Kentucky News

3rd Fire in 4 Years at Kentucky Horse Barn, Arson not Suspected

A fire at a barn in western Kentucky killed six horses, though rescuers were able to save 19 from the blaze. The fire at the former Riverside Downs in Henderson was extinguished by Friday evening. State police are investigating the …

Police Update: Fire that Gutted Kentucky Courthouse was Arson

Officials in western Kentucky now say arson is to blame for the fire last week that nearly destroyed the Carlisle County Courthouse. The investigation is still under way. The fire started early on the morning of Dec. 26. No one …

County in Western Ky. Lost a 2nd Courthouse to Arson

A fire that nearly destroyed a western Kentucky courthouse was an arson, the second time this county’s courthouse was set ablaze on purpose. The fire at the Carlisle County Courthouse started early Dec. 26. The building was almost destroyed, with …

Pa. Appears Ready to Update Mine Safety Law After Years of Delays

Legislation to update Pennsylvania’s mining safety law is said to be nearing readiness — nearly two years after a state senator warned that foot-dragging could leave blood on the hands of Pennsylvania’s lawmakers. If it passes, it will come after …

CarInsurance.com Adds Insurance Carriers for 2008

CarInsurance.com, which sells auto insurance over the Internet, has added more carriers to its current 28 state agency product offering. In November and December 2007, the firm expanded and now offers Encompass Insurance – Allstate and Progressive Drive in Arizona; …

People

Robert P. Page of Houma, La., was installed as president of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National). Page, co-owner of Charles A. Page and Sons Insurance Agency in Houma, has served on the PIA of Louisiana Board …

Country Financial Enters Chicago Market, Names Fisher as Director

Rural company comes back to its roots in the big city Veteran Chicago financial services executive Michael Fisher has been appointed director of new market development by Country Insurance & Financial Services and will manage its newly created Chicago district …

Declarations

The Worst Storm “This is without question the worst ice storm in state history, and it will require a historic response from all levels of government.” —Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry, following severe ice storms that hit his state in December …

Kentucky Man Faces Insurance Fraud Charges

Kentucky officials indicted a Louisville man on a felony count of insurance fraud after allegedly submitting an altered receipt for nearly $4,000 to State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. Robert L. Whiteside, 39, presented a receipt was for chrome rims …

Ky. Officials Issue Warrant in Insurance Fraud Case

A bench warrant has been issued for a Bowling Green, Ky., man who failed to appear for arraignment on fraud charges pursued by the Kentucky Office of Insurance. Jaime Salazar, 31, of 1342 Bluelake Way, was indicted on one felony …