http://www.wkms.org/local-shows/front-page.php Hear featured reports on events and issues affecting the Four Rivers Region. Produced by the WKMS News Team. en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:19:48 GMT Public Podcaster 30 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/local-shows/front-page.php http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1580526 A five and a half million dollar National Science Foundation grant is enabling a multi-college, industry-partnered collaborative across several states to produce the manufacturing worker of tomorrow. Kentucky's Community and Technical College is one school system spearheading the initiative and its Madisonville campus is already showing results. wkms Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/872079/mp3/news/podcast/290/872079.mp3 00:00:00 no A five and a half million dollar National Science Foundation grant is enabling a multi-college, industry-partnered collaborative across several states to produce the manufacturing worker of tomorrow. Kentucky's Community and Technical College is A five and a half million dollar National Science Foundation grant is enabling a multi-college, industry-partnered collaborative across several states to produce the manufacturing worker of tomorrow. Kentucky's Community and Technical College is one school system spearheading the initiative and its Madisonville campus is already showing results. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1580524 Every month, Murray State President Dr. Randy Dunn sits down with WKMS News Director Chad Lampe to discuss what's happening in and around the MSU community. This month, they talk about finding funding for the university, and the possibility of faculty and staff raises. wkms Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/872068/mp3/news/podcast/290/872068.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, DR. RANDY DUNN, CHAD LAMPE Every month, Murray State President Dr. Randy Dunn sits down with WKMS News Director Chad Lampe to discuss what's happening in and around the MSU community. This month, they talk about finding funding for the university, and the possibility of Every month, Murray State President Dr. Randy Dunn sits down with WKMS News Director Chad Lampe to discuss what's happening in and around the MSU community. This month, they talk about finding funding for the university, and the possibility of faculty and staff raises. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1580517 Franz Wisner is the author of Honeymoon with My Brother, a book he wrote after being left at the alter by his fianc . Wisner decided to still go on the honeymoon, taking his recently divorced brother along for the journey, excluding the rose petals and champagne. After bonding and feeling rejuvenated, they decided to quit their jobs, sell their homes and continue traveling for two years, visiting 53 different countries. wkms Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/872052/mp3/news/podcast/290/872052.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, CALEB CAMPBELL, FRANZ WISNER, HONEYMOON WITH MY BROTHER Franz Wisner is the author of Honeymoon with My Brother, a book he wrote after being left at the alter by his fianc . Wisner decided to still go on the honeymoon, taking his recently divorced brother along for the journey, excluding the rose petals Franz Wisner is the author of Honeymoon with My Brother, a book he wrote after being left at the alter by his fianc . Wisner decided to still go on the honeymoon, taking his recently divorced brother along for the journey, excluding the rose petals and champagne. After bonding and feeling rejuvenated, they decided to quit their jobs, sell their homes and continue traveling for two years, visiting 53 different countries. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1580504 Sixty-six years ago Robert Stroud died in a hospital prison in Springfield, Missouri. Stroud was better known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz" for his research into the diseases of canaries. He found fame in the 30's through a series of newspaper articles. A book and then a movie a few decades later made Birdman a household name. But when he died in 1963, few in the nation paid attention. His remains were interred in a small cemetery on the southern tip of Illinois. wkms Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/872036/mp3/news/podcast/290/872036.mp3 00:00:00 no ROBERT STROUD, BIRDMAN, FAMOUS GRAVESITES, CANARY DISEASES Sixty-six years ago Robert Stroud died in a hospital prison in Springfield, Missouri. Stroud was better known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz" for his research into the diseases of canaries. He found fame in the 30's through a Sixty-six years ago Robert Stroud died in a hospital prison in Springfield, Missouri. Stroud was better known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz" for his research into the diseases of canaries. He found fame in the 30's through a series of newspaper articles. A book and then a movie a few decades later made Birdman a household name. But when he died in 1963, few in the nation paid attention. His remains were interred in a small cemetery on the southern tip of Illinois. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1580503 It's every Coaches dream to have a perfect season. The Murray High Tigers began their winning streak back in August, something not seen here for 16 years. wkms Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/872082/mp3/news/podcast/290/872082.mp3 00:00:00 no It's every Coaches dream to have a perfect season. The Murray High Tigers began their winning streak back in August, something not seen here for 16 years. It's every Coaches dream to have a perfect season. The Murray High Tigers began their winning streak back in August, something not seen here for 16 years. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1580218 A musician who spent much of his youth playing in a Bowling Green family band is the International Bluegrass Music Association's "Mandolin Performer of the Year." It's one of the highest honors a bluegrass musician can receive. Kentucky Public Radio's Dan Modlin talks with Jesse Brock of the band, "Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper." wkms Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/871928/mp3/news/podcast/290/871928.mp3 00:00:00 no JESSE BROCK, PERFORMER OF THE YEAR, FLAMEKEEPER A musician who spent much of his youth playing in a Bowling Green family band is the International Bluegrass Music Association's "Mandolin Performer of the Year." It's one of the highest honors a bluegrass musician can A musician who spent much of his youth playing in a Bowling Green family band is the International Bluegrass Music Association's "Mandolin Performer of the Year." It's one of the highest honors a bluegrass musician can receive. Kentucky Public Radio's Dan Modlin talks with Jesse Brock of the band, "Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper." wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1580215 An Inconvenient Truth director Davis Guggenheim brings us It Might Get Loud, a new documentary about the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant musicians of the last forty years Todd Hatton spoke with Larry Thomas about this film featuring Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page playing this week at Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah. And it's only fair to warn you...this story really might get loud. wkms Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/871927/mp3/news/podcast/290/871927.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, MAIDEN ALLEY CINEMA, DAVID GUGGENHEIM An Inconvenient Truth director Davis Guggenheim brings us It Might Get Loud, a new documentary about the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant musicians of the last forty years Todd Hatton spoke with Larry Thomas about this film An Inconvenient Truth director Davis Guggenheim brings us It Might Get Loud, a new documentary about the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant musicians of the last forty years Todd Hatton spoke with Larry Thomas about this film featuring Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page playing this week at Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah. And it's only fair to warn you...this story really might get loud. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1579144 The face of homelessness is changing. That's the message advocacy groups are sending for national Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. In Kentucky, the annual homeless count tallied six thousand people earlier this year. Monday in Paducah, the Paducah Cooperative Ministry held a forum to bring attention to the rural homeless. Angela Hatton brings us this report from the event. wkms Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/871392/mp3/news/podcast/290/871392.mp3 00:00:00 no POVERTY INCREASE The face of homelessness is changing. That's the message advocacy groups are sending for national Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. In Kentucky, the annual homeless count tallied six thousand people earlier this year. Monday in Paducah, the The face of homelessness is changing. That's the message advocacy groups are sending for national Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. In Kentucky, the annual homeless count tallied six thousand people earlier this year. Monday in Paducah, the Paducah Cooperative Ministry held a forum to bring attention to the rural homeless. Angela Hatton brings us this report from the event. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577894 The Museum of the American Quilters Society in Paducah is hosting the exhibit, "Quiltmaking that Saw U.S. through the War Years, 1941-1945," through December 15th. Todd Hatton brings us this story on the kinds of quilts on display and what they say about the nation that made them. wkms Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870844/mp3/news/podcast/290/870844.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, QUILTMAKING, AMERICAN QUILTERS SOCIETY The Museum of the American Quilters Society in Paducah is hosting the exhibit, "Quiltmaking that Saw U.S. through the War Years, 1941-1945," through December 15th. Todd Hatton brings us this story on the kinds of quilts on display The Museum of the American Quilters Society in Paducah is hosting the exhibit, "Quiltmaking that Saw U.S. through the War Years, 1941-1945," through December 15th. Todd Hatton brings us this story on the kinds of quilts on display and what they say about the nation that made them. