Today's News

Troopers from the Kentucky State Police Post 5 in Campbellsburg have arrested two Bedford residents after discovering a meth lab inside a Bedford residence.

The lab was discovered in an apartment at approximately 11:50 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Troopers initially responded to the residence at 115 U.S. 42 East in Bedford after receiving a loud noise complaint. Once at the residence, Troopers discovered the meth lab.

With January behind us, the General Assembly is finding the quick pace that defined the legislative session’s opening days is now settling into a more measured routine.

The first few weeks, of course, were dominated by two main actions: Governor Beshear’s speeches on the state of the Commonwealth and his budget proposal; and redistricting, which the House and Senate undertake each decade to reflect population changes in their districts and those of the Kentucky Supreme Court and our congressional delegation.

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky farmers can help carry on the hunting tradition and earn much-needed extra cash by enrolling in the Cooperative Dove Field Program. Enrollment is currently underway and will continue until mid-March.

“Under the new Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program, increased payments are available for 2012,” Rocky Pritchert, migratory bird biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, said.

Because we spend a lot of time indoors during the winter, we can channel these increased hours spent nesting to allow for a thoughtful examination of our life and goals. Often, resolutions to change financial burdens or eating habits are made in the beginning of the year, but it’s also a great time to assess life goals and priorities, and how they relate to happiness. This year, following several trying economic years, offers an opportunity to reevaluate what you want out of life and how you can find happiness with what you have.