Democratic state Rep. Derrick Graham has been named to lead the Kentucky House Education Committee. Graham, a retired teacher from Frankfort, replaces former state Rep. Carl Rollins who resigned to lead the Kentucky Higher...
Democratic state Rep. Derrick Graham has been named chairman of the House Education Committee.
Democratic state Rep. Derrick Graham has been named chairman of the House Education Committee.
A south-central Kentucky city is hoping to capture methane gas from a regional landfill and turn it into electricity.
A south-central Kentucky city is hoping to capture methane gas from a regional landfill and turn it into electricity.
A newspaper's analysis has found that almost 100 bridges in the northern Kentucky-Cincinnati region need attention due to age or defects.
A newspaper's analysis has found that almost 100 bridges in the northern Kentucky-Cincinnati region need attention due to age or defects.
A Canadian man facing federal charges of stalking the brother of actress Jennifer Lawrence in Kentucky has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric exam.
A Canadian man facing federal charges of stalking the brother of actress Jennifer Lawrence in Kentucky has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric exam.
Craft breweries from around the country are teaming up to raise money for military families by selling a beer aged on baseball bats.
Craft breweries from around the country are teaming up to raise money for military families by selling a beer aged on baseball bats.
The state fire marshal's office is presenting a northern Kentucky fire department with the Medal of Valor for its response 36 years ago to the Beverly Hills Supper Club blaze.
The state fire marshal's office is presenting a northern Kentucky fire department with the Medal of Valor for its response 36 years ago to the Beverly Hills Supper Club blaze.
Several environmental protesters are facing charges after blocking the road leading to the headquarters for coal producer Alpha Natural Resources in Bristol.
Several environmental protesters are facing charges after blocking the road leading to the headquarters for coal producer Alpha Natural Resources in Bristol.
Emergency responders in central Kentucky had cleared the scene of a crash that killed a Tennessee woman when they found the body of her husband nearly 1,000 feet away.
Emergency responders in central Kentucky had cleared the scene of a crash that killed a Tennessee woman when they found the body of her husband nearly 1,000 feet away.
Lottery officials say a Cash Ball ticket worth $1 million has been sold at a Georgetown gas station.
Lottery officials say a Cash Ball ticket worth $1 million has been sold at a Georgetown gas station.
Police say a central Kentucky man who was killed after being hit by a train was standing on the tracks when he was struck.
Police say a central Kentucky man who was killed after being hit by a train was standing on the tracks when he was struck.
Kentucky State Police say a young Elizabethtown mother has been critically injured when her vehicle overturned as she was pushing it.
Kentucky State Police say a young Elizabethtown mother has been critically injured when her vehicle overturned as she was pushing it.
An eight-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police has been recognized as Trooper of the Year.
An eight-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police has been recognized as Trooper of the Year.
The Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange will begin an advertising campaign in mid-June to promote its work in TV spots that will run statewide.
The Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange will begin an advertising campaign in mid-June to promote its work in TV spots that will run statewide.
Using the state's Kentucky Proud logo to indicate Kentucky-bred thoroughbreds in racetrack programs may soon become a permanent fixture.
Using the state's Kentucky Proud logo to indicate Kentucky-bred thoroughbreds in racetrack programs may soon become a permanent fixture.
Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet and a Laurel County resident have been recognized for their efforts to restore rather than replace a landmark bridge.
Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet and a Laurel County resident have been recognized for their efforts to restore rather than replace a landmark bridge.
A special election will be held in southern Kentucky next month to fill the unexpired House term of Sara Beth Gregory, who was elected to the Senate last month.
Tobacco farmers have long been on the defensive but they notched a victory when the U.S. Senate defeated an attempt to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop.
Police say a dispute over shooting at rabbits with an air gun in a Louisville yard quickly became a threat with an AK-47.
Police say a dispute over shooting at rabbits with an air gun in a Louisville yard quickly became a threat with an AK-47.
A long-simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers is in full view again with Sen. John McCain accusing younger colleagues of using tactics that might tempt Democrats to change Senate rules that...
A long-simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers is in full view again with Sen. John McCain accusing younger colleagues of using tactics that might tempt Democrats to change Senate rules that now...
Tobacco farmers long on the defensive notched a victory when the U.S. Senate defeated an attempt to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop.
Tobacco farmers long on the defensive notched a victory when the U.S. Senate defeated an attempt to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop.
A University of Louisville trustees committee has recommended a 3 percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the next academic year.
A University of Louisville trustees committee has recommended a 3 percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the next academic year.
