Dalton York
Reporter/Morning Edition HostDalton York joined WKU Public Radio in December 2021 as a reporter and host of Morning Edition. He graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in History from Murray State University, and was named MSU's Outstanding Senior Man for fall 2021. He previously served as a student reporter and All Things Considered host for WKMS, part of the Kentucky Public Radio network. He has won multiple Kentucky Associated Press Awards and Impact Broadcast Awards from the Kentucky Broadcasters Association. A native of Marshall County, Dalton is a proud product of his tight-knit community.
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As families struggle to make room for higher gas and grocery bills, some pet owners are making the difficult decision to surrender their animal to a shelter.
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Among the hundreds of laws passed in the 2022 session of the Kentucky General Assembly that went into effect last week was House Bill 63, a measure requiring a school resource officer, or SRO, in every school in the commonwealth.
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Kentucky’s public defenders are preparing for a potential surge in demand following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned federal protections for abortion access granted nearly 50 years ago under Roe v. Wade.
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The deadly tornado outbreak that struck Kentucky is best remembered for its devastating impact in towns including Mayfield, Bowling Green, and Dawson Springs. Rural communities throughout the western and central parts of the commonwealth also felt the force of the storms. The tornado that struck the Taylor County town of Saloma hit acres of farmland and decimated homes along the way.
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A partnership between Owensboro Health and the University of Louisville is expanding, allowing more area residents to earn a nursing degree without leaving Owensboro.
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Bowling Green’s Hindu community will have a place to worship after the opening of a new temple Friday.
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Boaters on Lake Cumberland may see a new public safety tool deployed over the Memorial Day weekend.
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A group of state Republican Senators who represent Warren County is touting economic investments in the region contained in the new two-year state budget and road plan.
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The deadly December tornado outbreak placed a heavy strain on pet owners, limiting their ability to seek adequate shelter from the storms without leaving their companions.
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Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that Casey Jones Distillery in Christian County will add 15 full-time jobs as part of a nearly $2 million expansion.