http://www.wkms.org/news.php Hear featured reports on events and issues affecting the Four Rivers Region. Produced by the WKMS News Team. en-us Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mon, 28 May 2012 04:20:22 GMT Public Podcaster 30 msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu wkms no wkms, public radio Hear featured reports on events and issues affecting the Four Rivers Region. Produced by the WKMS News Team. wkms http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_290_small.jpg http://www.wkms.org/news.php http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1907503 The University of Louisville, according to the U.S. Department of Education, earned a 16 million dollar profit for it's basketball team in 2009-2010 season. That's a significant difference for smaller mid-major schools like Murray State. But, MSU is in the middle of an historic Cinderella Story season. We hear more about potential revenue from this season from MSU President Dr. Randy Dunn. wkms Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1004805/mp3/news/podcast/290/1004805.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS The University of Louisville, according to the U.S. Department of Education, earned a 16 million dollar profit for it's basketball team in 2009-2010 season. That's a significant difference for smaller mid-major schools like Murray State. The University of Louisville, according to the U.S. Department of Education, earned a 16 million dollar profit for it's basketball team in 2009-2010 season. That's a significant difference for smaller mid-major schools like Murray State. But, MSU is in the middle of an historic Cinderella Story season. We hear more about potential revenue from this season from MSU President Dr. Randy Dunn. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1905755 A traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution called "Journey Stories" is at Murray State's Wrather West Kentucky Museum through March 10th. wkms Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1004217/mp3/news/podcast/290/1004217.mp3 00:00:00 no BASILE A traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution called "Journey Stories" is at Murray State's Wrather West Kentucky Museum through March 10th. A traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution called "Journey Stories" is at Murray State's Wrather West Kentucky Museum through March 10th. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1905749 This past week, the Tennessee House passed a bill that would force Occupy Nashville's encampment off the plaza outside the capitol. wkms Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1004216/mp3/news/podcast/290/1004216.mp3 00:00:00 no This past week, the Tennessee House passed a bill that would force Occupy Nashville's encampment off the plaza outside the capitol. This past week, the Tennessee House passed a bill that would force Occupy Nashville's encampment off the plaza outside the capitol. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1905747 Kentucky's General Assembly session continues in Frankfort, where lawmakers continued talks on regulating pseudoephedrine, raising the high school dropout age and Medicare's Managed Care Organizations. wkms Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1004214/mp3/news/podcast/290/1004214.mp3 00:00:00 no KENNY COLSTON, RICK HOWLETT Kentucky's General Assembly session continues in Frankfort, where lawmakers continued talks on regulating pseudoephedrine, raising the high school dropout age and Medicare's Managed Care Organizations. Kentucky's General Assembly session continues in Frankfort, where lawmakers continued talks on regulating pseudoephedrine, raising the high school dropout age and Medicare's Managed Care Organizations. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1905746 Two documentary film makers from England stumbled upon Cairo a little more than four years ago and have now finished the film called "Between Two Rivers." One of the films two directors Jacob Cartwright joins Chad Lampe from Nottingham to talk about the film. wkms Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1004213/mp3/news/podcast/290/1004213.mp3 00:00:00 no BETWEEN TWO RIVERS Two documentary film makers from England stumbled upon Cairo a little more than four years ago and have now finished the film called "Between Two Rivers." One of the films two directors Jacob Cartwright joins Chad Lampe from Two documentary film makers from England stumbled upon Cairo a little more than four years ago and have now finished the film called "Between Two Rivers." One of the films two directors Jacob Cartwright joins Chad Lampe from Nottingham to talk about the film. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1905721 The Infamous Stringdusters are touring Yonder Mountain String Band for the next two weeks. The 'Dusters just released their first recording from their independent label High Country Recordings called We'll Do It Live and will release their next album Silver Sky on March 12th. wkms Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1004188/mp3/news/podcast/290/1004188.mp3 00:00:00 no MARATHON MUSIC WORKS The Infamous Stringdusters are touring Yonder Mountain String Band for the next two weeks. The 'Dusters just released their first recording from their independent label High Country Recordings called We'll Do It Live and will release their The Infamous Stringdusters are touring Yonder Mountain String Band for the next two weeks. The 'Dusters just released their first recording from their independent label High Country Recordings called We'll Do It Live and will release their next album Silver Sky on March 12th. