WATE - News: State: Kentucky

I-75 South reopens after chain-reaction crash

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:14:00 EDT

A wreck on I-75 just over the state line has closed the interstate to traffic.

Police roundup nets 29 arrests on drug charges in Harlan County

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:42:00 EDT

Kentucky State Police troopers arrested 29 people Monday on drug charges stemming from a year-long investigation.

Beshear: Kentucky congressional redistricting may be redone

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:09:00 EDT

Gov. Steve Beshear says congressional redistricting completed last year may have to be redone in an upcoming special legislative session.

Kentucky judge to decide same-sex privilege issue

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:50:00 EDT

A Kentucky judge is weighing whether a same-sex couple qualifies for the privilege of not testifying against a spouse in a slaying case in Louisville.

Kentucky middle school sports may fall under regulations

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:40:00 EDT

Kentucky lawmakers are reviewing a proposal that would place middle school athletics under the purview of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.

Average Kentucky smoker spends $2K on cigarettes

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:25:00 EDT

Kentucky's health commissioner says the typical smoker in Kentucky spent $2,237 to buy 468 packs of cigarettes last year.

Kentucky roadway fatalities down from a year ago

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:17:00 EDT

Kentucky State Police say the statewide highway death toll is down from a year ago.

Ky. medical helicopter crash kills 3 crew members

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 16:23:00 EDT

A medical helicopter crashed in eastern Kentucky, killing all three crewmembers aboard.

Man's body pulled from Laurel River

Fri, 31 May 2013 08:49:00 EDT

Deputies have recovered the body of a southern Kentucky man from Laurel River.

Date set for 400-mile yard sale in Kentucky

Fri, 31 May 2013 08:37:00 EDT

The annual 400-mile yard sale along U.S. 68 in Kentucky is scheduled for June 6 to June 9.

Lawmaker cited for going 109 mph on I-75

Wed, 29 May 2013 10:53:00 EDT

A lawmaker cited for traveling at 109 mph on Interstate 75 in Lexington says she will contest the ticket.

12 people indicted in meth-making conspiracy in Williamsburg, Ky.

Wed, 29 May 2013 08:21:00 EDT

Police in Kentucky say they've seen an increase in cases where a large number of people conspire to manufacture methamphetamine.

Black bears sighted near Middlesboro, Ky.

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:24:00 EDT

National park officials in eastern Kentucky say bears have returned to Middlesboro and along the periphery of the city.

Traffic crash kills 1, injures 3 in Whitley Co., Ky.

Mon, 27 May 2013 06:24:00 EDT

A car crash in Whitley County left one person dead and three injured on Sunday afternoon.

No. of Ky babies born addicted to drugs increases

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:30:00 EDT

Health officials, health care workers and drug control professionals are talking about the problems surrounding Kentucky babies who are born addicted to drugs.

Ky. city to follow Tenn. lead in naming street

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:26:00 EDT

Officials in western Kentucky are taking a cue from Tennessee in their effort to make Owensboro synonymous with bluegrass music.

Coal operator plans to open 7 mines in Pike County

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:47:00 EDT

A longtime coal operator is planning to open seven mines in the heart of the eastern Kentucky coalfields in a venture expected to create more than 250 jobs.

Who killed Kentucky woman found in state park in 1990?

Wed, 11 May 2011 09:41:00 EDT

In August 1990, Jennifer Bailey, 21, went out for a run at Pine Mountain State Park in Bell County. That was the last time she was seen alive.

Excitement already cooking for upcoming Vol football season

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:37:00 EDT

We're just a few months away from football season. But already there's been a lot of interest in season tickets and Vol memorabilia. The idea of a new coach has injected a renewed optimism for the future of UT football.

Animal control board in Campbell County meets for first time since shelter closure

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:26:00 EDT

The Animal Control Advisory Board in Campbell County held their first meeting Tuesday night since closing the county's only shelter amid scandal.

Cumberland Ave. business owners and city officials discuss new codes

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:59:00 EDT

Knoxville city officials and business owners met Tuesday night to discuss the future of Cumberland Avenue.

City leaders to meet over the future of World's Fair Park

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:19:00 EDT

City of Knoxville and World's Fair Park leaders will meet Tuesday evening to discuss the future of Knoxville's most iconic park.

Loudon County farmers have less hay for cattle because of wet weather

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:53:00 EDT

A wet spring and a wet start to summer are adding up to a serious problem for area cattle farmers.

Fifth Pilot employee pleads guilty to federal charges

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:24:00 EDT

Three Pilot Flying J employees pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to charges of conspiracy and wire fraud. Kevin Wallace Clark, Jay Stinnett, and Holly Radford pleaded guilty in exchange for providing information in the case.

THP records 17 Bonnaroo-related crashes this year

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:14:00 EDT

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has come to a close and the Tennessee Highway Patrol has released numbers on its enforcement efforts around the site.

George Thomas appeals conviction, sentence in Christian-Newsom murders

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:48:00 EDT

George Thomas is challenging his conviction and sentence after his latest retrial.

UT Foundation has first board meeting after COO's arrest

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:04:00 EDT

A group that helps raise money for the University of Tennessee met for the first time since one of its executives were arrested on child porn charges.

4 youths charged in Madisonville American flag theft

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:38:00 EDT

Madisonville police have made four arrests in the theft of a local American flag.