Last updated 4:46AM ET
June 20, 2013
Central and Eastern Kentucky
Central and Eastern Kentucky
Lawmakers Respond to KRS Audit Lawmakers are promising legislation in response to the state audit of the Kentucky Retirement Systems. The audit found no wrongdoing, but makes 92 recommendations for better oversight and transparency by the board that oversees the $13 billion fund.
KRS Audit Finds No Wrongdoing A state audit of the Kentucky Retirement Systems found no evidence of wrongdoing. But State Auditor Crit Luallen says the investigation did raise questions about the use of placement agents, who serve as middlemen to secure investments.
Instant Racing At the Gate Regulations allowing Instant Racing at Kentucky horse tracks take effect Friday, but opponents of expanded gambling are still fighting to block its implementation. The Kentucky General Assembly never approved Instant Racing, which involves electronic wagering on historic horse races.
Crane Hunt Moving Forward The legal hunting of sandhill cranes in Kentucky is another step closer to becoming a reality. A federal regulatory committee has approved the 30-day season, which is strongly opposed by environmental groups. More public hearings are ahead.
Patton Recalls Higher Education Reforms It's been 14 years since the Kentucky General Assembly approved higher education reforms sought by then-Gov. Paul Patton. Appearing before two education oversight panels in Frankfort, Patton updated lawmakers on the progress being made.
Kentucky Firefighters Head South Kentucky firefighters are heading to southeast Georgia, where wildfires are consuming timberland and threatening homes in and around the Okefenokee Swamp near Waycross. Another Kentucky crew is already battling wildfires in Florida.