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Bardstown officer shot and killed on Bluegrass Parkway

Updated: 10:50 PM - A family has lost their father and husband and a town has lost a loyal leader after Bardstown Policeman Jason Ellis was shot to death on the Bluegrass Parkway Saturday morning.

Missing Kentucky man found

Firefighters battle another suspicious fire in Martin Co.

San Antonio flooding kills 1; dozens rescued

Obama to tour tornado damage

UPDATE: Multiple buildings destroyed in Pikeville fire

Teen pleads not guilty in baby's death

Posted: 11:50 PM - An eastern Kentucky man has pleaded not guilty to killing a 2-month-old girl.

Posted: 05/24/2013 - Law enforcement officials throughout the region are remembering state Trooper Alex Rubado. Rubado served at Post 9 in Pikeville for about a year before retiring due to illness.

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Travelers hit the road for busy Memorial Day weekend

Updated: 05/24/2013 - Several travelers have gotten an early start to their holiday weekend and say even with the extra drivers the traffic has been pretty smooth so far.

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Perry County names new school superintendent

Posted: 7:19 PM - Jonathan Jett can now remove the tag "interim". The Hazard Herald reports Jett was officially named the Superintendent of Perry County schools after undergoing several interviews Friday.

Posted: 7:17 PM - The House Education Committee has a new chairman. Democratic State Representative Derrick Graham replaces former State Representative Carl Rollins.

Posted: 7:14 PM - Memorial day weekend is upon us and for many it is the kick-off for lake season.

Posted: 7:09 PM - West Liberty is still rebuilding after a tornado in 2012, but firefighters there are not letting that day in March keep them from helping those in Oklahoma.

Updated: 8:16 PM - Organizers say the Memorial 5k Race presented by Frontline Ministries raised more than $1,100 for Relay for Life.

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Folks say festival is good for local economy

Updated: 8:17 PM - Some people say the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival in Pineville benefits the local economy every year.

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Officials continue to clean asphalt residue off cars

Posted: 6:22 PM - Kentucky Highway officials and Temple and Temple Excavating and Paving are still working to clean up hundreds of cars that were coated with asphalt residue.

Posted: 05/24/2013 - Police say Gracie Brooks, 67, and Glen Brooks Jr. were arguing on Old Ridge Road, while Brooks Jr. was attempting to stop a funeral procession.

Posted: 11:16 AM - A police statement states Ellis was in uniform and in his cruiser.

Updated: 1:52 PM - Organizers of the 35th annual Taste of Cincinnati say they've partnered with the American Red Cross to raise money for Oklahoma relief.

Updated: 3:08 PM - The Freedom Riders of Kentucky were established earlier this month and on Friday they installed and dedicated a flag pole outside of the Myers Towers housing complex.

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Ohio fire marshal offers tips for safer cookouts

Posted: 12:03 PM - Fire Marshal Larry Flowers says grills led to 130 fires and three reported injuries in the state last year.

Posted: 11:21 AM - Ohio's Department of Transportation says construction work may be suspended over the holiday in many work zones, but some restrictions could impact drivers.

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