The Pikeville Medical Center says it will join the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
The Pikeville Medical Center says it will join the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
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.
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.
The tea party has won the first round in a lawsuit that questions the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange that Gov. Steve Beshear set up last year by executive order.
The tea party has won the first round in a lawsuit that questions the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange that Gov. Steve Beshear set up last year by executive order.
The Mississippi River town of Vicksburg is holding several events this week to mark the 150th anniversary of its siege during the Civil War.
The Mississippi River town of Vicksburg is holding several events this week to mark the 150th anniversary of its siege during the Civil War.
The National Park Service has identified a homeless woman from Kentucky who was killed by a train in the New River Gorge National River.
The National Park Service has identified a homeless woman from Kentucky who was killed by a train in the New River Gorge National River.
Appalachian coalfield counties are continuing to log the highest unemployment rates in Kentucky.
Appalachian coalfield counties are continuing to log the highest unemployment rates in Kentucky.
The Kentucky Supreme Court has suspended northern Kentucky attorney Eric C. Deters for 60 days because of misconduct in two civil cases.
The Kentucky Supreme Court has suspended northern Kentucky attorney Eric C. Deters for 60 days because of misconduct in two civil cases.
A one-time county attorney from northeastern Kentucky has been disbarred because of his role in a vote buying scheme during the 2006 election.
A one-time county attorney from northeastern Kentucky has been disbarred because of his role in a vote buying scheme during the 2006 election.
County officials say the community service program at a western Kentucky jail has been severely reduced due to a new state law.
County officials say the community service program at a western Kentucky jail has been severely reduced due to a new state law.
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.
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.
Eastern Kentucky authorities are plagued with a series of jail inmate escapes this week.
Eastern Kentucky authorities are plagued with a series of jail inmate escapes this week.
The commonwealth's attorney in Cadiz has asked to withdraw himself from a murder trial in an old slaying case.
The commonwealth's attorney in Cadiz has asked to withdraw himself from a murder trial in an old slaying case.
The Shakespeare in the Park series in Louisville is set to begin in June. This year's Shakespeare play will be "Twelfth Night."
The Shakespeare in the Park series in Louisville is set to begin in June. This year's Shakespeare play will be "Twelfth Night."
Two dozen Kentucky museums and other attractions are offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families starting Monday and continuing through Labor Day.
Two dozen Kentucky museums and other attractions are offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families starting Monday and continuing through Labor Day.
Kentucky Housing Corp. is reporting that the number of homeless in Kentucky now stands at nearly 2,400, down significantly from past years.
Kentucky Housing Corp. is reporting that the number of homeless in Kentucky now stands at nearly 2,400, down significantly from past years.
A popular Beatles tribute festival takes place again this weekend in Louisville.
A popular Beatles tribute festival takes place again this weekend in Louisville.
Brandon Phillips bounced a bizarre double over first base to snap a ninth-inning tie, and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the struggling New York Mets with a 7-4 victory Wednesday. Joey Votto homered and...
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.
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.
A 3-year-old eastern Kentucky boy who was found floating in a swimming pool has died.
A 3-year-old eastern Kentucky boy who was found floating in a swimming pool has died.
Police in western Kentucky say a 13-year-old boy has been charged with assault in connection with a playground attack that sent another boy to the hospital.
Police in western Kentucky say a 13-year-old boy has been charged with assault in connection with a playground attack that sent another boy to the hospital.
The planned expansion of Kentucky's Medicaid program coupled with a push to help the uninsured obtain health coverage will worsen the state's shortage of physicians.
The planned expansion of Kentucky's Medicaid program coupled with a push to help the uninsured obtain health coverage will worsen the state's shortage of physicians.
State officials have cited an American Legion post in eastern Kentucky on gambling and alcohol charges.
State officials have cited an American Legion post in eastern Kentucky on gambling and alcohol charges.
A state report shows the number of coal jobs in Kentucky has dwindled to its lowest point since 1950.
A state report shows the number of coal jobs in Kentucky has dwindled to its lowest point since 1950.
Kentucky State Police say they are investigating the shooting of a 2-year-old child.
Kentucky State Police say they are investigating the shooting of a 2-year-old child.
Former Miss America Heather French Henry is the latest Democrat to consider challenging U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in his re-election bid next year.
Former Miss America Heather French Henry is the latest Democrat to consider challenging U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in his re-election bid next year.
A central Kentucky man has died in an apparent drowning at Rough River Lake.
A central Kentucky man has died in an apparent drowning at Rough River Lake.
