Frankfort, KY – A task force studying Kentucky's student accountability and assessment efforts has met for a second time in Frankfort. We get an update from Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh.
Bowling Green, KY – The number of Appalachians living in poverty is on the rise. Figures released today by the U-S Census Bureau show that 13.3 million people lived in poverty last year in the 13 states that make up Appalachia Lisa Autry has more.
Lexington, KY – Work stopped at one of U-K's numerous construction sites earlier today long enough to invoke tradition and celebrate a milestone. Bryan Bartlett has more.
Bowling Green, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear recently signed an executive order permitting low-speed, electric cars on some roads. As Lisa Autry reports, the action has paid dividends; particularly for South Central Kentucky residents.
Lexington, KY – The federal probe into Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet has Hall of Fame Journalist Ken Kurtz on his soapbox again. He shares his unvarnished thoughts with Alan Lytle.
Frankfort, KY – The 2008 Democratic National Convention is now underway in Denver and heading the Kentucky delegation is Governor Steve Beshear. We get more from Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh.
Denver, CO – The Kentucky democratic delegation is urging Senator Hillary Clinton to fully back democratic nominee Barack Obama. Jodi Breisler reports from the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Frankfort, KY – ZAP-mobiles are coming to Simpson County, Kentucky. That's where the electric vehicle company says it will build a huge manufacturing plant. We get more from Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh.
Louisville, KY – Several members of the Kentucky delegation are representing Senator Hillary Clinton, who won Kentucky's presidential primary in May, but later threw her support to Senator Barack Obama.
Clinton's delegates can still vote for her nomination, but Kentucky Democratic Party Executive Director Jeremy Horton says he's confident they will unite behind Obama.
Frankfort, KY – Conflict of interest concerns are being cited for the sudden resignations of Kentucky's state highway engineer and one of his top aides. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has the story