The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States, although it is sometimes included, geographically, in the Midwest. In 1792, it became the fifteenth state to join the union. Kentucky is known as the "Bluegrass State", a nickname based on the fact that bluegrass is present in much of the lawns and pastures throughout the state. Kentucky is well known for thoroughbred horses, horse racing, local bourbon whisky distilleries, bluegrass music and college basketball.

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See also: List of Kentucky counties

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Cincinnati Enquirer - Kentucky

NKY GOP high on Palin
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:01:00 -0500
Northern Kentucky Republicans said today they are pleased with GOP presidential candidate John McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate.
Accused killer's appeal denied
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:56:00 -0500
On Friday, the Kentucky Court of Appeals denied a Covington man's appeal of his sentence for killing an elderly woman a decade ago.
Suspected robber caught after chase
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:19:00 -0500
A Covington man accused of robbing a Corinth bank this morning evaded police for a few hours - even after his getaway car got a flat tire.

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