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Senate Smoking Ban Sponsor: "Not Getting My Hopes Up"

The sponsor of statewide smoke-free legislation in the Kentucky Senate says the bill is likely dead for this session.

Promising Futures Class Helps Lewis County Couple

The Promising Futures classes are proving to be a success for at least one Lewis County couple. Laurie Yanoshek and Phil Traxler are the owners and...

Sousley Memorial Scheduled for March 22

The annual memorial to Franklin Sousley, one of the men depicted in an iconic photograph from World War II, will be held in Fleming County on...

Polls Open on Tuesday for Special Election

Polls will be open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesday so voters can determine who will serve as the next 27th District State Senate seat holder in Kentucky...

27th District Special Election This Tuesday

The polls open at 6 o’clock Tuesday morning for the special election that will decide who becomes the next state senator for the 27th District. The...

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Netanyahu To Outline Iran Threats In Much-Anticipated Speech To Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — a day after saying the U.S. and Israel agree that Iran should not have nuclear weapons, but "disagree...
Alleged Patient Safety Kickbacks Lead To $1 Million Settlement

Dr. Chuck Denham, once a leading voice for patient safety, will pay $1 million to settle civil allegations that he took kickbacks to promote a drug...
With Iran's Help, Iraqi Force Pushes Toward ISIS-Held Tikrit

The new Iraqi effort to retake Tikrit from the self-styled Islamic State, or ISIS, brought fierce fighting to areas around the city Tuesday. A...
LAPD Shooting Update: Two Body Cameras, And A Gun Malfunction

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Chief Charlie Beck are calling for calm and patience, as three investigations are underway into the...
Hail Transforms Southern California Beach Into Winter Wonderland