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Gambling bill stalls in Senate panel

Mar 18, 2010 12:27 am

Legislation to help Kentucky's horse industry by authorizing an electronic gambling game suffered a major ? and possibly fatal ? setback Wednesday when it stalled in a Senate committee.

Comment period starts on toxic air reduction plan

Mar 17, 2010 11:50 pm

The city's top air quality official on Wednesday outlined how the public can track and comment on changes Louisville is planning to make to it's 2005 toxic air reduction program.

Amanda's Bill' clears Senate

Mar 17, 2010 11:41 pm

A measure aimed at strengthening the state's domestic violence laws unanimously cleared the Senate Wednesday. House Bill 1, called "Amanda's Bill, now goes back to the House. HB 1 is named after ...

Ford Motor Co. shares hit five-year high

Mar 17, 2010 10:48 pm

Shares of Ford Motor Co. surged to a five-year high Wednesday after a ratings agency upgraded the automaker's debt and said Ford has the potential to improve its finances even further.

Program to help inmates re-integrate in Shawnee

Mar 17, 2010 10:24 pm

A program was introduced Wednesday to give recently released prisoners and inmates returning to Shawnee options as they re-integrate into society.

Chandler again opposes health-care bill

Mar 17, 2010 10:21 pm

In his search for the 216 House votes he needs to pass health-care reform, President Barack Obama will not get any help from Kentucky Congressman Ben Chandler.

Nighbert advising Senate Republicans again

Mar 17, 2010 9:38 pm

Former Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert, who was acquitted on bribery and other federal charges in January, is once again working for the state Senate's Republican majority.

Regional News for Eastern Kentucky from PikevilleHospital.org

Gas altering summer travel plans

Jun 20, 2008 8:17 pm

PIKEVILLE - Gasoline prices have many area residents altering their summer travel plans.Driving an automobile these days is expensive, and as such, requires close management of gasoline consumption.&q...

Hatfield-McCoy Marathon: TAKE TWO - Engle wins for second straight year

Jun 20, 2008 8:07 pm

The Medical Leader / JOSHUA BALL ON THE RUN: A record 428 runners from 38 states, Canada and Great Britain participated in the ninth-annual Hatfield-McCoy Marathon on June 14. (Bottom) Kasten Br...

Hospital employee runs race: Sanders completes 26-mile marathon for second time

Jun 20, 2008 7:59 pm

SandersGOODY - Alan Sanders lives life on the run - literally. During the day, Sanders serves as a member of Pikeville Medical Center's maintenance team. After work, it isn't unusual seeing San...

Protecting your skin is essential: Common sense best approach, says Lavendar

Jun 20, 2008 7:56 pm

Lavendar PIKEVILLE - Dr. Timothy Lavender agrees that the summer months are meant to enjoy outdoor activities.With the summer comes scorching temperatures - and sunburns - and Lavender, a dermat...

Area gears up for RAM: Brock expects more than 1,000 for expedition

Jun 20, 2008 7:52 pm

The Medical Leader / TEDDY PAYNTER READY FOR RAM: Stan Brock and members of RAM visited Pike County officials on Wednesday and looked over the site for the upcoming expedition, which is set for ...

County, schools going GREEN: Pike County Central students collect 500 pounds of trash

Jun 13, 2008 4:34 pm

PROMOTING RECYCLING: Pike County Central High School held its first recycling pick up on June 3. Pictured are: Pike Central teacher Jaime Layne, Pike Central Principal David Rowe, Don Combs, Cha...

Shred-ALL rep becomes authorized compliance toolkit provider

Jun 13, 2008 4:27 pm

PIKEVILLE - Shred- ALL Documents has announced that Tracy Syck is one of a limited number of information security professionals nationwide to be authorized as a distributor for a new Information Destr...

Science Center introduces 4 new laser shows

Jun 13, 2008 3:54 pm

PRESTONSBURG - Combining state-of-the-art laser display to music, the East Kentucky Science Center has turned its laser show into its niche.The 85-seat planetarium is a dome-shaped structure that tran...

EKSC hopes to get inside your head: Center's brain exhibit a big hit

Jun 13, 2008 3:51 pm

The Medical Leader / JOSHUA BALL ONE MEAN MACHINE: The Chronos Star Projector provides cutting-edge technology for the state-ofthe- art planetarium at the East Kentucky Science Center. The devi...

Training tomorrow's doctors today: Pikeville College hosts PEPP program participants, group to shadow at PMC

Jun 13, 2008 3:38 pm

PIKEVILLE - High School students from all over the state have flocked into Pikeville to participate in Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine's Professional Education Preparation Program (PC...

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North Korea, U.N. will put Obama to the test

Apr 9, 2009 12:40 pm

CHICAGO TRIBUNE Hours after North Korea dared to launch a long-range rocket in defiance of world pressure, President Barack Obama issued a warning. "Rules must be binding," he said, a refe...

Local News for Western Kentucky from bgdailynews.com

Central wins, moves to quarterfinals

Mar 17, 2010 6:41 pm

LEXINGTON — One down, three to go. Warren Central eased past East Carter in the opening round of the PNC/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen today with a dominant second half for a 55-36 win...

Citizens offer suggestions for Mammoth Cave Hotel?s planned upgrade

Mar 17, 2010 4:58 pm

MAMMOTH CAVE — A new visitors center with a soaring entry, columns clad in stone and a slate-like roof sits behind an aging Mammoth Cave Hotel. Members of the public attending a meeting Tue...

