Democratic candidate in W. Ky. House race indicted for failing to report sexual abuse against a minor
09/30/2014 03:19 PM
A Democratic candidate for state House has been indicted for failing to report sexual abuse against a child while serving as director of the Bluegrass ChalleNGe Academy at Fort Knox. A federal grand jury indicted John Wayne Smith, who’s running against Rep. Michael Meredith in the 19th House District, and six other employees at the academy Sept. 25, one of whom was charged with sexual misconduct with three female students between Feb. 8, 2013, and Aug. 7, 2013, and threatening one... Read more 
As bourbon booms in the bluegrass distillers' assoc. seeks additional tweaks to the laws
09/30/2014 03:13 PM
Bourbon producers around the state continue to announce new ventures and expansions totaling hundreds of millions in infrastructure and bringing with it new jobs and more tax revenue, and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association says the future will continue to be bright for Kentucky bourbon, but by tweaking some hospitality laws the industry could soon become the Napa Valley of the South. In September alone several distillery’s announced new locations and additions on to their already existing gift centers designed to... Read more
Northern Kentucky judge-executives open to local sales tax option
09/30/2014 03:03 PM
The Northern Kentucky judge-executives of Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties say that they would be open to the possibility of a local sales tax option to fund certain capital projects. Proponents of the local sales tax option say the initiative would give voters a chance to vote on raising taxes over a specified amount of time to help fund needed local projects. The idea was floated in the January 60-day legislative session, but never made it to the House floor... Read more
McConnell campaign questions Grimes' attendance record as secretary of state in new ad
09/30/2014 01:07 PM
Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s campaign is hammering his Democratic opponent for skipping work as secretary of state in a new television ad released Tuesday. The spot, titled “Absences,” is scheduled to air statewide and further ingrains a common theme for McConnell by linking Alison Lundergan Grimes with Democratic President Barack Obama, a highly unpopular figure in Kentucky. The ad features video of Grimes telling The Courier-Journal’s editorial board in 2011 that she would serve her four-year term if elected secretary of... Read more
Public safety is a chief topic for Gray and Beatty at mayoral forum
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave)
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave)
The two men who want to lead Lexington agree on many things, such as encouraging more downtown development and preserving area farmland. But Mayor Jim Gray, who is finishing his…Click to Continue » [...]
Wed, Oct 01, 2014 1:16:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Facing key deadline, Grimes and McConnell make a mad dash for cash
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
It's that magical time of year, when politicians send more emails asking for money than a fake Nigerian prince.Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, Sep 30, 2014 8:51:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is working to improve the Republican Party's image among young voters as he visits South Carolina, a key state in the presidential primary calendar.Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, Sep 30, 2014 6:54:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
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