FRANKFORT — An advocacy group for senior citizens has recognized Kentucky Attorney General Ben Chandler for his work in getting one of the nation's toughest “no call” telemarketing laws passed.

        Mr. Chandler received a plaque from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) on Friday for leading the fight for consumer protection for seniors.

        “We know this relief from unwanted telemarketing phone calls would not have even been on the legislative agenda if it hadn't been for Ben Chandler,” said Patrice Blanchard, AARP Kentucky associate state director.

        The “no call” law takes effect July 15. So far, more than half a million Kentuckians have signed up to stop telemarketing calls to their homes.

        Residents have until Wednesday to get on the first “no call” list.

        To get on the list, access the attorney general's Web site at www.kycall0.com or call 1-866-KYCALL-O. In both cases, just enter your phone number to sign up.

        Arts center class on serving disabled

        COVINGTON — The Kentucky Center for the Arts is sponsoring a workshop in Northern Kentucky todaythat focuses on how performing arts centers can improve programming and accessibility for patrons with disabilities.

        The workshop is part of a traveling series of award-winning access programs that the center for the arts is offering throughout the Commonwealth.

        The next half-day workshop will be offered Tuesday at the Behringer-Crawford Museum in Covington's Devou Park.

        To register for a workshop, contact Access Coordinator Stacy Ridgway of the Kentucky Center for the Arts at (502) 562-0111 or (502) 562-0140 (text telephone) or by e-mailing sridgway@kentuckycenter.org.

        Man indicted after car crashes house

        LOUISVILLE — A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a Louisville man on arson and wanton endangerment charges after his car rammed into his ex-wife's house and ignited a fire.

        Donald Lemons, 46, of Louisville, was indicted on Monday on one count each of arson, wanton endangerment, criminal mischief and four counts of violation of a protective order.

        The house and vehicle were ablaze when firefighters arrived.

        The vehicle was sitting partly on the front porch, with the front end penetrating the house.

        Firefighters said the fire started in the vehicle and spread through the home.

        Two people were inside the home, including the man's ex-wife, Pamela Lemons, 44. No one was injured in the incident.

        Police said a domestic dispute triggered the crash. Pamela Lemons filed a domestic violence order against Donald Lemons in March 2000.

        Former sheriff had gunshot to head

        HARLAN — Former Harlan County Sheriff Paul Browning Jr. was killed by a gunshot to the head, according to a coroner.

        Mr. Browning's charred body was found in his burned pickup truck on the side of a road in Bell County on March 23.

        Bell County Coroner Clyde Creech said the cause of death was a gunshot. Authorities will say little more about the case.

        “We're in the middle of a murder investigation,” said Kentucky State Police detective Mike Cornett, the lead investigator.

        Mr. Browning, 57, of Cumberland, was running for Harlan County sheriff, the office from which he was removed 20 years ago after being convicted of conspiring to kill a pair of political opponents. He spent three years of a 10-year sentence in prison and was paroled in 1985.

        “I'm glad the cause of death is out now,” the former sheriff's son, Paul Browning III, told the Harlan Daily Enterprise.

        He said the news “can dispel some of the rumors and perhaps relight a fire with everyone that it was a murder and the murderer is still out there somewhere.”

        Police chase cruiser in domestic dispute

        GEORGETOWN — The Scott County Sheriff's Department found itself chasing one of its own cruisers after a man who allegedly fired shots at officers stole a police car and fled.

        Two Scott County sheriff department units arrived at a residence near Georgetown Sunday night to answer a call regarding a domestic dispute.

        After their arrival, Warren Fogle, 51, fired three shots at the officers, according to Kentucky State Police.

        Mr. Fogle then jumped into one of the sheriff's cruisers and fled, police said.

        After a short pursuit, Mr. Fogle crashed the cruiser into a yard and was taken into custody. He was treated for minor injuries at University of Kentucky Medical Center.

        Mr. Fogle was charged with driving under the influence, fleeing police and resisting arrest.

        President's wife asks for reconciliation

        LOUISVILLE — The estranged wife of outgoing University of Louisville President John Shumaker is asking a judge to order counseling aimed at a possible reconciliation.

        In her petition for legal separation, Lucy Shumaker says their marriage is not “irretrievably broken.” She believes a reconciliation conference could resolve any marital issues, the petition says.

        In the meantime, Lucy Shumaker, 42, is seeking “reasonable” child support and maintenance payments from her husband of six years.

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