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10-12. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Proceeds go to the Kentucky Executive Mansions Foundation, which pays for renovations and improvements at the executive mansion, the old mansion and other public buildings in the state.

With food stamp use at record highs and climbing every month, a program once scorned as a failed welfare scheme now helps feed one in eight Americans and one in four children .

Dean Cook spent two years leading a Kentucky church before he rode back into town to create a church for horse enthusiasts.

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The weekend after Thanksgiving is typically a busy weekend for those picking out the perfect Christmas tree but Governor Steve Beshear and his wife, Jane, already have theirs.

The final defendant has pleaded guilty in a large drug case that gave police new insight into the kind of interstate pill smuggling that has grown to staggering proportions in Kentucky in the past few years.

Evidence issues have emerged in at least six capital cases in Kentucky, along with potentially hundreds of other prosecutions including rapes and robberies.

Former Campbell County Detention Center Sergeant Ben Wood sat down with FOX19 exclusively to discuss what he says when on regularly at his former place of employment.

A new four-lane section of Kentucky 80 between Coldwater and Murray will open this week.

In northern Kentucky, Kenton County officials have unanimously approved a six-figure payment to stop a lawsuit by a former deputy county clerk who claimed she was wrongfully fired.

A fired Dayton High School teacher found not guilty in October of having sex with a 16-year-old student has sued the prosecutor who brought the charge against her.

The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that the state improperly adopted its lethal injection protocol and must readopt procedures to administer the three-drug cocktail used to execute condemned inmates.

Versions of two of Christopher Columbus' ships are scheduled to dock in northern Kentucky.

Kentucky officials say a new mobile pharmacy unit has been acquired to provide services during disasters and emergencies.

State officials say a crane accident at a mining site in southeastern Kentucky has fatally wounded a worker.

Gov. Steve Beshear on Tuesday named Joe Meyer of Covington as acting secretary of Kentucky's Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

A mysterious murder that appeared to be some kind of political statement was apparently neither, reports are indicating.

Attorney General Jack Conway requested Monday that execution dates be set for three convicted murderers on Kentucky's death row, including one whose case questioned the use of lethal injection nationwide.

Two suspects charged in the killings of three men whose decomposed bodies were found by hunters have implicated themselves in statements to police, a prosecutor said Monday.One suspect gave information that led investigators to the weapons used, Commonwealth's Attorney Karen Davis said during an initial hearing for the men in Barren County District ...

One crash in Boone County killed three family members in a pick-up truck last week.

The 8,000 Kentuckians due a 20-week extension of unemployment compensation won't see their checks for at least a month, while a similar number of Hoosiers could start getting their payments as early as next week.

Northern Kentucky University's 10th annual Alumni Lecture Series will tackle the issue of how to govern in today's ever-changing world.

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky has borrowed roughly half a billion dollars from the federal government this year to pay benefits to unemployed workers - money the state likely will have to pay back when the economy recovers.

Courts - "Kentucky Appeals court upholds $6.1 million strip-search verdict against McDonald's" Updating this long list of earlier ILB entries , Andrew Wolfson reports in today's LCJ in a lengthy story: The Kentucky Court of Appeals Friday upheld the $6.1 million jury award to strip-search victim Louise Ogborn, saying McDonalda s legal department ...

A veteran from Tennessee who admitted sending child pornography on the Internet and asking two Kentucky women to help set up sexual encounters with children has been sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison.

FRANKFORT - Despite previous claims, investigators said Friday that bad food wasn't the primary cause of a fiery riot at a central Kentucky prison in August.

Former state representative and one-time gubernatorial candidate Steve Nunn appeared in Hart County Circuit Court in Munfordville on Tuesday morning for arraignment on six counts of first-degree wanton endangerment involving law enforcement officers.

Health officials said Friday a fourth Northern Kentucky resident has died of the flu.

Kentucky's flagship public university gave the official heave-ho to tobacco on Thursday, touting the health benefits of a smoke-free policy covering all of its sprawling campus in the heart of burley tobacco country.

Preliminary statistics indicate that twelve people died in eleven separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, November 9 through Sunday, November 15, 2009.

Steve Nunn, the former legislator and one-time candidate for governor, Thursday entered a not guilty plea to charges of murder and violation of an emergency protective order in the death of Nunn's former finance, 29-year-old Amanda Ross.

A Kentucky death row inmate, who once played a role in a controversial clothing advertising campaign featuring condemned inmates, has died 27 years after being sentenced to death.

