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  • State Bill Would Ban Smoking In Cars With Kids

    January 12, 2011 3:50 PM

    FRANKFORT (AP) - A bill filed by House Speaker Greg Stumbo would make it illegal to smoke in a car containing children. The Prestonsburg Democrat told the Lexington Herald-Leader that the idea for the bill came from a conversation with his wife, Mary Karen. "We were in a... more »
  • As Snow Continues, Road Crews Work Throughout State Play Video

    January 11, 2011 12:00 PM

    Salt trucks equipped with snow plows are out in force across the Commonwealth to clear roadways of snow that is widespread across Kentucky. In areas where the snow was expected to arrive first, many of the crews reported in at midnight or in the early morning hours as local... more »
  • Kentucky Moves Up To Regional Flu Cases Reported Play Video

    December 7, 2010 9:53 AM

    Kentucky health officials said Tuesday that flu cases in the state have increased to the point that the state has now been moved from the sporadic to regional cases classification. Officials say the change is mainly due to a rise in cases reported in Bowling Green and Lexington, which... more »
  • Level 2 Drought Declared In 50 Kentucky Counties Play Video

    October 15, 2010 11:01 AM

    The Office of the State Climatologist and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in coordination with the Kentucky Drought Mitigation Team (KDMT), have issued a Level 2 Drought Declaration for counties in seven drought management areas (DMAs) in central and western Kentucky. In addition, a Level 1 Drought has... more »
  • Forest Fire Season Begins Friday In State

    October 1, 2010 2:56 PM

    The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) is preparing for an active wildfire season this year as low humidity, low fuel moisture and increased fuel loads could cause high to very high burning conditions, with the season beginning Friday "The division has been fighting wildfires consistently since drought conditions began... more »
  • Grants Available For Public Safety Programs

    September 8, 2010 7:54 AM

    FRANKFORT (AP) - The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet has announced that more than $2 million in funding is available for projects that combat violence against women. Cabinet Secretary J. Michael Brown said in a statement that the public safety grants will provide funding opportunities for projects throughout the... more »
  • State Spending Millions On Drug Addiction Pill, But Won't Pay For Counseling

    September 7, 2010 2:04 PM

    (AP) - Kentucky is spending millions of Medicaid dollars on a prescription drug used to help people with drug addictions while refusing to pay for the counseling necessary to complete the treatment. Because of the cost, Kentucky's $5.5 billion-a-year Medicaid program for the poor and disabled does not cover most... more »
  • 13 Die On Kentucky Roadways In Last Week

    July 26, 2010 9:54 AM

    Preliminary statistics indicate that thirteen people died in thirteen separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday through Sunday. Ten of the crashes involved motor vehicles and five of the victims were not wearing a seat belt. Single-fatality crashes occurred in Bell, Campbell, Christian, Grayson, Jackson, Jefferson, Lincoln, Montgomery, Shelby and... more »
  • State Employee Furlough Plan Offered Play Video

    July 9, 2010 12:01 PM

    FRANKFORT (AP) - Gov. Steve Beshear's administration has presented a plan to furlough state workers for six days in the coming year to save about $24 million for Kentucky's revenue-strapped budget. Kentucky Personnel Cabinet Secretary Nikki Jackson said Friday the plan is aimed at minimizing the impact on state employees... more »
  • Kentucky Cites Dotiki Mine After Deaths Play Video

    July 7, 2010 4:57 PM

    LOUISVILLE (AP) - State officials have cited a western Kentucky mine where a roof fall killed two workers in April. The Kentucky Office of Mine Safety and Licensing issued a report Wednesday on the April 28 roof collapse at the Dotiki mine at Providence in Hopkins County, about 120 miles... more »
  • State Pulls Inmates Out Of Privately Run Prison

    June 22, 2010 2:21 PM

    LOUISVILLE (AP) - Kentucky has pulled out of a privately run prison in the eastern part of the state because of what state officials describe as budget concerns, leaving only out-of-state inmates at the facility. The last Kentucky inmates at the Lee Adjustment Center in Beattyville left the facility June... more »
  • Early Voter Turnout Light Under Gray Skies In State Play Video

    May 18, 2010 2:00 PM

    (AP) - Voter turnout was light under gray skies in a nationally watched Kentucky primary Tuesday pitting a tea party and a Republican establishment candidate against each other for the U.S. Senate, amid a host of other races. Rain slicked some polling places and Kentucky Secretary of State spokesman Les... more »
  • Flood Damage Estimated At $30 Million In State

    May 11, 2010 5:31 PM

    President Barack Obama issued a federal disaster declaration for Kentucky Tuesday after floods heavily damaged more than two-thirds of the state’s counties. “I appreciate President Obama’s timely response and declaration of a federal disaster for Kentucky in response to the severe flooding that heavily damaged more than two-thirds of our... more »
  • Flooding Damage Assessments Begin Across State

    May 7, 2010 3:58 PM

    Federal emergency teams joined local and state officials in several counties Friday to begin estimating damages from last weekend’s devastating storms and flooding. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel arrived in Frankfort Thursday for briefings with the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KyEM) officials. County damage assessments began Friday morning.... more »
  • State To Cut Back On Mowing At Some Buildings

