Region Briefs Kevil man faces drug charges A Kevil man faces multiple drug charges Wednesday after his speedy driving alerted officers, police said. Chase Beyer, 19, faces charges of possession of a contro...
Clinton sponsored ‘Guns and Hoses’ event ST. LOUIS — Jerry Clinton, a longtime St. Louis business leader and philanthropist, has died. A spokeswoman for Clinton says he died Wednesday morning. He was 74 and had cancer. Clinton was t...
AP communications chief dies at 87 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Charles “Charlie” Gibson Sr., whose career at The Associated Press spanned nearly a half-century, has died in Nashville. He was 87. A published obituary said Gibson died Tuesd...
Sweeping cuts to budget proposed FRANKFORT — Declaring “the day of reckoning has come,” Gov. Steve Beshear called Tuesday for 8.4 percent cuts to most government agencies. Only education, public safety and a handful of other pr...
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Briefs Hearing to consider evidence in slaying LEXINGTON — A southeastern Kentucky man on death row after being convicted of three murders has a hearing to consider DNA testing in his case. John Gar...
Committee approves dropout bill FRANKFORT — The state House Education Committee has approved a bill to raise the school dropout age from 16 to 18 after first lady Jane Beshear spoke in favor of the measure. The bill approved T...
Study: Casinos offer $1.7 billion impact FRANKFORT — A study paid for by pro-gambling groups is estimating that eight racetrack casinos would have a $1.7 billion economic impact on Kentucky after operating for one full year. The study ...
Good news not expected in Beshear’s budget address FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear is set to deliver a barebones budget proposal to a joint session of the House and Senate on Tuesday, triggering the start of what could be three months of financial w...
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Champion pedigree shows for Brady, Eli The playoffs have a way of bringing out the pedigree in NFL quarterbacks. Simply take a look at the fingers of Tom Brady and Eli Manning to recognize it. Brady has three Super Bowl rings, with a...
Church where pastor slain moves on despite questions MARYVILLE, Ill. — A new chapel, a charming new pastor and an indoor playground rivaling any at McDonald’s offer testament to First Baptist Church’s resilience. Only the surveillance cameras and str...