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Laurel Deputies respond to "Burglary in Progress" complaint

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Laurel County, Ky. (October 18, 2019) - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Tommy Houston along with Deputy Josh Morgan arrested Christopher L. Vaughn age 37 of Lily early Wednesday morning October 16, 2019 at approximately 4:07 AM.

McConnell Urges Senate to Oppose Democrats' War on Coal Revival

'We know there's a considerable appetite among Democrats to inflict huge economic harm on American workers and American families, just so we can better comply with this new 'green' religion. But here's the good news for my constituents in Kentucky and for hardworking Americans across the nation: Senate Republicans are on the case, and we won't let far-left fashions take precedence over the common good of our country.'

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Thursday on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' attempt to revive an Obama-era anti-coal regulation:

Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Upon the Passing of Rep. Elijah E. Cummings

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2019) – In accordance with the proclamation by President Donald J. Trump, both American and state flags at public office buildings are lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Oct. 18, 2019, to honor Representative Elijah E. Cummings, of Maryland.

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Elijah Eugene Cummings (January 18, 1951 – October 17, 2019)

KSP Charges Harlan County Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

Baxter, Ky. (October 17, 2019) — On October 16, 2019, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Steven L. Ryan, 26, on charges related to promoting a minor under the age of 16 in a sexual performance in the 1st degree.

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Preliminary estimates suggest Kentucky will end fiscal year with General Fund revenue surplus

FRANKFORT, KY (October 16, 2019)—Preliminary estimates from a group of state economic forecasters predicts that Kentucky will end this fiscal year with a General Fund revenue surplus of $26.7 million.

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