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- Police in Williamsburg say they've arrested major drug dealer
It began with the serving of an arrest warrant, police say it ended with a major drug dealer in jail.
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- Official says, "Coal could be a hero"
Some eastern Kentucky officials believe Kentucky should use coal to lead not only the nation, but lead the world in developing clean energy.
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- Details emerge about Fort Hood suspect's history
WASHINGTON (AP) - He was by turns caring and contentious, a man quick to say "I am blessed" in casual greeting yet one who seemed to stew in discontent that he could not always keep to himself.
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- Drug Roundup in Harlan County
Police are calling an early morning drug round up a success.
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- Bell County rallies for coal
Many eastern Kentuckians are uniting together in the cause for coal.
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- H1N1 clinic opens Saturday morning in Lexington
Clinics weren't scheduled to open until 9 a.m., here in Lexington, but at six o'clock, people were already out in lawn chairs to make sure they got the vaccine.
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- Whitesburg teen battling cancer
A Letcher County teenager is fighting for his life tonight at a Cincinnati hospital. Fifteen-year-old Travis Morton, a sophomore at Letcher County Central High School, was recently diagnosed with stage four brain and spinal cancer. People from his hometown of whitesburg have come together to help him.
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- UCM hoping for 600th graduate in May
Six years ago, the University Center of the Mountains was started to provide a bachelor's degree program to the people of eastern Kentucky.
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- Bill would protect domestic violence victims
It's a law that if passed will give victims of domestic violence a fighting chance.
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- Fugitive is recaptured while wearing Hannah Montana pajamas
Police in southern Kentucky nab a fugitive in his Hannah Montana Pajamas.
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- Two people face drug charges
Officials say they found nearly 300 OxyContin pills and dozens of Xanax pills in the car during the stop.
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- When unemployment last hit 10%
WASHINGTON (AP) - The last time unemployment climbed past 10 percent, "The A-Team" was one of the top 10 TV shows and Michael Jackson was about to release "Thriller."
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- Monument for military women to be unveiled in Kentucky
WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (AP) - There will be a new monument in eastern Kentucky to honor women who have served in the military.
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- Suicide eyed in census worker case
WASHINGTON (AP) - Investigators probing the death of a Kentucky census worker found hanging from a tree with the word "fed" scrawled on his chest increasingly doubt he was killed because of his government job and are pursuing the possibility he committed suicide, law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
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- Army post shooting rampage leaves 13 dead, 30 hurt
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - Military officials were starting Friday to piece together what may have pushed an Army psychiatrist trained to help soldiers in distress to turn on his comrades in a shooting rampage that killed 13 people and wounded 30 in Texas.
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- Hundreds gather to discuss climate change
The Pikeville Chamber of Commerce hosted the summit Thursday night in hopes of educating business leaders about the controversial issue and how it affects our region.
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- Charitable organization will no longer operate on a year round basis
A charitable organization will no longer operate on a year-round basis in Perry County.
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- University of Kentucky hosts coal forum
Eastern Kentucky officials say coal is to eastern Kentucky's economy what Toyota is to the Blue Grass and say the state cannot afford to lose it.
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- Obama to sign homebuyer, jobless bill assistance
Longtime jobless people and prospective homebuyers will be the main beneficiaries when President Barack Obama signs a $24 billion economic stimulus bill today.
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- Mock Disaster at Alice Lloyd College
It was a training session for a potential catastrophe.
- Marching bands to invade Louisville this weekend
Schedules for the four semi-finals competitions.
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- Grandmother & her grandson admit to jury tampering
A Magoffin County woman and her grandson admit to tampering with a jury.
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- Former lawmaker is indicted
New developments in the case of a former state lawmaker accused of killing his ex-fiancee.
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- AG asks Supreme Court to rule on sex offender law
Attorney General Jack Conway is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to suspend the Kentucky Supreme Court's recent ruling which loosened restrictions on where convicted sex offenders may live.
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- Thayer proposes gambling constitutional amendment
A state senator is proposing a constitutional amendment that - if approved by the General Assembly and then voters - would allow video gambling machines in Kentucky.
