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• Investigation on complaint leads to arrest of ABC licensee
  Wednesday, May 06, 2009
  Linda Bowling charged with eight counts of violating ABC law.
• New commissioner named for Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
  Tuesday, May 05, 2009
• State Fire Marshal urges volunteer fire departments to take advantage of grant money
  Friday, April 24, 2009
• Former students of now-defunct Decker College may be eligible for tuition and book refunds
  Wednesday, April 22, 2009
• State Fire Marshal Urges Safety When Using Alternative Heating Sources During Extended Power Outages
  Thursday, January 29, 2009
  Kentucky State Fire Marshal Bill Swope today urged wholesalers and retailers to make an increased effort to remind customers about steps to take in preventing portable generator accidents.
• State Fire Marshal Completes Mt. Sterling Fire Probe
  Tuesday, January 06, 2009
  The Kentucky State Fire Marshal's Office has completed ints investigation into the cause and origin of a Dec. 24 house fire that killed four people in Mt. Sterling.
• State Fire Marshal Investigating Bullitt County Fire
  Tuesday, January 06, 2009
  The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a house fire in Bullitt County that severely burned an elderly man.
• Stephanie Stumbo Named to ABC Post
  Tuesday, December 30, 2008
  Stephanie Stumbo has been named malt beverage administrator in the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
• Fire Marshal Investigating Fatal Mt. Sterling Fire
  Wednesday, December 24, 2008
  The Kentucky State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fatal fire in Mt. Sterling.
• Fire Marshal Concludes Munfordville Fire Caused by Smoking in Bed
  Thursday, December 18, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal's Office has concluded that the fire that killed a Munfordville woman Wednesday was caused by smoking in bed.
• Fire Marshal Investigating Munfordville Fire
  Thursday, December 18, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fatal fire in Munfordville.
• Horse Racing Task Force issues report, makes recommendations to address issues facing industry
  Monday, December 15, 2008
  Chair says Kentucky must act swiftly.
• Two Children Missing in Bath County Fire
  Wednesday, December 10, 2008
  Two children are unaccounted for after a fire in a home in Bath County.
• Fatal Fire Caused by Wiring Defect
  Wednesday, December 10, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal's Office has determined that a fire that killed a Nelson County man was caused by defective electrical wiring.
• State Fire Marshal Investigating Fatal Bardstown Area Fire
  Tuesday, December 09, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire in a log home in Bardstown that has led to one fatality.
• State Fire Marshal Looking into Cloverport Fire
  Monday, December 08, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire in Cloverport in which a woman was severely burned.
• Fire Marshal Investigating Pendleton Fire
  Tuesday, December 02, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fatal house fire in Pendleton County.
• Take Precautions with Holiday Lighting
  Monday, December 01, 2008
  Kentucky State Fire Marshal William Swope encourages citizens to use caution with holiday lighting.
• Occupations and Professions Director Named
  Wednesday, November 26, 2008
  Frances S. Short of Lexington has been named executive director of the Division of Occupations and Professions.
• State Fire Marshal Investigating Laurel Fire
  Monday, November 24, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that killed a Laurel County woman early Monday.
• State Fire Marshal Completes Barn Fire Probe
  Friday, November 21, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal has ruled a fire at Riverside Downs near Henderson as being of undetermined origin.
• Fire Marshal Investigating Horse Barn Fire
  Thursday, November 20, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire that killed more than two dozen horses near Henderson.
• Be Careful Cooking Holiday Meal
  Wednesday, November 12, 2008
  State Fire Marshal William Swope offers tips on ensuring a safe Thanksgiving meal.
• Home Heating Season Begins
  Wednesday, November 05, 2008
  The Kentucky State Fire Marshal offers tips on safe home heating.
• With time change, replace smoke alarm batteries
  Friday, October 31, 2008
  As you "fall back" to standard time this weekend, take a moment to replace your smoke detector batteries.
• Fire marshal offers Halloween fire safety tips
  Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  Taking basic precautions can help ensure that your trick or treater has a safe Halloween.
• Governor Declares Fire Safety Week
  Monday, September 29, 2008
  Oct. 5-11 is Fire Safety Week in Kentucky.
