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Justice Department Reaches Fair Housing Settlement in Disability Lawsuit

karen@surfky.com (Department of Justice) — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/18/13) – The Justice Department today announced a settlement with the architects and civil engineers involved in the design and construction of multifamily housing complexes located in Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee. The department’s lawsuit alleges that nine multifamily housing complexes with more than 800 units covered by the Fair Housing Act’s accessibility requirements were designed and built without

Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary to Retire

karen@surfky.com (office of Gov. Steve Beshear) — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/18/13) – Governor Steve Beshear announced today that Marcheta Sparrow will retire May 31 from her post as Secretary of Tourism, Arts and Heritage.

“Secretary Sparrow has done a fantastic job of continuing to improve and develop Kentucky’s tourism through some very challenging times. The recently announced 4.4 percent growth in 2012 tourism economic impact is a

Husband and Wife Indicted for Federal Tax Crimes

karen@surfky.com (Department of Justice) — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/17/13) – Drs. David Leon Fredrick and Patricia Lynn Hough, of Englewood, Fla., were indicted by a federal grand jury in Fort Myers, Fla., for conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by concealing millions of dollars in assets and income in offshore bank accounts at UBS and other foreign banks, the Department of Justice and

Click It or Ticket/Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement

karen@surfky.com (Stu Recke (KSP)) — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – Beginning Monday, May 20 and continuing through Sunday, June 2, 2013, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be participating in the “Click It or Ticket” national, seatbelt enforcement campaign. This federal highway safety initiative focuses on seatbelt and child restraint enforcement as well as driver education.

The Memorial Day weekend begins at 6 p.m. Friday, May 24 and

Kentucky Celebrates Armed Forces Day

113251813@surfky.com (Amber Mena, SurfKY News Reporter) — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/18/13) – On the third Saturday in May, many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day to pay tribute to the women and men who served in the United States armed forces.

Many events take place across the United States that include; multi-service military displays in areas open for public, various educational activities for children to learn about armed

Photo of the Week - A Step Back in Time

karen@surfky.com (SurfKY News) — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

KENTUCKY (5/18/13) - This week SurfKY News is featuring a photo presented by Amber Mena of Hopkins County.

CDC Warns Public of Feces Contamination in Pools

karen@surfky.com (Center for Disease Control) — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/17/13) – A study of public pools done during last summer’s swim season found that feces are frequently introduced into pool water by swimmers. Through the study, released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers found germs in samples of pool filter water collected from public pools.

CDC collected samples of water from pool

Kentucky Historic Places Nominated for National Register

karen@surfky.com (Diane Comer) — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/18/13) – Fifteen nominations to the National Register of Historic Places were approved today during a meeting of the Kentucky Historic Preservation Review Board at Metro Development Center in Louisville.

Three Louisville nominations focused on modern architecture, including the Leslie V. Abbott House, the Pavilion at Hogan’s Fountain and University of Louisville Library/Schneider Hall. Others from the

Kenneth Edwards, 61, of Almo, KY

karen@surfky.com (SurfKY News) — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:56:47 GMT

CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. Kenneth Edwards, 61, of Almo, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his home.

He was born on August 23, 1951 in Joppa, IL. He worked at HVAC as a technician.

Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his parents, Hughes and Flossie Yoacom Edwards; two brothers, Keith Edwards and Randy Edwards; and a sister, Sheila Lewis.

He is survived by three sisters, Pam Porter and husband Brian of Joppa, IL, Charlotte

What is Today – May 17, 2013

karen@surfky.com (Historyorb.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:08:12 GMT

KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – This is your daily update of what has happened on this day in history.

The first merry-go-round was presented at a fair 393 years ago today in Turkey.

Britain declared war on France 257 years ago today.

Lewis and Clark began exploring the Louisiana Purchase 209 years ago today.

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