The Book Bargain Battles
Authors and their readers gather this weekend in Frankfort for the Kentucky Book Fair. The industry is evolving quickly. E-Books like the Kindle are eliminating the need for paper. Plus, several major booksellers are waging a price war. With a look at the potential impact on Kentucky authors, book sellers and publishers is WEKU's Stu Johnson.
Coal Companies Lobby Against Cap-and-Trade
Some Kentucky coal companies are spending big bucks to get a seat at the table as Congress debates climate legislation. Watchdog groups want to know what those lobbying dollars are buying.
Employment Opportunities for Senior Citizens
Federal funding is increasing job opportunities for senior citizens in Kentucky. This year the Senior Community Service Employment Program is offering more than a thousand jobs to older Kentuckians. Spokeswoman Juanita Shackelford says program participants must be 55 and older, work 20 hours a week and make minimum wage.