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577887 The Murray State University Jazz Ensemble presents an All-Gershwin concert next Tuesday at 8 p.m. Mark Welch spoke with the ensemble's director - Todd Hill. wkms Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870842/mp3/news/podcast/290/870842.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, TODD HILL, MURRAY STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE The Murray State University Jazz Ensemble presents an All-Gershwin concert next Tuesday at 8 p.m. Mark Welch spoke with the ensemble's director - Todd Hill. The Murray State University Jazz Ensemble presents an All-Gershwin concert next Tuesday at 8 p.m. Mark Welch spoke with the ensemble's director - Todd Hill. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577851 Rebecca Feldhaus spoke with Erin Silliman who portrays Dido in this weekend's performance of Dido and Aeneas at MSU's Performing Arts Hall in the Fine Arts Building. The performances are Friday November 13th at 8pm, Saturday, November 14th at 3:30 and 8pm, and wraps up on Sunday November 15th at 3:30pm. wkms Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870816/mp3/news/podcast/290/870816.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, DIDO AND AENEAS Rebecca Feldhaus spoke with Erin Silliman who portrays Dido in this weekend's performance of Dido and Aeneas at MSU's Performing Arts Hall in the Fine Arts Building. The performances are Friday November 13th at 8pm, Saturday, November 14th Rebecca Feldhaus spoke with Erin Silliman who portrays Dido in this weekend's performance of Dido and Aeneas at MSU's Performing Arts Hall in the Fine Arts Building. The performances are Friday November 13th at 8pm, Saturday, November 14th at 3:30 and 8pm, and wraps up on Sunday November 15th at 3:30pm. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577843 Products from 20 states or more pass through the Kentucky Lock and Dam sitting on the Tennessee River on the Marshall and Livingston County line. Work continues on its long awaited additions. Rebecca Feldhaus looks into the overall impact of this ongoing project in Western Kentucky. wkms Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870812/mp3/news/podcast/290/870812.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, WATERWAY RENOVATION, WATER TRANSPORTATION Products from 20 states or more pass through the Kentucky Lock and Dam sitting on the Tennessee River on the Marshall and Livingston County line. Work continues on its long awaited additions. Rebecca Feldhaus looks into the overall impact of this Products from 20 states or more pass through the Kentucky Lock and Dam sitting on the Tennessee River on the Marshall and Livingston County line. Work continues on its long awaited additions. Rebecca Feldhaus looks into the overall impact of this ongoing project in Western Kentucky. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577840 In the last two years, Montgomery County, Tennessee has experienced an increase in white-collar jobs. Hemlock Semiconductor, a massive manufacturing plant is taking up lots of agricultural land and offering new jobs to the unemployed. The county is known for its high corn and wheat production, but could this new surge of white collar jobs be the end of successful blue-collar careers in the area? wkms Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870810/mp3/news/podcast/290/870810.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, CALEB CAMPBELL, JOHN BARTEE In the last two years, Montgomery County, Tennessee has experienced an increase in white-collar jobs. Hemlock Semiconductor, a massive manufacturing plant is taking up lots of agricultural land and offering new jobs to the unemployed. The county is In the last two years, Montgomery County, Tennessee has experienced an increase in white-collar jobs. Hemlock Semiconductor, a massive manufacturing plant is taking up lots of agricultural land and offering new jobs to the unemployed. The county is known for its high corn and wheat production, but could this new surge of white collar jobs be the end of successful blue-collar careers in the area? wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577837 In a tight budget year for many organizations and corporations, community needs are on the rise. The Murray Calloway County United Way has been traditionally a fundraising organization for specific agencies that support the community in various ways. This year though marks a change in direction for the local organization. Chad Lampe finds out more with the United Way's Director of Resource Development Aaron Dail. wkms Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870808/mp3/news/podcast/290/870808.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS In a tight budget year for many organizations and corporations, community needs are on the rise. The Murray Calloway County United Way has been traditionally a fundraising organization for specific agencies that support the community in various ways. In a tight budget year for many organizations and corporations, community needs are on the rise. The Murray Calloway County United Way has been traditionally a fundraising organization for specific agencies that support the community in various ways. This year though marks a change in direction for the local organization. Chad Lampe finds out more with the United Way's Director of Resource Development Aaron Dail. