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• Grayson Announces Expansion of Election Services to Military and Overseas Citizens
  Thursday, September 02, 2010
  With two military bases and nearly 8,500 soldiers and airmen in the National Guard, Kentucky has a large number of voters who are fighting to defend American rights, including our right to vote. Secretary of State Trey Grayson, chairman of the Kentucky State Board of Elections (SBE), announced today that the SBE has expanded its services to make it easier for citizens residing overseas and our soldiers in harm’s way to vote.
• Justice Mary C. Noble named deputy chief justice of Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Wednesday, September 01, 2010
  Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. has named Justice Mary C. Noble as deputy chief justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky.
• Attorney General Conway Announces $3.7 Million Settlement with Drug Company
  Monday, August 30, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced a $3.75 million settlement with drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for deceptive or false marketing of the anti-nausea drugs Kytril and Zofran, among others. The settlement follows a January 27, 2010 decision by Franklin Circuit Judge Roger Crittenden to award the Commonwealth more than $5.8 million in civil penalties against GSK for violating Kentucky’s Consumer Protection Act.
• Morgan County to break ground for $16.2 million judicial center Sept. 3
  Monday, August 30, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Morgan County Judicial Center.
• Governor proclaims Campus Fire Safety Month
  Monday, August 30, 2010
  As college students settle into dormitories, residence halls and off-campus housing across the state, Gov. Steve Beshear has proclaimed September as Campus Fire Safety Month in Kentucky.
• Attorney General Conway Announces 95-Count Indictment Against Berea Man in Child Pornography Case
  Friday, August 27, 2010
  A Madison County grand jury indicted 42-year-old Ricky L. Fansler on 95 counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, a Class D felony.
• Motorists warned: If you’re over the limit, you’ll be under arrest
  Friday, August 27, 2010
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 26, 2010) — The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation to take part in the “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest” crackdown on impaired driving.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Use These Tips For An Excellent Deer Season
  Thursday, August 26, 2010
  Picking the right entry and exit route to your treestand or ground blind might be more important to success in deer hunting than where you actually hunt.
• Supreme Court Rules "Sharing" Plan is Insurance
  Thursday, August 26, 2010
  Overturns lower court ruling in case that began in 2002
• Attorney General Conway Names 2010 Outstanding Commonwealth's and County Attorneys
  Thursday, August 26, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today presented the awards for the 2010 Outstanding Commonwealth's and County Attorneys at the Kentucky Prosecutor's Conference at the Lexington Convention Center. Nearly 800 prosecutors, Commonwealth's Attorneys, County Attorneys and staff from across Kentucky are attending the three-day conference sponsored by the Office of the Attorney General.
• Governor Beshear Signs Death Warrant
  Wednesday, August 25, 2010
  Governor Steve Beshear announced today that he signed a death warrant for convicted killer Gregory Wilson, setting his execution date for Sept. 16. Wilson’s case is one of three submitted by the Attorney General, but a delay in the production of one of the drugs in the lethal injection protocol has postponed signing the remaining two warrants.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Arrest of Bell County Man on Child Pornography Charges
  Wednesday, August 25, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway and his Cybercrimes Unit today announced the arrest of a 22-year-old Bell County man on child pornography charges. Investigators from General Conway's Cybercrimes Unit arrested Jeremiah North, of Middlesboro, on August 24, 2010 on four counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.
• Two Somerset Caregivers Charged with Failure to Report Suspected Abuse
  Tuesday, August 24, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control today announced that Sean Brennan, 41, and Kacie Carlson, 25, both caregivers at Community Alternatives of Kentucky (CAKY) in Somerset, have been charged with one count each of Failure to Report Suspected Abuse under KRS 209.030 in Pulaski County District Court. Both Brennan and Carlson reside in Somerset.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in four civil case appeals Aug. 25 in Hopkinsville
  Tuesday, August 24, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in cases on appeal from Campbell, Fayette, McCracken and Simpson counties.
