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Local News from Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo! News

Clark officials clear way for $300 million sports complex

Jan 8, 2009 11:54 am

Clark County officials approved a development agreement Wednesday that paves the way for Winchester to vie for a $300 million sports-and-entertainment complex. The developer says the complex would...

 

Judge overrules Ragland's motion for a new civil trial

Jan 8, 2009 11:39 am

In a tersely worded opinion, a Fayette judge refused Wednesday to throw out a record $60 million in punitive damages against Shane Ragland in the sniper-style shooting death of a University of Kentuck...

 

More than 30 wrecks on slippery roads

Jan 8, 2009 4:42 am

Persistent snow and rain in Lexington contributed to more than 35 traffic accidents Wednesday evening. Police reported eight injury accidents and at least 29 non-injury accidents since 4 p.m. Wedn...

 

Blue Grass Airport Board chairman defies council's request to step aside

Jan 8, 2009 1:27 am

Blue Grass Airport Board Chairman Bernard Lovely is ignoring the Urban County Council's unanimous request that he immediately step down as chairman and remove himself from airport activity. The cou...

 

Holsinger named to fitness panel

Jan 7, 2009 2:42 am

A University of Kentucky professor and former Kentucky Cabinet Secretary for Health and Family Services was appointed to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports by President George W. B...

 

Updated | SUV hits pedestrian on Russell Cave

Jan 7, 2009 1:12 am

A pedestrian is in critical condition at University of Kentucky Hospital after being hit by a small SUV around 6 p.m., authorities said. Cromwell K. Moberly, 49, was crossing Russell Cave Road agai...

 

Fayette Co. will have school Feb. 13

Jan 6, 2009 11:57 pm

Friday the 13th strikes again. Sorry kids. Officials at the Fayette County Public Schools say that Friday, Feb. 13, will be a regular school day to make up Dec. 16, when county schools were clos...

 

Council asks chair to step down

Jan 6, 2009 7:57 pm

The Urban County Council unanimously asked Bernard Lovely to step down Tuesday as Blue Grass Airport chairman and to remove himself from any board or airport operations until state Auditor Crit Lualle...

 

Lobbyist ends partnership with official

Jan 6, 2009 1:57 pm

Influential Frankfort lobbyist Bob Babbage last year failed to disclose his private business deals with Gov. Steve Beshear's chief of staff, in violation of the state ethics law, documents show. &...

 

WEG board names new leader

Jan 6, 2009 8:13 am

In naming a new chief executive officer Monday, the organizers of the World Equestrian Games turned to a Kentucky tourism official who gained experience at another international sporting this year the...

 
 

Local News from The Hamilton Journal News via Yahoo! News

Fairfield releases latest list of area's most wanted

Jan 8, 2009 4:03 pm

The following is the most updated list of the most wanted crime suspects in Fairfield and Fairfield Twp., according to the Fairfield Police Dept.

 

Retiring hospital CEO has seen change, growth for 29 years

Jan 8, 2009 3:49 pm

McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital has grown a lot in the nearly 29 years that Richard Daniels has been in charge of operations but he retired last week most proud of the fact that one thing had not ch...

 

Students to bring cross-walk hazard to trustees

Jan 8, 2009 3:19 pm

Students in Pamela Owens' government class at Lakota West High School have tossed aside their books for some real life application.

 

Hamilton shop to host bridal show

Jan 8, 2009 3:19 pm

A bridal show and expo will be presented from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Heaven Sent, 2223 Pleasant Ave.

 

Case of accused pediatrician continued

Jan 8, 2009 3:18 pm

A hearing to set a trial date for a Hamilton pediatrician facing child sex and drug dealing charges has been continued until next week.

 

Weigh in on new approach to math

Jan 8, 2009 3:04 pm

After more than a year of research and planning, Lakota Local School District officials said they are ready to unveil a new math curriculum.

 

Fairfield Lane invites youngsters to explore mystery books

Jan 8, 2009 3:04 pm

Basics: School's out, Mystery's In, Fairfield Lane Library, 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield; (513) 894-6557, www.lanepl.org.

 

Find out who your ancestors are

Jan 8, 2009 3:03 pm

Adults age 18 and older are invited to attend the winter genealogy series at the Hamilton Lane Library. An Ancestry Practice Class is slated for 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 22, and staff members will answer ques...

 

Audio book library a hit with students

Jan 8, 2009 2:49 pm

Reading has become the cool thing to do at Heritage Elementary School thanks to new technology.

 

Zoo official to speak at land trust dinner

Jan 8, 2009 2:48 pm

Popular and entertaining Thane Maynard, executive director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, will be the keynote speaker at the Three Valley Conservation Trust's Annual Meeting at 5:30 p.m...

 
 

Local News for Western Kentucky from bgdailynews.com

ValueVision Media cutting about 60 jobs, including at BG warehouse

Jan 8, 2009 5:57 pm

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — ValueVision Media Inc., which operates the struggling online and cable TV shopping channel ShopNBC, says it’s cutting 11 percent of its work force, or ab...

 

Governor utilizes Web to seek public input

Jan 8, 2009 5:57 pm

Gov. Steve Beshear is appealing to the public for ideas to help make government more efficient and therefore save money. Beshear said finding cost savings is imperative in helping make up the anticip...

