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2:37 am
Thu June 26, 2008

Tired Of High Gas Prices? Try A Moped

Lexington, KY – Soaring energy costs have caused some drivers to sacrifice a little horsepower for better gas mileage. WUKY's Alan Lytle has the story....

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9:42 am
Tue June 24, 2008

Southerners Commemorate Davis's Bicentennial Birthday

Fairview, KY – This year saw the launch of celebrations marking President Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday in 2009. This month, southerners in several states are celebrating the 200th birthday of Jefferson Davis. Davis was President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. Kentucky Public Radio's Elizabeth Kramer went to his birthplace to find out who's celebrating.

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4:36 am
Mon June 23, 2008

Lauding Music Education

Lexington, KY – Commentator Scott Winkler is back with another essay. This one is on kids and the importance of music education.

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11:15 am
Thu June 19, 2008

State Funding Expected To Dominate As Educators Converge On Washington

Lexington, KY – Nearly 10,000 teachers and other education professionals are meeting next month in Washington, D.C. to engage in a dialogue over issues plaguing schools and students across the country. Kathleen Adams has details.

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11:13 am
Thu June 19, 2008

Obama's Potential VP Shortlist

Lexington, KY – Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has a number of potential VP picks, including some female candidates that may appeal to the women's vote, according to Al Cross, Director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky, speaking on WUKY radio on Wednesday.

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4:45 am
Thu June 19, 2008

Survey Uncovers Public Perception Of Media Bias

Bowling Green – A national survey by the political research firm, Ramussen Reports, is raising some questions about the quality and fairness of reporting in the presidential campaign this year. Dan Modlin of Kentucky Public Radio reports.

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12:49 am
Wed June 18, 2008

UK Campus Reacts To Todd's Bonus

Lexington, KY – Around the University of Kentucky campus today, faculty and students reacted to the news that the school's Board of Trustees has rewarded the institution's president with a sizeable bonus. Kathleen Adams has the story.

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11:40 am
Tue June 17, 2008

The Price Of School Meals Set To Rise In Fayette County

Lexington, KY – Like many school districts throughout Kentucky, Fayette County public schools are preparing to raise the price of school breakfast and lunch. As Kathleen Adams reports, the Fayette County Public School Board votes Monday on the increases.

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2:09 am
Tue June 17, 2008

Job Cuts, Tuition Increases, And Extra Healthcare Money Part of New UK Budget.

Lexington, KY – University of Kentucky President Lee Todd said Tuesday that the proposed budget for 2008-2009, while - quote- far from perfect , represents the school's decision to move forward.

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