Today's News

Even before the House of Representatives passed its $17.5 billion budget proposal, the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee had our first meeting to discuss some of the tax measures that affect business. I am very concerned that these measures will hinder job creation. In the committee, I heard testimony from 10 business representatives who discussed how taxing businesses, including farms, which are already struggling would have a negative impact on employment.

The state's hottest team was doused early and often in the first round of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association girls' state tournament Wednesday.

Marion County, ranked No. 1 nearly all season and the tournament favorite heading into state, was pressured into uncharacteristic mistakes as Mercy Academy rolled 67-51 in their first game en route to a state championship.

At times the Lady Knights looked overwhelmed on the big stage.

I like to keep cookie dough in the refrigerator (or freezer) so I can have warm cookies at the spur of the moment. You can keep almost any cookie dough in the refrigerator for several days, but if you freeze your cookies in whatever size you want before they're baked, you can just whip them out whenever you need them. You don't have to thaw the dough before you bake the cookies, just add a couple minutes to the baking time.

I was wanting something a little different the other night and came up with these delicious Almond Toffee Cookies. They're terrific! See what you think.

Leo H. Johnson, the Republican candidate from Casey County running for the District 24 Kentucky House seat, has come under fire from Republican lawmakers for refusing to withdraw from the race.

Instead, his opponent in the May 18 primary election, M.J. "Bill" Pickerill, withdrew from the race March 12, according to the Secretary of State's office.

"I've had lots of pressure to drop out of the race," Johnson said, adding that "the Republican Party thinks it takes a candidate from Marion County to win this race."