Local/Regional News

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – The telephone survey of 45-hundred Kentucky adults indicates a lack of awareness of the harmful effects of untreated runoff into water supplies. For example, only 26-percent of respondents consider fertilizers and pesticides a threat to waterways and only 16-percent see pet waste as a threat. "I think it's a lack of education and they've probably got other things on their minds."

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – Investigations by the Lexington-Herald Leader have raised questions about alleged extravagant spending by top officials at the Kentucky Association of Counties and the Kentucky League of Cities. State Auditor Crit Luallen is concerned about the reports at the publicly funded agencies and will audit each. "We'll be starting with employee benefits and expenses and we'll be looking at the broad array of policies that are in place to guarantee board oversight of their finances."

Lexington, KY – In this edition of Focus On UK, our own Joe Conkwright Has A Tribute To The Former Poet Laureate And Long Time University of Kentucky Professor.

By Bryan Bartlett

Lexington, KY – The Alltech F-E-I World Equestrian Games in Lexington are little more than a year away, and as Bryan Bartlett reports, a preview of the event will be available THIS summer.

By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – Lexington's Fourth of July celebration is officially underway with the
holiday's Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social. Alan Lytle reports.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – Around 45-hundred Kentucky employers have at least one employee who serves in the Kentucky National Guard or Reserve. It's a commitment that deserves recognition and praise says former Army reservist and Gov. Steve Beshear. "Thus, I have designated July as Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Month, as a reminder that it is essential that we express appreciation each and every day for these brave men and women."

By Alan Lytle

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – The second year of the current biennium begins Wednesday and in order for the state budget to be balanced by July 2010, spending cuts are coming. Gov. Beshear says it likely will take a couple of weeks to close-out the current fiscal year. "So, it will probably be close to the middle of July before we will know the exact picture of where we are and then be able to start talking with our cabinets about what size of reductions they're gonna be facing."

By Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – Coach Cal says even though Meeks didn't get drafted until the second round by the Milwaukee Bucks, he thinks Jodie has a bright future in the pros. At the same time, Calipari says Meeks's departure from the Wildcats creates opportunities for other players. Calipari acknowledges that not having Jodie Meeks as a scoring option will hurt his team, at least early on. Calipari made his comments during Monday's SEC Coach's Teleconference.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – Now that the school board has narrowed the list of candidates to 12, it will meet privately to discuss feedback from the applicants' references. Lisa Gross of the Education Department says another round of interviews could come next week. "And if they do that, it most likely would mean they will cull down the list of 12 people that they interviewed to a smaller group, because that's more manageable to do more interviews."