• Former Madison Manor Nurse's Aide Sentenced in Patient Abuse Case
  Friday, August 20, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control today announced the sentencing of Amanda Sallee, a former nurse's aide at Richmond Health and Rehabilitation Complex (Madison Manor) nursing home for neglecting to feed a patient in her care in August of 2008. Sallee, of Richmond, in Madison County, plead guilty in March 2010 to charges of wanton abuse and neglect of an adult under KRS 209.990.
• Laurel County to dedicate new judicial center Aug. 30
  Friday, August 20, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Laurel County Judicial Center.
• KY Afield Outdoors - Dove Season Preview
  Thursday, August 19, 2010
  The foggy, dewy mornings presage the coming of fall. Crispness lingers in the pre-dawn air, making a tee shirt, shorts and flip-flops slightly uncomfortable when you first step outside.
• Former Jefferson County Caregiver Charged with Wanton Endangerment
  Thursday, August 19, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control today announced that a former caregiver at Community Alternatives of Kentucky (CAKY) in Louisville is facing wanton endangerment charges for her treatment of two physically handicapped residents.
• Attorney General Conway to Educate Kentuckians about Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse and Cybercrimes at 2010 State Fair
  Thursday, August 19, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that his office will be educating people about prescription drug abuse and the dangers that lurk online at this year's Kentucky State Fair, which runs from August 19 to August 29 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center.
• Attorney General Conway's Cybercrimes Unit Marks 2nd Anniversary
  Wednesday, August 18, 2010
  Unit Seizes More than 77,000 Child Porn Images from the Internet
• Attorney General Conway Announces $10 Million Settlement With Drug Company
  Friday, August 13, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced a $10 million settlement with drug manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and several affiliated corporations including IVAX Corporation, IVAX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sicor, Inc., Barr Laboratories, Inc. and Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Celebrity Fundraiser to Benefit State Adoption Program; Thursday’s Child Night with the Stars is Aug.26
  Friday, August 13, 2010
  Several Kentucky celebrities from the genres of sports, music and media will help raise funds and awareness of adoption at a celebration later this month. Thursday’s Child Night with the Stars will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, at the Crown Plaza Hotel, 1375 S. Broadway in Lexington. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Davis H. Elliot Company, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Thursday’s Child, a nonprofit group that helps promote adoption.
• Transportation Cabinet to upgrade Bluegrass Parkway guardrail
  Friday, August 13, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2010) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded a $1.36 million contract to upgrade guardrail along a 27-mile stretch of the Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway in Nelson and Washington counties.
• Waterfowl Blind Drawing For Doug Travis WMA Set For Aug. 28; Barren River, Lake Barkley And Green River WMA To Follow
  Thursday, August 12, 2010
  Dates are now set for the waterfowl blind drawings for the Doug Travis, Lake Barkley, Barren River Lake and Green River Lake Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Hunters interested in registering for the waterfowl blind drawings must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid 2010-2011 Kentucky hunting license, a Kentucky waterfowl permit and a federal migratory bird permit (waterfowl stamp permit) at the time of the drawing.
• Governor Beshear Proclaims Kentucky 8-1-1 Underground Facility Protection Day
  Wednesday, August 11, 2010
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has proclaimed today to be Kentucky 8-1-1 Underground Facility Protection Day.
• Johnson County Constable Pleads Guilty to Charges of "Doctor Shopping"
  Tuesday, August 10, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway and his Drug Investigations Branch announce the guilty plea and sentencing of Johnson County Constable Terry Ward on charges he unlawfully obtained a prescription for a controlled substance by fraud, also known as "doctor shopping."
• Monticello Middle School earns top rating in national We the People: Project Citizen showcase
  Monday, August 09, 2010
  Monticello Middle School’s We the People: Project Citizen entry, Bullying Hurts!, recently earned the top rating of superior at the national Project Citizen showcase in Louisville.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Topix.Com Agreement That Stops "Pay-To-Police" Policy
  Monday, August 09, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway led the effort to stop abuses by Topix.com and today, along with 34 attorneys general who signed on to support his efforts, announced that an agreement has been reached with the Internet message board host to improve consumer protections and eliminate the $19.99 fee to expedite review of abusive or inappropriate posts. The agreement is the result of an initiative led by General Conway, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning to address consumer protection concerns with the popular website.
