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Churchill Downs Boss Goes 'Undercover'

Normally secret spy agents go undercover, but this weekend, the chief operating officer of Churchill Downs is conducting a covert operation of his own.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:05:08 EST

Drunken Driving Prevention Bill Passes House

There is a new push to get a measure to curb drunk driving in Kentucky through the General Assembly.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:26:21 EST

Cats Beat Tide In SEC Quarterfinals

The University of Kentucky Wildcats advanced to the semifinals of the SEC Tournament by beating Alabama 73-67.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:18:38 EST

Milk Campaign Celebrates Anniversary

This weekend marks the 13th year of the milk mustache mobile tour encouraging families that serving milk at dinner time is easy and affordable.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:06:36 EST

Seeking Pardons For Slave Escape Helpers

A retired state archivist is working with others to clear the names of people imprisoned in Kentucky for helping slaves escape to freedom in the 1800s.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:40:53 EST

Officials Concerned About Early Release Plan

Local officials are objecting to a House cost-cutting proposal to speed the release of some nonviolent Kentucky prisoners.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:16:45 EST

Starving Animals Found In E. Kentucky

A police spokesman says abandoned dogs, cats, roosters, chickens and ducks have been removed from a filthy eastern Kentucky home.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:13:07 EST

Ind. Health Officials Keep Urging Swine Flu Shots

State health officials are still encouraging people to receive swine flu shots as fewer than 11 percent of Indiana residents have been vaccinated.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:13:05 EST

3 Ejected In Crash, 2 Die

Kentucky State Police say a crash in the southeastern part of the state killed two people as both drivers and a passenger were thrown from the vehicles.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:09:20 EST

Woman Plea Bargains In Son's Death

A Lexington woman has changed her plea in the beating death of her infant son.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:06:17 EST

Kentucky Librarian Named To Civil War Commission

The governor has appointed state Librarian Wayne Onkst to a special commission researching the role Kentucky played in the Civil War.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:03:29 EST

State Officials Want Public Opinion On Standards

A month after Kentucky education officials approved the adoption of new national learning standards for the stateÂ’s elementary and secondary students, the state education department is asking for feedback.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:01:21 EST

Adoption Fair For Homeless Horses Scheduled

Abused and neglected horses saved by rescue organizations around the state will be offered for adoption next month at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:39:13 EST

Northern Kentucky Landmark To Be Restored

The northern Kentucky city of Fort Thomas is planning to spend $167,000 to restore a stone water tower that has become an icon in the area.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:36:01 EST

Former Coach Pleads Guilty

A former western Kentucky high school basketball coach and teacher has pleaded guilty to doctor shopping.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:56:42 EST

UK Fraternity Member Pleads Not Guilty To Assault

A member of a fraternity thatÂ’s been suspended at the University of Kentucky has pleaded not guilty to third-degree assault for allegedly swinging at a police officer and resisting arrest.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:53:50 EST