Plan can be... more »

• Lexington Catholic Still On Top Of Baseball Poll

  May 3, 2012 12:47 PM

  Lexington Catholic maintained its perch atop the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association poll despite a 9-8 loss to West Jessamine in the Louisville Invitational Tournament over the weekend. St. Xavier (21-7) knocked Male out of the No. 2 spot. The Bulldogs (18-6) fell to third with Eastern (23-6)... more »

• Reopening Of Post Office Delayed, Spider Problem

  May 3, 2012 8:48 AM

  LOUISVILLE (AP) - The planned reopening of a Louisville post office has been postponed indefinitely as officials deal with a brown recluse spider infestation. The Postal Service closed the Fairdale Post Office after venomous spiders were found there. Officials had hoped to open the office again next week, but WAVE-TV... more »

• Congressional Candidates Pledge To Help Farmers

  May 3, 2012 6:40 AM

  BURLINGTON (AP) - Congressional candidates hoping to replace retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis pledged their support to Kentucky farmers Wednesday during a forum in northern Kentucky's 4th District where agriculture remains a major industry. The candidates espoused similar views on a litany of farm issues, including what they see... more »

• Elk Hunt Lottery Application Deadline Extended

  May 2, 2012 8:18 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - The deadline to apply for the 2012 Kentucky elk hunt drawing has been extended through Wednesday. The change is being made because an electrical storm Monday interrupted the state's ability to process online application payments. The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says its ePay system went... more »

• Secretary Of State Recruiting Election Workers

  May 2, 2012 6:46 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes has issued a call for precinct election officers for the May 22 primary election. Grimes said people are needed across the state to fill those positions and can get additional information in their local county clerks' offices. To qualify, elections officers... more »

• Kentucky All-Star Basketball Squads Named

  May 1, 2012 12:17 PM

  Here are the rosters for the Kentucky All-Star Teams that will take on Indiana this summer. Boys Matt Day, Buckhorn, 6-7, 23.8, Virginia-Wise x-Nathan Dieudonne, Trinity, 6-7, 13.9, Boston University Charles Foster, Trinity, 6-1, 12.1, Morehead State Jay Johnson, Woodford County, 6-7, 21.0, Tennessee Tech... more »

• Lafayette Climbs To Third In Latest Softball Rankings

  April 25, 2012 12:43 PM

  With three more wins over the past week, Lafayette climbed another spot in the Kentucky Softball Coaches Association poll, coming in at No. 3 in the latest rankings. Allen County-Scottsville (20-2) suffered its second loss of the season on April 20, falling to Naperville, Ill. 3-0, but held on... more »

• High School Baseball State Tournament Pairings

  April 24, 2012 12:39 PM

  The Kentucky High School Athletics Association has released the schedule and pairings for the Kentucky National Insurance/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament. June 4 15th Region vs. 10th Region 12th Region vs. 7th Region 4th Region vs. 5th Region 11th Region vs. 14th Region June 5 2nd Region... more »

• KHSAA Hall Of Fame 2012 Inductees

  April 24, 2012 12:22 PM

  The Kentucky High School Athletics Association will induct the 2012 class into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame as it celebrates its 25th anniversary Sunday. To date the Hall has honored 403 former Kentucky high school athletics participants, coaches, officials, administrators, media and contributors. The following people will be... more »

• 3 Kentucky Schools Receive Green Ribbon Distinction

  April 24, 2012 7:01 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Three public schools in Kentucky have been designated Green Ribbon Schools by the federal government for their achievements in reducing environmental impact and preparing students with sustainability concepts. The Kentucky schools are Rosa Parks Elementary in Lexington, Richardsville Elementary in Warren County and Georgetown Middle School. A... more »

• UK Baseball Notes

  April 23, 2012 9:18 AM

  The second ranked UK Bat Cats took a series against No. 1 LSU over the weekend, winning two of three games. Here are some baseball notes. Recent Results Tuesday, April 17 * won vs. Cincinnati * 7-0. Friday, April 20 * lost vs. No. 1 LSU... more »

• 13 Area Teams In High School Baseball Top 25

  April 19, 2012 12:51 PM

  Central Kentucky teams continue to flex their muscles in the high school baseball world. Thirteen area teams remain in the top 25 this week and several other squads are knocking on the door. Male remained on top of the most recent Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association poll, with... more »

