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Five people were injured Sunday in a two-car accident at the intersection of 13th Street and Rayourne Road. via Independent

Anyone who grew up in Appalachia knows the down-home delight of chomping down on a "Moon Pie" and swigging down some cold "RC Cola," especially during the halcyon days of a youthful, sweltering summer. via WKYT-TV Lexington

“Stuff like this is senseless. There's no need for it and it seems to be growing”

Animal abuse and neglect are problems officials say are getting worse every day. via WKYT-TV Lexington

“We wanted to foster the opportunity to get business leaders to discuss the problems facing the Ashland community”

The needs of employers and the skills of the work force just aren't matching up in northeastern Kentucky, panelists in an economic forum concluded Tuesday. via Independent

“There are a lot of problems at that jail right now”

State police detectives are investigating allegations made against staff members at the Carter County Detention Center following reports about "assaults involving inmates," according to Kentucky State Police ... via Independent

“Good and efficient police work by the Ashland Police Department brought about this arrest and conviction and helped avert a potential tragedy”

The Staple Gun Bandit is going to prison for at least 81/2 years. Gerald A. Rocchi, 32, who pleaded guilty in March to robbing an ice cream parlor and a fast-food restaurant with a chrome-plated, pistol-grip ... via Independent

“I think young and old alike will be hearing ringing in their ears this spring”

They come out of the ground by the millions, covering shrubs like winged blankets, emitting a high-pitched buzzing. via Independent

“We had eight or 10 that we thought were going to be dead before the end of the day”

Rowan County Sheriff Jack Carter said Wednesday he was still shaken by the scene he encountered the previous day at a horse farm off Ky. via Independent

A man who had denied shoving baby wipes down an infant's throat last fall entered a guilty plea on charges of second- degree assault and criminal abuse in Johnson Circuit Court on Friday. via Independent

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McQueary are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth McQueary, to Jeryd Cain Flynn, son of Mr. via Commonwealth Journal

Pulaski County community leaders, governmental officials and managers of non-profit organizations are invited to attend a seminar on grant writing and funding resource identification Thursday, April 10, at The ... via Commonwealth Journal

“Whether it's a presidential election, senatorial, gubernatorial, or state or county race. The party has to rise to the occasion”

Just as the Democratic presidential campaigns are eyeing the Bluegrass state, Kentucky Democrats will begin the process of choosing delegates to the upcoming county, state and national Democratic conventions. via Independent

South Kentucky RECC recently presented $479,000 in funding from the United States Department of Agriculture to the Somerset-Pulaski County Development Foundation to assist with the construction of the proposed ... via Commonwealth Journal

“We wanted to talk to him because he was the last adult to see Bradden alive”

Clarence David Mullins was formally sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for killing 17-month-old Bradden Callopy. via The Sentinel-Echo

The Boyd County Fiscal Court has filed suit against former Boyd County Clerk Doris Stephens Hollan. via Independent

“Some suspects have been identified. A number have not yet been identified”

An Eastern Kentucky University student hospitalized earlier this month after he allegedly was hazed by Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity members may be one of many victims, Richmond Police said Tuesday. via Richmond Register

“We want to get these issues resolved outside the courtroom to keep our governments from digging into the public purse to spend funds they could otherwise spend to enhance the lives of their citizens”

Some relief may be coming for Kentucky cities and counties forced to pay insurance companies refunds years after the money has already been spent. via Independent

Republican U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers came to Frankfort on Thursday and lent a hand to a Democratic Kentucky lawmaker's bill designed to make it easier to improve water quality. via Independent

Proposals are due April 21 for creative mini-golf-course holes to be part of '18 Art Holes,' a functional exhibit running Aug. via The Courier-Journal

The treasurer of the Boyd County High School varsity cheerleaders boosters club has been charged with embezzling funds from the organization. via Independent