• Transportation secretary announces emergency funding for Hart County
  Friday, August 06, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug 6, 2010) — Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock today announced that $64,800 in emergency road funds has been awarded to Hart County Fiscal Court.
• Hazard Nursing Home and Administrator Charged with Failure to Report Abuse
  Friday, August 06, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that Hazard Nursing Home Inc. and its administrator, 61-year-old Sheila Noe of Hazard were charged with failure to report suspected abuse pursuant to KRS 209.030.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Fall Squirrel Season Looks Promising
  Thursday, August 05, 2010
  Kentucky’s fall squirrel season opens Sat., Aug. 21 and the outlook is similar to last year. Squirrels are our most stable and abundant small game species,” said Ben Robinson, small game biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “Even a poor mast year is not going to be detrimental to squirrel populations.”
• PSC News Updates Now Available on Twitter
  Thursday, August 05, 2010
  News about orders, hearings and other activities of the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) are now available at Twitter.com/KYPSC.
• Area residents invited to attend public meeting on improvements to KY 191 in Wolfe County
  Thursday, August 05, 2010
  Residents of Wolfe and nearby counties are invited to attend a public informational meeting to discuss a project to improve a section of KY 191 in eastern Wolfe County. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Red River Valley Elementary School, 11134 Hwy. 191, Hazel Green.
• Rineyville roundabout construction schedule updated
  Wednesday, August 04, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug 3, 2010) — The roundabout that will connect KY 1600 and KY 220 at Rineyville could be complete by late August, according to Transportation Cabinet engineers.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Nine-year Prison Sentence for Convicted Child Pornographer
  Tuesday, August 03, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway has announced a nine-year prison sentence for a convicted child pornographer from Bracken County. Ronald Peed, Jr., was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Covington, Ky. on July 23 on a charge of receiving child pornography. Peed will also be supervised by U.S. Probation for 15 years following his release from federal prison.
• Smallmouth, Big Fun This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, August 02, 2010
  One thing that makes Kentucky a keeper is smallmouth bass fishing. Catch the details on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, Aug. 7 and 8.
• Deadline Extended for Food Benefits; Clients to Apply for Replacement Benefits; Customers have 10 extra days to make claim for groceries destroyed by floods
  Monday, August 02, 2010
  Kentuckians living in areas of the state hardest hit by July flooding who lost perishable groceries purchased with food benefits have extra time to apply for replacement benefits. Participants in counties affected by the July 17 and July 20 flooding whose food was spoiled because of flooding or power outages have extra time to apply for replacement benefits at their local Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) family support offices.
• Cast Your Skills With The Basics Of Fly Tying At The Salato Wildlife Education Center
  Thursday, July 29, 2010
  Join our staff and members of the Frankfort Fly Fishing Club to learn the basic techniques of fly tying and fly fishing at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Jefferson County case appeals Aug. 4 in Taylorsville
  Thursday, July 29, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in two cases on appeal from Jefferson County.
• Closure scheduled on KY 48 in Nelson County
  Wednesday, July 28, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (July 28, 2010) — A section of KY 48 near High Grove, in Nelson County, will be closed beginning Monday, Aug. 2.
• Attorney General Conway Announces $75.3 Million Settlement with Johnson & Johnson Subsidiary
  Wednesday, July 28, 2010
  Kentucky To Receive Nearly $2 Million for State and Federal Medicaid Programs
• Greenup/Lewis County Drug Court program selected as national mentor court
  Tuesday, July 27, 2010
  The program has been selected by the National Drug Court Institute to serve as a test site for best practices in treating adult substance-abusing offenders. The NDCI will recognize the program with a plaque presentation July 29.
• President Grants Disaster Declaration Requested by Gov. Beshear for Pike County
  Friday, July 23, 2010
  Governor Steve Beshear was notified today that President Barack Obama has approved Gov. Beshear’s request for a major disaster declaration for Pike County. Severe storms and flooding hit on Saturday, July 17, causing two fatalities and severe damage across the county. Gov. Beshear saw the damage firsthand when he visited Pike County on Monday, July 19.
