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Redistricting causing headaches for lawmakers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Lawmakers have been scurrying to file candidacy papers in old legislative districts after a judge tossed out newly drawn House and Senate boundaries because they didn't meet  Read Story.
House panel reverses itself, passes 'Cooper's Law'
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- One week after a House committee rejected a measure that would have allowed the family of a Lexington boy to keep the playhouse that was built for his physical therapy, the   Read Story.
Pike declares 2 highways dangerous
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- An eastern Kentucky county has declared a state of emergency for two winding highways that carry a high volume of coal trucks....  Read Story.
Judge: Secret evidence OK in Iraqi in terror case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Secret documents suggest an Iraqi man facing charges of trying to funnel weapons and cash to al-Qaida operatives in his home country was "an agent of a foreign power," and   Read Story.
MSHA reorganizing accountability, other offices
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration says it's reorganizing to strengthen agency accountability and demonstrate its commitment to making sure the nation's mi  Read Story.
Koch family takes another step toward Ky. park
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- The owners of Holiday World have taken another step toward re-opening a Kentucky amusement park that closed more than two years ago....  Read Story.
Trial set for July in case of Iraqi in terror case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- An Iraqi man facing charges of trying to funnel weapons and cash to Al-Qaida operatives in his home country is scheduled for trial July 30 in Bowling Green....  Read Story.
Terminal shut down temporarily, grenade found
HEBRON, Ky. (AP) -- A hand grenade in a passenger's carry-on bag has caused a temporary evacuation at the northern Kentucky airport....  Read Story.
Light snow in Ky. causes few problems
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (AP) -- Light snow and flurries have brought a taste of winter to the commonwealth....  Read Story.
Homeowner's association won't allow playhouse
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- After a lengthy debate over whether a child's playhouse should be allowed to stay in a Lexington neighborhood, the homeowner's association has issued its answer: no....  Read Story.
Judge: Feds can use surveillance evidence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- A federal judge says there's probable cause to believe an Iraqi man facing terrorism-related charged in Kentucky was "an agent of a foreign power" and that investigators pr  Read Story.
Young athlete improves, collapsed during training
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- A middle school athlete's condition has been upgraded a day after he collapsed during baseball practice in Lexington....  Read Story.
Lawmakers ponder voluntary unification of counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The House Local Government Committee is set to consider legislation that would establish a process for voluntary unification of counties....  Read Story.
Barbourville voters reject alcohol sales
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Voters in one eastern Kentucky city have rejected the proposed sale of alcohol....  Read Story.
Grant attorney running for Congress
WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (AP) -- Another Democrat is running for the 4th Congressional District seat in northern Kentucky being vacated by Republican Geoff Davis....  Read Story.
Ferry that connects Kentucky, Missouri reopens
HICKMAN, Ky. (AP) -- A ferry that provides the only direct route between Kentucky and Missouri has reopened after being out of service nearly three months....  Read Story.
Man convicted in wife's death seeks new trial
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- A Lexington man convicted last month of beating his wife to death wants a new trial, citing reasons that include a missing exhibit....  Read Story.
Judge: Revise Ky. legislative districts ... again
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The Kentucky secretary of state was ordered Tuesday not to implement newly redrawn legislative districts because a judge found that they don't meet constitutional muster....  Read Story.
Judge orders redo of legislative redistricting
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The secretary of state was ordered Tuesday not to implement newly redrawn legislative districts because a judge found that they don't meet constitutional muster....  Read Story.
Beshear aide resigns to seek other opportunities
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Health and Family Services Secretary Janie Miller has resigned, saying she will pursue other opportunities....  Read Story.


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