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577825 Wednesday was Veterans Day, and in Frankfort, a powerful new exhibit on military history opened at the Kentucky History Center. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh got a preview. wkms Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870797/mp3/news/podcast/290/870797.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, MILITARY TREASURES Wednesday was Veterans Day, and in Frankfort, a powerful new exhibit on military history opened at the Kentucky History Center. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh got a preview. Wednesday was Veterans Day, and in Frankfort, a powerful new exhibit on military history opened at the Kentucky History Center. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh got a preview. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577823 Bright Star is the story of the secret love affair between 23-year-old English poet John Keats and the outspoken girl-next-door, Fanny Brawne. Ben Whishaw and Abbie Cornish lay the unlikely lovers, and Jane Campion, director of The Piano, helms this sumptuous drama. Todd Hatton speaks with Larry Thomas about Bright Star, on offer at Paducah's Maiden Alley Cinema this week. wkms Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870783/mp3/news/podcast/290/870783.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, MAIDEN ALLEY CINEMA Bright Star is the story of the secret love affair between 23-year-old English poet John Keats and the outspoken girl-next-door, Fanny Brawne. Ben Whishaw and Abbie Cornish lay the unlikely lovers, and Jane Campion, director of The Piano, helms this Bright Star is the story of the secret love affair between 23-year-old English poet John Keats and the outspoken girl-next-door, Fanny Brawne. Ben Whishaw and Abbie Cornish lay the unlikely lovers, and Jane Campion, director of The Piano, helms this sumptuous drama. Todd Hatton speaks with Larry Thomas about Bright Star, on offer at Paducah's Maiden Alley Cinema this week. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577803 In October, the federal Census Bureau reported Kentucky's poverty rate at 17.3 percent. That's 4 points higher than the national average. With many families in western Kentucky struggling to pay for housing, focus on proper nutrition can fall to the wayside. An increased need for food assistance has prompted agencies in the region to step up efforts to help feed the hungry. Angela Hatton reports. wkms Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870781/mp3/news/podcast/290/870781.mp3 00:00:00 no In October, the federal Census Bureau reported Kentucky's poverty rate at 17.3 percent. That's 4 points higher than the national average. With many families in western Kentucky struggling to pay for housing, focus on proper nutrition can In October, the federal Census Bureau reported Kentucky's poverty rate at 17.3 percent. That's 4 points higher than the national average. With many families in western Kentucky struggling to pay for housing, focus on proper nutrition can fall to the wayside. An increased need for food assistance has prompted agencies in the region to step up efforts to help feed the hungry. Angela Hatton reports. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577545 Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell visited Murray Thursday, November 12th, to cut the ribbon to the new Murray Calloway County Industrial Park and further his political agenda during a keynote address to Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Cabinet members. Chad Lampe has more on Senator McConnell's visit. wkms Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870678/mp3/news/podcast/290/870678.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, CALLOWAY COUNTY, KENTUCKY INDUSTRY Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell visited Murray Thursday, November 12th, to cut the ribbon to the new Murray Calloway County Industrial Park and further his political agenda during a keynote address to Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell visited Murray Thursday, November 12th, to cut the ribbon to the new Murray Calloway County Industrial Park and further his political agenda during a keynote address to Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Cabinet members. Chad Lampe has more on Senator McConnell's visit. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1577522 Mayfield's alternative Gateway Academy High School has graduated more than 300 since 2002, and now is placing students in paid work experience internships through the Workforce Investment Act. The school has given area students Meagan Hawkins and Michelle Davis a second chance. Jacque Day visited them in Mayfield, and has this story. wkms Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870659/mp3/news/podcast/290/870659.