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City of Paducah to Install Floodgates as River Surges
PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — Paducah city staff has announced they will close the city's floodwall against rising Ohio River waters.
Criminal Charges Filed Against Bill Cosby
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The latest on the announcement of a criminal charge against Bill Cosby in Pennsylvania.
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The lawyer for a woman who accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2004 is praising a prosecutor for filing a criminal charge against the comedian...
Activists Predict Abortion Will Bbe a Hot Issue in Campaigns
NEW YORK (AP) — The divide between Republicans and Democrats over abortion is deeper than ever. Activists on both sides foresee a 2016 presidential campaign in which the nominees tackle the volatile topic more aggressively than in past elections...
Watermelon Drop Will Usher in Indiana’s Bicentennial Year
VINCENNES, Ind. (AP) — The southwestern Indiana city of Vincennes' annual New Year's Eve watermelon drop will serve double-duty this year as the kickoff event for Indiana's 200th birthday.
Organizing committee member Rick Linenburg tells the Vincennes Sun-Commercial (http://bit...
Kim Davis, Gay Marriage Voted Top KY News Story for 2015
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky clerk who spent five days in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples has been voted the state's top news story of 2015.
Democrats Grapple with Trump Effect as Primary Draws Near
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton is turning her attention to her would-be GOP challengers, particularly Donald Trump, and leaving her chief rival, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, gasping for airtime six weeks before the first round of primary voting.
Expert Predicts Drop in Indiana Farmland Values
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — An agricultural economist at Purdue University says the value of Indiana farmland likely will be driven down in 2016 due to high interest rates and low crop prices.
Indiana Governor Authorizes $42M in Raises for State Workers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Some of Indiana's state employees are getting performance-based raises that are expected to cost $42 million over the next year.
Lawmaker Wants to Allow Indiana Teachers to Negotiate Own Contract
AVON, Ind. (AP) — A state lawmaker is seeking to move more educators into Indiana's classrooms by allowing them to negotiate their own contract with schools.
Airplane Racing Set for Indianapolis Speedway Next Year
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Airplane racing will be the newest event coming to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next year.