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  • Kentucky Voters Have Their Say Play Video

    November 9, 2011 5:26 AM

    Kentucky voters went to the polls Tuesday and overwhelmingly elected to give Gov. Steve Beshear four more years in the governor's office. Beshear garnered 56 percent of the vote with Republican challenger David Williams getting just 35 percent. Independent Gatewood Galbraith came in with 9 percent. Voters also... more »
  • Beshear Defends Jobs Record In First Debate

    October 12, 2011 6:00 AM

    RICHMOND (AP) - Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear defended his job creation efforts Tuesday against criticism from opponents in his first political debate of the general election season. Republican challenger David Williams and independent Gatewood Galbraith accused Beshear of failing to get Kentucky's economy on track in his nearly four years... more »
  • Gubernatorial Candidates To Face Off In Richmond

    October 11, 2011 9:24 AM

    RICHMOND (AP) - Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear is scheduled to face both of his general election challengers in a debate at Eastern Kentucky University on Tuesday. With a huge lead in the polls, Beshear has avoided face-to-face meetings with Republican David Williams and independent Gatewood Galbraith. Beshear has agreed to... more »
  • Williams Calls For Legislative Hearings To Investigate NASCAR Traffic Situation Play Video

    July 11, 2011 12:00 PM

    Kentucky Senate president and gubernatorial candidate David Williams on Monday called for hearings to address parking and traffic problems that left thousands of fans unable to attend Saturday's inaugural Quaker State 400 NASCAR race at the Kentucky Speedway. In a joint statement with Senate transportation chairman Ernie Harris, Williams... more »
  • Report: Farmer Failed To Pay Taxes On Vehicle Play Video

    May 4, 2011 8:59 AM

    (AP) - Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer didn't report or pay taxes for six years on his personal use of a state vehicle, even after multiple warnings from state auditors. Farmer, who is running for the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor, plans to get amended wage and tax statements... more »
  • GOP Candidates Agree On Opposition To Abortion

    April 27, 2011 6:35 AM

    FRANKFORT (AP) - Three candidates seeking the Republican nomination to run for governor in Kentucky have staked out positions opposing abortion. State Senate President David Williams, Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw and Louisville businessman Phil Moffett said in response to a questionnaire from The Associated Press that human life begins... more »
  • A Day Of Grief At Franklin County High School Play Video

    April 11, 2011 5:44 AM

    It will likely prove a difficult day for many Franklin County High School students returning to classes after spring break. Three of their classmates will not return to school with them on Monday morning. Franklin County High School seniors Allen Williams, Nick Jacoby, and Benjamin Laslie all died... more »
  • Williams, Farmer File Paperwork For Governor's Race Play Video

    January 18, 2011 12:37 PM

    Governor Steve Beshear officially has competition for his office. On Tuesday morning, State Senate president David Williams and Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer filed their paper work to run for governor and leuitenant governor, respectively. Both are Republicans. Williams and Farmer say they want to focus on creating jobs,... more »
  • Moffett Heading To Florida To Raise Money For Kentucky Governor Race

    December 8, 2010 9:45 PM

    FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Republican Phil Moffett, struggling to raise money in his home state for his gubernatorial campaign, will travel to Florida next week seeking some cash, an aide said Wednesday. Moffett, a Louisville businessman running as a political outsider, faces Republican powerhouse David Williams in the GOP primary.... more »
  • Williams, Farmer Make Gubernatorial Run Official Play Video

    September 1, 2010 11:02 AM

    FRANKFORT (AP) - University of Kentucky basketball icon Richie Farmer and Republican David Williams filed a letter of intent Wednesday to run in next year's governor's race. The two filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, ending weeks of speculation about whether Farmer would become Williams' running mate. "Richie... more »
  • House Speaker Offers New Idea In Budget Standoff

    April 14, 2010 10:15 PM

    FRANKFORT (AP) - Seeking to break a prolonged budget standoff with the Senate, Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo floated a last-minute offer Wednesday night that would hand over authority to the governor to continue funding state government for up to a year. Stumbo's proposal for a so-called continuation budget amounted... more »
  • Arrest Made In Rockcastle Shooting

    January 4, 2010 7:43 AM

    Police have made an arrest in connection with the shooting death of 63-year-old Nicholas W. Williams in Rockcastle County. The Kentucky State Police say they arrested Edward M. Perciful, 57,of Mount Vernon and charged him with murder. Perciful was lodged in the Rockcastle County Detention Center. Police found Williams dead... more »