Report: Recycling increases at WKU

Mar 17, 2010 4:58 pm

Big Red is going green in a big way. The amounts of recycled aluminum and cardboard more than doubled at Western Kentucky University in 2009, according to an annual recycling report released by the un...

Parent upset over notification delay after bus incident

Mar 17, 2010 4:58 pm

A parent of one of three 5-year-old girls who were allegedly fondled last week on a school bus by a 9-year-old boy is upset about not being notified by school officials until several days later. Acco...

Plan to improve road gets city?s OK

Mar 17, 2010 4:58 pm

The city of Bowling Green’s major capital improvement project for this construction season got a green light Tuesday night. The Bowling Green City Commission unanimously approved a &#03...

POLICE NEWS: Woman accused of spitting on officer

Mar 17, 2010 4:41 pm

Jenny Renea McKnight, 31, 608 Todd St., Franklin, was arrested at 11:07 p.m. Saturday and charged with third-degree assault (police/probation officer), public intoxication and second-degree disorderly...

Hart County partners with BG chamber

Mar 17, 2010 4:41 pm

As Hart County welcomes a new industry, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has expanded its reach into the county. Hart County recently joined the chamber’s menu of services program...

Community Action auctioning poster

Mar 17, 2010 4:41 pm

Community Action of Southern Kentucky will auction a donated rare movie poster to raise matching funds for its new facility in Allen County. So far the agency has raised $85,000 in its fundr...

Local News from The Hamilton Journal News via Yahoo! News

Congregation gives away church building

Mar 18, 2010 5:22 am

HAMILTON - One city congregation is putting the Christian principle of giving into practice in a big way.

Auto service center expands to Hamilton

Mar 18, 2010 5:22 am

HAMILTON - Pfefferle Tire & Auto Service will expand into Hamilton with a new location at 990 Main St.

Prep assemblies help sophomores focus on tests

Mar 18, 2010 5:22 am

ROSS TWP. - Schools will frequently hold a pep assembly before a big game to get everyone excited.

Tavern goes green on happy holiday

Mar 18, 2010 4:37 am

HAMILTON - About 1,000 people were expected to pass through Ryans Tavern to celebrate St.

Hamilton JROTC takes third at competition

Mar 18, 2010 4:22 am

HAMILTON - Even though the Hamilton High School JROTC squad finished second place in seven of the eight events, they took home third place overall in the Area 3 East Academic, Athletic and Drill Champ...

Council members listen to community concerns

Mar 18, 2010 1:52 am

HAMILTON - The city needs to redouble its efforts when it comes to keeping streets and neighborhoods free of trash and other debris, provide additional funding for youth programs and community methods...

Edgewood superintendent search to be a team effort

Mar 18, 2010 1:07 am

TRENTON - Edgewood City Schools administrators announced Wednesday, March 17, they will partner with the Butler County Educational Services Center for their upcoming superintendent search.

Auditor's error could have led to invalid May 4 vote for Middletown schools

Mar 18, 2010 12:22 am

MIDDLETOWN - A last-minute discovery of a Butler County Auditors Office calculation error on Middletown City Schools levy millage rate saved the district from a potential invalid vote in May.

Edgewood superintendent search to be team effort

Mar 17, 2010 9:07 pm

TRENTON - The Edgewood City School district announced today, Wednesday, March 17, that they will partner with the Butler County Educational Services Center for their upcoming superintendent search.

Council mulls TV for some sessions

Mar 17, 2010 6:07 pm

FAIRFIELD - Councilmen Mike Oler and Mitch Rhodus want to see the City Council televise some of its public work session discussions.

Local News from Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo! News

Parkette's chicken fried in lard appeals to Food Network star

Mar 18, 2010 7:53 am

It was the lard that grabbed the heart of Food Network star Guy Fieri on Tuesday.Fieri, star of &#

Fayette school board to consider cutting in-house attorney

Mar 18, 2010 7:53 am

Fayette County Public Schools potentially could save $250,000 to $360,000 a year by eliminating its

Montgomery, Goins among Ky. Music Hall of Fame inductees

Mar 18, 2010 7:53 am

It won't convene for another year. But the 2011 Kentucky Music Hall

City releases report detailing case against fired police officer

Mar 18, 2010 7:52 am

The city has released findings that provide details about the Urban County Council's move to fi

Herald-Leader carrier alerts family to leave burning home

Mar 18, 2010 2:12 am

London's fire chief said he plans to give a Herald-Leader newspaper carrier an award for rousin

Senate approves its version of Amanda's Bill

Mar 17, 2010 11:35 pm

FRANKFORT Under the vigilant eye of a grieving mother, the state Senate approved a bill Wednesday to help protect domestic violence victims.

Danville school officials find hit list

Mar 17, 2010 10:37 pm

Danville High School officials found an anonymous hit list Tuesday which contained names of several

For Sweet Sixteen's losing teams, there's still hope: in cheerleading

Mar 17, 2010 9:17 pm

The boys basketball team fell in the first round, but East Carter High School still has a chance to be a Cinderella story of the Sweet Sixteen state tournament. In cheerleading.

N. Ky. nursing home cited for violations

Mar 17, 2010 8:12 pm

Within two months of the opening of a Covington nursing home, state investigators cited it twice for

Instant Racing bill unlikely to finish legislative race

Mar 17, 2010 7:35 pm

FRANKFORT Less than a week after a proposal to allow Instant Racing gambling came flying out of a Senate committee, the bill has been sidetracked and looks unlikely to finish the legislative race.