Local/Regional News

Lexington, KY – Contributing commentator Cara Richards has submitted essays comparing our current economic crisis to her memories of the great depression. Today, she offers some possible solutions. Cara Richards is Professor Emerita in Sociology and Anthropology at Transylvania University.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – With local school districts starving for money in these tight budget times, a bill moving in the General Assembly would allow districts to use facilities construction and renovation funds for instructional needs. Among those applauding the action is Oldham County Superintendent Paul Upchurch. "Construction can be put on hold. We can deal with that for the short-term. But we can't put a young man's reading needs on hold."

By Bryan Bartlett

Lexington, KY – Mayor Jim Newberry was one of 50 mayors who met with President Obama and several White House cabinet members late last week to discuss the American Recovery and Investment Plan. Based on that meeting, Newberry says he expects the city of Lexington to receive monies from the $787 billion stimulus bill as early as April

By Tony McVeigh

Lexington, KY – In order to make the 30-day session more productive, legislative leaders altered the schedule and used four days last week for committee meetings without officially convening the House and Senate. The leaders also held private talks on a new state road plan, since the one approved last year was thrown-out by the courts. Governor Beshear participated in the talks. "The stimulus money that is coming is a new source of revenue that has not heretofore been addressed in the road plan."

By Morgan Witt-Alan Lytle

Lexington, KY – One of the more controversial bills yet to be considered by the Kentucky General Assembly is one that would prohibit adoption of a child by live-in couples. Alan Lytle has the story.

Lexington, KY – Doug Boyd with the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History at the University Of Kentucky Visits With Alan Lytle And Plays Some Sound Clips About What UK Was Like For Women Nearly A Century Ago.

By Tony McVeigh

Lexington, KY – A published report says former Lexington Mayor Theresa Isaac will be a candidate for her old job in 2010. Isaac confirms she sent a letter to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance signifying her intention to run. Isaac was Mayor of Lexington from 2003 to 2006. She was defeated by current Mayor Jim Newberry. To date, Mayor Newberry has not announced whether he will seek a second term. Meanwhile Mayor Newberry will be making a third trip to Washington DC tomorrow. He will be one of about 50 mayors from the U.S. Conference of Mayors at the White House.

By Student Reporter Corps

Lexington, KY – Funds Available in Lexington for Breast-related Services

2/18/09 Ryan Suckow

The funds are available through a grant received by the Health Department from the Susan G. Komen foundation. These funds can help women pay for screening, diagnostic treatment and prosthetics. Communications Officer Kevin Hall says that they are not just giving away free breast- related treatment.

By Student Reporter Corps

Lexington, KY – Fayette Parks 2
2/18/09 Morgan Witt/Bednarski