• Plan Reviewers Setting Records
  Tuesday, September 16, 2008
  The building plan reviewers in the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction are setting records for turn-around time.
• USE CAUTION DURING POWER OUTAGE
  Monday, September 15, 2008
  Exercise caution when coping with an electrical outage in the home.
• Gaming Supports Charitable Organizations
  Wednesday, September 10, 2008
  Gaming provides millions of dollars for charitable organizations in Kentucky.
• FDIC Official Named Banking Commissioner
  Thursday, July 31, 2008
  Charles A. Vice has been named commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions.
• Gaming Supplier Faces License Revocation
  Wednesday, July 23, 2008
  An Ohio company that sells gaming supplies to charitable organizations in Kentucky has been served a notice that its license is being revoked.
• Harlan woman sentenced in charitable gaming case
  Tuesday, July 01, 2008
  A Harlan County woman was sentenced after pleading guilty to diverting charitable gaming funds.
• Veteran state employee named insurance commissioner
  Monday, June 30, 2008
  Sharon Clark to lead department.
• Forestry Offers Firewise Summer Tips
  Friday, June 27, 2008
  Take precautions to avoid starting a forest fire this summer.
• Firefighters Return from North Carolina
  Friday, June 27, 2008
  Kentucky firefighters are returning soon from battling a forest fire in eastern North Carolina.
• Let the pros provide your July 4 fireworks
  Friday, June 27, 2008
  Instead of shooting your own consumer fireworks and risking injury, attend a community fireworks show, advises State Fire Marshal Bill Swope.
• Media Advisory
  Thursday, June 26, 2008
• New Law Covers Amateur Mixed Martial Arts
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008
  A new law allows the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority to oversee amateur mixed martial arts bouts.
• State Fire Marshal Named
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  William Swope Jr. of Lexington has been named state fire marshal.
• Fire-Safe Cigarettes Now Sold In Kentucky
  Thursday, April 03, 2008
  Under a new state law, all cigarettes sold in Kentucky now much be self extinguishing.
• Charitable Gaming Trial Ends in Convictions
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008
  A Bowling Green couple was convicted of charges relating to a VFW Post charitable gaming operation.
• Unlicensed Electrician Sentenced
  Monday, December 17, 2007
  A Wayne County man will spend a year in jail for performing electrical work without holding a valid Kentucky electrician's license.
• Take Precautions with Christmas Tree
  Monday, November 26, 2007
  State Fire Marshal Rodney Raby offers tip on ensuring safety with Christmas tree lights.
• KBWA Acts to Protect Amateur MMA Athletes
  Thursday, November 15, 2007
  Amateur competitors in mixed martial arts will be covered by the same safety rules as professionals, under regulations adopted by the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority.
• Check Heating Equipment To Ensure Safety
  Tuesday, November 13, 2007
  As winter approaches, make sure your home heating equipment is in good working order.
• Replace Your Smoke Alarm Battery As You Change Clocks
  Thursday, October 25, 2007
  The annual change from daylight-saving time to standard is a good time to replace the batteries in your home smoke alarms.
• Fire Marshal Offers Halloween Fire Safety Tips
  Monday, October 15, 2007
  Taking a few precautions can ensure a safety Halloween for trick or treaters.
• Campus Safety Task Force Presents Report to Governor
  Friday, September 07, 2007
  The Governor's Campus Safety Task Force has completed its work and presented its recommendations to Governor Ernie Fletcher.
• State Fire Marshal Assists at State Fair
  Friday, August 17, 2007
  The State Fire Marshal's staff is assisting with electrical inspections, crowd control and other safety-related activities at the Kentucky State Fair.
• Kentucky To Host 2010 Boxing Conference
  Tuesday, July 31, 2007
  Kentucky will host the 2010 annual conference of the Association of Boxing Commissions.
• Charitable Gaming Office Arrests Harlan County Woman
  Friday, July 06, 2007
  The Office of Charitable Gaming has arrested a Harlan County woman on charges of diversion of charitable gaming funds and check forgery.
