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Retailer Pulls Flasks With Prescription-like Labels
Retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. has responded to a multi-state campaign and stopped selling flasks, shot glasses and pint glasses that look like prescription pill bottles, political leaders in drug-plagued Kentucky said Wednesday. Comment?
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Some I-71 Southbound Lanes Closed For Bridge Check
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People traveling south on Interstate 71 for the next few days will find some lanes closed as state inspectors examine the bridge over the CSX railroad at mile point 32.3. The inspection will run from Thursday through next Wednesday. Comment?
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Letters | O'Connell, legislative retirement, basketball
I think he's a very brave man, not only for speaking up, but making the public aware that drunk drivers are getting acquitted too often, and using their talented attorneys to deliberately "misunderstand" the law. Comment?
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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
An estimated 3 to 5 million older adults in America were victims of abuse in 2011. Comment?
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Legislators hear why NKY deserves to get its fair share
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Northern Kentuckians tried to impress upon the dozens of state legislators who gathered here Wednesday that this region hasn't been getting a fair share of funding. Comment?
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Last Saturday I joined about 30 people gathered on Brattleboro Common to commemorate the Newtown school massacre six months ago. Comment?
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Officials: Urban Outfitters pulls pill glasses
Retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. has responded to a multi-state campaign and stopped selling flasks, shot glasses and pint glasses that look like prescription pill bottles, political leaders in drug-plagued Kentucky said Wednesday. Comment?
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Kentucky awards contract for Ashland bridge repair
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet this week awarded a contract to Evers Welding Co. Comment?
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Board struggles with workers' comp debt issue
In the midst of all the expected fiscal challenges facing Harlan County Schools in the coming year, there's also an old debt that could wind up costing the district nearly half a million dollars. Comment?
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Tentative Date Set For Ashland Bridge Repair
Tiersa Davis Web Producer: Jeff Morris Also Contributing: Dave Benton Reported: Jun. 19, 2013 2:10 PM EDT Updated: Jun. 19, 2013 2:22 PM EDT A contract has been awarded to a welding company to repair the Ashland Bridge that has been shut down for structural damage. Comment?
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Public meeting on Brannon Road improvements scheduled
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will hold a public meeting regarding improvements for Brannon Road in Jessamine County from 5 - 7 p.m. June 20. The meeting is to gather pubic input on the concerns of the traveling public and local residents, according to a press release. Comment?
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Contract awarded for bridge repair
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today awarded a contract to Evers Welding Co. Comment?
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Kellam to represent Kentucky at amateur championship
Former Grant County standout Sarah Kellam qualified for match play at the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship in Norman, Okla. Comment?
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Boats To Be Allowed On Ridenour Lake In Nitro
For the first time, boats will be allowed on Ridenour Lake in Nitro. Nitro Mayor Dave Casebolt said a group of residents had come forth with the proposal and they had to go the state Legislature for approval. Comment?
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Kentucky oil, gas production pegged at over $1 billion
On Monday, the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association released its first comprehensive research of the economic impact of the state's oil and gas industry. Comment?
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U of L professor announces bid for U.S. Senate
Greg Leichty, a U of L professor in the Communications department, announced on Sunday that he would be making a bid for U.S. Senate. Comment?
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Delmont Church Road Bridge bid lower than expected
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Trigg County Judge Executive Randy Braboy read the entirety of an ordinance that specifies which portions of some Linton area roads are part of the county road system at Monday evening's Trigg County Fiscal Court meeting. Comment?
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Tourism budget projected to exceed $590,000
The Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission is anticipating it will have resources of more than $593,000 during the 2013-14 fiscal year. Comment?
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Kentuckya s Congressional redistricting may be redone to exclude prison inmates
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Congres-sional redistricting that was completed last year may have to be redone in an upcoming special legislative session, adding one more potential complication to what has become a protracted effort by Kentucky lawmakers to redraw political boundaries. Comment?
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Green River Road closing Wednesday, Thursday
Green River Road at the intersection of Osage Drive will be closed all day Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Henderson Water Utility, so HWU crews can do some water line work. Comment?
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