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- More jobs could come to Clay County
Clay County officials say more jobs could be on the way.
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- Southern Kentucky doctor suspended in Tennessee over sex allegations
Dr. Larry E. Perry cannot see patients in Tennessee, but there's no sign that prohibition applies to his practice in Kentucky.
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- Man convicted of murder 25 years ago is expected to spend the rest of his life in prison
A man convicted in a high profile murder case that happened nearly 25 years ago is expected to spend the rest of his life in prison.
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- Couple is arrested after they were found passed out in drive-thru
A central Kentucky couple is arrested after police say they were found passed out in the drive-thru lane of a restaurant!
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- Two women are arrested after police find a meth lab
Two women are arrested after a meth lab is found in Laurel County.
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- Congress extends jobless benefits to record levels
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress on Thursday decisively approved an extension of unemployment benefits for almost two million people out of work nearly a year or more as the U.S. continues to lose jobs.
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- Former assistant volleyball coach faces sex-related charges
A team trip to Lexington leaves a former Phelps High School Assistant Volleyball Coach facing sex-related charges.
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- H1N1 flu clinic this weekend
The Laurel County Health Department will be hosting an H1N1 flu clinic 9am -3 pm or while supplies last Saturday November 7th, 2009.
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- Man arrested on meth related charges
A Clay County man is in jail accused of having a mobile meth lab in his car.
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- Some in Knott County still with unclean water
One month ago a new water plant began providing some people in Knott County with cleaner water, but for others, it's still dirty and undrinkable. People in Hindman, who receive water from the city rather than the county, are dealing with the murky water, and they're not happy about it.
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- Woman Survives after Throat Cut
Police say her boyfriend cut her throat from ear to ear ... and she lived to tell about it.
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- It's 'Christmas' tree in Kentucky again
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A spokeswoman for Gov. Steve Beshear says he's calling the tall decorated tree on the Kentucky Capitol's front lawn a "Christmas" tree this holiday season.
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- Whitley trailer owner baffled by how thieves gutted home
Darrel Barton of Corbin says thieves cleaned out the trailer he was about to put up for rent.
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- Government says Toyota misleading consumers about gas pedal problems
Toyota Motor Corp. released misleading information about an investigation into problems with stuck gas pedals that led to a massive Toyota recall, the government said Wednesday, stressing the issue is still under review by federal safety regulators.
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- Investigators search pond for missing man
Crews spent the day searching a Casey county pond for missing man.
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- Governor calls for action on expanded gambling
Gov. Steve Beshear says now's the time for Kentucky to act on approving expanded gambling, a day after Ohio voters approved casinos in four cities.
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- Eight people are arrested in drug round-up
The sheriff says charges range from cultivating marijuana to trafficking in methamphetamine.
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- Trial date set for man accused of killing his brother
Police say forty-nine year old Eugene Bradley Barger shot his 45 year old brother, Richard Earl Barger, after they got into an argument.
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- Man pleads not guilty to several charges
A Perry County man charged with attempted murder, rape, and kidnapping pleads not guilty.
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- Wet/Dry vote results
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) - It's a tale of two cities in eastern Kentucky, where one Pike County community has approved alcoholic beverage sales in restaurants while another town says no to liquor sales.
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- H1N1 clinic comes to Whitley County
Hundreds of people lined up outside Whitley County Middle School today, waiting to receive the H1N1 vaccine. The Whitley County Health Department was prepared to treat up to one thousand people at the free clinic.
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- Defeat in Maine a harsh blow to gay-marriage drive
The stars seemed aligned for supporters of gay marriage. They had Maine's governor, legislative leaders and major newspapers on their side, plus a huge edge in campaign funding. So losing a landmark referendum was a devastating blow, for activists in Maine and nationwide.
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- College affordability panel reports to governor
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A task force on college affordability has made more than a dozen recommendations to Gov. Steve Beshear.
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- Teacher receives honor
A teacher at Red Bird Mission School is recognized for outstanding service to the school.
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- County officials ask for audit of water & sewer services
The Pike County Fiscal Court is asking State Auditor Crit Luallen to examine the Mountain Water District, which provides water and sewer service to the county.
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