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Time running out on alternative energy bill

Mar 18, 2010 8:31 pm

FRANKFORT, Ky. ? With time in the General Assembly running out, a key House leader on Thursday tried to sell his alternative energy bill as a multi-billion dollar job-creation measure that would prote...

Ruling bars release of '83 Lawson statement

Mar 18, 2010 7:37 pm

FRANKFORT, Ky. ? The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ruling that ? for a procedural reason ? allowed a 1983 statement given to investigators by road contractor Leonard Lawson to remain sea...

Sexting' bill clears Senate panel

Mar 18, 2010 7:15 pm

FRANKFORT, Ky. ? A measure that would give law enforcement a new option for dealing with teens caught "sexting" ? sending sexually explicit photos through cell phones ? cleared a Senate comm...

MyDerby Memories - be a part of Kentucky Derby history

Mar 18, 2010 5:17 pm

Be a part of Kentucky Derby history. Share your Derby moments with us and The Kentucky Derby Museum. Post your stories, pictures or videos.

5 taken to hospital after car hits ambulance

Mar 18, 2010 4:09 pm

Five people were taken to the hospital late Wednesday night after a car struck an ambulance in the intersection of Furman Boulevard and Taylorsville Road, a police spokesman said.

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

Warren BOE buying hybrid school buses

Mar 18, 2010 4:49 pm

Warren County is trading four of its old yellow school buses for new “green” ones — hybrid vehicles that save up to 30 percent in fuel consumption. The new buses will re...

Glasgow mulling decision to go smoke-free

Mar 18, 2010 4:49 pm

If Glasgow approves a smoking ban ordinance on second reading Monday, it will be the first city in the region to do so. “We are very excited about the possibility and hoping (passage) will ...

Transpark company adding more jobs

Mar 18, 2010 4:49 pm

A company in the Kentucky TriModal Transpark is adding jobs, a boon for the industrial site, which has seen a drop in revenue it receives from payroll taxes. Howa USA Inc. is moving its Richmond, Ind...

More demolition permits sought

Mar 18, 2010 4:49 pm

Three more obstacles in the way of developing a hotel and parking garage in downtown Bowling Green are set to fall. Alliance Corp. has filed for demolition permits on six buildings in Block 12 &...

Giving a helping hand

Mar 18, 2010 4:49 pm

Several families attended Wednesday's Warren County Family Youth Resource Service Center Clothes Giveaway at Henry Moss Middle School. The event, which is put on three times a year, gives away clothe...

Photos: Charity goes bald

Mar 18, 2010 4:48 pm

Western Kentucky University freshman John Sohl (left), of Shepherdsville, and WKU junior Matt Bracken, of Lexington, both members of Western’s baseball team, get their heads shaved Wednesday...

Photos: A history lesson

Mar 18, 2010 4:48 pm

Eighth-grader John Richardson (left) plays John Quincy Adams as George McGee, a theater professor at Georgetown College, plays Henry Clay on Wednesday at Drakes Creek Middle School. Eighth grade hist...

United Way seeks volunteers for Feed the Need food drive

Mar 18, 2010 4:48 pm

United Way of Southern Kentucky can still use volunteers for its Feed the Need food drive Friday and Saturday. “So far we have about 650 people signed up to help, but could use more in Loga...

Former Carhartt workers may get extra benefits

Mar 18, 2010 4:44 pm

Workers who were laid off by Carhartt Inc. in Glasgow might be eligible for extra unemployment benefits through the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program, according to the Kentucky Education and Workfor...

Discrimination lawsuit against Butler J-E ends in settlement

Mar 18, 2010 4:44 pm

A settlement has been reached in a sex discrimination suit involving Butler County Judge-Executive David Fields. Attorneys declined to disclose the terms of the settlement of the lawsuit, which was f...

Local News from Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo! News

Panel approves compromise bill to make college transfers easier

Mar 18, 2010 7:00 pm

FRANKFORT A compromise bill to smooth the transition for students who transfer from community colleges to four-year schools got plenty of criticism but still cleared the Senate Education Committee on...

Bill would create ATV trails in Eastern Kentucky

Mar 18, 2010 6:33 pm

FRANKFORT A bill that would lead to a system of ATV trails in Eastern Kentucky was approved by a House committee Thursday.

Police, state environmental investigators search towing company

Mar 18, 2010 6:32 pm

By 2 p.m. Thursday, Lexington police had spent more than 12 hours searching the property of a local

Senate panel approves bill to prohibit 'sexting'

Mar 18, 2010 5:51 pm

FRANKFORT Kentuckians under age 18 who are caught sexting sending sexually explicit photos of themselves or other minors on cell phones would face fines and community service under a bill a Senate ...

Supreme Court ruling favors state in Internet gambling case

Mar 18, 2010 5:04 pm

FRANKFORT In a case with international repercussions, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that owners of gambling Web sites must appear in court to defend themselves against Kentuckys attempts ...

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

Legislative Briefs: Nighbert again advising Senate Republicans

Mar 18, 2010 5:53 am

Nighbert again advising Senate RepublicansFormer state Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert is