By Kentucky Public Radio

Frankfort, KY – Kentucky lawmakers are questioning the expenditure of hundreds of millions of dollars for contract nurses at state mental health facilities. We get more from Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh.

By Bryan Bartlett

Lexington, KY – Innovative ideas and a commitment to improving water quality have earned two Central Kentucky environmental organizations some hefty corporate grant money. Bryan Bartlett has details.

By Kentucky Public Radio

Frankfort, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is putting two state law enforcement agencies under one umbrella. We get details from Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh.

By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – The race between Kentucky Republican Senator Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Bruce Lunsford is already off to a nasty and expensive start. A recent decision by the U-S Supreme Court clears the way for what could be the most expensive senatorial race in Kentucky history. Joining us to talk about this is Al Cross, the director for UK's Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues.

By Tom Godell

Lexington, KY – A Shughni poem entitled "Mother Tongue" (with translation).

Lexington, KY – Hear a recitation of a Shughni love poem (with translation).

By Tom Godell

Lexington, KY – WUKY general manager Tom Godell speaks with members of UK's linguistics program, as well as three native Shughni speakers, about their efforts to understand a little known language.

By Kentucky Public Radio

Frankfort, KY – The high price of gasoline has Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear searching for ways to help lessen the financial burden on state employees. We get more from Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh.

The Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer has captured the imagination of teens, twentysomethings, and adults of all ages. Why exactly? Tonic's Tiffany Reisz explains.

By Tiffany Reisz

Tonic 2008

Tonic's Josh James comes to terms with his love of Coldplay.

By Josh James

Tonic 2008