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS Mayfield's alternative Gateway Academy High School has graduated more than 300 since 2002, and now is placing students in paid work experience internships through the Workforce Investment Act. The school has given area students Meagan Hawkins and Mayfield's alternative Gateway Academy High School has graduated more than 300 since 2002, and now is placing students in paid work experience internships through the Workforce Investment Act. The school has given area students Meagan Hawkins and Michelle Davis a second chance. Jacque Day visited them in Mayfield, and has this story. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1576752 It's Veterans Day, and in Frankfort, a powerful new exhibit on military history is opening at the Kentucky History Center. wkms Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/870289/mp3/news/podcast/290/870289.mp3 00:00:00 no KY HISTORY CENTER It's Veterans Day, and in Frankfort, a powerful new exhibit on military history is opening at the Kentucky History Center. It's Veterans Day, and in Frankfort, a powerful new exhibit on military history is opening at the Kentucky History Center. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1575179 Oscar Micheaux is largely regarded as the first African-American filmmaker to produce and distribute feature films. He began his career in 1919 in the infancy of the American movie industry at a time when theaters across the nation were still segregated. He challenged Hollywood's stereotypical depictions of black characters. Many of his films vanished into obscurity, only recently uncovered. Jacque Day looks into the life and legacy of this trailblazer born in Metropolis, Illinois. wkms Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/869604/mp3/news/podcast/290/869604.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS Oscar Micheaux is largely regarded as the first African-American filmmaker to produce and distribute feature films. He began his career in 1919 in the infancy of the American movie industry at a time when theaters across the nation were still Oscar Micheaux is largely regarded as the first African-American filmmaker to produce and distribute feature films. He began his career in 1919 in the infancy of the American movie industry at a time when theaters across the nation were still segregated. He challenged Hollywood's stereotypical depictions of black characters. Many of his films vanished into obscurity, only recently uncovered. Jacque Day looks into the life and legacy of this trailblazer born in Metropolis, Illinois. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1575153 As part of what appears a national movement, a group of Kentucky legislators are working to pass a resolution supporting "state sovereignty" that counters what they see as an unconstitutional expansion of federal power. Todd Hatton speaks with the sponsor of Kentucky's resolution about where it came from - and the chair of the committee it was filed with about where it may be going. wkms Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/869577/mp3/news/podcast/290/869577.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, MIKE CHERRY As part of what appears a national movement, a group of Kentucky legislators are working to pass a resolution supporting "state sovereignty" that counters what they see as an unconstitutional expansion of federal power. Todd Hatton As part of what appears a national movement, a group of Kentucky legislators are working to pass a resolution supporting "state sovereignty" that counters what they see as an unconstitutional expansion of federal power. Todd Hatton speaks with the sponsor of Kentucky's resolution about where it came from - and the chair of the committee it was filed with about where it may be going. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1575140 Tuesday the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a mark up session on the Seante climate change bill "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act." If passed it could require a 65% cut in greenhouse gas emissions, namely carbon dioxide, in the nation's existing coal-fired power plants by the year 2020. Some high profile lobbying groups are fighting the bill, but some of the biggest emitters aren't. wkms Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/869572/mp3/news/podcast/290/869572.mp3 00:00:00 no Tuesday the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a mark up session on the Seante climate change bill "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act." If passed it could require a 65% cut in greenhouse gas Tuesday the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a mark up session on the Seante climate change bill "The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act." If passed it could require a 65% cut in greenhouse gas emissions, namely carbon dioxide, in the nation's existing coal-fired power plants by the year 2020. Some high profile lobbying groups are fighting the bill, but some of the biggest emitters aren't. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1575139 The green movement in Murray is no longer below the radar, with monthly recycling drop offs, private companies providing recycling services, and expanded public transportation the city. University officials are working in concert to provide greener options to students and residents. Last week, Murray State University introduced a new fit and green option, a free bike share program. wkms Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/869571/mp3/news/podcast/290/869571.