Impossible to neatly categorize, singer/songwriter Erin McKeown's music borrows from pop, swing, folk, and electronic music. Mike Graves talks with McKeown about her latest release, Sing You Sinners.

Tonic 2007

Suzanne Vega's voice slides into a whisper on occasion, but the critically-acclaimed songwriter still has much to say. Mike Graves chats with Vega about her record Beauty and Crime, and her appearance at Lexington's Kentucky Theater.

Tonic 2007

David Dye doesn't know how many artists he's interviewed. Even the World Cafe staff, he admits, has lost count. But listeners can read the cream of the crop in the new volume The Best of World Cafe: Great Conversations from NPR's Most Popular Contemporary Music Show. Josh James talks with Dye about his favorite moments from the show, artist quirks, and what happens when the question doesn't come out quite right (hint: you may find your appearance critiqued by Jewel).

Tonic 2007

By Kathleen Adams

Lexington, KY – A union steward working in the chemical area at the Blue Grass Army Depot testified today during an administrative law hearing in Lexington that management at the facility never pressured a whistle blower to accept medical disability.

By Kathleen Adams

Lexington, KY – During a second day of testimony, a former employee at the Blue Grass Army Depot chronicled what he alleges was retaliation by his immediate superiors at the facility after he complained about safety violations. Kathleen Adams has more on the story.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – Attention former Kentucky college students who never graduated! Colleges and universities across the commonwealth want you back! Kentucky Public Radio's Tony Mcveigh explains.

By Kathleen Adams

Lexington, KY – Legendary jockey Bill Hartack has died. As Kathleen Adams reports, Hartack was one of only two jockeys to win the Kentucky Derby five times.

By Kathleen Adams

Lexington, KY – An administrative law judge heard opening statements and testimony from witnesses today in a case that raises concerns about the chemical monitoring system at the Blue Grass Army Depot. Kathleen Adams has details.

By Kathleen Adams

Lexington, KY – The union representing more than 80 journalists at the Lexington Herald-Leader has launched a petition drive that as Kathleen Adams reports, highlights contract talks between the newspaper Guild and the McClatchy company.

By Kathleen Adams

Lexington, KY – A Kentucky equine group that strongly supported Steve Beshear's bid for governor hopes its members will turn out for his inaugural parade. Kathleen Adams has details.