• Allen Co.-Scottsville Back On Top Of Softball Poll, Lafayette Fourth

  April 18, 2012 12:11 PM

  Allen County-Scottsville leapfrogged Ballard into the No. 1 spot in the latest Kentucky Softball Coaches Association poll. Mercy remained third and Lafayette held on the the No. 4 spot, with Assumption switching positions with Christian County to enter the top five. Allen County-Scottsville (17-1) continued its win streak... more »

• House Expected To Vote Wednesday On 2 Key Bills

  April 18, 2012 6:51 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - The House has tentatively scheduled floor votes Wednesday on a transportation budget and a prescription drug abuse bill. Both measures passed out of House committees on Tuesday. Once the House has finished, the Senate will review the measures intended to appropriate money for road construction projects and... more »

• KHSAA Basketball "Mercy" Rule Set For Next Season

  April 17, 2012 12:03 PM

  In accordance with The National Federation of State High School Associations playing rules, basketball games in Kentucky at all levels in grades 9-12 will feature a running clock once the margin reaches 35 points in the second half beginning next season. NFHS rules give states flexibility with regard to... more »

• New Postseason Format For High School Soccer

  April 17, 2012 10:44 AM

  The Kentucky High School Athletics Association announced changes for its soccer postseason fromat on Monday. Beginning with the 2012 season, the state tournament will expand from four to eight teams for both boys and girls. The sectional and sub-sectional rounds will be replaced with a semi-state round. The... more »

• Area Teams Still Riding High In Latest Baseball Poll

  April 13, 2012 11:20 AM

  Two Lexington teams sit comfortably in the top five of the latest high school baseball rankings. Male and Lexington Catholic remained one-two in the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association poll, with Bryan Station climbing a spot to No. 4. St. Xavier held steady at No. 3. ... more »

• Couch Signing Maker's Mark Bottles

  April 13, 2012 6:59 AM

  Some diehard Cat fans waited in the cold at Keeneland early Friday morning to get their collectible Maker's Mark bottle signed by former UK quarterback Tim Couch. People were already lined up at 8 p.m. Thursday night, and the line grew even longer by 2 a.m. The Maker's... more »

• Top Five Remain Unchanged In Latest Softball Rankings

  April 12, 2012 10:57 AM

  The top five teams remained unchanged in the latest Kentucky Softball Coaches Association poll. Ballard sits at No. 1 for the third straight week, with defending state champion Allen County-Scottsville in second. Mercy remains in third, followed by Lafayette and Christian County. Ballard (14-1) held on to the... more »

• Nerlens Noel Commits To Kentucky

  April 11, 2012 9:04 PM

  Nerlens Noel has committed to Kentucky, likely giving John Calipari his fourth consecutive top ranked recruiting class. Noel used his signature flat top hair cut to reveal his choice. While making his announcement on a live broadcast on ESPNU, the player ranked by several scouting services as the best... more »

• Muhammad Turns Down UK, Will Play At UCLA

  April 11, 2012 8:03 PM

  Top recruit Shabazz Muhammad has spurned Kentucky and is heading to UCLA. Muhammad, a small forward considered a consensus top-2 player in the class of 2012, made his announcement Wednesday night during a national signing day television special broadcast on ESPNU. "I just think it's a challenge knowing... more »

• Width Limit To Be In Place For 4 Months On I-65

  April 11, 2012 9:21 AM

  BOWLING GREEN (AP) - A width restriction will be imposed on part of southbound Interstate 65 in south-central Kentucky for several months while one lane is being worked on, and officials say expect slow-moving traffic. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says crews will impose a lane closure from 7 p.m. until... more »

• Kentucky's Smaller Airports To Get State Funding

  April 11, 2012 8:00 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Gov. Steve Beshear has announced an initiative to help Kentucky's small airports leverage more funds from the Federal Aviation Administration. That will be done by putting up $425,000 in state funding to cover a required local match on federal grants. In all, 46 general aviation airports would... more »

• KSP Urges Safety Amid Spike In Motorcycle Crashes

  April 10, 2012 8:14 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Kentucky State Police officials are turning to social media for a safety campaign aimed at reducing motorcycle crashes. State police say they plan to send out safety messages on Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts. The safety campaign comes amid an upswing in motorcycle-related crashes this... more »