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS The green movement in Murray is no longer below the radar, with monthly recycling drop offs, private companies providing recycling services, and expanded public transportation the city. University officials are working in concert to provide greener The green movement in Murray is no longer below the radar, with monthly recycling drop offs, private companies providing recycling services, and expanded public transportation the city. University officials are working in concert to provide greener options to students and residents. Last week, Murray State University introduced a new fit and green option, a free bike share program. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1575123 Janna Hymes is currently Music Director of two ensembles: Maine Pro Musica and the Williamsburg Symphonia. She's a finalist in the Paducah Symphony Orchestra's Artistic Director Search and conduct the orchestra in its concert at the Carson Center tomorrow night. Kate Lochte speaks with Janna Hymes about her take on tomorrow night's program. wkms Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/869567/mp3/news/podcast/290/869567.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, PADUCAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CARSON CENTER, JANNA HYMES, VIVA ITALIA Janna Hymes is currently Music Director of two ensembles: Maine Pro Musica and the Williamsburg Symphonia. She's a finalist in the Paducah Symphony Orchestra's Artistic Director Search and conduct the orchestra in its concert at the Carson Janna Hymes is currently Music Director of two ensembles: Maine Pro Musica and the Williamsburg Symphonia. She's a finalist in the Paducah Symphony Orchestra's Artistic Director Search and conduct the orchestra in its concert at the Carson Center tomorrow night. Kate Lochte speaks with Janna Hymes about her take on tomorrow night's program. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1575120 A man who has spent much of his career exploring and writing about caves has written a historical novel about the life of mammoth cave guide Stephen Bishop. It's a unique book, written from the perspective of bishop's wife. Like her husband, Charlotte Bishop was a slave. Kentucky Public Radio's Dan Modlin has this report. wkms Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/869566/mp3/news/podcast/290/869566.mp3 00:00:00 no A man who has spent much of his career exploring and writing about caves has written a historical novel about the life of mammoth cave guide Stephen Bishop. It's a unique book, written from the perspective of bishop's wife. Like her A man who has spent much of his career exploring and writing about caves has written a historical novel about the life of mammoth cave guide Stephen Bishop. It's a unique book, written from the perspective of bishop's wife. Like her husband, Charlotte Bishop was a slave. Kentucky Public Radio's Dan Modlin has this report. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1575111 Illinois Lawmakers hope a bill they passed last week to create a river port on the Ohio in Massac County will spur job and economic growth in the southernmost counties. wkms Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/869565/mp3/news/podcast/290/869565.mp3 00:00:00 no Illinois Lawmakers hope a bill they passed last week to create a river port on the Ohio in Massac County will spur job and economic growth in the southernmost counties. Illinois Lawmakers hope a bill they passed last week to create a river port on the Ohio in Massac County will spur job and economic growth in the southernmost counties. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1575104 Before prohibition, close to 200 small distilleries dotted the Kentucky landscape. These days, there are only 200 nationally. In Kentucky, big businesses control the spirit production market with signature names like Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, and Buffalo Trace. In Christian County, a new distillery is reviving old liquor making traditions. Angela Hatton has this story. wkms Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/869559/mp3/news/podcast/290/869559.mp3 00:00:00 no CHRISTIAN COUNTY Before prohibition, close to 200 small distilleries dotted the Kentucky landscape. These days, there are only 200 nationally. In Kentucky, big businesses control the spirit production market with signature names like Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, and Before prohibition, close to 200 small distilleries dotted the Kentucky landscape. These days, there are only 200 nationally. In Kentucky, big businesses control the spirit production market with signature names like Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, and Buffalo Trace. In Christian County, a new distillery is reviving old liquor making traditions. Angela Hatton has this story. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1574621 Next month in Lexington, the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center is holding a conference to discuss the statewide effects of climate change. Wednesday night at the Sierra Club meeting on the Murray State campus, futurist Ivan Potter led a similar discussion, but with a focus pointed toward our region. Jacque Day sat down with Potter to discuss his ideas, which some might call radical, for how to begin turning the tide. wkms Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/869350/mp3/news/podcast/290/869350.