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Former Office Manager of Henderson Law Firm Guilty of Embezzling $264,867.84

The former office manager of a Henderson law firm has entered a guilty plea to wire fraud in U.S. District Court for embezzling over 264-thousand dollars during a 30-month period, according to U.S. Attorney John E. Kuhn Jr.

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Equine Sculpture Gallops onto Kentucky Horse Park

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2015) – With a 10-foot wide steel and stainless steel body, 100 bearings, 30 feet of chain, 23 articulating joints and one small motor, a new Mechanical Horse sculpture welcomes visitors to the Kentucky Horse Park.

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2015 HCC dental hygiene graduates achieve 100% pass rate

(Henderson), KY- All of the 2015 Henderson Community College (HCC) dental hygiene graduates achieved 100% pass rate on the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination (NDHBE).

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McConnell Bill to Address Prenatal Addiction and Infant Opioid Withdrawal One Step Closer to Becoming Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday that his legislation to address the rise of prenatal opioid abuse and infants suffering from opioid withdrawal passed the U.S. Senate.

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Whitfield to President Obama: Stop Playing Politics with Our Troops

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s veto of the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act agreement that authorizes funding for the U.S. Armed Forces next year.

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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.

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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.

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Coal Miner Appreciation and Senior Athletes Recognition Night at UCHS on Friday

A special tribute to local coal miners and retired coal miners will be held Friday night during the Union County Braves football game.

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Help keep Union County children warm this winter by donating to Coat A Kid

Cold weather and Old Man Winter are right around the corner and a local organization is making sure the children of Union County are prepared by providing coats to help keep them warm during the cold and possibly snowy conditions ahead.

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Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Conducts 13th Annual Domestic Violence Sweep

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office worked simultaneously with agencies from across the country on Wednesday in an effort to arrest persons with outstanding warrants for family violence and domestic related issues.

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Lane Restriction for KY 603/Pleasant Valley Road at US 60 Exit 19 Interchange in OWENSBORO

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has restricted traffic along the US 60 EASTBOUND Exit 19 Ramp to KY 603/Pleasant Valley Road in OWENSBORO.

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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.

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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.

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