The Richmond Register--State News http://www.richmondregister.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 09 May 2008 15:51:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_130154735.html A lot is at stake in May 20 primary http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_130154735.html There are presidential choices, a race for U.S. Senate, congressional races and state legislative races on the ballot in this year's primary and general elections, but Kentucky probably won't affect the presidential nominations and voters aren't likely to change party make-up in Frankfort. Fri, 09 May 2008 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_130092953.html Barack Obama makes history (Corrected) http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_130092953.html Barack Obama has the Democratic nomination all but sewn up, but it'll be tough for a black candidate in Kentucky. Tue, 06 May 2008 14:13:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_127135131.html Bunning calls for more domestic oil production http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_127135131.html Sen. Jim Bunning said Tuesday that the country must reduce its reliance of foreign oil through more domestic production and coal conversion fuels and that a nominee for U.S. District Attorney failed to gain clearance. Sat, 03 May 2008 21:54:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_124214158.html Big Brown wins 134th Kentucky Derby http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_124214158.html Kentucky Derby coverage Sat, 03 May 2008 20:55:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_124205549.html Big Brown's trainer knew his horse was special http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_124205549.html “All we had to worry about was if he liked the track,” Dutrow said. “It was up to him, if he wanted this race he’d win it, he’s that good.” Fri, 02 May 2008 09:53:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_123090617.html Tell 'em about the past to divert 'em from the present http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_123090617.html If Derby guests ask about Kentucky politics and government give them a history lession instead. Fri, 02 May 2008 09:46:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_122175841.html How to pick a Kentucky Derby winner http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_122175841.html As the son of a son of a gambler, people ask me for betting advice. Although I started going to race track before I was able to walk, I don’t know that much about the horse industry. I go the track a few times a year and bet small amounts. Fri, 02 May 2008 09:10:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_123084445.html Derby Notebook: Big Brown has another good morning http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_123084445.html Morning line favorite Big Brown turned in a three-furlong workout on Thursday in his one final tune-up for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby 134. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:48:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_119211325.html Derby Notebook: Borel back in Derby Field http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_119211325.html Winning Derby jockey Calvin Borel is back in field looking to become repeat winner Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:35:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_116072916.html Once Eden, Inez shouldn't be forgotten http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_116072916.html Little Inez, Ky., may be a forgotten place to most of America and Kentucky, but it made a big impression on John McCain and others who visited this week. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:05:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_109071759.html Public isn't happy with things in Frankfort http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_109071759.html The public seems to be blaming all sides in the failure of this year's General Assembly to address major issues. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:13:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_107135302.html Beshear signs adventure tourism bill http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_107135302.html Several outdoor enthusiasts turned out Wednesday to witness Gov. Steve Beshear sign into law an adventure tourism bill to allow private property owners to open up their land for public recreational use. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:31:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_106082654.html Column: Don’t take the money and run http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_106082654.html Brett Arends at the Wall Street Journal wrote a column about lottery winners titled “Take the Money and Run.” He said lottery winners should take the lump sum instead of annual payments. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:34:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_102104459.html Column: Back home, people see no change in Frankfort http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_102104459.html Outside of Frankfort, people seemed resigned to business as usual in state government but they're worried about their personal fortunes and their patience may be wearing thin. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:06:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_097170630.html ‘Worst Person in the World’ http://www.richmondregister.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_097170630.html Keith Olbermann does a nightly feature on MSNBC called, “Worst Person in the World.”Recently, he gave the award to Wal-Mart after he heard the saga of Debbie Shank.