Tens of thousands still without power in eastern Kentucky after winter storm hits area
Power outages continue in eastern Kentucky Papa John’s says it expects 2010 profit in a range of $1.70 to $1.90 per share
Papa John’s gives 2010 profit outlook LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pizza seller Papa John’s International Inc. said Monday it expects to earn $1.70 to $1.90 per share for its fiscal 2010, while Wall Street analysts on average forecast profit of $1.74 per share. Ky. won’t appeal lethal injection ruling, must hold hearings before resuming executions
Ky. won’t appeal ruling that delays executions Report on last season’s wind, ice storms in Ky. says moving power lines underground too costly
Ky. delivers report on last season’s costly storms Timing for memorabilia auction is 40th anniversary of Flood’s challenge
Curt Flood auction offers pieces of history Iraq ‘burn pits’ suit over toxic smoke filed against Halliburton, KBR, by 2 Ky. men
Military contractors sued over Iraq ‘burn pits’ Correction: Papa John’s earnings story
Correction: Papa John’s earnings story LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a headline for a Nov. 3 story about Papa John’s International Inc., The Associated Press reported erroneously that the company’s third-quarter profit was helped by the acquisition of cheese purchasing company BIBP Commodities. Papa John’s did not acquire BIBP, but under accounting rules is required to add the company’s financials to its own results. Papa John’s 3rd-qtr profit rises even as sales fall, helped by integration of cheese buyer
Papa John’s 3Q profit rises on acquisition Humana’s 3rd-quarter profit rises 65 percent on boosts from Medicare Advantage program
Humana 3Q profit jumps on government programs Ford workers overwhelmingly reject cost-saving contract changes
Ford workers reject contract changes DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs, leaving Ford at a disadvantage to its Detroit rivals as it continues its struggle to return to profitability. Tobacco backers seeking challenge of Canadian law they say snuffs out some cigarette sales
Leaf groups seek challenge of Canadian law Ford hopes dim as more workers vote down cost-saving changes
Ford hopes dim as workers veto changes DETROIT — Ford Motor Co.’s hopes for a cost-cutting labor agreement grew dimmer, with a key local union in Kentucky rejecting changes to workers’ contracts. Two more UAW sites vote down Ford concession deal, jeopardizing passage of contract changes
Two more UAW sites vote down Ford concession deal Judge in Ky. denies request for mental evaluation of woman accused in Pitino extortion plot
Judge: No mental eval in Pitino extortion plot KFC offers free grilled chicken again; this time, it promises you won’t need a raincheckLOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC has cooked up another free offer to promote its grilled chicken, only this time, it promises, without the unwanted side of rainchecks. Ky. prosecutors say man who served prison time for slaying, robbery was innocentLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Prosecutors are saying a Kentucky man who served about nine years in prison for a shooting death and robbery is innocent. Ky. ads: Live it up, find a girl with a risque tattoo in Louisville _ your ‘Possibility City’LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Want to live it up in a thriving metropolitan city and find a girl with a tattoo on her — well, in a strange place? Kentucky pastor who promoted guns in church quits ministry to focus on gun rights, securityLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky pastor who hosted a rally celebrating God and guns a few months ago has resigned his ministry to promote gun rights and church security. Ky. veterans hospital nurse charged with giving patient a lethal dose of morphine 3 years agoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Lexington is accused of killing a 90-year-old patient with a morphine injection three years ago, according to an indictment released Wednesday. Strong business in China boosts 3rd-qtr profit 18 pct at KFC owner Yum Brands to $334 millionLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A robust performance in China helped chain-restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc. post 18 percent growth in its third-quarter profit, easily beating Wall Street forecasts. Restaurant operator Yum Brands to report on its third-quarter earnings TuesdayLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc. is scheduled to report its earnings for its fiscal third quarter on Tuesday after the market closes. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Pies and Wings: Pizza Hut sees winning combination in promoting WingStreet brandLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Want some wings with that pie? Pizza Hut is banking on it, with new marketing for its chicken wings, now sold in about half the chain’s 6,200 U.S. restaurants. Recent rains cast unexpected dark cloud over some of Ky. burley tobacco cropLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Recent heavy rains in Kentucky have delivered a late-season setback to some tobacco farmers as their leaf ripens, dampening hopes for a bumper crop. HHS investigates Humana Medicare mailer warning seniors on health overhaulWASHINGTON — The Obama administration warned insurance companies Monday they face possible legal action for allegedly trying to scare seniors with misleading information about the potential for lost benefits under health care legislation in Congress. Knowing heat is a danger, football coaches focus on player safety after colleague acquittedLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bart Curtis knows running and conditioning are part of preparing football players for a game. Extensive flood damage will force Kentucky Derby Museum to remain closed for rest of yearLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby Museum will remain closed for the rest of the year as the tourist attraction showcasing the world’s most famous horse race tries to recover from flood damage. Mother of Ky. player who died testifies ex-football coach told her he pushed team hardLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Michelle Crockett dabbed her eyes. Her voice cracked with emotion. Mother of player who died says ex-football coach told her he pushed team hard before collapseLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The mother of a high school football player who died after collapsing at practice said Friday the coach told her in the hospital that he had pushed the team hard. Prosecutors: Football player who later died was ignored after collapse during running drillLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Prosecutors say that a former Kentucky high school football coach charged with reckless homicide ignored a player who collapsed in running drills and later died. Brown-Forman 1st-quarter profit rises 38 percent on lower operating costsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Liquor company Brown-Forman Corp. reported a 38 percent spike in first-quarter profit Wednesday as job cuts and lower advertising spending offset sluggish sales for such key brands as Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Finlandia vodka. |