http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines RSS Feed for WBKO - HomePage - Headlines en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:01:35 GMT 2012-02-10T01:01:35Z en-us http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Kids_Jump_Rope_for_Heartfelt_Cause__139059634.html Students at Bristow Elementary showed off their skills while participating in "Jump Rope for Heart." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:54:50 GMT http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Kids_Jump_Rope_for_Heartfelt_Cause__139059634.html 2012-02-10T00:54:50Z http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/New_School_Program__139057914.html President Obama allowed ten states, including Kentucky, to have leeway when it comes to the "No Child Left Behind Law," enacted by former President Bush. Kentucky schools have already incorporated a new program that prepares students for colleges and careers while still teaching the base curriculum. We take a look at how effective the program is. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:30:21 GMT http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/New_School_Program__139057914.html 2012-02-10T00:30:21Z http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/United_Way_Feed_the_Need_Food_Drive_139056309.html Local businesses are doing their part to fight hunger. The United Way's Feed the Need food drive is underway at places like BB&T bank. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:12:59 GMT http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/United_Way_Feed_the_Need_Food_Drive_139056309.html 2012-02-10T00:12:59Z http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Father_Whips_And_Locks_Son_Out_Of_House_Overnight_139054364.html A Warren county father is in jail tonight after police say he whipped his child and then locked him out of the house overnight. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:46:44 GMT http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Father_Whips_And_Locks_Son_Out_Of_House_Overnight_139054364.html 2012-02-09T23:46:44Z http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Governor_Appoints_Tax_Reform_Commission_139040159.html Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed a 23-member "blue ribbon commission" to study Kentucky's tax system and propose a plan for reforming it. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:43:12 GMT http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Governor_Appoints_Tax_Reform_Commission_139040159.html 2012-02-09T20:43:12Z http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Broad_Coalition_Presses_for_Casino_Gambling_in_Kentucky_139038694.html A coalition of groups has formed to press Kentucky lawmakers to approve a constitutional amendment that, if ratified by voters, would legalize casinos in Kentucky. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:24:24 GMT http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Broad_Coalition_Presses_for_Casino_Gambling_in_Kentucky_139038694.html 2012-02-09T20:24:24Z http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Missing_Property_139025769.html Seven rifles meant to be given to visiting agriculture officials in 2008 are among property former Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer has returned to his former agency. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:39:59 GMT http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Missing_Property_139025769.html 2012-02-09T20:39:59Z http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Bridge_Collapse_Update_139024664.html Bridge inspectors who need to get a closer look at several piers on the damaged Eggners Ferry Bridge in western Kentucky will rappel down several of the support structures Thursday as review of the bridge continues. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:27:40 GMT http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Bridge_Collapse_Update_139024664.html 2012-02-09T20:27:40Z http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Child_Shot_139022679.html An accidental shooting has killed a 9-year-old boy in southern Kentucky. Kentucky State Police said the victim's 11-year-old brother was handling a gun when it discharged and the younger boy was struck. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:42:29 GMT http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Child_Shot_139022679.html 2012-02-09T20:42:29Z http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Illness_Outbreak_139022444.html Health officials in Lexington say an outbreak of a stomach ailment has spread from a youth basketball tournament. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:01:35 GMT http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Illness_Outbreak_139022444.html 2012-02-10T01:01:35Z