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1905623 The first musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein tells the stories of love in the turn of the century, the adventures of cowboys, and the land of Oklahoma. Almost 70 years after "Oklahoma!" opened on Broadway, the Mayfield Purchase Players are opening their own production of it. Rose Krzton-Presson sat down with Director Samantha Doran and Music Director Justus Wright earlier this week to talk about their experiences putting this show together. wkms Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1004136/mp3/news/podcast/290/1004136.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, PURCHASE PLAYERS The first musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein tells the stories of love in the turn of the century, the adventures of cowboys, and the land of Oklahoma. Almost 70 years after "Oklahoma!" opened on Broadway, the Mayfield The first musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein tells the stories of love in the turn of the century, the adventures of cowboys, and the land of Oklahoma. Almost 70 years after "Oklahoma!" opened on Broadway, the Mayfield Purchase Players are opening their own production of it. Rose Krzton-Presson sat down with Director Samantha Doran and Music Director Justus Wright earlier this week to talk about their experiences putting this show together. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1905622 Todd Hatton spoke with Calloway County Constable Tim Stone to find out more about what he and his colleagues do, how they're funded, and what the future may hold for them if SB 30 becomes law. wkms Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1004134/mp3/news/podcast/290/1004134.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, TODD HATTON, COUNTY CONSTABLE, KENTUCKY CONSTABLE, SB30 Todd Hatton spoke with Calloway County Constable Tim Stone to find out more about what he and his colleagues do, how they're funded, and what the future may hold for them if SB 30 becomes law. Todd Hatton spoke with Calloway County Constable Tim Stone to find out more about what he and his colleagues do, how they're funded, and what the future may hold for them if SB 30 becomes law. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1905367 For the past several years, the building that once housed Draffen's Department Store has sat vacant on a street corner in Calvert City. Boards cover its front windows and "Keep Out" signs warn people away from its unsteady walls, but at one time, the store operated as one of the city's chief centers of commerce. Yet money counts more than memories in the preservation of buildings, and Saturday, Calvert City will lose another historical landmark to demolition. Casey Northcutt has more. wkms Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1004032/mp3/news/podcast/290/1004032.mp3 00:00:00 no DRAFFEN'S For the past several years, the building that once housed Draffen's Department Store has sat vacant on a street corner in Calvert City. Boards cover its front windows and "Keep Out" signs warn people away from its unsteady For the past several years, the building that once housed Draffen's Department Store has sat vacant on a street corner in Calvert City. Boards cover its front windows and "Keep Out" signs warn people away from its unsteady walls, but at one time, the store operated as one of the city's chief centers of commerce. Yet money counts more than memories in the preservation of buildings, and Saturday, Calvert City will lose another historical landmark to demolition. Casey Northcutt has more. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1903551 Hear Kenny Colston rundown the top headlines from the state capitol this week in a chat with Rick Howlett in Louisville. wkms Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1003496/mp3/news/podcast/290/1003496.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, KENNY COLSTON Hear Kenny Colston rundown the top headlines from the state capitol this week in a chat with Rick Howlett in Louisville. Hear Kenny Colston rundown the top headlines from the state capitol this week in a chat with Rick Howlett in Louisville. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1903550 We are in our first extended cold snap of 2012 following a warm couple of months. While the cold weather means layering your clothing to keep warm, it also to some has historically been a predictor for a normal spring insect population. wkms Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1003493/mp3/news/podcast/290/1003493.mp3 00:00:00 no DOUG JOHNSON We are in our first extended cold snap of 2012 following a warm couple of months. While the cold weather means layering your clothing to keep warm, it also to some has historically been a predictor for a normal spring insect population. We are in our first extended cold snap of 2012 following a warm couple of months. While the cold weather means layering your clothing to keep warm, it also to some has historically been a predictor for a normal spring insect population. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1903506 Amidst the basketball fever sweeping the Jackson Purchase, one area high school took time out to celebrate some former western Kentucky basketball greats. Sixty years ago, the Cuba Cubs, a small Graves County high school basketball team, took the Commonwealth by storm with an unlikely march to the state championship. Graves County Highs School celebrated that 1952 championship season during half time of a recent basketball game, and invited some of the players from that team to come and be honor wkms Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1003476/mp3/news/podcast/290/1003476.mp3 00:00:00 no 1952 KENTUCKY CHAMPIONSHIP, 1952 CUBA CUBS, CUBA HIGH SCHOOL, HOWIE CRITTENDON, JULIA HARRIS RAMBOW Amidst the basketball fever sweeping the Jackson Purchase, one area high school took time out to celebrate some former western Kentucky basketball greats. Sixty years ago, the Cuba Cubs, a small Graves County high school basketball team, took the Amidst the basketball fever sweeping the Jackson Purchase, one area high school took time out to celebrate some former western Kentucky basketball greats. Sixty years ago, the Cuba Cubs, a small Graves County high school basketball team, took the Commonwealth by storm with an unlikely march to the state championship. Graves County Highs School celebrated that 1952 championship season during half time of a recent basketball game, and invited some of the players from that team to come and be honor wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1903369 It's been two weeks since the Delta Mariner crashed into the Eggners Ferry Bridge, collapsing a 300 foot section of the road deck. The biggest question still remaining for motorists and business owners who depend on the traffic over the bridge is when and how will traffic be restored. wkms Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1003442/mp3/news/podcast/290/1003442.mp3 00:00:00 no It's been two weeks since the Delta Mariner crashed into the Eggners Ferry Bridge, collapsing a 300 foot section of the road deck. The biggest question still remaining for motorists and business owners who depend on the traffic over the bridge is It's been two weeks since the Delta Mariner crashed into the Eggners Ferry Bridge, collapsing a 300 foot section of the road deck. The biggest question still remaining for motorists and business owners who depend on the traffic over the bridge is when and how will traffic be restored. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1903176 McCracken County's Susan Guess and her daughter Morgan have a message for bullies: enough is enough. Through videos and posts on social media sites Susan and Morgan are getting the word out on the dangers of bullying and how to stop it. wkms Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1003390/mp3/news/podcast/290/1003390.mp3 00:00:00 no McCracken County's Susan Guess and her daughter Morgan have a message for bullies: enough is enough. Through videos and posts on social media sites Susan and Morgan are getting the word out on the dangers of bullying and how to stop it. McCracken County's Susan Guess and her daughter Morgan have a message for bullies: enough is enough. Through videos and posts on social media sites Susan and Morgan are getting the word out on the dangers of bullying and how to stop it. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1902326 Theatre Workshop of Owensboro is running Steven Sodenheim's famous musical "Sweeney Todd" about a vengeful barber in post-industrial London. wkms Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1003097/mp3/news/podcast/290/1003097.mp3 00:00:00 no THEATRE WORKSHOP, BRIAN LUEDLOFF, THAD MAYHUGH, LYNN ROBERSON Theatre Workshop of Owensboro is running Steven Sodenheim's famous musical "Sweeney Todd" about a vengeful barber in post-industrial London. Theatre Workshop of Owensboro is running Steven Sodenheim's famous musical "Sweeney Todd" about a vengeful barber in post-industrial London. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1901322 The 2012 Murray Shakespeare Festival gets underway next Tuesday, but festival chairs Dr. Rusty Jones and Dr. Barbara Cobb of MSU's English Department could argue that it's not only already begun, it's an ongoing process. wkms Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1002806/mp3/news/podcast/290/1002806.mp3 00:00:00 no RUSTY JONES, BARBARA COBB, ENGLISH DEPARTMEN The 2012 Murray Shakespeare Festival gets underway next Tuesday, but festival chairs Dr. Rusty Jones and Dr. Barbara Cobb of MSU's English Department could argue that it's not only already begun, it's an ongoing process. The 2012 Murray Shakespeare Festival gets underway next Tuesday, but festival chairs Dr. Rusty Jones and Dr. Barbara Cobb of MSU's English Department could argue that it's not only already begun, it's an ongoing process. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1901311 As you may have noticed, it's been a fairly mild winter thus far. Today's February 3rd, and highs are in the 60's. So Gary Pitts spoke with McCracken County Emergency Management Meteorologist Beau Dodson to find out what's behind the mild weather, and what we can expect for the coming month. wkms Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1002798/mp3/news/podcast/290/1002798.mp3 00:00:00 no BEAU DODSON, FEBRUARY WEATHER As you may have noticed, it's been a fairly mild winter thus far. Today's February 3rd, and highs are in the 60's. So Gary Pitts spoke with McCracken County Emergency Management Meteorologist Beau Dodson to find out what's behind As you may have noticed, it's been a fairly mild winter thus far. Today's February 3rd, and highs are in the 60's. So Gary Pitts spoke with McCracken County Emergency Management Meteorologist Beau Dodson to find out what's behind the mild weather, and what we can expect for the coming month. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1901194 The effect of Kentucky's prescription drug abuse problem reaches beyond the state's borders. In the final segment of a three-part series, Kentucky Public Radio's Brenna Angel reports on the challenges of launching a nationwide prescription monitoring network. wkms Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1002729/mp3/news/podcast/290/1002729.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, BRENNA ANGEL, KENTUCKY DRUG The effect of Kentucky's prescription drug abuse problem reaches beyond the state's borders. In the final segment of a three-part series, Kentucky Public Radio's Brenna Angel reports on the challenges of launching a nationwide The effect of Kentucky's prescription drug abuse problem reaches beyond the state's borders. In the final segment of a three-part series, Kentucky Public Radio's Brenna Angel reports on the challenges of launching a nationwide prescription monitoring network. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1901186 Shelly Baskin speaks with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokesman Keith Todd for some perspective on the process of restoring Eggner's Ferry Bridge. wkms Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1002724/mp3/news/podcast/290/1002724.mp3 00:00:00 no KENTUCKY LAKE, LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, EGGNER?S FERRY BRIDGE, DELTA MARINER, SUPPLY VESSEL, FIBER OPTIC LINES Shelly Baskin speaks with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokesman Keith Todd for some perspective on the process of restoring Eggner's Ferry Bridge. Shelly Baskin speaks with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokesman Keith Todd for some perspective on the process of restoring Eggner's Ferry Bridge. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1900798 The Glema Mahr Performing Arts Center in Madisonville opens the John Cariani play "Almost, Maine" Thursday. wkms Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1002592/mp3/news/podcast/290/1002592.mp3 00:00:00 no BIG BITING PIG, GLEMA, MAHR, ALMOST MAINE, STEVE HUDGINS, FELICIA STEWART The Glema Mahr Performing Arts Center in Madisonville opens the John Cariani play "Almost, Maine" Thursday. The Glema Mahr Performing Arts Center in Madisonville opens the John Cariani play "Almost, Maine" Thursday. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1898871 KPR Capital Bureau Chief Kenny Colston has this round up of statehouse news of the week: Major stories included the redistricting decision and response, including lawsuits; the progress of the gambling bill; and movement on the bill that would raise the high school dropout age in Kentucky. wkms Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1001914/mp3/news/podcast/290/1001914.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, KENNY COLSTON KPR Capital Bureau Chief Kenny Colston has this round up of statehouse news of the week: Major stories included the redistricting decision and response, including lawsuits; the progress of the gambling bill; and movement on the bill that would raise KPR Capital Bureau Chief Kenny Colston has this round up of statehouse news of the week: Major stories included the redistricting decision and response, including lawsuits; the progress of the gambling bill; and movement on the bill that would raise the high school dropout age in Kentucky. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1898870 They can be bought on the street or obtained through a doctor's prescription. However people get them, prescription pain killers can lead to a life of addiction. But for the past ten years, the state has offered a tool meant to curb the abuse. In the second of a three-part series, Kentucky Public Radio's Brenna Angel examines what the state's prescription monitoring program is doing right, and what it needs to do better. wkms Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1001913/mp3/news/podcast/290/1001913.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, BRENNA ANGEL, KENTUCKY DRUG They can be bought on the street or obtained through a doctor's prescription. However people get them, prescription pain killers can lead to a life of addiction. But for the past ten years, the state has offered a tool meant to curb the abuse. In They can be bought on the street or obtained through a doctor's prescription. However people get them, prescription pain killers can lead to a life of addiction. But for the past ten years, the state has offered a tool meant to curb the abuse. In the second of a three-part series, Kentucky Public Radio's Brenna Angel examines what the state's prescription monitoring program is doing right, and what it needs to do better. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1898677 The now partially collapsed Eggner's Ferry Bridge remains split by a 312 foot cargo vessel called the Delta Mariner. The ship struck the nearly 80 year old bridge last night. Around 2800 vehicles cross the bridge connecting Marshall County to Land Between the Lakes each day. wkms Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1001899/mp3/news/podcast/290/1001899.mp3 00:00:00 no The now partially collapsed Eggner's Ferry Bridge remains split by a 312 foot cargo vessel called the Delta Mariner. The ship struck the nearly 80 year old bridge last night. Around 2800 vehicles cross the bridge connecting Marshall County to The now partially collapsed Eggner's Ferry Bridge remains split by a 312 foot cargo vessel called the Delta Mariner. The ship struck the nearly 80 year old bridge last night. Around 2800 vehicles cross the bridge connecting Marshall County to Land Between the Lakes each day. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1898647 Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has outlined significant cuts in the Commonwealth's two year budget. This week, Chad Lampe sat down with Murray State President Dr. Randy Dunn to learn what MSU can do to weather a potential 6.4 percent cut to the school's budget. wkms Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1001796/mp3/news/podcast/290/1001796.mp3 00:00:00 no CHAD LAMPE, UNIVERSITY OF PIKEVILLE, DR DUNN Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has outlined significant cuts in the Commonwealth's two year budget. This week, Chad Lampe sat down with Murray State President Dr. Randy Dunn to learn what MSU can do to weather a potential 6.4 percent cut to the Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has outlined significant cuts in the Commonwealth's two year budget. This week, Chad Lampe sat down with Murray State President Dr. Randy Dunn to learn what MSU can do to weather a potential 6.4 percent cut to the school's budget. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1898526 The Charter County Government Merger Committee held a public meeting Thursday night at Paducah Tilghman High School to discuss the possible merger of the Paducah city and McCracken County governments. wkms Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1001889/mp3/news/podcast/290/1001889.mp3 00:00:00 no The Charter County Government Merger Committee held a public meeting Thursday night at Paducah Tilghman High School to discuss the possible merger of the Paducah city and McCracken County governments. The Charter County Government Merger Committee held a public meeting Thursday night at Paducah Tilghman High School to discuss the possible merger of the Paducah city and McCracken County governments. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1896205 Potentially thousands Murray State University students, who attend classes in the city of Murray, may soon be required to purchase a $50 city sticker annually for their vehicle. Typically residents and students who live and work in Murray purchase a city sticker in lieu of a payroll tax. Students who don't work in Murray are currently exempt from the requirement. wkms Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1000948/mp3/news/podcast/290/1000948.mp3 00:00:00 no MARK WELCH, BILL WELLS, CITY STICKER, JEREMIAH JOHNSON Potentially thousands Murray State University students, who attend classes in the city of Murray, may soon be required to purchase a $50 city sticker annually for their vehicle. Typically residents and students who live and work in Murray purchase a Potentially thousands Murray State University students, who attend classes in the city of Murray, may soon be required to purchase a $50 city sticker annually for their vehicle. Typically residents and students who live and work in Murray purchase a city sticker in lieu of a payroll tax. Students who don't work in Murray are currently exempt from the requirement. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1896185 When legendary actor/director Sir Laurence Olivier cast Marilyn Monroe to star opposite him in The Prince and the Showgirl, many thought it was an almost comic mis-match between the respected actor and the Hollywood sex symbol. wkms Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1000933/mp3/news/podcast/290/1000933.mp3 00:00:00 no MAIDEN ALLEY When legendary actor/director Sir Laurence Olivier cast Marilyn Monroe to star opposite him in The Prince and the Showgirl, many thought it was an almost comic mis-match between the respected actor and the Hollywood sex symbol. When legendary actor/director Sir Laurence Olivier cast Marilyn Monroe to star opposite him in The Prince and the Showgirl, many thought it was an almost comic mis-match between the respected actor and the Hollywood sex symbol. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1896174 If you've lived in the Four Rivers region for any length of time, you may be familiar with Berry Craig's work. wkms Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1000928/mp3/news/podcast/290/1000928.mp3 00:00:00 no If you've lived in the Four Rivers region for any length of time, you may be familiar with Berry Craig's work. If you've lived in the Four Rivers region for any length of time, you may be familiar with Berry Craig's work. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1896172 Last week Habitat for Humanity officials in Paducah welcomed owners of the organizations first ever Solar handicap-accessible house. Habitat partnered with local Stargaze Energy for the project. Chad Lampe spoke with CEO Tyson Viniard about the project. wkms Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1000926/mp3/news/podcast/290/1000926.mp3 00:00:00 no Last week Habitat for Humanity officials in Paducah welcomed owners of the organizations first ever Solar handicap-accessible house. Habitat partnered with local Stargaze Energy for the project. Chad Lampe spoke with CEO Tyson Viniard about the project. Last week Habitat for Humanity officials in Paducah welcomed owners of the organizations first ever Solar handicap-accessible house. Habitat partnered with local Stargaze Energy for the project. Chad Lampe spoke with CEO Tyson Viniard about the project. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1896164 It's perhaps a crowning irony that in this centennial year of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, another passenger liner wreck has made headlines. wkms Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1000921/mp3/news/podcast/290/1000921.mp3 00:00:00 no RMS It's perhaps a crowning irony that in this centennial year of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, another passenger liner wreck has made headlines. It's perhaps a crowning irony that in this centennial year of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, another passenger liner wreck has made headlines. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1895957 The epidemic of prescription drug abuse affects millions of Americans, and the power of addiction is easy to see in Kentucky. This is the first of a three-part series exploring the problem of prescription drug abuse and what medical experts and public policy makers are doing to try and stop it. wkms Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1000803/mp3/news/podcast/290/1000803.mp3 00:00:00 no KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, KENTUCKY OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL POLICY The epidemic of prescription drug abuse affects millions of Americans, and the power of addiction is easy to see in Kentucky. This is the first of a three-part series exploring the problem of prescription drug abuse and what medical experts and public The epidemic of prescription drug abuse affects millions of Americans, and the power of addiction is easy to see in Kentucky. This is the first of a three-part series exploring the problem of prescription drug abuse and what medical experts and public policy makers are doing to try and stop it. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1895907 Statistics in the city of Paducah from 2000-2008 show poverty in the city growing at an alarming rate of five and a half percent, nearly fourteen times the state and national average. wkms Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1000782/mp3/news/podcast/290/1000782.mp3 00:00:00 no ASHLEY WRIGHT, IMPACT POVERTY, PADUCAH/MCCRACKEN COUNTY UNITED WAY Statistics in the city of Paducah from 2000-2008 show poverty in the city growing at an alarming rate of five and a half percent, nearly fourteen times the state and national average. Statistics in the city of Paducah from 2000-2008 show poverty in the city growing at an alarming rate of five and a half percent, nearly fourteen times the state and national average. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1895871 Dr. Camille Serre is a working artist and has taught at Murray State University for 27 years. The Kentucky Art Association recently named her 2011 Art Educator of the year. wkms Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/1000771/mp3/news/podcast/290/1000771.mp3 00:00:00 no RECIPES FOR SCULPTUREDR. CAMILLE SERRE, KENTUCKY ART ASSOCIATION, 2011 ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR, DREW ADAMS, RECIPES FOR SCULPTURE Dr. Camille Serre is a working artist and has taught at Murray State University for 27 years. The Kentucky Art Association recently named her 2011 Art Educator of the year. Dr. Camille Serre is a working artist and has taught at Murray State University for 27 years. The Kentucky Art Association recently named her 2011 Art Educator of the year. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1893457 As of 2009, Liberia's literacy rate sat below 60 percent. The country's education system has been severely affected by the devastation of two civil wars and widespread poverty. wkms Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/999863/mp3/news/podcast/290/999863.mp3 00:00:00 no As of 2009, Liberia's literacy rate sat below 60 percent. The country's education system has been severely affected by the devastation of two civil wars and widespread poverty. As of 2009, Liberia's literacy rate sat below 60 percent. The country's education system has been severely affected by the devastation of two civil wars and widespread poverty. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1893441 For Livingston County's 10,000 residents, a trip to the library used to mean as much as a half-hour trip across county lines to Marion or Paducah. But that will change early next month as Livingston opens the first ever public library in the county. wkms Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/999859/mp3/news/podcast/290/999859.mp3 00:00:00 no CHRIS LASHER For Livingston County's 10,000 residents, a trip to the library used to mean as much as a half-hour trip across county lines to Marion or Paducah. But that will change early next month as Livingston opens the first ever public library in the county. For Livingston County's 10,000 residents, a trip to the library used to mean as much as a half-hour trip across county lines to Marion or Paducah. But that will change early next month as Livingston opens the first ever public library in the county. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1893404 If you're suffering from a case of the winter blues, or even if things couldn't be better, you might consider this week's feature at Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah, the 2011 documentary Being Elmo. It's the inspirational, moving, and charming story of puppeteer Kevin Clash, the man, and the voice, behind Sesame Street's lovable little red monster. Maiden Alley's Larry Thomas and Todd Hatton talk about what it's like Being Elmo. wkms Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/999845/mp3/news/podcast/290/999845.