Regional
12:18 am
Mon June 4, 2007

Destination Kentucky: Chamber leader says Ky can attract more tourists

Bowling Green, Ky – The head of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce says the Commonwealth could attract more tourists by investing in a destination resort. Also, Dave Adkisson spoke to Western's Public Radio about the "New Agenda Kentucky program", where citizens can submit ideas on ways to improve the state's business, commerce, tourism, and government.

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Regional
9:16 am
Fri June 1, 2007

Western Ky to get new area code in '08

Bowling Green, Ky – Some residents in Western Kentucky communities will be using a new area code starting in April. Henderson, Madisonville, Hopkinsville, Murray, and Paducah are some of the towns affected by the change. To see a map of the counties that will be under the new area code, go to the website of the Public Service Commission: www.psc.ky.gov. Kevin Willis has this report.

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Regional
9:08 am
Fri June 1, 2007

WKU Iran expert: Factions in Tehran support talks with US

Bowling Green, Ky – When the US ambassador to Iraq this week met a high-level Iranian envoy, it was a groundbreaking moment. The meeting was the first of its kind since the Iranian takeover of the US embassy in Tehran over 20 years ago. WKU Political Science Professor and Iran expert Sol Kiasatpour says some factions in Tehran actually support increased talks with the US.

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Regional
9:03 am
Fri June 1, 2007

Hodgenville area preparing for Lincoln's Bicentennial celebration

Hodgenville, Ky – In Larue County, preperations are already underway for a two year Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial celebration starting next year. Lisa Autry recenty spoke to state Senator Dan Kelly of Springfield, who is a member of the Bicentennial board.

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Regional
3:15 am
Fri June 1, 2007

Ky AG: Domestic partner benefits unconstitutional

Attorney General Greg Stumbo

Frankfort, Ky – Kentucky's Attorney General says domestic partner benefits at the state's two largest public universities are in conflict with a recent amendment to the state constitution. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports from Frankfort.

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Regional
3:03 am
Wed May 30, 2007

KY Rep says "amnesty" bill will become law

Bowling Green, Ky – Kentucky 2nd District Rep. Ron Lewis says while he opposes the Senate immigration plan, it will likely become law. As Kevin Willis reports, the Hardin County Republican spoke Wednesday in Bowling Green.

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Regional
3:08 am
Tue May 29, 2007

Young BG attorney wants more lawyers to do pro-bono work for kids

Bowling Green, Ky – A young attorney from Warren County is encouraging others in her profession to consider doing more volunteer work to help represent children and the indigent. Jennifer Brinkley is with the Coffman Law Office, and recently spoke with Dan Modlin about her experiences in performing pro-bono work.

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Regional
10:19 am
Thu May 24, 2007

Summer project pushes KY kids to think about higher ed

Bowling Green, Ky – Mike Hughes is project coordinator for the "Gear Up" Summer Camp at Western Kentucky University. The project is designed to get kids thinking about the idea of post-secondary education. He recently sat down Dan Modlin to discuss the effort.

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Regional
11:12 am
Wed May 23, 2007

With primary over, KY voters can now look ahead to November

Bowling Green, Ky – Governor Fletcher and Democrat Steve Beshear were both able to win enough votes to avoid a June run-off election. In this piece, we hear analysis of the recent primary elections with WKU Political Science Professor Scott Lasley. Also featured are Fletcher, Beshear, Senator Jim Bunning, Jody Richards, and Anne Northup.

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Regional
3:10 am
Mon May 21, 2007

KY Attorney connected to Gonzales firing scandal

Bowling Green, Ky – With the US Attorney firing scandal picking up speed in Washington, there's a new angle developing in Kentucky. A report in the Washington Post says the US Attorney for Western Kentucky, David Huber, was placed on a list of attorneys to be replaced. The US Attorney General is facing calls to resign over the firing scandal. Lisa Autry recently spoke to David Huber about his reaction to the news that he was being considered for dismissal.

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