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Kentucky coal jobs at lowest level since state started counting in 1950

A train load of coal ready to be transported was parked near Ky. 119 in Cumberland Aug. 16, 2011. The first load of coal shipped by rail from Harlan County was shipped in August 1911, 100 years ago. Charles Bertram | Staff

The number of coal jobs in Kentucky has dropped to the lowest level recorded since the state started keeping count in 1950, according to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet.

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POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

Richie Farmer's sister resigns state job

FRANKFORT — Rhonda K. Monroe, a sister of former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, has resigned from her $77,391-a-year post as assistant executive director of the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.
STATE

Congress approves bill barring fishing restrictions near dams on Cumberland River

The U.S. House on Tuesday approved a measure barring enforcement of controversial fishing restrictions at dams on the Cumberland River, according to Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell.
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

Grandparents urge state to reconsider cuts to child care assistance programs

FRANKFORT — Grandparents pleaded with state officials Tuesday to reverse a freeze on new applications for a program that provides $300 in monthly assistance to relatives who take custody of abused and neglected children.
STATE

2 women admit violent attack of boy that included alcohol, police say

Two women face assault charges after they admitted they attacked an 8-year-old boy and used alcohol to intensify his pain, Hopkinsville police said.
STATE

Pickup driver dies in Fleming County wreck

Harold McIntyre, 60, of Ewing died early Monday in a collision with a tractor-trailer in Fleming County.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Taylorsville man accused of raping child

Robert Michael Howard, 43, of Taylorsville has been indicted on charges of rape, sexual abuse of a child and having materials portraying a sexual performance by a minor.
STATE

Ky. ranks No. 1 for whitetail trophy hunters

A magazine says Kentucky is No. 1 when it comes to whitetail deer hunting.

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STATE

2 Eastern Livestock officials sentenced to prison

One of the founders of defunct cattle broker Eastern Livestock was sentenced Tuesday to almost six years in federal prison and the former chief financial officer was sentenced to nearly five for their roles in a $32 million check kiting scheme.
STATE

House passes 2-year moratorium on dam barriers

The U.S. House has passed legislation that would put a two-year moratorium on an Army Corps of Engineers plan to erect barriers to prevent people from fishing below dams on the Cumberland River.
STATE

Richie Farmer's sister resigns state position

Former Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer's sister has resigned as assistant executive director of the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.