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Christians-only medical plan could resume
FRANKFORT — A Christians-only health care plan that had been banned in Kentucky could resume operations in the state next month, unless officials at the Department of Insurance opt to continue a de...
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Associated Press Megan Grable (left) from St. Louis and Cindy Brenner of Louisville wait under a plastic tarp for the next race during the 139th Kentucky Derby day at Churchill Downs on Saturday in Louisville.
Crowds brave rain, security lines for Derby
LOUISVILLE — Rain and extra security measures slowed down the crowds at Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, but thousands of poncho-covered racing fans filled Churchill Downs despite the odds. Fans were ...
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Farmers interested in growing kenaf crop
RUSSELLVILLE — Some farmers in south-central Kentucky are trying to grow a new crop this year called kenaf. The Daily News reports about 20 farmers in and near Logan County gathered recently at ...
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Museum of the Macabre opens in state
VAN LEAR — Eli Harrington believes the historic coal-mining community of Van Lear has more to offer than just a visit to Loretta Lynn’s cabin on the hill in Butcher Holler. Harrington, 28, recen...
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Death case lacked judge for months
LOUISVILLE — A judge has been appointed to Kentucky’s longest-running death row case after an Associated Press inquiry into why it had been pending 16 months without a judge. The case of Karu Ge...
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Officer testifies against sheriff
BOWLING GREEN — A former deputy and a city police officer have testified against a south-central Kentucky sheriff who is accused of using excessive force during an arrest. Barren County Sheriff ...
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Testimony begins in federal trial for sheriff
GLASGOW — Testimony has begun in the trial of a south-central Kentucky sheriff and two others accused of excessive force during an arrest. Barren County Sheriff Chris Eaton, deputy Aaron Bennett...
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Associated Press At this home in Cumberland County, a 2-year-old girl was shot by her 5-year-old brother with a gun designed for children. Investigators say the Tuesday shooting was accidental. The children's mother was home at the time of the shooting Tuesday afternoon but had stepped out to the front porch for a few minutes and "she heard the gun go off," Cumberland County Coroner Gary White said. He said the rifle was kept in a corner and the family didn't realize a bullet had been left inside it.
5-year-old boy shoots sister in rural accident
BURKESVILLE — In southern Kentucky, where children get their first guns even before they start first grade, Stephanie Sparks paid little attention as her 5-year-old son, Kristian, played with the r...
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Associated Press Steam rises off a horse as it is washed after a morning workout at Churchill Downs on Tuesday in Louisville.
O’Neill, Krigger chase history
LOUISVILLE — A little known jockey and a lightly regarded horse pulled off an upset victory for trainer Doug O’Neill at last year’s Kentucky Derby. On Saturday, he’ll give another relative unkno...
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Lawmakers ready to talk redistricting
FRANKFORT— Pressure is beginning to mount on Gov. Steve Beshear to call lawmakers back to Frankfort this year for a special legislative session on political redistricting. House Speaker Greg Stu...
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