A coroner says a man who died while working on a project to paint a bridge in western Kentucky was electrocuted.
A coroner says a man who died while working on a project to paint a bridge in western Kentucky was electrocuted.
Maine's Gambling Control Board has ruled that the Oxford Casino won't be asked to apply for a new operator's license if a sale to the company that owns the home of the Kentucky Derby is approved.
Maine's Gambling Control Board has ruled that the Oxford Casino won't be asked to apply for a new operator's license if a sale to the company that owns the home of the Kentucky Derby is approved.
A Richmond man apparently realized he was too drunk to drive, so he tapped a designated driver - an 11-year-old boy.
A Richmond man apparently realized he was too drunk to drive, so he tapped a designated driver - an 11-year-old boy.
With eight in 10 farmers making less than $10,000 a year, West Virginia will never rival big Midwestern factory farms in producing food.
With eight in 10 farmers making less than $10,000 a year, West Virginia will never rival big Midwestern factory farms in producing food.
An interstate welcome center in southern Kentucky near the Tennessee line will reopen Wednesday and remain open until after the Memorial Day holiday.
An interstate welcome center in southern Kentucky near the Tennessee line will reopen Wednesday and remain open until after the Memorial Day holiday.
Compensation for the head of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources would be capped at $218,000 for the next year under a contract expected to be reviewed by the state Legislature's Government Contract...
Compensation for the head of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources would be capped at $218,000 for the next year under a contract expected to be reviewed by the state Legislature's Government Contract Review...
A wreck on an Ashland bridge has prompted the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to impose a temporary 10-ton weight limit on the span.
A wreck on an Ashland bridge has prompted the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to impose a temporary 10-ton weight limit on the span.
A magazine says Kentucky is No. 1 when it comes to whitetail deer hunting.
A magazine says Kentucky is No. 1 when it comes to whitetail deer hunting.
Eastern Kentucky University says it's giving buyout packages to 127 employees who applied for them and were accepted.
Eastern Kentucky University says it's giving buyout packages to 127 employees who applied for them and were accepted.
Former Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer's sister has resigned as assistant executive director of the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.
Former Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer's sister has resigned as assistant executive director of the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.
Madison County officials say Sheriff Jerry R. Combs has died after suffering a heart attack.
Madison County officials say Sheriff Jerry R. Combs has died after suffering a heart attack.
Another round of protests involving United Mine Workers of America and their supporters results in about a dozen arrests in downtown St. Louis.
Another round of protests involving United Mine Workers of America and their supporters results in about a dozen arrests in downtown St. Louis.
The U.S. House has passed legislation that would put a two-year moratorium on an Army Corps of Engineers plan to erect barriers to prevent people from fishing below dams on the Cumberland River.
The U.S. House has passed legislation that would put a two-year moratorium on an Army Corps of Engineers plan to erect barriers to prevent people from fishing below dams on the Cumberland River.
A former gubernatorial aide to three governors will take over as tourism secretary on June 1.
A former gubernatorial aide to three governors will take over as tourism secretary on June 1.
Most of Kentucky is under a slight risk of severe thunderstorms as a weather system that spawned Oklahoma tornadoes moves eastward.
Most of Kentucky is under a slight risk of severe thunderstorms as a weather system that spawned Oklahoma tornadoes moves eastward.
Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. has named Ann Laurence publisher of the Richmond Register.
Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. has named Ann Laurence publisher of the Richmond Register.
Tea party activists have rallied outside a federal building in Louisville, chanting it's time for the IRS to go because of its extra scrutiny of conservative groups.
Tea party activists have rallied outside a federal building in Louisville, chanting it's time for the IRS to go because of its extra scrutiny of conservative groups.
The health department in northern Kentucky says it plans to stop offering well-child visits because Medicaid no longer offers reimbursement for them.
The health department in northern Kentucky says it plans to stop offering well-child visits because Medicaid no longer offers reimbursement for them.
A coroner says a worker helping crews prepare to paint the Glover H. Cary Bridge in Owensboro has died.
A coroner says a worker helping crews prepare to paint the Glover H. Cary Bridge in Owensboro has died.
An 18-year-old former high school soccer standout has entered a guilty plea to reduced charges in a traffic death.
An 18-year-old former high school soccer standout has entered a guilty plea to reduced charges in a traffic death.
A former McCracken County Road Department worker has entered a guilty plea to selling stolen county property.
A former McCracken County Road Department worker has entered a guilty plea to selling stolen county property.
Almost a month to the day after it closed, the Dorena-Hickman Ferry in western Kentucky expects to resume service Tuesday.
