Local/Regional News

By Kentucky Public Radio

Frankfort, KY – Growing threats to archaeological sites in Kentucky have state lawmakers scrambling to find ways to better protect the state's historic treasures. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has the story.

By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – The epic poem is being read aloud outside the Singletary Center til at least midnight tonight.

By Kentucky Public Radio

Louisville, KY – While power has largely been restored to Lexington residents, that's not the case in Louisville. Stephanie Sanders reports.

By Tony McVeigh

Lexington, KY – Former Kentucky Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert and two others indicted in a federal bid-rigging probe have been arraigned in federal district court in Lexington. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh was in the courtroom.

By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – The executive order gives broad investigative powers to Attorney General Jack Conway.

By Bryan Bartlett

Lexington, KY – The ribbon is cut and the doors open at Lexington's newest public library. Bryan Bartlett attended the dedication earlier today and filed this report.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – Ending months of speculation, Rep. Greg Stumbo of Prestonsburg is making it official. He's running for the top leadership position in the Kentucky House. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has the story.

By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – The long-time conductor of the Lexington Philharmonic reflects on his 36 years in Central Kentucky.

By Kentucky Public Radio

Louisville, KY – The student who shot and killed three other Heath High School students and wounded several others in 1997 wants his conviction thrown out. The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments today in Louisville. Stephanie Sanders reports.

By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – In this week's "Focus On UK" we go behind the scenes of Kentucky's longest-running literary conference.