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, MAIDEN ALLEY CINEMA, TODD HATTON, LARRY THOMAS, BEING ELMO If you're suffering from a case of the winter blues, or even if things couldn't be better, you might consider this week's feature at Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah, the 2011 documentary Being Elmo. It's the inspirational, moving, If you're suffering from a case of the winter blues, or even if things couldn't be better, you might consider this week's feature at Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah, the 2011 documentary Being Elmo. It's the inspirational, moving, and charming story of puppeteer Kevin Clash, the man, and the voice, behind Sesame Street's lovable little red monster. Maiden Alley's Larry Thomas and Todd Hatton talk about what it's like Being Elmo. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1893401 Todd Hatton caught up with Congressman Whitfield this past week when he visited Murray to announce his re-election campaign. He asked him what he's heard in Washington about the Energy Department's future plans for the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant and progress on the legislation he's proposed to keep it viable. wkms Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/999841/mp3/news/podcast/290/999841.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, TODD HATTON, ED WHITFIELD, PDGP Todd Hatton caught up with Congressman Whitfield this past week when he visited Murray to announce his re-election campaign. He asked him what he's heard in Washington about the Energy Department's future plans for the Paducah Gaseous Todd Hatton caught up with Congressman Whitfield this past week when he visited Murray to announce his re-election campaign. He asked him what he's heard in Washington about the Energy Department's future plans for the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant and progress on the legislation he's proposed to keep it viable. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1893373 After a year on the job, Senator Paul talks with WKMS New about his efforts to curb federal spending, cut regulations and if he's kept his campaign promises. wkms Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/999833/mp3/news/podcast/290/999833.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS After a year on the job, Senator Paul talks with WKMS New about his efforts to curb federal spending, cut regulations and if he's kept his campaign promises. After a year on the job, Senator Paul talks with WKMS New about his efforts to curb federal spending, cut regulations and if he's kept his campaign promises. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1893306 State Education Commissioner Dr. Terry Holliday spent an entire day earlier this week living the life of a Murray school teacher. It was a prize won by the Murray Independent School District at a silent auction. The prize specifically, was to have the commissioner at the school district's disposal for the day. So district officials planned a full schedule to emulate what a teacher might experience on a given day. Gary Pitts checked in with the commissioner throughout the day, and looked into wha wkms Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/999817/mp3/news/podcast/290/999817.mp3 00:00:00 no MURRAY HIGH SCHOOL, MURRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TERESA SPEED, KIM BLACK State Education Commissioner Dr. Terry Holliday spent an entire day earlier this week living the life of a Murray school teacher. It was a prize won by the Murray Independent School District at a silent auction. The prize specifically, was to have the State Education Commissioner Dr. Terry Holliday spent an entire day earlier this week living the life of a Murray school teacher. It was a prize won by the Murray Independent School District at a silent auction. The prize specifically, was to have the commissioner at the school district's disposal for the day. So district officials planned a full schedule to emulate what a teacher might experience on a given day. Gary Pitts checked in with the commissioner throughout the day, and looked into wha wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1892281 Recently, Thursday night "Cafe Jazz" host, Dr. Brian Clardy sat down with jazz sax man Brad Wheeler to discuss his thoughts on life, music, and the arts. Wheeler's first album as a leader, "The Future Was Yesterday" is a constant fixture on Clardy's show. This interview was taped for the holiday edition of Cafe Jazz Thursday. wkms Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT msu.wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/999512/mp3/news/podcast/290/999512.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, BRIAN CLARDY, BRAD WHEELER, THE FUTURE WAS YESTERDAY Recently, Thursday night "Cafe Jazz" host, Dr. Brian Clardy sat down with jazz sax man Brad Wheeler to discuss his thoughts on life, music, and the arts. Wheeler's first album as a leader, "The Future Was Recently, Thursday night "Cafe Jazz" host, Dr. Brian Clardy sat down with jazz sax man Brad Wheeler to discuss his thoughts on life, music, and the arts. Wheeler's first album as a leader, "The Future Was Yesterday" is a constant fixture on Clardy's show. This interview was taped for the holiday edition of Cafe Jazz Thursday. wkms