Almost a month to the day after it closed, the Dorena-Hickman Ferry in western Kentucky expects to resume service Tuesday.
Two former officials of defunct cattle broker Eastern Livestock are set to be sentenced for their roles in a $32 million check-kiting scheme.
Two former officials of defunct cattle broker Eastern Livestock are set to be sentenced for their roles in a $32 million check-kiting scheme.
Families and friends will be meeting loved ones this week at Fort Campbell, where more soldier are returning to the post on the Kentucky-Tennessee from Afghanistan.
Families and friends will be meeting loved ones this week at Fort Campbell, where more soldier are returning to the post on the Kentucky-Tennessee from Afghanistan.
The Dalai Lama is spreading his message of non-violence and compassion to a group of Kentucky students.
The Dalai Lama is spreading his message of non-violence and compassion to a group of Kentucky students.
Authorities say a Kentucky teenager known as a jokester was strangled by a dog lead he put around his neck while playing with friends at the start of summer vacation.
Authorities say a Kentucky teenager known as a jokester was strangled by a dog lead he put around his neck while playing with friends at the start of summer vacation.
The Executive Branch Ethics Commission has handed down public reprimands and fines to three former employees in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
The Executive Branch Ethics Commission has handed down public reprimands and fines to three former employees in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo has offered a Senate redistricting plan in hopes of speeding up what has become a drawn-out process.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo has offered a Senate redistricting plan in hopes of speeding up what has become a drawn-out process.
A Taylor County man has been sentenced to 110 years in prison after pleading guilty to creating child pornography with two girls under the age of 5.
A Taylor County man has been sentenced to 110 years in prison after pleading guilty to creating child pornography with two girls under the age of 5.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and Republican National Committee chairman are distancing themselves from conservatives who suggested in recent days that President Barack Obama could face impeachment for the developing...
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and Republican National Committee chairman are distancing themselves from conservatives who suggested in recent days that President Barack Obama could face impeachment for the developing scandal at...
Billionaire Warren Buffett is spending his day listening to business pitches from a select group of kids, but the ideas aren't likely to generate new acquisitions for Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate.
Billionaire Warren Buffett is spending his day listening to business pitches from a select group of kids, but the ideas aren't likely to generate new acquisitions for Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate.
More of the "Rakkasans" have returned to Fort Campbell from Afghanistan.
More of the "Rakkasans" have returned to Fort Campbell from Afghanistan.
Kentucky State Police say two siblings were killed and three other people injured when a car and a truck collided in Nelson County.
Kentucky State Police say two siblings were killed and three other people injured when a car and a truck collided in Nelson County.
Federal prosecutors say former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer's "unwarranted sense of entitlement" goes beyond what he's been charged with.
Federal prosecutors say former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer's "unwarranted sense of entitlement" goes beyond what he's been charged with.
A judge will rule "as soon as possible" on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange that Gov. Steve Beshear created last year by executive order.
A judge will rule "as soon as possible" on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange that Gov. Steve Beshear created last year by executive order.
A longtime coal operator is planning to open seven mines in the heart of the eastern Kentucky coalfields in a venture expected to create more than 250 jobs.
A longtime coal operator is planning to open seven mines in the heart of the eastern Kentucky coalfields in a venture expected to create more than 250 jobs.
A coroner says a central Kentucky teenager died after falling and catching a dog lead he was wearing and choking to death.
A coroner says a central Kentucky teenager died after falling and catching a dog lead he was wearing and choking to death.
Southbound traffic on Interstate 65 is being detoured because of an overturned tractor-trailer truck.
Southbound traffic on Interstate 65 is being detoured because of an overturned tractor-trailer truck.
The manager of Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary and Audubon Center in central Kentucky is retiring after 38 years on the job.
The manager of Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary and Audubon Center in central Kentucky is retiring after 38 years on the job.
A newly formed POW/MIA Flag Guard in central Kentucky is working to honor Kentucky soldiers who never returned from war.
A newly formed POW/MIA Flag Guard in central Kentucky is working to honor Kentucky soldiers who never returned from war.
A Lexington-based string of sporting goods clothing stores has been sold to Lids Sports Group, a national chain based in Indianapolis.
A Lexington-based string of sporting goods clothing stores has been sold to Lids Sports Group, a national chain based in Indianapolis.
Police in eastern Kentucky say 1 man died and another injured by a gunshot after the two got into an argument involving an all-terrain vehicle.
Police in eastern Kentucky say 1 man died and another injured by a gunshot after the two got into an argument involving an all-terrain vehicle.
