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Whitfield Continues Review of EPA’s Costly Cap and Trade Rules
WASHINGTON, DC – Building off its previous work examining the EPA’s new cap and trade rules, the Energy and Power Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), on Thursday held a hearing examining the legal issues relating to the EPA’s carbon dioxide (CO2) regulations for new and existing power plants.
Knott County man dead after confrontation with troopers
HINDMAN, Ky. (AP) — A Knott County man is dead after a confrontation with two Kentucky troopers.
University of Kentucky hoping to boost graduation rates
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — University of Kentucky officials say they are hoping to set ambitious goals to improve undergraduate retention and graduation rates, and to close gaps in those rates for minority, first-generation and low-income students over the next five years.
Christian County, Kentucky, Convicted Felon And Armed Career Criminal Sentenced To 96 Months In Prison For Possession Of A Firearm And Ammunition
PADUCAH, Ky. – U.S. Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr., has announced the sentencing of a Christian County, Kentucky convicted felon, by Senior Judge Thomas Russell on Thursday, October 15, 2015 to 96 months in prison for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Kentucky Arts Council seeks applicants for Kentucky Peer Advisory Network consultations
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Musicians who come together to form a group are often overflowing with talent on stage, but when it comes to building their art as a business, Karen Jones of the Americana group TDH4 said some groups, including hers, come up short.
Former Navy sailor stabbed to death in Bourbon County
PARIS, Ky. (AP) — A woman's boyfriend has been accused of fatally stabbing her estranged husband in Bourbon County.
Louisville agency seizes nearly 80 cats and dogs from home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville Metro Animal Services has seized almost 80 cats and dogs from a Jefferson County home.
Democrats lead GOP in Kentucky TV ad spending
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Democrats appear to be winning the TV ad war in Kentucky with less than two weeks left until the general election.
Collapse of KY Health Co-op Emblematic of Obamacare’s Broken Promises
The administration knew beforehand that this plan was not viable and that tens of thousands of people could lose their coverage. They chose to cling fast to a disastrous left-wing experiment with our health care system over choosing stability and affordable coverage for the many people caught up in Obamacare and these failed health care co-ops.’
Cigar Memorial Statue to be unveiled at Hall of Champions
LEXINGTON, Ky.- The Kentucky Horse Park will unveil a new memorial statue dedicated to the great Thoroughbred champion Cigar on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. Created by artist Douwe “Dow” Blumberg, the statue will be placed at Cigar’s gravesite at the Hall of Champions […]
Local Mining Operations recognized for exceptional Mine Safety or Reclamation practices by Department for Natural Resources and the Kentucky Coal Association
Prestonsburg, Ky. - (October 21, 2015) – The Kentucky Department for Natural Resources (DNR) and the Kentucky Coal Association (KCA) jointly presented awards to local companies for exemplary mine safety or outstanding reclamation practices on coal mining operations.
KSP Names Civilian Employee of Year
(FRANKFORT, KY) -- Twenty-five civilian employees were honored today by the Kentucky State Police at a ceremony highlighting their performance and public service during the past year.
Gov. Beshear Formally Presents $3.9 Million for Long-Awaited Riverfront Commons Trail in Covington
Governor Steve Beshear today formally presented $3.9 million in federal funding to spur further development of the much-anticipated Riverfront Commons Trail in Covington.
McConnell Encouraged by White House Focus on Addressing Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Epidemic
‘I’m encouraged to see both [ONDCP Director Botticelli] and the President engaged and proposing certain steps that my home state of Kentucky has embraced.’
Whitfield Votes to Avert Default, Protect Social Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01) voted Wednesday evening in support of H.R. 692, the Default Prevention Act, which would provide the Secretary of the Treasury the authority to ensure the United States never misses a debt payment and that Social Security benefits are paid in full and on time.
