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Million dollar Cash Ball ticket sold in Georgetown

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:56:12 -0400

GEORGETOWN, Kentucky - Lottery officials say a Cash Ball ticket worth $1 million has been sold at a Georgetown gas station.

Man dies after being hit by train

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:32:21 -0400

ELIZABEHTOWN, Kentucky - Police say a central Kentucky man who was killed after being hit by a train was standing on the tracks when he was struck.

Young mother critically hurt, SUV rolled onto her

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:36:22 -0400

ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky - Kentucky State Police say a young Elizabethtown mother has been critically injured when her vehicle overturned as she was pushing it.

Effort to restore Ky. bridge wins award

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:08:02 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet and a Laurel County resident have been recognized for their efforts to restore rather than replace a landmark bridge.

KSP announce top trooper, detective awards

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:08:11 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - An eight-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police has been recognized as Trooper of the Year.

Logo for Ky thoroughbreds may be here to stay

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:08:22 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Using the state's Kentucky Proud logo to indicate Kentucky-bred thoroughbreds in racetrack programs may soon become a permanent fixture.

Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange to air TV ads

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:05:32 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - The Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange will begin an advertising campaign in mid-June to promote its work in TV spots that will run statewide.

Police: Ky man threatened neighbor with AK-47

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:53:05 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Police say a dispute over shooting at rabbits with an air gun in a Louisville yard quickly became a threat with an AK-47.

Tobacco farmers notch legislative victory

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:18:11 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Tobacco farmers long on the defensive notched a victory Thursday when the U.S. Senate fended off efforts to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop.

UofL trustees panel backs 3 percent tuition hike

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:40:16 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A University of Louisville trustees committee has recommended a 3 percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the next academic year.

Pikeville hospital joining Mayo network

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:16 -0400

PIKEVILLE, Kentucky - The Pikeville Medical Center says it will join the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

Jail forced to reduce community service program

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:56:21 -0400

HENDERSON, Kentucky - County officials say the community service program at a western Kentucky jail has been severely reduced due to a new state law.

Former county attorney disbarred over vote buying

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:47:27 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A former county attorney from northeast Kentucky was disbarred Thursday for paying voters to cast ballots for him in a 2006 election and then lying about it to a grand jury.

Possible layoffs at Paducah plant delayed

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:38:17 -0400

PADUCAH, Kentucky - A company that sent layoff notices to about 260 workers at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant says it will delay implementing them for at least 30 days.

Coalfield counties still facing high unemployment

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:46:34 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Appalachian coalfield counties are continuing to log the highest unemployment rates in Kentucky.

4 inmates bolt in 3 days in eastern Ky.

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:40:46 -0400

HAZARD, Kentucky - Eastern Kentucky authorities are plagued with a series of jail inmate escapes this week.

Ky. firefighters collecting goods for Oklahoma

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:43:06 -0400

WEST LIBERTY, Kentucky - Firefighters in a Kentucky town that is still rebuilding after being devastated by tornadoes last year are collecting goods to send to tornado victims in Oklahoma.

Prosecutor asks to withdraw from Cadiz murder case

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:22:12 -0400

CADIZ, Kentucky - The commonwealth's attorney in Cadiz has asked to withdraw himself from a murder trial in an old slaying case.

Beatles festival in Louisville this weekend

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:34:26 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A popular Beatles tribute festival takes place again this weekend in Louisville.

Clark school board hears warning over facilities

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:46:18 -0400

WINCHESTER, Kentucky - Clark County school board Chairman Michael Kuduk says the board will probably have to comply with orders from Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday to start implementing a controversial facilities plan.