• State adding traffic signal at Veteran’s Memorial Highway, KY 49 intersection in Lebanon
  Friday, July 23, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (July 23, 2010) — Traffic signal installation is under way at the intersection of KY 2154 (Veteran’s Memorial Highway) and KY 49 (Loretto Road), in Lebanon.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Settlement with Professional Charitable Solicitor
  Friday, July 23, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced a settlement has been reached with Outreach Associates, Inc., a professional solicitor that fundraises in Kentucky for various charitable organizations, for failing to timely file documents that outline how the solicitor distributes the money it raises. An Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) filed Wednesday, July 21 in Franklin Circuit Court requires Outreach to file all of its outstanding financial documents within 10 days. As per the AVC, Outreach has also paid the Commonwealth $20,000 in penalties and costs.
• Gov. Beshear visits flooded areas in northeastern Kentucky
  Friday, July 23, 2010
  Governor Steve Beshear joined state legislators, local officials and emergency management personnel today to view devastation in Carter County caused by recent flooding. Weather reports indicate as much as six to nine inches of rain fell on parts of northeast Kentucky late Tuesday evening and Wednesday, causing flash flooding, evacuations and water rescues. Preliminary damage assessments are underway in multiple counties affected by severe storms this week.
• State reopens I-65 rest areas in Hart County
  Friday, July 23, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (July 23, 2010) — Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials today reopened the Interstate 65 rest areas in Hart County.
• Attorney General Conway Warns Against Price-Gouging in Wake of Recent Severe Thunderstorms, Flash Flooding
  Thursday, July 22, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today put Kentucky businesses on notice that price-gouging will not be tolerated during times of emergency. Gov. Steve Beshear declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Tuesday, July 21, 2010 after severe thunderstorms and deadly flash flooding in a number of Kentucky counties on July 17 and 20th. Gov. Beshear also signed an executive order to implement Kentucky's price-gouging laws statewide.
• Gov. Beshear declares State of Emergency following storms and flooding
  Wednesday, July 21, 2010
  Governor Steve Beshear today declared a State of Emergency in Kentucky following severe storms that struck Pike and Shelby counties early Sunday morning and several northeastern Kentuckian counties late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
• Gov. Beshear requests Presidential disaster declaration after flash floods
  Wednesday, July 21, 2010
  Gov. Steve Beshear today asked President Obama to declare a major disaster for Pike County as a result of the severe storms and flooding that struck the state this week. Damage assessments in Shelby County will begin tomorrow.
• Oil and Gas Official Convicted of Defrauding Investors Out of Millions
  Wednesday, July 21, 2010
  A federal jury in Lexington convicted an official from two oil and gas companies in Danville and Albany, Ky., on charges that he created a scheme to defraud investors in Kentucky and other states out of millions of dollars. The official's brother was also convicted. The brothers are responsible for $3 million each in forfeiture charges.
• Help Offered to Restore Damaged Timberlands
  Wednesday, July 21, 2010
  Forest landowners suffered extensive damage from the 2009 ice storm and many are still left wondering what to do to restore damaged forests. In an effort to provide additional assistance to these landowners, the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF)—through a federal grant from the U.S. Forest Service—has partnered with the Kentucky Division of Conservation and local conservation districts.
• Damage Assessment Teams begin work in Pike County
  Tuesday, July 20, 2010
  Through a coordinated joint effort, Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) teams consisting of personnel from local, state and federal government have begun gathering damage estimates from local government and private citizens in Pike County.
• Attorney General Conway Warns Kentucky Storm Victims about Scams, Fly-By-Night Contractors
  Tuesday, July 20, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today warned victims of this weekend’s deadly storms and flash flooding in Eastern Kentucky to be vigilant against fly-by-night repair crews, bogus charitable collectors and storm-related scams.
• Railroad work requires U.S. 31W closure, detour in Elizabethtown
  Tuesday, July 20, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (July 20, 2010) — Railroad maintenance scheduled by CSX Corp. that includes the U.S. 31W rail crossing south of the Hardin County Courthouse will require the road to be closed much of next week.