The family of a Marine from southeastern Kentucky says he has suffered serious injuries while serving in Afghanistan.

Kentucky's Democratic governor and Republican Senate president have offered their views for helping make up the $1 billion projected budget deficit during the next two years.

Police have arrested a woman for allegedly setting forest fires in southeastern Kentucky that burned several acres and put homes in danger.

A Kentucky death row inmate, who once played a role in a controversial clothing advertising campaign featuring condemned inmates, has died 27 years after being sentenced to death.

Unemployed Kentuckians may be eligible for extended unemployment insurance benefits.

Beam Global Spirits & Wine has announced plans to close a Cincinnati bottling plant in 2011 and shift those operations to Kentucky, adding about 120 jobs in Frankfort and Clermont by the end of 2011.

Farmer also offered his own words of thanks, saying it's especially appropriate during a time of year known for bountiful meals.

According to the Kentucky Domestic Violence Association and media accounts, 48 women and one man were killed in such cases since 2007.

A group of Moroccan educators will be visiting Kentucky this month as part of an "international civic education collaboration." The Moroccan delegation will be in Kentucky from Nov.

MELBOURNE, Ky. - A new documentary traces Kentucky's winemaking heritage - from the early success to its disappearance during Prohibition to its rebirth in recent years.

For Staff Sgt. Kyle Puckett, Nov. 5 started out as "fairly routine" at Fort Hood, Texas.

Preliminary statistics* indicate that nine people died in eight separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, November 2 through Sunday, November 8, 2009.

Girl receives an H1N1 Vaccine shot Kentucky Department for Public Health officials announced today that most of the seasonal influenza vaccine manufactured for this season has already been given, due to earlier, increased demand nationwide.

It's an article of faith among Kentucky Republicans that 38 or so counties determine winners in their primaries.

Former hostage Terry Anderson, who was held captive in the Middle East for 6 1/2 years, has filed for bankruptcy.

The home of a former Kentucky lawmaker charged with murder has been sold at auction for $170,000 to help pay for his legal fees.

Kentucky officials have issued a warrant for Jeffersonville Clerk-Treasurer Peggy Wilder for felony theft by deception.

A leading contender for one of Kentucky's two U.S. Senate seats met privately Thursday with Republican floor leader Mitch McConnell in a get-together that was described as cordial.

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Authorities make two drug arrests in south central Kentucky, but they weren't your typical suspects.

Steve Nunn was arrested in a cemetery shortly after Amanda Ross was killed. C. Thomas Hardin/Louisville Courier-Journal Louie B. Nunn, above on the left, was governor from 1967 to 1971.

The Governor says in a written statement Thursday that if he does call a special session for later this year it would deal exclusively with economic development.

The Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission has paid $147,500 for 98.5 acres of land in central Kentucky to protect a federally endangered plant.

As many as 8,000 doses of the swine flu vaccine will be given out in Highland Heights this Wednesday.

A ranking of the financial problems of various states finds Hawai'i tied for having the 19th-worst fiscal health nationally.

For U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, controversial votes against a health care overhaul and for energy policies that could hurt the coal industry are floodlights signaling critics that the once seemingly unbeatable congressman may have an exposed flank.

Actor ROBERT PATTINSON is campaigning for GUS VAN SANT to take charge of the fourth TWILIGHT movie after learning the film will be shot in the director's hometown.

People waiting in line for the flu shot at the Bank of Kentucky Center on November 11, 2009.

The Northern Kentucky Health Department says a Boone County man in his 20's, with no underlying health conditions, has died from the virus.

LEXINGTON - Former Kentucky lawmaker Steve Nunn was indicted on a capital murder charge Tuesday, nearly two months after his arrest in the shooting death of his ex-fiancee. Fayette Circuit Judge Kim Bunnell read the charges handed down by a Fayette County grand jury, which included one count of murder and one count of violating an emergency ...

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recommended Monday that state employees and retirees pay more for their health insurance, a move that could shave $188 million from a potential $1.2 billion state budget shortfall during the next two years.

The Northern Kentucky Health Department has confirmed death associated with the H1N1 virus.

Maysville Fire Chief Eric Bach told The Ledger Independent that there was "too much fire" on the eastern half of the structure when firefighters arrived.

The U.S. Attorney's office says a former central Kentucky teacher has pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of child porn.

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping health care reform bill late Saturday night, 220-215. Third District Congressman John Yarmuth was the only Kentucky representative who voted for the bill.