• Agricultural Agency OKs $400,000 In Farm Loans

  April 10, 2012 6:50 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation has approved more than $400,000 in loans to Kentucky farmers to expand their operations. The agency partners with lenders to help farmers finance projects that would increase their profits. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture announced the latest round of loans on Monday.... more »

• Area Teams Continue To Dominate Baseball Rankings

  April 6, 2012 1:14 PM

  Male remained on top of the latest Kentucky Baseball Coaches Association rankings, dominated once again by area schools. Bryan Station led the way, making a big jump into the top five. Male remained undefeated with a 7-0 record. The Bulldogs already have early season wins over ranked teams, with... more »

• Joker Ranked Among Worst Coaches Of 2012 By Sports Media Group

  April 6, 2012 10:18 AM

  Athlon Sports issued its 2012 list of the 10 worst college football coaches and the University of Kentucky skipper made the cut. Joker Phillips came in sixth in the rankings. The Wildcat coach put together a mediocre 11-14 record over the last two years. Athlon says Phillips likely... more »

• Lafayette Up To No. 4 In Latest Softball Poll

  April 5, 2012 11:09 AM

  Lafayette moved up one more spot in the most recent Kentucky Softball Coaches Association high school softball poll. The Lady Generals jumped from fifth to fourth, as the top-tree teams in the rankings remained unchanged. Lafayette remains stayed undefeated last week, with a perfect 10-0 record. The Generals... more »

• Morehead Standoff Ends Peacefully Play Video

  April 5, 2012 5:52 AM

  Police in Morehead took a man into custody early Thursday morning after a 2-hour standoff. Officials say a man living in a home along Fleming Avenue called 911 several times. Two officers went to the home to talk with him, but he pulled a knife on them as he... more »

• Colorful Spring Unfolds On State Website

  April 4, 2012 8:47 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Kentucky is in full bloom this spring, and the state wants to make it easy to find the most colorful spots. The Kentucky Departments of Travel and Parks are sponsoring the Unbridled Spring program again, with a website that includes reports from parks across the state. The... more »

• State Hopes To Have Foundation In Place By July

  April 3, 2012 8:34 AM

  LOUISVILLE (AP) - The Kentucky Department of Education hopes to have a foundation operating by July that can provide desperately needed cash for public school reform efforts. To get the foundation off the ground, staff members have developed an aggressive timeline that will be presented at the Board of Education's... more »

• Lafayette Breaks Into Top 5 In Softball Rankings

  April 2, 2012 12:12 PM

  Ballard edged Allen County-Scottsville out of the No. 1 spot in the latest Kentucky Softball Coaches Association poll and Lafayette moved into the top five. Ballard remains undefeated at 10-0. Allen County-Scottsville fell to ninth ranked Assumption 2-1 back on March 24. Undefeated Mercy (12-0) sits in third. ... more »

• Final Four Notebook: Calipari Got His Start At KU

  April 1, 2012 9:07 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A good story is worth re-telling. With Kentucky coach John Calipari facing Kansas for the NCAA title just as he did in 2008 when he was at Memphis, he fondly recalled his days as a volunteer assistant in Lawrence, Kan. He talked about being able to... more »

• Cats Ahead Of Louisville At Halftime In Final Four

  March 31, 2012 7:17 PM

  Kentucky leads Louisville 35-28 at halftime of their Final Four matchup in New Orleans. The Wildcats led by 10 points twice in the first half but were unable to put Louisville away despite out-shooting the Cardinals 60 percent to 37.5 percent. Kentucky led 16-6 at the 13:18 mark... more »

• Beshear Calls For Lawmakers To Pass Budget

  March 28, 2012 1:20 PM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Gov. Steve Beshear is calling for lawmakers to reach an agreement on competing budget proposals in the waning days of the legislative session so that he won't have to call them back to Frankfort later to finish their work. Negotiations have been underway since Monday between House... more »

• 11th Region Packed With Baseball Talent

  March 27, 2012 12:30 PM

  Lexington Catholic ranks as the best baseball team in Kentucky, according to the 2012 preseason coaches poll. But last year's defending 11th Region champ will have a tough row to hoe simply defending its 2011 regional crown, much less vying a state championship. The Knights will have to contend... more »

• Education Film Being Shown In 9 Cities Tuesday

  March 27, 2012 9:07 AM

  (AP) - A film about the impact of four teachers on their students is being shown Tuesday night at several locations around Kentucky. The screening of "American Teacher" is free and open to the public. The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence says limited seating is still available by registering at... more »

