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Zuzic's 21 lead UT Martin past Kentucky Christian 114-61

Nov. 07, 2024 17:44 PM EST

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Matija Zuzic had 21 points in UT Martin's 114-61 win against Kentucky Christian on Thursday. Zuzic shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Skyhawks (2-0). Josue Grullon scored 19 points while...

Kentucky coal firm held in contempt again over West Virginia mine pollution

Nov. 07, 2024 17:12 PM EST

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday issued a third contempt order against a Kentucky coal company for failing to submit adequate plans to clean up two polluted West Virginia mine sites. U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers ordered Lexington Coal Company LLC to...

Mayor wins 2-week write-in campaign to succeed Kentucky lawmaker who died

Nov. 07, 2024 12:40 PM EST

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — An Appalachian mayor was declared the winner Thursday of an 11-candidate scramble for a Kentucky Senate seat left vacant by the death of the Republican incumbent just two weeks before Election Day. Pineville Mayor Scott Madon, a Republican who branded himself...

Investigators: Kentucky officers wounded by suspect fatally shot him after altercation

Nov. 07, 2024 11:02 AM EST

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Two Kentucky police officers who were injured in a shooting fatally shot a suspect when he gained control of an officer's weapon during an altercation at a mental health crisis center, Kentucky State Police said. The Bowling Green Police officers were...

Papa John's: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 07, 2024 07:20 AM EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Papa John's International Inc. (PZZA) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $41.8 million. On a per-share basis, the Louisville, Kentucky-based company said it had net income of $1.27. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains...

Tempur Sealy: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 07, 2024 07:02 AM EST

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Tempur Sealy International Inc. (TPX) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $130 million. On a per-share basis, the Lexington, Kentucky-based company said it had profit of 73 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs,...

No. 14 Purdue faces Northern Kentucky after Loyer's 21-point game

Nov. 07, 2024 04:02 AM EST

Northern Kentucky Norse (0-1) at Purdue Boilermakers (1-0) West Lafayette, Indiana; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 14 Purdue takes on Northern Kentucky after Fletcher Loyer scored 21 points in Purdue's 90-73 win over the Texas A&M-CC Islanders. ...

Eastern Kentucky plays East Tennessee State after Kimble's 23-point game

Nov. 07, 2024 03:55 AM EST

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1-0) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (1-0) Johnson City, Tennessee; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky takes on East Tennessee State after George Kimble III scored 23 points in Eastern Kentucky's 98-69 victory over the Alice...

Republicans easily keep legislative supermajorities in Kentucky

Nov. 06, 2024 14:48 PM EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republicans maintained their supermajorities in Kentucky's Legislature on Tuesday as suburban GOP incumbents won in neighborhoods that Democrats targeted in hopes of capitalizing on the popularity Gov. Andy Beshear commanded during his reelection a year ago. ...

2 police officers are shot and injured at Kentucky mental health center

Nov. 06, 2024 10:49 AM EST

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Two Kentucky police officers were shot and injured early Wednesday at a mental health center. The officers were being treated at a hospital for injuries not considered life-threatening, according to Ronnie Ward, a Bowling Green police spokesperson. ...