    May 6, 2010 8:51 AM

    FRANKFORT (AP) - The grass may be greener at some state buildings this summer, but there's no question it will be taller, too. The Landscaping Branch of the Kentucky Finance and Administration has cut back on mowing around some state buildings this summer in an effort to reduce costs and... more »
  • Roadway Repair Work Continues Across State After Devastating Floods

    May 5, 2010 3:38 PM

    Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews across the state are working to repair widespread damage caused by devastating weekend flooding. “The enormity and pervasiveness of this event is almost unbelievable,” Gov. Steve Beshear said. “Recovery will be a team approach – but we will recover. I want to assure Kentuckians that your... more »
  • More Than 300 Roads Remain Closed Due To Flooding Across State Play Video

    May 3, 2010 1:29 PM

    (AP) - More than 300 roads across Kentucky were blocked Monday by rising floodwaters from heavy rains that have caused at least three deaths in the state, officials said. Searchers found the body of a man Sunday in Allen County whose truck ran off the road and into a flooded... more »
  • Computer Glitch Affecting Police, School Computers

    April 21, 2010 1:49 PM

    FRANKFORT (AP) - A massive computer glitch on a statewide network is causing problems for schools and law enforcement across Kentucky. Kentucky State Police Lt. David Jude said Wednesday that state police personnel have been instructed to turn off computers while technicians try to resolve the problem. Jude says the... more »
  • House Democrats Working On Budget Counter-Proposal

    April 6, 2010 2:58 PM

    LOUISVILLE (AP) - Kentucky House Democratic leaders worked on a counterproposal Tuesday as a final deadline loomed, seeking to jump-start stalled budget negotiations that threaten to leave lawmakers without a new state spending plan when their session ends next week. Democratic budget conferees have spoken in a conference call and... more »
  • Jobless Rate Goes Up In 102 Of 120 Kentucky Counties In February

    April 1, 2010 2:43 PM

    FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - State figures show 102 of Kentucky's 120 counties saw a rise in unemployment rates in February compared to a year ago. The remaining counties either held steady or saw slight declines. The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training released the numbers Thursday. Magoffin County had the... more »
  • Study Estimates $167 Million In Economic Impact To Kentucky From Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

    March 30, 2010 11:16 AM

    Kentucky could realize a $167 million economic benefit from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, a significant increase from early projections of $150 million, organizers said. The 2010 Games will be held for the first time in the United States at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park. The world championships in... more »
  • Bill Dealing With Sexting Sent Back To Committee

    March 24, 2010 5:26 PM

    FRANKFORT (AP) - A bill aimed at cracking down on the problem of teenagers sending nude photos via cell phones or online has taken a step back in the Kentucky General Assembly. The measure was sent back to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday after lingering in the full Senate... more »
  • Bill Discouraging Sexting Advances

    March 18, 2010 12:48 PM

    FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A bill aimed at cracking down on the problem of teenagers sending nude photos via cell phones or online has advanced in the Kentucky General Assembly. The measure easily cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. The proposal tries to tackle the problem of sexting -... more »
  • State Jobless Rate Up To 10.7% In January

    March 11, 2010 5:29 PM

    FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's jobless rate rose to 10.7 percent in January. The Office of Employment and Training released the latest unemployment rate Thursday. Chief labor market analyst Justine Detzel said one bright spot was that Kentucky's trade, transportation and utilities sector rose by 2,900 jobs in January 2010.... more »
  • Kentucky Sues Six Flags To Keep Rides At Kentucky Kingdom

    February 22, 2010 4:37 PM

    DOVER, Del. (AP) - Kentucky officials are suing bankrupt theme park operator Six Flags Inc. over ownership of rides and equipment at a shuttered amusement park in Louisville. State officials contend that the rides are fixtures to the land on which Kentucky Kingdom sits, much of which is owned by... more »
  • Twelve People Die On State Roads In Last Week

    February 22, 2010 10:56 AM

    Preliminary statistics indicate that twelve people died in twelve separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, February 15 through Sunday, February 21. All of the crashes involved motor vehicles and four of those victims were not wearing seat belts. The seat belt status of 3 victims is unknown at this... more »
  • Governor Announces Heating Assistance

    January 8, 2010 9:09 AM

    FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear says assistance is available to families who need help paying heating bills during the cold months. Beshear announced Thursday that families can apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department for Health and Human... more »
  • No State Law Enforcement Officers Killed In Line Of Duty In 2009

    January 7, 2010 12:24 PM

    No sworn law enforcement officer in Kentucky died in the line of duty in 2009, Governor Steve Beshear announced Thursday, marking the first time in more than a century that the Commonwealth ended the year without a fallen officer. According to documentation from the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, at... more »
  • State Publicly Files Lethal Injection Protocol

    December 15, 2009 2:26 PM

    (AP) - A condemned inmate in Kentucky could receive two doses of a lethal three-drug cocktail or a pair of jolts of up to 2,400 volts of electricity under the state's execution protocol, which was released publicly for the first time. The state released the protocol in Frankfort on Tuesday... more »