Neville Blakemore running away from Democratic treasurer's field in fundraising with $340k raised in the race
04/23/2015 09:51 PM
Of the five Democrats vying for the open office of state treasurer, one candidate is far and away winning the fundraising battle. Neville Blakemore leads the Democratic field for treasurer in the quest for cash, bringing in more than $136,000 in the latest 32-day pre-primary report. The fundraising haul brings Blakemore just over $340,000 raised during the race, according to his campaign. The Louisville Democrat gave his own campaign more than $50,000 plus more than $1,000 in additional in-kind contributions during... Read more 
Caught in the middle: Heiner fielding attacks from Bevin, Comer in GOP primary
04/23/2015 07:04 PM
From polls testing potential hits against him to a website titled “What’s Hal Hiding?” to persistent insinuations that he’s illegally coordinating with an outside spending group, Republican gubernatorial hopeful Hal Heiner finds himself squarely in Matt Bevin’s and James Comer’s crosshairs less than four weeks before GOP voters pick their nominee. Heiner, who has led the four-way Republican primary in the most recent public polling, dismissed his opponents’, particularly Bevin’s, latest round of attacks as hypocritical given their insistence that he... Read more
N. Ky. football coach looks to tackle school bullying starting with his team
04/23/2015 02:21 PM
DRY RIDGE — Grant County Head Football Coach Kevin Siple thinks that training his players how to treat other students in the school with kindness could be an effective way to combat bullying. Bullying is one of the less desirable aspects of students attending school. The act leaves targeted students feeling helpless, depressed, and out of touch, which leads to a number of things such as poor grades, low self-esteem and, in some extreme cases, suicide. Siple believes that,... Read more
GOP gubernatorial candidates clash at NKU debate
04/23/2015 01:33 PM
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS – With less than a month before the primary election, the GOP candidates for governor are beginning to mix it up more and more in public appearances. The latest example came late Wednesday when former Louisville metro councilman Hal Heiner, investment manager Matt Bevin, and state Sen. Chris McDaniel — who was pinch-hitting for running mate James Comer, took part in a one hour forum at Northern Kentucky University. The fourth GOP candidate, former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Will... Read more
The Louisville Orchestra is taking it to the streets for the final performance of their 2014-15 season, with a block party on Saturday evening. Main Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, in front of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, will closed to traffic for this “bring your own chair” event. The festivities are free and open to the public, and will also include food trucks and games. At 8 p.m., the orchestra’s concert in Whitney Hall will be broadcast live on a giant screen to the crowd outside. The party kicks off at 5 p.m. with local entertainment including the River City [...]
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Without debate, the Louisville Metro Council unanimously approved a measure Thursday evening giving local health officials approval to start a needle exchange program. The ordinance was fast-tracked through the council in light of two public health crises in the area. Louisville—as well as much of the state—is experiencing a spike in heroin and intravenous drug use. Simultaneously, Scott County in Southern Indiana is battling an HIV outbreak. Earlier this year, the Kentucky General Assembly gave local governments the ability to start a needle exchange program as part of legislative effort aimed at dealing with rampant heroin use in the state. Councilman Rick Blackwell, D-12, [...]
Fri, Apr 24, 2015 12:50:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
An expansion of the Frazier History Museum to include a bourbon-centric visitors’ center would be a “game-changer” for the bourbon industry and the region, said the president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. But it may be some time before that happens. Plans for the expansion were announced Thursday. The visitors’ center would include bourbon exhibitions and programs. (More details can be found here.) The visitors’ center would be the official starting point for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Eric Gregory, president of the distillers’ association, said distillers have taken notice in recent years of Louisville’s potential to boost the industry, noting the opening of bourbon [...]
Fri, Apr 24, 2015 12:17:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
With less than a month to go before the gubernatorial primary, there is already more than $10 million at play, and that doesn't include spending by super PACs.Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, Apr 23, 2015 9:08:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Will T. Scott reports raising far less money than three other GOP candidates for governor
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
Former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott of Pikeville is lagging far behind the other three Republican candidates for governor in raising campaign funds.Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, Apr 23, 2015 7:17:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Clinton campaign hires grassroots organizer in Kentucky
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from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's campaign has started the process of building a foundation in Kentucky in hopes of competing here in next year's presidential primary and beyond.Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, Apr 23, 2015 6:05:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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