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Former Kentucky State Police Trooper Jonathan Biven has been indicted by a Clinton County grand jury on a charge of theft by unlawful taking involving more than $10,000 but less than $1 million. -
A fugitive from Indiana with ties to Lexington and Louisville is the subject of an international manhunt, and now the FBI is seeking help from the public. A $1 million reward is being offered for information that leads to his arrest. -
The confirmation process has begun for Nate Morris, the Kentuckian nominated by President Donald Trump to become U.S. Ambassador to Columbia. Much of this week's hearing focused on his former campaign to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell.
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