AP-KY--Kentucky News Digest 6 pm, KY
Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Kentucky. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP-Louisville bureau at (502) 583-7718 or aplouisville@ap.org. Beth Campbell is on the desk. News Editor Scott Stroud can be reached at (615) 373-9988 or sstroud@ap.org.
A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories and digests will keep you up to date. All times are Eastern.
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TOP STORIES:
ARMY REDUCTIONS
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Army officials are seeking public comment on possible personnel reductions at Fort Campbell. SENT: 240 words.
ALSO:
KENTUCKY LAWMAKER INDICTED
PIKEVILLE, Ky. - A federal judge has moved the trial date of an outgoing Kentucky lawmaker and a retired state mine inspector who are facing bribery charges. SENT: 130 words.
IN BRIEF:
-HOUSE-GOP LEADERSHIP: State Rep. Bam Carney says he is stepping down from his leadership role as House Republican whip. SENT: 130 words.
-TORNADO TOWN-INDICTMENT: An eastern Kentucky judge-executive has a sentencing date this month in a corruption case, and the prosecutor is asking that he be sent to prison for more time than federal guidelines suggest. SENT: 130 words.
-TVA-SHAWNEE PLANT: A coal-fired power plant in western Kentucky built in the 1950s is getting emission upgrades on two of its generating units. SENT: 130 words.
-ANSWERS IN GENESIS-TIMES SQUARE: The Christian ministry that operates the Creation Museum will run a video ad in New York's Times Square during the annual New Year's Eve celebration. SENT: 130 words.
-FATAL CRASH: Authorities say a second person has died from injuries after a fiery crash on Interstate 75 in Madison County. SENT: 100 words.
-FISHERIES MEETING: Fisheries issues affecting western Kentucky will be discussed during a public meeting next month at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. SENT: 90 words.
-AG-PREDATORY LENDING: Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway has joined in calling for stricter regulations to protect military members from predatory lending. SENT: 130 words.
-BEEKEEPING SCHOOLS: Kentucky beekeepers can learn the basics or sharpen their skills at 10 beekeeping schools across the state from January through March. SENT: 130 words.
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