Today's News

HILLVIEW - Two men were arrested Tuesday on multiple robbery charges in Bullitt and Jefferson Counties.

Eric Wade, 24, of Hillview and a 16-year-old Shively juvenile were taken into custody by Louisville Metro Police.

Hillview Police Det. Justin Nally said the arrests were made soon after Hillview patrol units spotted the two suspects during a routine suspicious person report Sunday evening.

Nally said officers collected data from the suspects, who were spotted outside an abandoned rental house in Hillview within close proximity of Wade's residence.

Most people think that only women who are pregnant or women who are thinking about pregnancy should have folic acid in their diet.

Not true, all women should aim to get at least 400 micrograms (400mcg) of folic acid each day.

Folic acid might also have other benefits for men and women of any age.

Some studies show that folic acid might help prevent heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and possibly Alzheimer’s disease.

Over the course of the next few weeks, you will see various pictures and read several governmental stories about the new faces who are serving.

January marks the beginning of a term of public service for some. It also marks the end of public service - at least for the time being - for others.

Without trying to name each person who left office at the end of December for fear of leaving someone out, we send our thanks.

FRANKFORT - Changes in leadership and committee memberships came to the Kentucky House of Representatives during the first week of the 2009 Regular Session, as the chamber elected a former longtime House Majority Floor Leader as its new Speaker and welcomed nine new lawmakers to the fold.

Rep. Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, began his first term as House Speaker on Wednesday the 100-member body elected him to the top House post.