Nicholasville News

Russia's Sarychev Peak volcano erupted June 12, prompting goregous sunsets like the one in this photo taken by Rick Schrantz of Nicholasville, Kentucky on June 29.

Pot delivery case forwarded to grand jury By Fred Petke A man accused of accepting two packages containing 25 pounds of marijuana each will now wait for the grand jury to decide what happens with his case.

U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning offers a jovial "good morning everyone" before describing legislation he's pushing to help families of sick nuclear weapons workers to receive government benefits.

DINNER TRAIN: The name R.J. Corman out of context might mean nothing to you, and to many, may mean nothing in context.

Multinational animal biotechnology firm Alltech looks at a stronger Asia Pacific presence as its "nutrigenomics" initiatives is providing cheaper feed and nutrition supplement to poultry, livestock and aqua industries which gives it a $100-million value in the region.

Pop singer Eddie Money has created a label for the Old Friends "Artist Signature" wine bottle series produced by Chrisman Mill Vineyard & Winery in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

Central Baptist Hospital broke ground on a two-story, 20,000-square-foot facility in Richmond on Wednesday as the next move in what it says is its initiative to provide more accessible health care in Central Kentucky.

The current incarnation of the African Children's Choir will give eight performances at seven churches in Central Kentucky through June 28.

Maddie's Odyssey captured the 4 1/2-furlong race by 1 1/4 lengths in :53.24 for R.S.R. Racing Stable.

Play in the 95th Kentucky State Amateur Golf Tournament has been called off for a second straight day due to heavy rain.

Through an intense mental and physical training, Craig Caudill will be able to help young men push "beyond their self-imposed limits" and learn self-discipline. "They will learn to knock the barriers down between each other," Caudill said.

The Jockeys' Guild and its one-time head have settled a long-running legal dispute, removing one of the last obstacles to the organization emerging from bankruptcy proceedings.

Jos Daniel Donato left his home in Nicholasville about 6 a.m. Tuesday to go to Leestown Middle School in Lexington, where he worked as a custodian.

Lexington police say they have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of a custodian at a middle school.

Bobby Flay, Derby frequenter and a Food Network mainstay, will create a Kentucky-themed dessert to be served at the celebration to mark completion of the renovation of the Old Governor's Mansion.

Nine of the past 10 champions in the AT&T Kentucky State Amateur Championship have been 20-something -- or younger.

Christopher Webb, left, and Josh Harris of Myers Fencing of Nicholasville install a perimeter fence around the area where the new $3.3 million indoor pool next to College Park Gym is to be constructed.

Gov. Steve Beshear will meet with legislative leaders Wednesday to discuss the state's finances and could announce as early as Wednesday his plans to rectify a $1 billion shortfall.

American Founders Bank: Douglas Sharp has joined the bank as vice president/general counsel.

There are law enforcement agencies cutting back and facing reductions across the country.