• Budget Negotiators Trying To Reach Compromise

  March 27, 2012 8:31 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Negotiators for the House and Senate talked into the night on Monday in an attempt to work through disagreements on spending priorities in a bare-bones state budget. Legislative leaders were reviewing proposals in a two-year, $19 billion budget plan that would cut spending in multiple ways, including... more »

• Ky. Horse Racing Fades, Boosters Yearn For Casinos

  March 26, 2012 1:12 PM

  FLORENCE, Ky. (AP) - Away from the picturesque farms dotting bluegrass country, the mega-dollar yearling sales at Keeneland and the twin spires at Churchill Downs, the tradition-laden sport of horse racing is in danger of falling off the pace in its old Kentucky home. Venerable tracks now offer $1 beer-and-hot... more »

• Girls Softball Rankings First Reg. Season Poll

  March 26, 2012 10:31 AM

  The first regular season Kentucky High School Softball Coaches Association Poll is out. Allan County-Scottsville remains on top, receiving 28 of 33 first place voted. Ballard (No.2) received a pair of first place votes, with the remaining three going to No. 4 Mercy. Lafayette dropped a spot from... more »

• Volunteers Needed To Clean Civil War Sites

  March 26, 2012 9:15 AM

  LOUISVILLE (AP) - Some Civil War sites in Kentucky are participating in the 16th annual Park Day activities this week when volunteers clean up and restore the locations. Among the sites participating this year are Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve in Munfordville, Battle of Richmond Park in Richmond, Camp... more »

• High School Softball Preseason Poll

  March 20, 2012 10:36 AM

  Allen County-Scottsville tops the Kentucky Softball Coaches Association preseason high school softball poll. The Lady Patriots won the state softball tournament last season, knocking off Ballard 3-2 in the championship game. The Bruins come in at number two in this season's first poll. Mercy, Owensboro Catholic and Christian... more »

• Legal Help For Storm Survivors

  March 16, 2012 4:16 PM

  A toll-free legal aid line is now available for survivors of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding affecting the following 21 Kentucky counties betweenFeb. 29 and March 3: Bath, Campbell, Carroll, Grant, Grayson, Johnson, Kenton, Larue, Laurel, Lawrence, Magoffin, Martin, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Ohio, Pendleton, Rowan, Russell, Trimble, and... more »

• House Passes $3.5B Budget To Build Roads, Bridges

  March 16, 2012 2:44 PM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Kentucky lawmakers approved a two-year, $3.5 billion transportation budget Friday, bolstering an ambitious road-building program that proponents contend will not only give motorists smoother rides but also will put people to work in a still-struggling economy. The House voted 88-4 in favor of transportation spending that would... more »

• Plaque Honors Ky. Medal Of Honor Recipients

  March 15, 2012 1:38 PM

  Governor Beshear, state lawmakers and veterans attended a ceremony unveiling of a bronze plaque listing the names of Kentucky's 60 Medal of Honor recipients. Three of the five living Kentucky Medal of Honor winners also attended the event in Frankfort. "It's a privilege to present this plaque that proudly... more »

• Funding Available For Turning Farmland Into Wetlands

  March 15, 2012 1:18 PM

  PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) - A conservation agency is offering to compensate western Kentucky farmers who want to enroll in a program that would turn low-lying lands that frequently flood into wetlands. Shelly Morris, a project director for the Kentucky Chapter of Nature Conservancy, told The Paducah Sun that funding is... more »

• "The Shot" 20 Years Later

  March 14, 2012 6:35 PM

  TULSA, Okla. (AP) - It is arguably the NCAA tournament's most enduring image. With defending national champion Duke trailing by one and only 2 seconds left in an epic overtime struggle with Kentucky, Christian Laettner catches a desperation pass from three-quarters of a court away. He dribbles once, whirls -... more »

• Small Plane Crashes In N. Ky. Play Video

  March 14, 2012 6:16 AM

  A pilot suffered injuries when a small plane crashed in northern Kentucky Tuesday night. Officials say the Cessna went down close to Dale Williamson Road near Rabbit Hash in Boone County. The pilot was reportedly airlifted to the University of Cincinnati Hospital. Authorities have not released the pilot's... more »

