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Following holiday decline in donations, officials try to get ahead of blood needs in Kentucky

Longtime followers of the pardon power have criticized President Obama's relatively stingy approach over five years in office. An advocate for ending mandatory minimum sentences says she's "really encouraged" by the new push for clemency.

It’s officially a new day when it comes to determining if medications given to racehorses are proper or not. New and enhanced anti-doping regulations took effect Monday at tracks all across the country.

A Lexington Special Olympics track team looking for a place to practice with days left to register for next month’s regionals found it. Mark Buerger, the communications director for Special Olympics Kentucky, said it’s often difficult for teams to find a place where they can train.

There are a number of bills still in limbo as lawmakers break away from Frankfort during the governor’s veto period. One of those is House Bill 338, which allows Kentuckians 70 and older to be exempt from jury duty.

Schroeder took on the powerful elite with her rapier wit and antics for 24 years — shaking up stodgy government institutions by forcing them to acknowledge that women had a role in government.

Sports wagering legislation is now before the full House in the Kentucky General Assembly. The bill, legalizing betting on college and professional games, won unanimous approval Wednesday in committee.

The Philippines has been rocked by news that the highest ranking official in the country's correction bureau has been charged with the murder of a high-profile radio host.

Courier Journal staff vote to unionize

Lots of clicking on a computer keypad is likely to occur all across Kentucky Monday. It’s Cyber Monday and sales taxes will flow into state coffers. Kentucky collects those revenues from both in-state and out- of-state online purchases.