Owensboro police reported clearing 77.1 percent of violent crimes and nearly 39 percent of property crimes in 2012.
Owensboro police reported clearing 77.1 percent of violent crimes and nearly 39 percent of property crimes in 2012.
Searchers have found three hikers safe in the Red River Gorge.
Searchers have found three hikers safe in the Red River Gorge.
A stretch of the Bluegrass Parkway in central Kentucky will be closed overnight Monday and again Tuesday night while workers demolish a bridge that crosses the parkway.
A stretch of the Bluegrass Parkway in central Kentucky will be closed overnight Monday and again Tuesday night while workers demolish a bridge that crosses the parkway.
Kentucky law enforcement officers are beginning a week of traffic patrols for the Memorial Day holiday focusing on making sure motorists are wearing seat belts.
Kentucky law enforcement officers are beginning a week of traffic patrols for the Memorial Day holiday focusing on making sure motorists are wearing seat belts.
Groundbreaking will be next month in Frankfort for a memorial to six Kentucky conservation officers killed in the line of duty, but visitors to the Salato Wildlife Education Center can see the bronze statue that will...
Groundbreaking will be next month in Frankfort for a memorial to six Kentucky conservation officers killed in the line of duty, but visitors to the Salato Wildlife Education Center can see the bronze statue that will be at...
Kentuckians don't have to worry about an onslaught of noisy cicadas this year, though experts say they're about to emerge in the Northeast.
Kentuckians don't have to worry about an onslaught of noisy cicadas this year, though experts say they're about to emerge in the Northeast.
The Dalai Lama spoke to about 15,000 people at the KFC Yum Center as the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists began his visit to Louisville.
The Dalai Lama spoke to about 15,000 people at the KFC Yum Center as the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists began his visit to Louisville.
A fire has destroyed a factory in central Kentucky that makes scented candles.
A fire has destroyed a factory in central Kentucky that makes scented candles.
Two Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky barely missed out on an estimated $590.5 million grand prize, but they're worth $1 million each.
Two Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky barely missed out on an estimated $590.5 million grand prize, but they're worth $1 million each.
With Afghan troops increasingly leading combat operations on the ground, the Afghan Air Force's fledgling helicopter fleet based in Kabul has learned new techniques to support them from the air.
With Afghan troops increasingly leading combat operations on the ground, the Afghan Air Force's fledgling helicopter fleet based in Kabul has learned new techniques to support them from the air.
Twenty-eight George Rogers Clark High School teachers and staff members are on a mission to become losers.
Twenty-eight George Rogers Clark High School teachers and staff members are on a mission to become losers.
A drug task force in south-central Kentucky is on the verge of expanding into a third county.
A drug task force in south-central Kentucky is on the verge of expanding into a third county.
Authorities say a man suspected of killing a Louisville area woman died after an 11-hour standoff with police.
Authorities say a man suspected of killing a Louisville area woman died after an 11-hour standoff with police.
A program to help soldiers get loans to purchase homes has gotten a permanent extension.
A program to help soldiers get loans to purchase homes has gotten a permanent extension.
A northern Kentucky sheriff has made some big changes during his first few months in office.
A northern Kentucky sheriff has made some big changes during his first few months in office.
Prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a migrant worker in the deaths of two unidentified people.
Prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a migrant worker in the deaths of two unidentified people.
When Louisville became the first city south of the Mason-Dixon line to require businesses to serve people regardless of their race or religion 50 years ago, teenagers were a driving force behind the decision.
When Louisville became the first city south of the Mason-Dixon line to require businesses to serve people regardless of their race or religion 50 years ago, teenagers were a driving force behind the decision.
Who let the dogs out? An eastern Kentucky sheriff says it was an intoxicated neighbor.
Who let the dogs out? An eastern Kentucky sheriff says it was an intoxicated neighbor.
An eastern Kentucky coroner says the identities of two people found in a burned out car in 2012 have been confirmed.
An eastern Kentucky coroner says the identities of two people found in a burned out car in 2012 have been confirmed.
As soldiers at Fort Knox preparing for a summer deployment to Afghanistan, officials at the central Kentucky Army post are launching an Adopt a Platoon program.
As soldiers at Fort Knox preparing for a summer deployment to Afghanistan, officials at the central Kentucky Army post are launching an Adopt a Platoon program.
Two more Kentucky cities have been certified by the state as cultural districts, bringing the total number to six.
Two more Kentucky cities have been certified by the state as cultural districts, bringing the total number to six.
