Kentucky

Military Moms: A Bond Borne From Shared Loss

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:46:00 +0000

In 1991, Kentucky residents Sally Edwards and Lue Hutchinson had sons serving in the Gulf War. Sally's son, Jack, was a Marine captain. Lue's son, Tom Butts, was a staff sergeant in the Army. The two men never knew each other, but today, their mothers are best friends.

Both soldiers were killed in February of 1991. Jack was 34. "They were the cover for a medical mission.

For Trainer Of Derby Champion, 'My Dream Came True'

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:25:00 +0000

All eyes may be on Orb, the winner of the Kentucky Derby and the favorite to win Saturday's Preakness Stakes, but behind this feisty bay colt is a quiet, humble man named Shug McGaughey who has one thing on his mind: his job.

Orb, ridden by Joel Rosario, beat out 18 horses at the Kentucky Derby on May 4, rallying from the back of the pack to win by 2 1/2 lengths on the rain-soaked track at Louisville's Churchill Downs.

Head Of Sexual-Harassment Program At Fort Campbell Arrested

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:00 +0000

The manager of the sexual-assault response program at Fort Campbell, Ky., has been arrested in a domestic dispute and has been relieved of his post.

The Associated Press reports:

"Lt. Col. Darin Haas turned himself in to police late Wednesday on charges of violating an order of protection and stalking.

Security Tapes Show Supermarket Glutton Stuffing Himself

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:00 +0000

Police in Kentucky say Trevor Runyon slipped into a supermarket and waited for it to close.Surveillance cameras show he then had a feast. He cooked and ate six steak, and washed them down with beer, shrimp and birthday cake. Police found him hiding in the ceiling.

McConnell Tries To Show He's Still At Home In Kentucky

Ailsa Chang — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:46:00 +0000

Republican Mitch McConnell has been the Senate minority leader since 2007, and he's the longest-serving senator in the history of Kentucky. He's up for re-election next year — and polling in the state shows his popularity is suffering.

If the Republicans can snag a half-dozen more seats in the Senate in 2014, McConnell could finally become majority leader.