• Earl Pitts, American This Weekend On "Kentucky Afield" Radio
  Tuesday, July 20, 2010
  The radio commentator with the daily,” Ya know what makes me sick?” editorials, sounds off about fishing on “Kentucky Afield” Radio this weekend, July 24 and 25.
• Gov. Beshear presents Murray Police Department with highway safety award
  Monday, July 19, 2010
  Governor Steve Beshear today presented $22,075 to the Murray Police Department for programs to curb impaired driving, speeding and other dangerous driving practices. The grant will also help to educate the public on the necessity of child safety seats and seatbelt usage.
• Gov. Beshear meets with Pike County officials following flooding
  Monday, July 19, 2010
  Governor Steve Beshear visited areas of Pike County today following weekend storms that caused severe flooding and mudslides. The storms are blamed for two deaths in Pike County.
• Learn About Herbal Remedies For Bug Bites, Poison Ivy And More At The Salato Center July 31
  Monday, July 19, 2010
  Join herbalist Katie Clark for an afternoon exploring the benefits of medicinal plants at the Salato Wildlife Education Center from 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, July 31. Learn about natural remedies for bug bites and poison ivy, and discover other ways plants can help us in our daily lives. All participants will learn how to make their own teas, poultices, tinctures and salves. The cost of the program is $15. Pre-registration is required.
• Attorney General Conway Warns Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams on Rise in Kentucky
  Monday, July 19, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway warns consumers that sweepstakes and lottery scams are on the rise in Kentucky. General Conway's Office of Consumer Protection receives several calls a day from consumers who have either received a notification that they have won a prize or who have wired money and are now victims of a sweepstakes or lottery-related scam.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Agreement with Arborgen Inc.
  Friday, July 16, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that ArborGen Inc., a corporation that markets tree seedlings in Kentucky, will cease misleading advertising and pay $25,000 to the Commonwealth. The agreement, an assurance of voluntary compliance, was filed today in Franklin Circuit Court.
• Attorney General Conway Issues Warning after Test Results Show Lead-Tainted Jewelry Being Sold in Kentucky
  Wednesday, July 14, 2010
  Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway and the Kentucky Department for Public Health today issued a warning to consumers after an investigation by the Attorney General's office confirmed high levels of lead in jewelry sold in Kentucky. The brightly colored jewelry sold at Rainbow stores in Lexington and Louisville could be attractive to children and could present a danger to a child's health. An investigation into whether the products have been sold elsewhere in Kentucky is ongoing.
• Ban on texting while driving takes effect Thursday
  Wednesday, July 14, 2010
  Governor Steve Beshear’s ongoing effort to make Kentucky roads safer takes a big step on Thursday, July 15, when a new law takes effect to ban texting for all drivers and cell phone use for drivers under 18.
• Angling Under The Lights On "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, July 12, 2010
  When baseball goes into extra innings, a late night can become an early morning. The same is true for catfishing. The play-by-play is on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, July 17 and 18.
• Human and Civil Rights Listening Tour will be in Middlesboro July 14
  Monday, July 12, 2010
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects planned for Bracken and Lawrence counties
  Monday, July 12, 2010
  The meeting is open to the public.
• Grant County to dedicate new judicial center July 19
  Friday, July 09, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Grant County Judicial Center.
• Wolfe County to break ground for $11.39 million judicial center July 16
  Friday, July 09, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Wolfe County Judicial Center.
• PSC expands investigation of Elam Utility - Will examine whether Morgan County natural gas system has been abandoned
  Friday, July 09, 2010
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is investigating Elam Utility Co. Inc. to determine whether the company has effectively abandoned its natural gas facilities in Morgan County. Service to Elam’s Morgan County customers is scheduled to end on July 26 because Elam has not fulfilled its contract with the pipeline company from which it draws its gas supply.
• PSC Reports Lead to Changes in Kentucky Power Vegetation Management Practices - Investigation followed outages during December 2009 snow storm
  Friday, July 09, 2010
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) today made public the reports from its investigation into Kentucky Power Co. (American Electric Power) after the outages following the December 2009 snow storm in eastern Kentucky. As a result of the investigation, Kentucky Power has agreed to move to regular vegetation clearing cycle in its 20-county service territory. The company has about 176,000 customers in those counties.