• State Changes Policy On Juvenile Inspections

  March 13, 2012 1:34 PM

  (AP) - Officials in Kentucky are no longer allowing juveniles to be routinely examined without clothing as part of intake procedures at detention facilities. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports (http://bit.ly/zDdSTa) the directive from state juvenile justice officials came after a federal judge said in court documents related to a lawsuit over... more »

• Davis USBWA Freshman Of The Year

  March 13, 2012 12:56 PM

  The U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) selected University of Kentucky freshman Anthony Davis as the men's National Freshman of the Year in conjunction with the 2012 Wayman Tisdale Award. The Chicago native was selected as a first-team All-America selection by the USBWA on Monday. He averaged 14.3 points and... more »

• House Committee Rejects Bullying Legislation

  March 13, 2012 11:26 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - A bill to protect students from bullying by their classmates has died in the House Education Committee because of concerns by some lawmakers that it would give "special rights" to gay students. The proposal by Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, a Louisville Democrat, failed to get the 15... more »

• Amish Buggy Legislation To Get Vote

  March 13, 2012 6:58 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - A House committee is expected to consider a Senate bill Tuesday that would allow the Amish to forego a longstanding traffic safety measure in the name of religious freedom. Both the House and Senate have passed a bill allowing the Amish to use strips of reflective tape... more »

• Report: Ky. Purchased Land At Inflated Price

  March 12, 2012 1:27 PM

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Public records show that the Kentucky Transportation Department paid an inflated price for land in Columbia that it needed to build a bypass. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that the state paid more than $1.1 million for land after Adair County banker Randy Murray divided his land... more »

• Kentucky 25 LSU 24 At The Half

  March 9, 2012 2:07 PM

  LSU was not only not trying to hide their game plan, they wanted UK to know that they were coming after the Cats with the only way they had hope, being physical. The Tigers are taking it right to UK. Plus, Anthony Hickey, last years Mr. Basketball in Kentucky,... more »

• Official: Dog Dies After Fence Becomes Electrified

  March 9, 2012 8:18 AM

  HOPKINSVILLE (AP) - A southwestern Kentucky family became trapped in their trailer and a dog died after a fence around the home became electrified. Pembroke Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Phillip Peterson says the fence became an electrical conductor around 4:15 p.m. CDT Thursday in the St. Elmo community near Oak... more »

• Ky. House OKs Bill To Control Prescription Drugs

  March 9, 2012 6:49 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - The Kentucky House of Representatives has approved a proposal to control prescription drug abuse in the state by regulating pain management facilities and requiring doctors who prescribe federally controlled drugs to refer to a state prescription monitoring database before writing prescriptions. The bill passed Thursday afternoon by... more »

• Girls Sweet 16 First Round Scores

  March 8, 2012 9:39 AM

  The Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls Sweet Sixteen Basketball Tournament kicked off Wednesday at Western Kentucky University with four first round matchups. Here are yesterday's scores. Paul Dunbar 72, Boone Co. 70 Butler 54, Glasgow 49 DuPont Manual 50, Perry Co. Central 41 Montgomery Co. 60, Muhlenberg... more »

• Senate Committee To Hear Bill On Pain Clinics

  March 8, 2012 8:33 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to consider a proposal by Sen. Jimmy Higdon to regulate pain management facilities and try to control the prescription drug abuse problem in Kentucky. The Lebanon Republican told the committee last Thursday his bill would define what pain management facilities are... more »

• High School Basketball Regional Championship Highlights

  March 7, 2012 12:47 PM

  Scott County emphatically ended Woodford County's impressive 11th Region tournament run with a 78-43 victory in the championship game. The Cardinals quickness and athleticism was evident from the opening tip. Scott County scored the first nine points of the game and led 22-12 at the end of the first quarter.... more »

• High School Basketball Regional Tourney Championship Scores

  March 7, 2012 9:50 AM

  The boys' Sweet Sixteen field is set. Teams in ten high school basketball regions settled championships Tuesday night. Scott County ended Woodford County's Cinderella run in the 11th. George Rogers Clark successfully defended its 10th Region crown. In the 12th, Southwestern knocked off Boyle County to punch its ticket... more »

• Basketball Regional Tournament Highlights, March 5

  March 6, 2012 1:19 PM

  Boyle County controlled the tempo with a focused defensive effort to upset East Jessamine 63-57 in a 12 Region semifinal game. The Rebels held the Jaguars to 34 percent shooting and methodically built its lead. After trailing by a point at the end of the first quarter, Boyle County... more »