Mayfield, KY – Another Fancy Farm picnic in far western Kentucky has come and gone. And as Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports, there are myriad reasons why the picnic annually draws thousands of people.
Graves County, KY – The main event at today's Fancy Farm picnic in far western Kentucky is U-S Senator Mitch McConnell versus Democratic challenger Bruce Lunsford. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh went looking for the candidates last night.
Fancy Farm, KY – As many as 15 thousand people could flock to the 128th Annual Fancy Farm Picnic Saturday for a good dose of bingo, pork and politics. Kentucky Public Radio's Carrie Pond traveled to Fancy Farm this week and talked to the man who has planned the event for the past 8 years.
Lexington, KY – Several crane accidents nationwide have raised safety concerns around the construction equipment. As Kentucky Public Radio's Stu Johnson reports, three such cranes are situated at the University of Kentucky.
Frankfort, KY – Dozens of Kentucky consumers will be getting money back thanks to a settlement reached between the state Attorney General's office and a consulting company. Ben Taylor has details.
Madisonville, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, on his way to the annual Fancy Farm picnic, stopped off in Madisonville Thursday night for another of the administration's town hall meetings. Tony McVeigh has more.
Lexington, KY – A civil trial is scheduled to start next week in Lexington surrounding a deadly plane crash two years ago. 49 of the 50 passengers and crew died after ComAir Flight 51-91 took off from the wrong runway at Bluegrass Airport. Kentucky Public Radio's Lisa Autry has more.
Frankfort, KY – State budget cuts have forced Kentucky public schools to eliminate nearly 1000 positions. Kentucky Public Radio's Gabe Bullard has more.
Frankfort, KY – Another Kentucky lawmaker is drafting legislation to expand legal gambling operations in the Commonwealth. We get details from Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh.
