Friday February 3, 2012 -
  

Floyd Co. man pleads not guilty, judge denies bond

State makes "notice of intent" for Ohio River Bridges Project
Report on teacher quality: Kentuckiana receives mixed results 

Floyd Co. man pleads not guilty, judge denies bond

A man arrested Thursday in connection with a 20 year old cold case was in a Floyd County courtroom this afternoon to answer to charges of murder.

54-year-old Christopher Baxter pleaded not guilty and the judge denied bond. Baxter is accused of killing his wife, Robin, two decades ago.

During the original investigation in 1990, police said Baxter claimed the last time he saw his wife was after a fight on June 19, 1990 in their home at 1802 Troy Street in New Albany. Robin's body was found three days later in the Ohio River with multiple blunt injuries to her head.

Over the course of the investigation, Police also found what Baxter allegedly called his "lead pipe" in his home. Now, police believe they have enough evidence to close this case.

According to court documents, Chris Baxter had a habit of getting drunk and telling people he killed his wife.  Eventually, an informant went to investigators with the information.

State makes "notice of intent" for Ohio River Bridges Project

The Ohio River Bridges Project is moving forward.

The state of Kentucky has put out a "notice of intent" that they are looking for contractors to build a new bridge in downtown Louisville.

Interested parties can attend a pre-bid meeting on March 1 in Louisville.

Transportation officials say they hope to award a contract by October.

Report on teacher quality: Kentuckiana receives mixed results

Results are mixed for Kentuckiana in a new report about teacher quality.

The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) ranked Indiana in the top ten with a grade of C+. Only four states received higher grades.

The NCTQ cited a new teacher evaluation system that links student performance with teacher pay as one reason for the high marks.

Kentucky ranked 41st in teacher quality and teachers in the state received a D+ grade.