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Sixty new troopers, some from the Tri-State, join the KSP

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Monday, October 31st, 2011, 11:35pm
Sixty new troopers, some from the Tri-State, join the KSP

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - The Kentucky State Police Academy presented diplomas to 60 new troopers at ceremonies held Sunday in Frankfort. Their addition to the force brings the agency’s strength to a total of 914 troopers serving the citizens of the Commonwealth.

“Kentuckians can go to bed at night feeling safe and secure because of our KSP, so it’s critical that we maintain staffing levels,” said Gov. Steven Beshear. “This is the fourth year in a row we’ve been able to put a new class of cadets out on our roads. I’m proud of that. Despite a horrible revenue situation, I’ve made it clear we must protect and preserve our highest priorities, and this is one of the highest.”

“It's always an exciting day when we graduate new recruits,” said Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer. “These 60 men and women have worked hard for 23 weeks to earn the rank of trooper. They epitomize our agency values of honor, professionalism and service above self.

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PSC invites consumers to hear expert briefing on natural gas prices

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Friday, October 28th, 2011, 1:14am
PSC invites consumers to hear expert briefing on natural gas prices

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - The Kentucky Public Service Commission’s (PSC) annual briefing on natural gas prices during the upcoming winter will be on Monday, Oct. 31.

This year’s preview is a video presentation that will be available on the PSC website, http://psc.ky.gov/, as well as on the PSC’s YouTube channel.  The 18-minute video can be viewed or downloaded (in Windows media format) beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday.

“Presenting the annual natural gas price briefing in this format is in keeping with the PSC’s efforts to make utility-related information more accessible and understandable for utility customers,” PSC Chairman David Armstrong said.

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NKU Mock Election Focuses on Kentucky Governor's Race

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 12:43pm
NKU Mock Election Focuses on Kentucky Governor's Race

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19) - Once again, Northern Kentucky University is inviting students, faculty and staff to vote in the online mock election, first developed by NKU's College of Informatics and Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement for use in the 2008 presidential election.

This political season, the mock election features the Kentucky governor’s race, in which Democrat Steve Beshear and Republican David Williams are the major candidates. The mock election will remain open for NKU voting through Election Day on Nov. 8. Up-to-the-minute results can be viewed at http://ivote.nku.edu.

Anyone with an NKU email address can vote once. Each voter is also asked to complete a short survey asking what three issues and two candidate characteristics matter most to them in this year's election.

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Second legislator has plan to fight copper thieves

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, October 20th, 2011, 3:22am
Second legislator has plan to fight copper thieves

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - Another Kentucky Legislator has announced a plan to fight copper theft in the Commonwealth.

With the goal of limiting if not stopping copper thefts, state Rep. Richard Henderson pre-filed legislation early this week that would make it tougher for criminals to sell metal they steal as scrap.

 “This is a popular issue, but my approach is truly comprehensive because it goes to the root of the problem,” said Rep. Henderson, D-Jeffersonville.  “We need to get a handle on this crime, because it is causing some major headaches for innocent property owners.”

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NKU seeks nominees from OH/KY/IN for Lincoln Award

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, October 20th, 2011, 2:39am
NKU seeks nominees from OH/KY/IN for Lincoln Award

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19) -  Northern Kentucky University is accepting nominations for the 21st annual Lincoln Award, which will be presented in April 2012.

In 1992, the Office of the President of NKU established the Lincoln Award to honor residents or former residents of Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana who exemplify the qualities of outstanding citizenship, notable achievement and distinguished service in their professions and contributions to the Northern Kentucky or Greater Cincinnati community.

The criteria that will be evaluated is outstanding citizenship, notable lifetime achievement, distinguished professional service and distinguished community service. Nominations should include specific examples of service and/or achievement that illustrate these criteria. No more than five letters of support addressing these criteria will be accepted for each nominee.

Past recipients of the Lincoln Award include: Monsignor Ralph W. Beiting; Gary R.

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KY Lawmaker wants tougher controls on copper-selling

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 6:32pm
KY Lawmaker wants tougher controls on copper-selling

LEXINGTON, KY (FOX19) - Rep. Bill Farmer, R-Lexington (88th District) announced Tuesday he is prefiling legislation for the 2012 session that if passed would institute new rules on the sale of copper scrap in Kentucky, including banning the purchase of copper scrap, including components from air conditioning systems, and copper wire from anyone who is not a licensed contractor or authorized resale representative.  This bill goes further that one signed into law earlier this year that prevents the sale of copper that has been smelted, burned, or melted. 

“The theft of copper in Kentucky over the last few years has cost building contractors, businesses and even churches hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs and replacement, and in some cases cost the lives of those who try to steal it,” said Rep.

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Sales of ‘In God We Trust’ license plate top 100,000

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, September 29th, 2011, 1:12am
Sales of ‘In God We Trust’ license plate top 100,000

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - Kentuckians have purchased more than 100,000 standard license plates bearing the national motto, “In God We Trust,” since the plate was introduced in January as a no-added-cost option for passenger vehicles. 

The sales represent 16.5 percent of total standard-issue license plate sales, according to the Department of Vehicle Regulation in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 

2011 is the first year that Kentucky motorists registering passenger vehicles have had a choice between two standard-issue license plates.  Both feature the “Unbridled Spirit” brand, but one plate also bears the motto, “In God We Trust.” 

Both plates are available in county clerk offices for the standard-issue fee of $21 each. Unlike a special license plate, there is no extra fee for a standard-issue plate. 

Sales of the “In God We Trust” plate thus far in 2011 totaled 103,519 at the close of business on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

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