KY’s Death Penalty Protocol Ruled Unconstitutional A judge has ruled that Kentucky’s death penalty protocol is unconstitutional.The Courier Journal reports that Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd says the rules are flawed because they would allow the execution…
I-75 Construction Update In transportation news, officials are working to widen I-75 through Laurel County despite holiday traffic. Officials say crews are working on putting up barrier walls and moving topsoil to finish some of the work before the…
Kentucky Waterman Series Ready To Go Tourism officials say the paddlesports event is part of the Kentucky Waterman series and promotes tourism in Laurel County.In past years the attendance has been between 80 and 200 people, and this year,…
KSP Is Increasing Police Presence For The Fourth Of July Weekend Kentucky State Police troopers are taking part in a campaign to increase police presence on interstate and U.S. highways during the Fourth of July holiday period.KSP officials say…
Lost Contract Means Lost Jobs Perry County Judge Executive Scott Alexander says SYKES lost a contract which prompted a layoff.The company employs people from many counties, so the impact will be felt through a larger area.”We’ve become one region…
Kentucky State Fair Tickets On Sale The Kentucky State Fair does not start until August 15, but tickets can already be bought at a discount.Advance tickets for the fair are on sale until August 14.Buying tickets early can mean…
Coal Mining Layoffs In KY Revelation Energy LLC. and its affiliate Blackjewel LLC. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The Herald-Leader reports Revelation Energy is one of the nation’s largest coal producers, with mines in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.Cumberland…
KY Farmers’ Markets Are Thriving Farmers markets across Kentucky are getting a promotional boost from a summer advertising campaign by the state’s agricultural marketing program. State Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles says Kentucky has more than 165 farmers markets in…
KY Parents Seek Negligent Damages The parents of a 2-year-old Kentucky boy who died at a Tennessee state park last month are seeking $900,000 in damages from the state. Attorney Christopher Smith tells The Tennessean that the Tennessee Department…
Mail Delivery Banned On KY Street With Known Dog Attacks The U.S. Postal Service has suspended mail delivery to a Kentucky street that has a history of dog attacks. Spokeswoman Susan Wright tells the Courier-Journal that dog attacks have…