A Kentucky veteran who was working as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan has died in an explosion in Kabul that killed at least 15 people including six Americans.
A Kentucky veteran who was working as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan has died in an explosion in Kabul that killed at least 15 people including six Americans.
A Canadian man is accused of stalking and harassing the family of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and is awaiting a July 23 trial date in the Jefferson County jail.
A Canadian man is accused of stalking and harassing the family of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and is awaiting a July 23 trial date in the Jefferson County jail.
A police affidavit in the stalking case of an Army officer who manages the sexual harassment and assault response program at Fort Campbell says Lt. Col. Darin Haas threatened to kill his ex-wife in text messages.
A police affidavit in the stalking case of an Army officer who manages the sexual harassment and assault response program at Fort Campbell says Lt. Col. Darin Haas threatened to kill his ex-wife in text messages.
Federal officials have arrested six people and charged them with hauling 4,890 pounds of marijuana to Kentucky for packaging and sale.
Federal officials have arrested six people and charged them with hauling 4,890 pounds of marijuana to Kentucky for packaging and sale.
A member of Gov. Steve Beshear's cabinet, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Marcheta Sparrow, is retiring at the end of May.
A member of Gov. Steve Beshear's cabinet, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Marcheta Sparrow, is retiring at the end of May.
Police in Danville are bringing back bicycle patrols.
Police in Danville are bringing back bicycle patrols.
A federal appeals court has ruled that anyone serving prison time in a crack cocaine case should get a new sentence under a law lessening the sentences for offenders.
A federal appeals court has ruled that anyone serving prison time in a crack cocaine case should get a new sentence under a law lessening the sentences for offenders.
An inmate who escaped from a Kentucky prison more than two years ago has been caught in Kingsport, Tenn.
An inmate who escaped from a Kentucky prison more than two years ago has been caught in Kingsport, Tenn.
A U.S. Navy spokesman says one sailor was killed and five were injured during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky.
A U.S. Navy spokesman says one sailor was killed and five were injured during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky.
An eastern Kentucky judge has rejected a plea deal and sentenced an eastern Kentucky man to five years in prison in the death of his son.
An eastern Kentucky judge has rejected a plea deal and sentenced an eastern Kentucky man to five years in prison in the death of his son.
A jury is deliberating the murder case against a Kentucky man being retried in the killing of a young Knoxville couple.
A jury is deliberating the murder case against a Kentucky man being retried in the killing of a young Knoxville couple.
Police in Berea have charged a woman and her boyfriend with criminal abuse of the woman's four children.
Police in Berea have charged a woman and her boyfriend with criminal abuse of the woman's four children.
Searchers have found a body as they looked for a man missing in eastern Kentucky.
Searchers have found a body as they looked for a man missing in eastern Kentucky.
Kentucky State University is reaching out to the rest of the Frankfort community.
Kentucky State University is reaching out to the rest of the Frankfort community.
The Louisville Zoo says its oldest polar bear has died.
The Louisville Zoo says its oldest polar bear has died.
The new president of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College in Cumberland is F. Lynn Moore, the vice president of student development and administrative services at Umpqua Community College in Oregon.
The new president of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College in Cumberland is F. Lynn Moore, the vice president of student development and administrative services at Umpqua Community College in Oregon.
Thirteen Kentucky families have been recognized for their roles as foster parents to some of the state's most vulnerable children.
Thirteen Kentucky families have been recognized for their roles as foster parents to some of the state's most vulnerable children.
An Ashland man has been charged in connection with a murder case involving a man whose remains were found after he had been missing last month.
An Ashland man has been charged in connection with a murder case involving a man whose remains were found after he had been missing last month.
By The Associated Press A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to put controversial fishing restrictions near Cumberland River dams in Kentucky and Tennessee would be held off under a two-year...
By The Associated Press A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to put controversial fishing restrictions near Cumberland River dams in Kentucky and Tennessee would be held off under a two-year moratorium...
A jury in Louisville has recommended a 55-year sentence for a man convicted of killing a witness in another murder case.
A jury in Louisville has recommended a 55-year sentence for a man convicted of killing a witness in another murder case.
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education estimates more than 61,000 students are getting diplomas from the state's public and independent colleges and universities in the academic year coming to a close.
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education estimates more than 61,000 students are getting diplomas from the state's public and independent colleges and universities in the academic year coming to a close.
Kentucky's unemployment rate dropped slightly to 7.9 percent in April, down from 8 percent in March.
Kentucky's unemployment rate dropped slightly to 7.9 percent in April, down from 8 percent in March.
