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Medical examiner: Heroin to blame in crash that killed 4

FORT WRIGHT, Ky. (AP) — Authorities have announced that the driver responsible for a fatal crash in Fort Wright that killed the driver and three others was under the influence of heroin at the time of the crash.

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Broadway St RR crossing in Princeton to close for repairs starting Nov 9

GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 64 in Princeton as railroad crews repair a crossing in the area beginning Monday, Nov. 9.

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Two Former Jailers At The Kentucky River Regional Jail Indicted On Charges Related To The Death Of A Pretrial Detainee

The Justice Department announced today that a federal grand jury in London, Kentucky, has indicted two former deputy jailers at the Kentucky River Regional Jail on charges related to the July 9, 2013, in-custody death of Larry Trent, a pretrial detainee at the jail.

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Owner Of Shuttered Louisville Microwave Popcorn Company Guilty Of Bank Fraud

Louisville, Ky. – The owner of the shuttered Preston Farms Popcorn, LLC (Preston) pleaded guilty to bank fraud on Monday, before Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr., in U.S. District Court, for diverting buyers’ payments toward the operation of his business rather than towards the payment of his loan, announced U.S. Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr.

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‘Owl Prowl’ Planned for Pine Mountain State Resort Park Nov. 28

PINEVILLE, Ky. – If you’re a night owl, or if you just want to learn more about owls, make plans to visit Pine Mountain State Resort Park for its “Owl Prowl” the evening of Nov. 28.

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Owensboro Police Department Sees New Growth In November

That’s because sworn personnel here at OPD who donated $40 for two great causes will be allowed to grow beards (up to one inch in length) throughout the month of November; an obvious divergence from the typical grooming policy.

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Race for governor tops general election in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Here is a look at Kentucky’s top races in Tuesday’s general election, from the contest for governor at the top of the ticket to down-ballot races for statewide offices:

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Big-spending Kentucky AG’s race goes to voters to decide

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s campaign for attorney general turned into a verbal sparring match between Democrat Andy Beshear and Republican Whitney Westerfield over qualifications, a critical job evaluation and one candidate’s familiar last name.

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Kentucky governor’s race hinges on health insurance

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The campaign for Kentucky governor ends Tuesday as voters elect someone to replace a two-term Democrat in a race that has turned on health insurance for 500,000 people, marriage licenses for same-sex couples and public education for preschool children.

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Union Co. Clerk predicts a larger voter turn-out Tuesday due to occupational tax question on ballot

Registered voters in Union County will head to the polls tomorrow to cast their vote for governor and other state officials as well as a local question on the ballot of whether you are in favor of or against a school occupational tax for the Union County Public School District.

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Kentucky Among 8 States Awarded TIGER Grant for Development of System to Track Big-rig Parking

Potential hazards arise with parked trucks overflowing onto freeway ramps, access roads

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