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Officials: Kentucky man charged with killing wife, daughters
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Police have charged a Kentucky man with killing his wife and two adult daughters, authorities said. Steven Wilson, 64, was charged Wednesday with three counts of murder-domestic violence in the deaths of Lisa Wilson, 65, Bryonny Wilson, 42, and...
Ex-Kentucky lawmaker pleads guilty to federal fraud charge
LONDON, Ky. (AP) — A former Kentucky lawmaker and pharmacy owner has admitted in federal court to billing insurance programs for prescriptions that customers didn’t pick up, according to a published report. Robert Goforth, 46, pleaded guilty Wednesday to health care fraud and a...
Manufacturer to locate in western Kentucky, create 150 jobs
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — A manufacturer of electrical power distribution connectors plans to locate in western Kentucky and create 150 jobs, officials said. Hollobus Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of engineering design technology company Superior Tray Systems, is investing $2.25 million...
Anu, Fogel homer in 9th, Kentucky tops Auburn in SEC opener
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Oraj Anu and Adam Fogel hit back-to-back home runs to begin the ninth inning and 12th-seeded Kentucky surprised fifth-seeded Auburn 3-1 in the SEC Tournament opening round on Wednesday. The Wildcats (31-24) did not qualify for the league tournament until taking...
Former teacher sentenced to prison in child porn case
BROWNSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former Kentucky teacher has been sentenced to federal prison on charges of attempted online enticement of a minor and attempted production of child pornography. William Lindsey, 30, of Brownsville, was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months on Tuesday in U.S....
Details for competitions at Kentucky State Fair now online
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The premium book is now online with details about competitions at the Kentucky State Fair. The book outlines classes, rules and deadlines for the fair. Cash prizes and more than 5,000 blue ribbons are awarded each year at the fair for baking,...
Evansville hires David Ragland as basketball coach
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Evansville has hired David Ragland as its basketball coach, the school said Tuesday. Ragland replaces Todd Lickliter, who was fired earlier this month after going 15-53 in 2 1/2 seasons. Ragland will be introduced Wednesday. He spent last...
Feds investigating treatment of mentally ill in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into how Kentucky cares for mentally ill adults in the Louisville area. The probe will look into potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Investigators are looking at whether the state...
Louisville adds Cardinals scoring great Milt Wagner to staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has added Milt Wagner as its men's basketball director of player development and alumni relations, reuniting the Cardinals scoring great with former teammate and first-year head coach Kenny Payne. Wagner, whose 1,834 career points rank sixth...
Kentucky, Ohio request nearly $2B for bridge improvements
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Ohio and Kentucky have asked the federal government to spend $2 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure deal to build a new Ohio River bridge and to fix an existing outdated span that has long been the source of frustration for commuters and politicians, their governors...
