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Hilton Released From Jail On Good Behavior

Updated: 1:52 PM It's back to the not-so-solitary-life for Paris Hilton, who walked out of jail early Tuesday into a gathering of cameras and reporters, flashing a beaming smile and waving to the frenzied crowd.

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Fletcher's Judge Now Volunteering With Beshear Campaign

Posted: 11:27 AM A former judge who authorized a special grand jury to investigate the hiring practices of Gov. Ernie Fletcher's administration now is a volunteer for Fletcher's Democratic challenger, a campaign spokesman said.

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New Kentucky Laws Go On The Books Today

Updated: 6:53 PM The General Assembly passed 121 new laws during its regular session earlier this year. The bulk take effect this week, although some had emergency stipulations that put them in effect with the governor's signature and others had different specified start dates.

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Man Pinned, Killed By Runaway Truck

Posted: 8:49 AM A 58-year-old West Liberty man has been killed in an unusual accident five miles northwest of Morehead in Rowan County.

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Ruling Expected On Louisville Smoking Ban

Posted: 8:41 AM Jefferson County Circuit Judge Denise Clayton has heard arguments for and against a request from hundreds of business owners to delay enforcement of a Louisville smoking ban.

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New PRIDE Director Named

Posted: 10:19 PM Karen Engle, who heads the anti-drug organization Operation UNITE, will now also coordinate the PRIDE initiative in Southern and Eastern Kentucky.

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Thrill Ride That Severed Girl's Feet Still Shut Down

Posted: 9:44 PM A thrill ride remains shut down at four Six Flags locations around the country as investigators in Kentucky review evidence and witness statements from an accident that resulted in a teenager's feet being sheared off.

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Man Awaiting Trial For Bank Robbery Escapes From KY Jail

Posted: 9:40 PM Federal, state and local law enforcement are looking for an eastern Kentucky man who escaped from jail. Thirty-five-year-old Anthony Artrip of Ashland was awaiting a federal bank robbery trial.

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Mine Operator Is Sentenced On Mail Fraud Charges

Posted: 7:14 PM Harold Simpson, the operator of Simpson Mining Company, was sentenced to three years in federal prison and he must pay one and a half million dollars in restitution.

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Volunteer Firefighters Appear In Court

Posted: 7:04 PM Bell County Volunteer Firefighters argued in federal court Monday that the county judge had no right to take control of their department.

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