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- Fireworks a hit, despite soggy weather
A little rain couldn't dampen the spirits of people wanting to celebrate our nation's birthday.
- Grant County authorities ID water skiing accident fatality
... fell off skiis ... struck by passing boat
- Former Titans QB Steve McNair Shot To Death
Former Tennessee Titans Quarterback & NFL MVP Steve McNair was found shot to death at an apartment in downtown Nashville.
- Truck crashes into family's backyard
A pick-up truck with four occupants flipped and crashed into a Madison County family's backyard.
- Kentuckians gather at Capitol for tax protest
Hundreds of Kentuckians carrying flags, signs and brown-bag lunches gathered at the Capitol steps to protest taxes and government as part of a national effort known as the "tea party" movement.
- 2 children, 2 adults killed in house fire in Louisville
Officials say two children and two adults were killed in an early morning fire Saturday and two more children are in critical condition.
- Free parking for Lexington's Fourth of July Festival
There are several parking sites that will be open and free for the public on the 4th of July in Lexington.
- Investigators seek cause in fatal house fire
two adults and two children perished in the blaze ... experts looking for clues to cause(s)
- Water skier killed on Williamstown Lake
One person is dead after a boating accident in Grant County Friday.
- Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska Governor
The Republican governor of Alaska, and John McCain's Vice Presidential running mate said in a surprise announcement Friday afternoon that she will leave her office at the end of the month.
- Teen dies after horse accident
A Laurel County teen dies Friday afternoon at U-K Hospital after fighting four days for his life
- NWS says hazardous weather likely for central to south central KY
... Hazardous weather bulletin issued for portions of south central Indiana and from central to south central Kentucky.. could disrupt numerous Fourth of July fireworks displays
- Louisville house fire death toll now four
... now two adults ... two children killed
- Anti-porn group sues cabinet over "In God We Trust" plate
...Reclaim Our Culture Kentuckiana claims in a lawsuit filed in Franklin Circuit Court that the Transportation Cabinet erred in 2008 when it denied its application for the license plate.
- Ft. Campbell "Screaming Eagles" invited to Obama 4th of July barbecue
... President Barack Obama, has invited 25 Fort Campbell, Ky., soldiers and their families for the White House Salute to the Military.
- Police say road rage may have lead to fiery crash that killed Kentucky family
New information was released Friday on an investigators into a fiery crash along Interstate 75 in Georgia. Four members of a Kentucky family died in the crash, on their way to Florida for vacation. One of the family members planned to audition for American Idol while there.
- Motorcycle rider killed when hit by car
A woman was killed Friday afternoon after a car hit her motorcycle on a busy Kentucky highway.
- Police release surveillance video of wanted shoplifter
Corbin Police hope clear surveillance video of a shoplifting suspect will help them arrest the man who took a laptop from a Radio Shack.
- One killed in boating accident
One person is dead after a boating accident on a Kentucky Lake. - Teen recounts his 150 foot fall
Thomas Drake was released from the UK Hospital after falling 150 feet on a hiking trip.
- Deadly Year For Crashes In Lincoln County
State officials want to know why so many people are being killed in one central Kentucky county.
- New information in Michael Jackson death investigation
A Los Angeles law enforcement officials confirms Friday the powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home.
- Police target crime by targeting drugs
Lexington Police hope a crackdown on street-level drug dealers in one neighborhood will help bring an end to an increase in violent crime. The downtown area has seen a spike in robberies, shootings and even a homicide in recent weeks.
- Public ghost hunt replaces fireworks
An open ghost hunt will take place tonight in the Ft. Boonesborough State Park. A team of five paranormal investigators will lead the hunt beginning at 10 p.m.
- Missing Lexington woman found safe in Georgetown
For a couple of hours on Friday authorities searched for 38-year-old Tina Peak, who family says was visiting a friend Thursday night and never came back.
- Holiday weekend begins with deadly crashes
Police have already worked at least two deadly crashes along Kentucky roads to begin the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
- Shoplifting turns into armed robbery
Police say the teen pulled a gun on a security guard when he tried to steal a box of condoms.
- Fire destroys home
An overnight fire left an 82-year-old woman without a home.
- Man accidentally killed by tow truck
Eddie Goodlett was killed after the rollback of a tow truck landed on his chest.
- Lexington dancers perform 'Thriller' video
Lexington's annual re-enactment of "Thriller" was held Thursday night at 8 o'clock and again at 9 o'clock.
- Former youth minister arrested for sex abuse
A former youth minister faces an indictment for 13 sex related charges. State Police say Gordon Lunceford sexually abused juveniles who he met through the church.
- Search for Lexington bank robber leads to busy shopping center
A man robbed the Central Bank on Richmond Road in Lexington just after noon Thursday.
- Gambling machines seized during raid at truck stop
A truck load of video poker machines left the Corbin Travel Plaza, also known as King's Truck Stop, late Wednesday night.
- League of Cities to release documents
The nonprofit Kentucky League of Cities has announced it will once again release documents to a newspaper, one day after the state said it will audit the group. - Companies recall products linked to milk processor
Food distributors across the country announced on Thursday they are recalling nonfat dry milk, cocoa and other products that are linked to a possible salmonella contamination at a Plainview, Minn., milk processor.
- Friends of shooting victims remember them on day of burial
On the same day a pregnant woman gunned down by her ex-husband is laid to rest, we're hearing from those that knew the father of her unborn.
- Man found safe in Ohio following Golden Alert
A golden alert has been canceled for a man from Franklin County.
- Former county official sentenced for reckless homicide
A former Garrard County official learned Thursday how long he'll spend in jail for his role in a deadly crash.
- Texas church choir 'uninvited' by Ky. university
A youth choir from a Texas church the Southern Baptist Convention cut ties with because it didn't adhere to the denomination's stance on homosexuals has been told they aren't welcome to participate in a Kentucky Baptist mission program.
- Reward offered to help catch vandals
Graffiti is becoming a widespread problem in one Kentucky community. So much so, that officials are offering a reward to catch the culprits.
- Stolen wallet returned by sanitation worker
Donnie Langfels has driven a garbage truck for more than 20 years, but until this week, he had never found anything all that unusual in the trash.
- Mother of deceased Ky. player upset over report
The mother of a Kentucky high school football player who died after collapsing at practice last year says a school system report doesn't provide any answers as to what happened to her son.
- Death investigation continues in Wayne Co.
Police in Monticello tell us they are leaning toward natural causes in the mysterious death of a 53-year-old woman.
- Seized dogs placed in foster care
There's finally some good news for dozens of dogs, found living in filth in Rockcastle County.
- Governor's Mansion goes 'green' with new vegetable garden
First Lady Jane Beshear and local volunteers have transformed three plots of land into a vegetable garden on the grounds of Berry Hill Mansion.
- Federal child pornography indictment against teacher
The US Attorney announced Thursday that a high school math teacher has been indicted on federal charges of child pornography.
- Truck driver killed in crash with other semi
A two tractor trailer wreck on northbound I-65 late Wednesday night resulted in one death and a road closed for hours.
- Taser used on DUI suspect
Lexington Police say they were forced to use a taser on a man who fled during a traffic stop early Thursday.
- Government seizes man's house because of child pornography
A Lexington man who admitted to having thousands of images of child pornography has agreed to forfeit his home as part of his punishment for the crime.
- Fireworks bring neighborhood concerns
With the fourth of July weekend just around the corner, many are flocking to firework stands.
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