WKYT - KYNewsMakers - Headlines http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines RSS Feed for WKYT - KYNewsMakers - Headlines en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 20:08:39 GMT 2013-05-15T20:08:39Z en-us Act to halt dam fishing restrictions passes http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Act-to-halt-dam-fishing-restrictions-passes-207577071.html The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that includes legislation aimed at halting controversial fishing restrictions near Cumberland River dams. Wed, 15 May 2013 18:38:32 GMT http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Act-to-halt-dam-fishing-restrictions-passes-207577071.html 2013-05-15T18:38:32Z Beshear active in seeking McConnell challenger http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Beshear-active-in-seeking-McConnell-challenger-207574351.html Gov. Steve Beshear says he's part of efforts to recruit a Democrat to challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in next year's election in Kentucky. Wed, 15 May 2013 20:08:39 GMT http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Beshear-active-in-seeking-McConnell-challenger-207574351.html 2013-05-15T20:08:39Z Campaign to back health exchange http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Campaign-to-back-health-exchange-207565111.html Gov. Steve Beshear's administration is planning a campaign to publicize Kentucky's health benefits exchange ahead of the enrollment period for people seeking health coverage. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:28:47 GMT http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Campaign-to-back-health-exchange-207565111.html 2013-05-15T17:28:47Z Concerns raised about religious meeting http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Concerns-raised-about-religious-meeting-207550091.html The head of Jefferson County Public Schools has sent out a reminder to staff about rules regarding religion in the curriculum after a meeting that sparked some concern. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:05:12 GMT http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Concerns-raised-about-religious-meeting-207550091.html 2013-05-15T16:05:12Z UK purchasing Lexington Theological Seminary http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/UK-purchasing-Lexington-Theological-Seminary-207372711.html The University of Kentucky plans to purchase the Lexington Theological Seminary, which is adjacent to its campus. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:09:44 GMT http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/UK-purchasing-Lexington-Theological-Seminary-207372711.html 2013-05-14T15:09:44Z McConnell gets endorsement from tea party group http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/McConnell-gets-endorsement-from-tea-party-group-207369131.html An influential tea party group has endorsed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign for a sixth term next year in Kentucky. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:48:33 GMT http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/McConnell-gets-endorsement-from-tea-party-group-207369131.html 2013-05-14T14:48:33Z Indicted Walton mayor resigns from position http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Indicted-Walton-mayor-resigns-from-position-207368921.html A northern Kentucky mayor who was indicted on a charge of abusing public trust has resigned from office. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:46:44 GMT http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Indicted-Walton-mayor-resigns-from-position-207368921.html 2013-05-14T14:46:44Z Ky. Humanities Council names Ben Chandler executive director http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Kentucky-Humanities-Council-Inc-names-Ben-Chandler-Executive-Director-206947911.html The Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc. has named Albert Benjamin “Ben” Chandler III its new Executive Director. Fri, 10 May 2013 20:18:32 GMT http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/Kentucky-Humanities-Council-Inc-names-Ben-Chandler-Executive-Director-206947911.html 2013-05-10T20:18:32Z House set to OK bill to change overtime pay law http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/House-set-to-OK-bill-to-change-overtime-pay-law-206564721.html The Republican-controlled House is set to approve a bill allowing workers to trade their overtime pay for more time off. Wed, 08 May 2013 16:29:55 GMT http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/House-set-to-OK-bill-to-change-overtime-pay-law-206564721.html 2013-05-08T16:29:55Z UK examining alcohol policy http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/UK-examining-alcohol-policy-206613191.html A task force has been appointed to study the alcohol policy at the University of Kentucky. Wed, 08 May 2013 17:04:52 GMT http://www.wkyt.com/news/kynewsmakers/headlines/UK-examining-alcohol-policy-206613191.html 2013-05-08T17:04:52Z