• Settlement Reached to Return Indian Head Rock to Kentucky
  Thursday, July 08, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway and the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office, an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, jointly announce that a settlement has been reached to return the historic Indian Head Rock to Kentucky. An Agreed Order between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the city of Portsmouth, Ohio, its former mayor Gregory Bauer, Steven Shaffer and David Vetter, dismissing the civil suit, was filed today in federal district court.
• Attorney General's Office Files Motion to Revoke Probation of Former Community Presence Caregiver
  Thursday, July 08, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control today announced that they have asked Carter Circuit Court to revoke the probation of a former Community Presence caregiver. Last May, Branden Starostka, from Grayson, was sentenced to five years in the Kentucky Department of Corrections for wanton abuse of a vulnerable adult and tampering with physical evidence. Starostka was initially sent to prison, but in October, the court granted his motion for shock probation.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: When Uninvited Critters Move In, They Quickly Become A Nuisance
  Thursday, July 08, 2010
  Kentucky is blessed with a diversity of wildlife – some 74 species of mammals, 380 species of birds, and 112 species of reptiles and amphibians.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Arrest of Franklin County Man for Possession of Child Pornography
  Wednesday, July 07, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced the arrest of a Franklin County man for possession of child pornography. James S. Crawford, 38, is charged with four counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance of a minor, a Class D felony.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Indictment of Five in Bribery Scheme
  Wednesday, July 07, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Special Prosecutions today announced the indictment of five defendants by a Pulaski County grand jury in connection with a plot to allegedly bribe the Commonwealth's Attorney for Pulaski County.
• PSC Cites Licking Valley RECC for Not Reporting Outages - Alleged violations occurred during December 2009 snow storm
  Wednesday, July 07, 2010
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) today took action against Licking Valley Rural Electric Cooperative Corp. (RECC) for not reporting major power outages during a snow storm late last year.
• Former Frankfort Nurse Indicted for Neglect of Nursing Home Resident
  Tuesday, July 06, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced the indictment of 46-year-old Elizabeth Elaine Royse, a former nurse at Golden Living Center in Frankfort, Ky. Royse, formerly of Frankfort, was indicted for knowing neglect of an adult under KRS 209.990(2) in connection with the neglect of a resident at Golden Living in December of 2007.
• Kentucky circuit court clerks attend 2010 Circuit Court Clerks Summer College
  Friday, July 02, 2010
  Ninety-five Kentucky circuit court clerks participated in the 2010 Circuit Court Clerks Summer College held June 15-17 in Lexington. The college included an election for officers of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks.
• Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments July 6 in Bowling Green
  Friday, July 02, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in four civil case appeals.
• Red River Gorge Reopened, Food Storage Order Issued
  Thursday, July 01, 2010
  WINCHESTER, Ky., July 1, 2010 – Forest Supervisor Frank Beum of the Daniel Boone National Forest announced that the Red River Gorge Geological Area will reopen on Friday, July 2 beginning at 8 a.m.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Indictment of Mine Safety Analyst
  Thursday, July 01, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Special Prosecutions today announced the indictment of a former Kentucky mine safety analyst from Perry County. A Franklin County grand jury indicted 50-year-old Betty Sue Whitaker of Hazard on 28 counts of tampering with public records following an investigation by General Conway's Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and other agencies. The charges carry a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison.
• AOC’s Patrick R. Yewell inducted into UK College of Social Work Hall of Fame
  Tuesday, June 29, 2010
  Patrick R. Yewell is the 15th individual to be selected for the hall of fame and was chosen because of 'his passionate and tireless efforts to help our state’s most vulnerable children.'
• Workshop Offers Educators A Closer Look At Kentucky’s Unique Ecosystem
  Monday, June 28, 2010
  Educators can learn about Kentucky’s unique ecosystem – and how to apply those concepts in a classroom setting – during an eco-workshop at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 7.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Boyd, Elliott, Martin, Morgan and Pike counties
  Friday, June 25, 2010
  Volunteers are needed to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Shooting Ranges On Wildlife Management Areas A Free Place To Hone Shooting Skills
  Friday, June 25, 2010
  Kentucky’s wildlife management areas (WMAs) are a blessing to all Kentuckians. Although managed primarily for wildlife habitat and hunting and fishing access, any citizen of the state may use these thousands of acres to hike, watch birds, picnic, photograph wildlife and pursue other outdoor-related recreation, as well as hunt and fish.
