State capital: Frankfort
Entered Union: June 1, 1792
Population: 4,145,922 (2004 estimate)
Area 39,728 sq mi. (102,896 sq km)
Governor: Ernie Fletcher (Republican)
U.S. Representatives: 6
State nickname: Bluegrass State

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Panel approves bill to promote organ donations in Kentucky

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press Writer FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Kentucky advocate for organ donations predicted that a bill advanced by a Senate panel Wednesday will spur more donations leading to lifesaving transplants.

Wynonna Judd Will Perform At WEG Opening Ceremony

Wynonna Judd will welcome the world to Kentucky with a special performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on Sept.

Darwin Foes Add Warming to Target List

Critics of the teaching of evolution in the nation's classrooms are gaining ground in some states by linking the issue to global warming , arguing that dissenting views on both scientific subjects should be taught in public schools.

Secret school superintendent reviews?

After an attorney general's opinion and a court ruling went against them, school groups that want to make part of the superintendent evaluation process private have turned to the state legislature.

Kentucky examines traffic deaths

This story first appeared in the March 7, 2010 Enquirer. FORT MITCHELL - What factors lead to deaths in Kentucky traffic crashes? The state has been examining that question with hopes of using crash records to improve roadways, target enforcement in problem areas and educate people about driving hazards.

Drinks on Cal: Maker's to feature coach on bottle

The drinks are on University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari, or rather, he's on them.

Man accused of brandishing handgun at Kentucky State

A man walked through the student center at Kentucky State University brandishing a handgun Tuesday afternoon but was arrested soon after without incident, police said.

Commission Proposed To Decide Legislative Salaries

State Rep. Dwight Butler, R-Harned, said the legislation would establish an independent commission that would periodically review the salaries paid to lawmakers and other elected officials, including the governor.

Mail-order brides offer traditional marriage roles?

"It's men from developed nations who feel they can buy anything they want. They're not looking for equality in the marriage," said Ramos.

Repairs to N. Ky.-Ohio bridges almost complete

Repairs to fix cracks discovered four years ago in two bridges that link northern Kentucky to southern Ohio are expected to be completed this weekend.

Pair of Ky. inmates seeking to hasten own deaths

A pair of Kentucky death row inmates are seeking to end their appeals and potentially hasten their own executions, possibly under a new set of rules for lethal injection that the state is pushing for.

Student spacecraft to launch from Va NASA facility

Two spacecraft designed and built by university students in Kentucky and California will launch into space next week at NASA's Wallops Island facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore.

Heath High shooter to get hearing on ability to appeal

A man who shot and killed three classmates and wounded five others at his western Kentucky high school in 1997 has been granted a hearing to determine whether a mental illness prevented him from appealing his guilty plea.

Kentucky is a Finalist to Land Education Grants

The U.S. Department of Education has named 16 finalists in the first round of its ``Race to the Top'' competition, which will deliver $4.35 billion in school reform grants.

Plan to suspend Ky. tax breaks passes

A divided Kentucky House committee approved a tax package Wednesday evening that's aimed at raising more than $300 million in new revenue over two years to help plug a massive shortfall confronting lawmakers in balancing the state's next budget.

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