 

BGPD using interactive technology to improve decision-making during difficult, dangerous situations

Jan 8, 2009 5:57 pm

For law enforcement, there are times when officers must make life and death decisions instantly. During the rest of January, officers from the Bowling Green Police Department will have a chance to te...

 

Traffic signals being removed around Circus Square

Jan 8, 2009 5:57 pm

Traffic signals will be removed at three downtown intersections around Circus Square Park in a move designed to increase pedestrian safety in the area. Signals at State Street and Sixth Avenue, Colle...

 

Sting of DESA?s failure remains

Jan 8, 2009 5:57 pm

This is the third time Cathy Stamps has been laid off from a job. “I pray a lot,” she said. “Right now, it’s very bad ... but we’ve got a little fait...

 

Chamber honors 3 for service

Jan 8, 2009 5:57 pm

Lisa Dunn did not expect it. “I had thought I was supposed to be here as an ambassador apprentice,” she said. “I was so very surprised.” Dunn received the Volu...

 
 

Local News for Glasgow, KY from Glasgow Daily Times

3 members appear before federal grand jury

Jan 8, 2009 1:38 pm

Members of the Glasgow Police Department appeared before a Federal grand jury in Bowling Green on Tuesday.

 

Fire starter still a mystery

Jan 8, 2009 12:00 pm

A recent spree of suspicious fires, which occurred between 9:30 p.m. New Year?s Eve and 4:30 a.m.

 

Police provide artist?s sketch of suspect

Jan 8, 2009 11:58 am

An artist?s sketch of the man who robbed South Central Bank Tuesday morning has been released by the Kentucky State Police.

 

Plaza unveils its Web site 2.0

Jan 8, 2009 9:37 am

In an effort to reach a younger audience, the Plaza Theatre has added some new features to its Web site.

 

LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS

Jan 8, 2009 9:12 am

Barren hoops alumni game is SaturdayPotential baseball and softball officials meeting is Jan. 14A and M-Commerce hires Morriss as head coach

 

Line forms at employment office

Jan 7, 2009 3:33 pm

A row of people in search of new jobs stretched halfway across the parking lot from the doors of the Kentucky Employment Service in Glasgow on Tuesday morning.

 

People travel to file claims, find jobs

Jan 7, 2009 3:32 pm

Jenny White, of Willow Shade, has worked at Sumitomo in Edmonton for 15 years. The company manufactures parts for the automotive industry. She was laid off she said due to production being slow, but u...

 

ACK lays off some employees

Jan 7, 2009 3:30 pm

ACK Controls in Glasgow has had to lay off employees for the first time in the plant?s 18 years in town.

 

Goody?s will liquidate inventory

Jan 7, 2009 3:20 pm

Goody?s Family Clothing, a 55-year-old company with 287 stores across the Southeast, announced in an employee memo that it will be liquidating inventory.

 

Firefighters can get ladder truck

Jan 7, 2009 1:24 pm

Volunteer firefighters have been given the go ahead by city council members to purchase a ladder fire truck.

 
 

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...

 
 

Local/Regional headlines for Louisville, Kentucky from Courier-Journal.com

Grant brings nutrition closer to home

Jan 8, 2009 8:59 am

They're called "food deserts" -- poor, urban neighborhoods where residents lack cars to drive to distant supermarkets, prompting many to rely on nearby fast food or convenience-store fare.

 

Corrections chief rejects furloughs

Jan 8, 2009 6:59 am

Metro Corrections officers won't be required to take unpaid furlough days to help offset Louisville's budget deficit, prompting complaints and a possible legal challenge from unions whose members are ...

 

Ethics breach costs Burch $500

Jan 8, 2009 6:59 am

The Legislative Ethics Commission yesterday found Rep. Tom Burch guilty of violating state ethics law and fined him $500. Burch, D-Louisville, acknowledged sending letters to three Court of Appeals j...

 

Lawyer tries to force PRP coaches to talk

Jan 8, 2009 6:58 am

The attorney representing Max Gilpin's mother has filed a motion in Jefferson Circuit Court, asking Judge Mitch Perry to order two Pleasure Ridge Park High School football coaches to give depositions ...

 

Stumbo wants 60 votes for slots bill

Jan 8, 2009 6:58 am

Newly elected House Speaker Greg Stumbo said yesterday that he will not call a vote on a bill to expand gambling unless he has support from at least 60 of the 100 House members.

 

Stumbo sworn in, considers budget needs

Jan 8, 2009 6:57 am

Greg Stumbo was sworn in yesterday as the 91st speaker of Kentucky's House of Representatives, a day after he ousted Jody Richards in a vote by the Democratic caucus.

 

Red Cross holds recovery drive to make up Donorama shortfall

Jan 8, 2009 6:54 am

Dan Oetken said he would start to feel better after they were "done sticking" him. Oetken was giving blood yesterday at the American Red Cross' recovery drive at the agency's East Chestnut ...

 

Search set for education chief

Jan 8, 2009 5:02 am

The Kentucky Board of Education appointed an interim commissioner and decided to hire a national search firm to help it select the state's next education commissioner during a special meeting yesterda...

 

Mayor in D.C. for stimulus package

Jan 8, 2009 5:02 am

Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson will be one of 13 mayors in Washington today for an announcement by President-elect Barack Obama about his nearly $800 billion economic stimulus plan, which is ex...