U.S. Mine Deaths At Record Low
The number of miners killed on the job in the United States fell for a second straight year to 34, the fewest since officials began keeping records nearly a century ago. That was down from the previous low of 52 …
Cheerleader, Teacher Sues ‘Dirty’ Web Site in Kentucky for Libel
A Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader who also works as a school teacher in northern Kentucky is suing a gossip Web site for libel over a posting that she says falsely claims she was exposed to two venereal diseases. The woman, identified …
Kentucky Couple Charged with Arson in House Fire
A central Kentucky couple have pleaded not guilty to charges that they damaged their rental home by intentionally setting it on fire. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported that 31-year-old Debra Poole and 29-year-old Anthony Poole were each charged late Tuesday with …
Settlement for Countrywide Financial ID Theft Victims Advanced
A federal judge in Kentucky has given preliminary approval to a settlement between Countrywide Financial Corp., and millions of customers whose detailed financial information was exposed in a security breach. Under the terms of the settlement, Countrywide, now owned by …
Kentucky Bans State Workers From Texting While Driving
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has banned state employees from sending text messages while driving government-owned vehicles. Beshear issued an executive order that says he took the step in an effort to reduce the number of traffic accidents caused by driver …
Audit Hits Kentucky Cities’ Insurance Provider Over Spending, Conflicts
A state audit of a Kentucky municipal association — the second in as many months — has found problems with compensation, spending, conflicts of interest and procurement matters including in the operation of the organization’s insurance services. State Auditor Crit …
Kentucky Audit Blasts Spending at County Insurance Provider
The association that sells and manages insurance programs for Kentucky’s 120 counties operates with a “self-serving culture” that has resulted in millions of dollars in questionable spending the past three years, according to a critical report by the state auditor. …
U.S. Mine Safety Chief Vows to End Black Lung Disease
The nation’s mine safety czar said Friday that the U.S. must put a stop to black lung disease, a work-related illness that has killed roughly 10,000 coal miners this decade. “Now is the time to act to end this disease,” …
Charges Against Arrested Kentucky Mayor Include Insurance Fraud
The mayor of Mount Vernon, Kentucy was arrested after a grand jury indicted her on charges of abuse of public trust, bribery of a public servant, insurance fraud and official misconduct. Clarice Kirby has been under investigation by state police …
$7 Million Awarded to 1 Victim’s Family in 2006 Comair Plane Crash
Family members of one of 49 people killed in a 2006 Kentucky plane crash have been awarded a $7.1 million civil verdict, but a separate jury will decide whether Comair must also pay millions more in the only passenger lawsuit …