One of Kentucky's most wanted fugitives ran and fought with officers before being arrested along a highway in Wyoming.
One of Kentucky's most wanted fugitives ran and fought with officers before being arrested along a highway in Wyoming.
Officials in Letcher County are exploring the possibility of creating a water trail for tourists.
Officials in Letcher County are exploring the possibility of creating a water trail for tourists.
Officials in a northeastern Kentucky city are considering a ban on pit bulls.
Officials in a northeastern Kentucky city are considering a ban on pit bulls.
The state attorney general's office says it is reviewing a request from officials in western Kentucky to investigate hundreds of zone changes after allegations that they weren't properly approved.
The state attorney general's office says it is reviewing a request from officials in western Kentucky to investigate hundreds of zone changes after allegations that they weren't properly approved.
Authorities in Lexington are looking for an inmate who failed to return after being issued a court-ordered medical pass.
Authorities in Lexington are looking for an inmate who failed to return after being issued a court-ordered medical pass.
The Tennessee Valley Authority will observe its 80th anniversary with a public event Friday in Knoxville.
The Tennessee Valley Authority will observe its 80th anniversary with a public event Friday in Knoxville.
The state of Kentucky has been awarded a $2.7 million federal grant to help some 350 workers affected by the closing of Comair at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport.
The state of Kentucky has been awarded a $2.7 million federal grant to help some 350 workers affected by the closing of Comair at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport.
An auto parts maker is adding a new building and 100 full-time jobs to its operation in Bowling Green.
An auto parts maker is adding a new building and 100 full-time jobs to its operation in Bowling Green.
Kentucky's poet laureate is fulfilling a childhood dream by getting behind the wheel of a bookmobile in his hometown.
Kentucky's poet laureate is fulfilling a childhood dream by getting behind the wheel of a bookmobile in his hometown.
Two small central Kentucky cities top a list of what one business magazine considers the best small cities in the United States.
Two small central Kentucky cities top a list of what one business magazine considers the best small cities in the United States.
A jury in Louisville has convicted a man of killing a woman who was a witness in another murder case.
A jury in Louisville has convicted a man of killing a woman who was a witness in another murder case.
Sen. Lamar Alexander says President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars - even if the nation's largest public utility is...
Sen. Lamar Alexander says President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars - even if the nation's largest public utility is never sold.
A former Army Ranger who fled from Fayette County Circuit Court last summer just before being convicted of rape and sodomy has been caught in Wyoming.
A former Army Ranger who fled from Fayette County Circuit Court last summer just before being convicted of rape and sodomy has been caught in Wyoming.
The state's largest school district has laid off 41 teachers, its highest number of teacher layoffs in more than a decade.
The state's largest school district has laid off 41 teachers, its highest number of teacher layoffs in more than a decade.
Richie Farmer's federal trial on charges of misappropriating government resources when he was agriculture commissioner has been moved to this fall.
Richie Farmer's federal trial on charges of misappropriating government resources when he was agriculture commissioner has been moved to this fall.
A 37-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the slaying of a West Virginia sheriff.
A 37-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the slaying of a West Virginia sheriff.
Two Kentucky men and a tobacco company have been indicted for their alleged involvement in the trafficking of contraband cigarettes.
Two Kentucky men and a tobacco company have been indicted for their alleged involvement in the trafficking of contraband cigarettes.
Gov. Steve Beshear says he's part of efforts to recruit a Democrat to challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in next year's election in Kentucky.
Gov. Steve Beshear says he's part of efforts to recruit a Democrat to challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in next year's election in Kentucky.
By The Associated Press The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that includes legislation aimed at halting controversial fishing restrictions near Cumberland River dams.
By The Associated Press The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that includes legislation aimed at halting controversial fishing restrictions near Cumberland River dams.
A central Kentucky man charged with stabbing and shooting another man to death and attacking his wife has entered an Alford plea.
A central Kentucky man charged with stabbing and shooting another man to death and attacking his wife has entered an Alford plea.
Gov. Steve Beshear's administration is planning a campaign to publicize Kentucky's health benefits exchange ahead of the enrollment period for people seeking health coverage.
Gov. Steve Beshear's administration is planning a campaign to publicize Kentucky's health benefits exchange ahead of the enrollment period for people seeking health coverage.
A Lexington police detective has testified that a man charged with murder in the death of his mentally disabled son told police that he gambled while the younger man starved to death.
A Lexington police detective has testified that a man charged with murder in the death of his mentally disabled son told police that he gambled while the younger man starved to death.
