Beshear declares statewide emergency after heavy rains and flooding
04/04/2015 04:54 PM
After two days of heavy rains and flash flooding in many counties across the state, Gov. Steve Beshear declared a statewide emergency effective Friday, making state resources available for public safety and recovery efforts. “We have reports of heavy damage in some areas of the state already, but the threat of thunderstorms and further flooding has not cleared Kentucky yet,” Beshear said in a statement. “By declaring a state of emergency for the entire state, we can deploy any needed state... Read more 
Grossberg makes transparency key pitch in Democratic primary for state treasurer
04/04/2015 03:17 PM
Daniel Grossberg is staking much of his race for state Treasurer on Democratic primary voters concerns with accountability and transparency in government finances. Grossberg, the president of the Louisville Young Democrats, says if elected he would seek to combine the Department of Revenue and the Department of Treasury into one entity, so there would be “only one tax collecting entity at the state level.” Another tenant to the Grossberg accountability and transparency platform, he said is to purchase fraud detection software... Read more
Six-alarm fire at General Electric's Appliance Park contained but storage building lost to flames
04/03/2015 05:06 PM
A massive, six-alarm fire at General Electric’s Appliance Park has been contained, but not before causing “extensive damage” to the warehouse and office building Friday, according to company and emergency officials. The blaze erupted around 7 a.m. Friday, and Kevin Tyler, president of the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs Association, said crews will continue to battle the fire into Saturday. Some employees were inside the facility that largely warehoused plastic material when the fire started, but Tyler said no one was injured. About... Read more
Gov. Beshear wagers Kentucky bourbons, Attorney General Conway bets ham on NCAA Final Four game
04/03/2015 01:18 PM
As the Kentucky Wildcats prepare to face the Wisconsin Badgers in a Final Four match-up on Saturday night, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker are showing support for their teams. Beshear bet a basket of Kentucky bourbons that the Wildcats will advance to the NCAA Championship Game on Monday. Walker is wagering a basket of Wisconsin cheese, sausage and root beer. “For the second year in a row, the Cats will be facing the Badgers in what is sure... Read more
Pro-Comer PAC urging voters to get behind its candidate in new TV spot
04/03/2015 10:51 AM
Kentuckians for Growth, Opportunity and Prosperity is urging voters to back Agriculture Commissioner James Comer in his bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, according to a copy of a television ad obtained by Pure Politics Friday. “We need a bold leader like James Comer, a conservative Republican with experience trimming government fat and increasing economic growth,” a male narrator says in the 30-second spot, which is set to air Monday for the start of a three-week ad buy costing up to... Read more
VIDEO: The April 2, 2015 edition of Pure Politics
04/03/2015 10:31 AM
On Thursday, the commander-in-chief flew into Louisville to discuss the economy and Auditor Adam Edelen shared the next steps for the state with KTRS. In the event our programming is preempted due to severe weather moving across the Commonwealth, watch our FULL episode here: Read more
It could take weeks to discover what caused the fire that destroyed a warehouse at General Electric’s Appliance Park. The Courier-Journal reports the Friday blaze was first spotted around 6 a.m. As it grew, plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles away, and a shelter-in-place order, now expired, was issued for more than 17,000 homes and businesses. Despite the enormity of the blaze, no one was injured. Only a skeletal staff was at the property because of the Good Friday holiday. It’s uncertain how quickly production of dishwashers, refrigerators, washers, dryers and water heaters will return to normal. About 3,000 GE production [...]
Mon, Apr 06, 2015 11:26:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Emma Burchett lives in Floyd County, in Eastern Kentucky. She’s not a coal miner; she has never worked in or around a coal mine. But late last year, the 45-year-old Burchett was diagnosed with anthracosis, which is a mild form of black lung disease. Burchett has black lung disease because she lives in close proximity to a coal processing plant, alleges a lawsuit filed last week in circuit court against the plant. “I’ve been practicing law in the mountains for 34 years, and as best I can tell, this is the first human being who has the right to go in front of [...]
Mon, Apr 06, 2015 11:18:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Sen. Rand Paul is set to join the 2016 presidential campaign on Tuesday. A snapshot of important things to know about the Kentucky Republican:Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Apr 06, 2015 7:46:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is preparing for a 2016 presidential campaign and talking a lot about change in America.Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Apr 06, 2015 7:16:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
LEXINGTON — Lexington Police say 31 people have been arrested near the University of Kentucky campus following the Wildcats’ 71-64 Final Four loss to the Wisconsin Badgers. Police spokeswoman Sherelle Roberts said following the game Saturday night about 1,500 fans spilled into a State Street neighborhood adjacent to the university’s Lexington campus. She said police dressed in tactical gear allowed fans to mingle but removed anyone who became disobedient. Roberts said pepper balls were used to break up one fight. Roberts said those arrested will face charges including public intoxication and disorderly conduct, and will be arraigned as early as Monday. Street sweepers were used [...]
Mon, Apr 06, 2015 1:41:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
The improbable rise of Rand Paul
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman, syoungman@herald-leader.com)
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman, syoungman@herald-leader.com)
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's journey from little-known anti-tax activist to presidential contender…Click to Continue » [...]
Sat, Apr 04, 2015 8:30:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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