• Chief Justice Minton to be guest speaker at first Bullitt County Drug Court graduation June 28
  Friday, June 25, 2010
• Attorney General Conway Announces Conviction of Berea Man on Child Pornography and Drug Charges
  Thursday, June 24, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced the conviction of a Berea man on child pornography and drug charges. A Madison Circuit Court jury has found Gerald Jones guilty of 143 counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, one count of marijuana cultivation and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Jones will receive the maximum of 20 years to serve on all counts when he is formally sentenced on August 12, 2010.
• Breckinridge/Grayson/Meade Drug Court program to hold first graduation ceremony June 29 in Hardinsburg
  Wednesday, June 23, 2010
  The public is invited to the program's first graduation ceremony.
• Announcing the Mercer County Commission on Human Rights
  Tuesday, June 22, 2010
• Former Madison County Caregivers Charged with Abuse of Mentally Handicapped Victim
  Tuesday, June 22, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control today announced charges have been filed against two former Madison County caregivers for allegedly abusing a mentally handicapped man in their care. Verna Campbell, a former Assistant Adult Treatment Supervisor at Independent Opportunities in Richmond, KY, is charged with wanton abuse and neglect of an adult under KRS 209.990 in connection with the treatment of a former resident of Independent Opportunities in June of 2009. Independent Opportunities is a group home that houses mentally handicapped adults and children.
• Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments June 24 in Warsaw
  Monday, June 21, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in civil case appeals from Fayette and Kenton counties.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Arrest of Woodford County Man for Possession of Child Pornography
  Friday, June 18, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced the arrest of a Woodford County man for possession of child pornography. Johnny H. Todd, 38, is charged with four counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance of a minor, a Class D felony.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Indictment In Immigration And Identity Theft Probe
  Thursday, June 17, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Special Prosecutions announced the indictments by a Jefferson County Grand Jury of two people in connection with an ongoing investigation into the trafficking and use of identity information unlawfully obtained from United States’ citizens living in Puerto Rico.
• Governor Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on June 18
  Thursday, June 17, 2010
  Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, June 18, 2010 in honor of Sgt. Erick J. Klusacek, a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Judge Jeff S. Taylor elected Chief Judge of Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Wednesday, June 16, 2010
  Judge Jeff S. Taylor of Owensboro has been elected by his fellow judges to serve as chief judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals.
• Office of the Attorney General Investigator Receives Prestigious Award
  Wednesday, June 16, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway is pleased to announce that Nikki Henderson, an investigator in his Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control, is the recipient of the 2010 "Champion for the Aging" Award presented by ElderServe, Inc. The award was presented at ElderServe's annual Champion for the Aging Luncheon at noon on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel ballroom in Louisville.
• Kentucky Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15
  Tuesday, June 15, 2010
  The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is reminding Kentuckians that even one case of elder abuse is one too many.
• Former Madison Manor Nurse's Aide Ordered to Serve Jail Sentence After New Conviction
  Tuesday, June 15, 2010
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that a former nurse's aide at the Richmond Health and Rehabilitation Complex (Madison Manor) nursing home has been jailed after violating the terms of her conditional discharge. A Madison district judge on Monday granted a request from the Attorney General's office that Jaclyn Dawn VanWinkle's conditional discharge be revoked after she pled guilty to both alcohol intoxication in a public place and rape and sodomy in the third degree.
• Kentucky Division of Forestry Completes Forest Assessment
  Monday, June 14, 2010
  A comprehensive report entitled Kentucky’s Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources and Strategy was recently completed by an assessment team led by the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF). The assessment, which can be viewed online at www.forestry.ky.gov, addresses critical issues, priority areas and long-term strategies regarding Kentucky’s forest resources.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Jefferson County
  Monday, June 14, 2010
  The Jefferson County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards are seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.