The head of Jefferson County Public Schools has sent out a reminder to staff about rules regarding religion in the curriculum after a meeting that sparked some concern.
The head of Jefferson County Public Schools has sent out a reminder to staff about rules regarding religion in the curriculum after a meeting that sparked some concern.
A former eastern Kentucky police officer has entered a guilty plea in federal court to drug-related charges.
A former eastern Kentucky police officer has entered a guilty plea in federal court to drug-related charges.
An eastern Kentucky school district is considering a proposal to deputize and arm principals for added safety.
An eastern Kentucky school district is considering a proposal to deputize and arm principals for added safety.
A woman who was in the house where a young Knoxville couple was taken after being carjacked has testified defendant George Thomas did not take part in the crime.
A woman who was in the house where a young Knoxville couple was taken after being carjacked has testified defendant George Thomas did not take part in the crime.
Lourdes Hospital in Paducah is closing its transitional care unit and a spokesman says as many as 30 jobs have been "consolidated."
Lourdes Hospital in Paducah is closing its transitional care unit and a spokesman says as many as 30 jobs have been "consolidated."
Kentucky State Police are asking public help in finding a missing man.
Kentucky State Police are asking public help in finding a missing man.
Kentucky State Police have planned a memorial service for a trooper killed in the line of duty 25 years ago.
Kentucky State Police have planned a memorial service for a trooper killed in the line of duty 25 years ago.
A memorial ceremony is being held at Fort Campbell to mark the 44th anniversary of the Battle of Hamburger Hill, one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War.
A memorial ceremony is being held at Fort Campbell to mark the 44th anniversary of the Battle of Hamburger Hill, one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War.
Survivors of an alcohol-related bus crash that killed 27 people, mostly children, have gathered 25 years later in a small Kentucky town to remember those who died and honor the perseverance of those who survived.
Survivors of an alcohol-related bus crash that killed 27 people, mostly children, have gathered 25 years later in a small Kentucky town to remember those who died and honor the perseverance of those who survived.
Brown-Forman Corp. and Fort Knox are mixing two Kentucky traditions - bourbon and the military - at the famed Army post.
Brown-Forman Corp. and Fort Knox are mixing two Kentucky traditions - bourbon and the military - at the famed Army post.
The GED test can be taken for free in Kentucky for the next few weeks.
The GED test can be taken for free in Kentucky for the next few weeks.
The Kentucky Supreme Court now has three female justices, a first for the seven-person court.
The Kentucky Supreme Court now has three female justices, a first for the seven-person court.
Louisville Water Co. and Hardin County Water District No. 2 have reached an agreement for Louisville Water to supply supplemental drinking water to the region, which is experiencing growth.
Louisville Water Co. and Hardin County Water District No. 2 have reached an agreement for Louisville Water to supply supplemental drinking water to the region, which is experiencing growth.
A Lexington man has been convicted of murdering his mother and hiding her body in a trash can nearly two years ago.
A Lexington man has been convicted of murdering his mother and hiding her body in a trash can nearly two years ago.
A wreck involving a semi-truck has shut down the eastbound lanes of Western Kentucky Parkway a few miles west of Elizabethtown.
A wreck involving a semi-truck has shut down the eastbound lanes of Western Kentucky Parkway a few miles west of Elizabethtown.
Police say a man has been indicted in a series of rapes from the mid-1980s in the metro Atlanta area.
Police say a man has been indicted in a series of rapes from the mid-1980s in the metro Atlanta area.
A new report says hard times are expected to continue for the coal industry in Central Appalachia, which at one time was the hub of the nation's coal production.
A new report says hard times are expected to continue for the coal industry in Central Appalachia, which at one time was the hub of the nation's coal production.
The University of Kentucky plans to purchase the Lexington Theological Seminary, which is adjacent to its campus.
The University of Kentucky plans to purchase the Lexington Theological Seminary, which is adjacent to its campus.
An influential tea party group has endorsed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign for a sixth term next year in Kentucky.
An influential tea party group has endorsed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign for a sixth term next year in Kentucky.
The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to reveal what caused a cargo ship to slam into a western Kentucky bridge over the Tennessee River.
The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to reveal what caused a cargo ship to slam into a western Kentucky bridge over the Tennessee River.
Survivors of the nation's deadliest alcohol-related highway crash are expected to attend a public memorial service in a central Kentucky town on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.
Survivors of the nation's deadliest alcohol-related highway crash are expected to attend a public memorial service in a central Kentucky town on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.
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