The Kentucky Arts Council is seeking artists who would like to perform next year during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Sunday, November 08, 2009 Courts - "Kentucky's troubled death-penalty system lets cases languish for decades" Like the Gary Post Tribune , quoted in the entry below , the Louisville Courier Journal today has devoted a lot of space to the death penalty, but in this case to the length of time it takes to complete the appeals.

Kentucky lawmakers are at the center of a political feud over how to best derail the so-called "pain-pill pipeline" from Florida to the Bluegrass State, a multi-state trafficking scheme that has contributed heavily to the state's crippling prescription drug addiction epidemic.

Kentucky is spending millions of dollars each year on a capital-punishment system so ineffective that more death-row inmates are dying of natural causes than are being executed.

Top officials in Kentucky and Indiana urged quick action Wednesday to protect their states' interests in response to Tuesday's decision by Ohio voters to authorize casino gambling.

FRANKFORT, Ky. - In a state capital where more damaging budget cuts loom, with no short-term prospects for an infusion of money from the private sector to the public sector, via taxes or gambling, some do-gooders met last week to see if the state and its children can get some long-term help from the foundations and individuals who make up what is ...

The Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky has been very active over the last several months.

T hey were angry about the food. A guard at a Kentucky prison says that was the main reason inmates rioted and set fire to buildings in August.

Two Kentucky middle school students face criminal charges after pulling a prank in which one allegedly urinated in the drink of another student.

Steve Beshear has three candidates to consider for an open district court judgeship that covers four eastern Kentucky counties.

Slideshow A suspect under arrest as part of "Operation Pill Creek" in Kentucky. One of the largest drug roundups in Kentucky state history is underway right now.

A state senator is proposing a constitutional amendment that -- if approved by the General Assembly and then voters -- would allow video gambling machines in Kentucky.

Ohio voters cleared the way in Tuesday's election for casinos to be built in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo.

First lady Jane Beshear is urging Kentuckians to donate coats to help the poor during this year's upcoming winter.

On October 1, the Kentucky Supreme Court joined those of both Ohio and Indiana in holding that sex offender residency laws could not be applied retroactively.

Health officials say there have been three more deaths in Kentucky related to the swine flu, bringing the state's total to 18.

Two Louisville residents are the latest swine flu victims in Kentucky. The women, aged 42 and 54, died in the overnight hours Tuesday.

With voters approving casinos in Ohio during Tuesday's election, the focus now turns to how the vote will affect surrounding states, including Kentucky and Indiana.

Project Graduate is geared toward former college students who have at least 90 credits but didn't get a degree.

FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Kentucky Supreme Court on Monday denied a stay of its recent ruling striking down residency restrictions on sex offenders convicted before July 2006.

A state supreme court ruling is allowing sex offenders to live wherever they like, including near schools, playgrounds and day cares.

The Democrats have made their choice of candidate for the upcoming special election to fill the vacant 96th District Kentucky House seat.

FRANKFORT, Ky. - More than 200 authors, artists and illustrators will be featured Saturday at the 28th annual Kentucky Book Fair.

There is so much deadfall in the 12 westernmost counties of the state that controlled burns will be used to dispose of it.

The Kentucky Public Service Commission says customers should have smaller heating bill this year, due to lower wholesale natural gas prices.

Democrats have selected a candidate for an open House seat. Democrats selected Barry Webb, of Grayson, Monday night.

The Kentucky Supreme Court on Monday denied the state's request to suspend its recent ruling which loosened restrictions on where convicted sex offenders may live.

Decisions on who the Republican and Democratic candidates for an open House seat will be are expected to come later this week.

Kentucky is a beautiful state, with many wonders and treasures to engender a feeling of pride among its citizens.

Andrew Wolfson reported yesterday in the Louisville Courier Journal : A judge Tuesday rejected a motion by Louisville mayoral candidate Jim King and his ex-wife, Rebecca, to seal their two divorce files from the 1980s, including one in which she accused him of physically, emotionally and verbally abusing her.

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Kentucky's low-income AIDS patients face the longest waiting list in the country for a government program that offers free or low-cost drugs to fight the disease.

Bob Resnick didn't believe all the right-wing militia conspiracy theories - the FEMA internment camps or the government coffins stockpiled for the day the feds declare martial law and round up dissenters.

Candidates have been chosen for a special election that could give Kentucky Democrats a chance to increase their numbers in the GOP-led state Senate.

State Auditor Crit Luallen plans to release her agency's findings on the spending habits of the Kentucky Association of Counties.