• New Law Eases Paperwork for Charities with Limited Gaming
  Thursday, July 05, 2007
  A new law eases reporting requirements for charities that have limited gaming activities.
• Charitable Gaming Official Named to International Post
  Friday, June 22, 2007
  Leah Boggs of the state Office of Charitable Gaming elected treasurer of the North American Gaming Regulators Association.
• Enjoy Fireworks at Public Shows, Fire Marshal Says
  Wednesday, June 20, 2007
  Home fireworks can be dangerous. The best way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public show, says State Fire Marshal Rodney Raby.
• Alcohol-Containing Energy Drinks Mistakenly Sold to Minors
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  Store clerks are mistakenly selling energy drinks that contain alcohol to minors.
• State Offers Tips on Home Improvements
  Wednesday, June 06, 2007
  The state Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction offers advice to homeowners working with contractors.
• Annual Fire School Stresses Prevention
  Monday, June 04, 2007
  The 78th annual State Fire School will stress prevention techniques, says State Fire Marshal Rodney Raby.
• Tragedy Led to Safer Buildings in Kentucky
  Wednesday, May 23, 2007
  The tragedy of Beverly Hills Supper Club on May 28, 1977, led to state reforms, including uniform code and fire safety enforcement.
• Sites for Plumber Exam Expanded
  Tuesday, May 08, 2007
  Taking the journeyman plumbing exam has become easier now that the state Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction has expanded the number of testing sites.
• Tennessee Woman Draws 15-Year Sentence In Bingo Embezzling Case
  Wednesday, May 02, 2007
  Paula Terrones pleaded guilty March 7 to a 264-count indictment involving theft from the Guthrie Senior Citizens Center
• Employees Offer Ideas on How to Save the Earth -- One Small Step at a Time
  Monday, April 23, 2007
  EPPC Secretary Teresa J. Hill received more than 100 e-mail messages when she invited employees to share what they do to save energy.
• New Law Extends Inspections to HVAC Systems
  Tuesday, April 10, 2007
  Senate Bill 10 calls for inspections of all new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems starting July 1, 2008.
• Stay Alert and Act Promptly When Storms Approach
  Thursday, March 29, 2007
  State Fire Marshal Rodney Raby advises residents to take immediate action when severe storms are approaching.
• Energy Efficiency Task Force Issues Recommendations
  Tuesday, March 27, 2007
  A task force reporting to the Department of Public Protection has issued recommendations for saving energy in Kentucky.
• Bardstown Students Learn Home Fire Safety Tips
  Thursday, March 22, 2007
  At the request of the Bardstown Fire Department, fire safety officials held a series of fire safety sessions for second-grade students at Bardstown Primary School.
• Charitable Gaming Staff Learns Ins and Outs of Catching White-Collar Criminals
  Monday, March 19, 2007
  Nine staff members attending training session.
• Water Heater Safety Requires Proper Installation, Inspection
  Thursday, March 15, 2007
  The Office of Housing, Buildings, and Construction reminds homeowners about the importance of having a water heater properly installed and inspected.
• Fire Marshal Investigating Suspicious Fires in Jackson County
  Monday, March 12, 2007
  The State Fire Marshal has been called in to determine the origin and cause of several fires that burned homes and a barn in Jackson County.
• Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty To Embezzling from Guthrie Senior Citizen Center
  Wednesday, March 07, 2007
  Bookkeeper for bingo operation pleased guilty to five counts.
• Kentucky Official to Tell National Conference How to Thwart "Frauds, Cheats and Scams"
  Monday, March 05, 2007
  Leah Boggs will appear at a charitable gaming conference in Las Vegas to discuss ways to detect fraud in a charitable gaming operation.
• Prompt Action Saves Lives in a House Fire
  Friday, March 02, 2007
  State Fire Marshal offers tips on escaping a house fire.
• ABC Has Record Year Stopping Underage Drinking
  Thursday, March 01, 2007
  Operation Zero Tolerance Shows Results in 2006.
• Floyd Couple Pleads Guilty to Gambling Charges
  Monday, February 26, 2007
  Unlicensed gaming operation found.