Kentucky

A Kentucky death row inmate condemned for the rape and murder of two Louisville high school students in 1984 lost his bid for a new trial Thursday when the state Supreme Court ruled that a judge properly handled a DNA testing issue. from courier journal

FRANKFORT, Ky. ? The Kentucky Economic Development and Finance Authority granted preliminary approval Thursday for $2.7 million in tax incentives to lure 205 collection agency jobs to Louisville. from courier journal

A second defendant has been charged in the alleged scheme to extort money from University of Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino.

As Maureen Fogarty approached her patient at University Hospital, the man leaned forward and his hospital gown slipped, revealing the perfect imprint of a tire running across the his chest

Jefferson County Public Schools must give the commonwealth attorney's office its interviews with players, coaches and other witnesses that are part of its investigation into football player Max Gilpin's death last fall, a judge ruled Friday.

Family members of homicide victim ZoAnn McCampbell have filed complaints against two prosecutors with the Kentucky Bar Association and the state Attorney General's Office.

Thousands of people who live in western Louisville will get an extra month to decide whether to opt out of a class-action settlement involving a Rubbertown chemical plant that would limit not only their rights to sue the company but also curb those of future residents.

Fifteen years old and charged with two murders in 1995, Michael Jennings thought he had no choice but to plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence. His own lawyer, Fred Radolovich, indicated he could face the death penalty ? or consecutive sentences of life without parole for 25 years ? if he was convicted at trial, according to court records.

The highway bid-tampering case remained without a presiding judge as a second judge and then a third disqualified themselves Friday.

FRANKFORT, Ky. ? Defendants in the highway bid-tampering case say the new judge presiding over it has a conflict of interest and should disqualify herself.