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Death case lacked judge for months
LOUISVILLE — A judge has been appointed to Kentucky’s longest-running death row case after an Associated Press inquiry into why it had been pending 16 months without a judge. The case of Karu Ge...
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Officer testifies against sheriff
BOWLING GREEN — A former deputy and a city police officer have testified against a south-central Kentucky sheriff who is accused of using excessive force during an arrest. Barren County Sheriff ...
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Testimony begins in federal trial for sheriff
GLASGOW — Testimony has begun in the trial of a south-central Kentucky sheriff and two others accused of excessive force during an arrest. Barren County Sheriff Chris Eaton, deputy Aaron Bennett...
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Associated Press At this home in Cumberland County, a 2-year-old girl was shot by her 5-year-old brother with a gun designed for children. Investigators say the Tuesday shooting was accidental. The children's mother was home at the time of the shooting Tuesday afternoon but had stepped out to the front porch for a few minutes and "she heard the gun go off," Cumberland County Coroner Gary White said. He said the rifle was kept in a corner and the family didn't realize a bullet had been left inside it.
5-year-old boy shoots sister in rural accident
BURKESVILLE — In southern Kentucky, where children get their first guns even before they start first grade, Stephanie Sparks paid little attention as her 5-year-old son, Kristian, played with the r...
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Associated Press Steam rises off a horse as it is washed after a morning workout at Churchill Downs on Tuesday in Louisville.
O’Neill, Krigger chase history
LOUISVILLE — A little known jockey and a lightly regarded horse pulled off an upset victory for trainer Doug O’Neill at last year’s Kentucky Derby. On Saturday, he’ll give another relative unkno...
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Lawmakers ready to talk redistricting
FRANKFORT— Pressure is beginning to mount on Gov. Steve Beshear to call lawmakers back to Frankfort this year for a special legislative session on political redistricting. House Speaker Greg Stu...
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Grimes gauging public support for early voting
FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s top election official will take a fresh look at lifting restrictions on early voting, an idea that lawmakers have been reluctant to approve despite repeated attempts in recen...
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Associated Press Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (right) chats with Kentucky coalfield attorney John R. Triplett in Pikeville on Monday. McConnell was in the city to unveil legislation he intends to file next week in an effort to speed up EPA approval of mining permits.
McConnell unveils measure to help boost coal industry
PIKEVILLE — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled legislation Monday aimed at forcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expedite the process for coal companies seeking permits...
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State businessman pleads guilty in cigarette case
LOUISVILLE — A Louisville businessman pleaded guilty Monday to playing a role in a scheme to sell more than $12 million in cigarettes online and avoid paying Kentucky taxes on the smokes. Israel...
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Home-based hat makers getting noticed
ELIZABETHTOWN — The owners of a home-based Derby hat business are getting noticed for their appealing designs and reasonable prices. The owners of Hataritaville, Terri Pfeiffer and John Thompset...
Apr 30, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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