Local/Regional News
1:22 am
Tue July 29, 2008

Initiative Looks at Role of Bystanders in Violent Crimes (Part 2)

Lexington, KY – The "Green Dot Initiative" looks at violence prevention from the bystander's point of view.

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Local/Regional News
1:21 am
Tue July 29, 2008

Initiative Looks At Role Of Bystanders In Violent Crimes

Lexington, KY – The "Green Dot Initiative" looks at violence prevention from the bystander's point of view.

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Tonic
1:46 pm
Mon July 28, 2008

Touring into the Promised Land

Singer/songwriter Dar Williams stopped by WUKY to talk about her forthcoming record Promised Land. Hear the full interview.

Tonic 2008

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Local/Regional News
9:20 am
Fri July 25, 2008

Governor's Commission Highlights Ongoing Crisis On Healthcare Costs

Frankfort, KY – Soaring medical costs are financially straining state retirement systems in Kentucky, but a working group appointed by Governor Beshear continues searching for answers. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has an update.

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Election 2008
12:55 am
Fri July 25, 2008

Kentucky Could See Record Voter Turnout This November

Frankfort, KY – Kentucky voter turnout may reach a record high in November, based on promising turnout from the May Kentucky presidential primary, according to Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson.

In the May election, 32 percent of voters cast a ballot, compared to 14 percent in 2004. Franklin County had the highest voter turnout at nearly 55 percent.

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Local/Regional News
3:51 am
Thu July 24, 2008

Controversial Car Going On Auction Block

Frankfort, Ky – A fully loaded state automobile ordered by Kentucky Education Commissioner John Draud is headed for auction. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has the story.

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Local/Regional News
10:48 am
Wed July 23, 2008

New KET Program Tackles Myths And Misconceptions About China

Lexington, KY – The program, airing Sunday night at 10:30 on KET1 is the latest in a series by UK Journalism Professor Buck Ryan.

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Local/Regional News
9:25 am
Wed July 23, 2008

Judge Clears Way For Centrepointe Demolition

Lexington, KY – Fayette Circuit Judge Pamela Goodwine said Tuesday she could find no legal provision to allow a temporary injunction filed by the group Preserve Lexington. The group had hoped to halt demolition long enough for an appeal to be heard.

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Local/Regional News
11:22 am
Tue July 22, 2008

Lextran Holding "Listening" Sessions

Lexington, KY – Citizens concerned about another possible tax increase for Lextran can voice their opinions Wednesday night during the first in a series of public meetings.

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Local/Regional News
5:12 am
Tue July 22, 2008

Pension Issues Persist

Frankfort, Ky – Kentucky lawmakers met in special session last month to address problems in the state pension system. But as Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports, not all issues were resolved.

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