CNN Money recently compiled a list of twenty-five cities in America that the website considers to be the best places for those looking for a new home to retire in. Two Kentucky cities made the list. Here's what CNN Money had to say about Louisville: Best if you're looking for: Big city Median home price: $116,000 […]
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Ax Wielding Man Terrorizes Kentucky Apartment Building
Like something out of a horror film, a Bowling Green apartment community was terrorized by a man with an ax this week. The New York Post reports via WBKO: When Husejnovic said he questioned him, the crazed man took a swing at his torso. The resulting cut required 12 stitches to close, reported ABC affiliate […]
Bought an E-book? Settlement Reached in Price Fixing Scheme
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that the notice process is underway for Kentucky residents who purchased e-books and are eligible to receive compensation under a $69 million national settlement with publishers. Approximately $700,000 of the settlement will be allotted to Kentucky consumers who purchased e-books from April 1, 2010 through May 21, 2012 […]
State Human Rights Commission Passes Resolution Opposing Death Penalty
At the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Board of Commissioners meeting held yesterday in Lexington, Ky., the Commission urged the Kentucky General Assembly to repeal the law that allows the use of the death penalty in murder convictions. The Commission urged Gov. Steven Beshear to sign any such law brought before him by the […]
Jobless Rate Adjusted to 8.4% in Kentucky
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate in September 2012 decreased to 8.4 percent from a revised 8.5 percent in August 2012, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The preliminary September 2012 jobless rate was 1.1 percentage points below the 9.5 percent […]
McDaniel Scores Endorsement from Contractors in Kenton Senate Race
Today Chris McDaniel announced the endorsement of the Associated General Contractors of Kentucky. “The Associated General Contractors of Kentucky Political Action Committee unanimously supports Chris McDaniel for State Senate in Kentucky’s 23rd District,” said Executive Vice President Richard Vincent. “Chris McDaniel understands the issues currently facing businesses throughout Kentucky. He is a strong advocate for […]
State Commission on Human Rights Inducts 14 to Hall of Fame
From the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights: The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights today at the Lyric Theatre in Lexington, Ky., inducted 14 new members to the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame at the 2012 Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame Inductions Ceremony and Celebration. Just under 600 people attended. Following is a […]
UK Basketball Lands Another Top Recruit
For the third consecutive week John Calipari and the UK men’s basketball program picked up a commitment from a five-star recruit in the class of 2013. The latest member of the recruiting class is power forward Marcus Lee of Antioch, Cal., who made his announcement in a ceremony at high school Wednesday afternoon. Rivals.com ranks Lee, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound […]
6 Die on Kentucky Roadways Last Week
Preliminary statistics* indicate that six people died in five separate crashes on Kentucky's roadways from Monday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. One double fatality motor vehicle crash occurred in Owen County. Both of the victims were not wearing seat belts and alcohol was involved. One single fatality motor vehicle crash occurred in […]
Operation: Safe Drive Campaign Comes to Kentucky
The KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will participate in the national 'Operation Safe Driver' campaign from Oct. 14-20, 2012. The program is sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). Operation Safe Driver will hold activities across the United States, Canada and Mexico that aim to increase commercial vehicle and non-commercial vehicle traffic enforcement; safety […]