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, IVAN POTTER Next month in Lexington, the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center is holding a conference to discuss the statewide effects of climate change. Wednesday night at the Sierra Club meeting on the Murray State campus, futurist Ivan Potter led a Next month in Lexington, the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center is holding a conference to discuss the statewide effects of climate change. Wednesday night at the Sierra Club meeting on the Murray State campus, futurist Ivan Potter led a similar discussion, but with a focus pointed toward our region. Jacque Day sat down with Potter to discuss his ideas, which some might call radical, for how to begin turning the tide. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1572271 Edgar Cayce is the subject of more than 300 books, numerous documentary films and television programs, and at least one play: "The Freak." He's been called the "most phenomenal psychic of the 20th century." And he's been called a fake. But over the last hundred-plus years, believers and skeptics alike have been drawn time and again to the story of this simple man from Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Jacque Day looks into Cayce's early life, where the legend was born. wkms Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/868289/mp3/news/podcast/290/868289.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, EDGAR CAYCE Edgar Cayce is the subject of more than 300 books, numerous documentary films and television programs, and at least one play: "The Freak." He's been called the "most phenomenal psychic of the 20th century." And Edgar Cayce is the subject of more than 300 books, numerous documentary films and television programs, and at least one play: "The Freak." He's been called the "most phenomenal psychic of the 20th century." And he's been called a fake. But over the last hundred-plus years, believers and skeptics alike have been drawn time and again to the story of this simple man from Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Jacque Day looks into Cayce's early life, where the legend was born. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1572244 Tomorrow children of all ages will drape themselves in ghostly, ghoulish and witty outfits. According to a study by the National Retail Federation, total spending for Halloween this year will reach 4.75 billion dollars. Caleb Campbell has more on how people are spending for the holiday in our area. wkms Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/868250/mp3/news/podcast/290/868250.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, CALEB CAMPBELL Tomorrow children of all ages will drape themselves in ghostly, ghoulish and witty outfits. According to a study by the National Retail Federation, total spending for Halloween this year will reach 4.75 billion dollars. Caleb Campbell has more on how Tomorrow children of all ages will drape themselves in ghostly, ghoulish and witty outfits. According to a study by the National Retail Federation, total spending for Halloween this year will reach 4.75 billion dollars. Caleb Campbell has more on how people are spending for the holiday in our area. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1572235 The 1st of the year will find Kentucky Educational Television without long-time executive director Mac Wall. Murray State's Electronic Media Services has a production partnership with KET for The Kentucky Channel, providing programming like Roundabout U & the annual Holidays at Murray State concert of the University Choirs. Kate Lochte has more with Mac Wall. wkms Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/868249/mp3/news/podcast/290/868249.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, KATE LOCHTE, ROUNDABOUT U The 1st of the year will find Kentucky Educational Television without long-time executive director Mac Wall. Murray State's Electronic Media Services has a production partnership with KET for The Kentucky Channel, providing programming like The 1st of the year will find Kentucky Educational Television without long-time executive director Mac Wall. Murray State's Electronic Media Services has a production partnership with KET for The Kentucky Channel, providing programming like Roundabout U & the annual Holidays at Murray State concert of the University Choirs. Kate Lochte has more with Mac Wall. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1572229 A few weeks ago, Rebecca Feldhaus journeyed to Princeton's Gravity Hill. She came out unscathed, but the draw was too strong to stay away. With a little help from Jacque Day and physicist Art Pallone, she took a closer look. wkms Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/868238/mp3/news/podcast/290/868238.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, WESTERN KENTUCKY, GRAVITY HILL, FOLK LURE A few weeks ago, Rebecca Feldhaus journeyed to Princeton's Gravity Hill. She came out unscathed, but the draw was too strong to stay away. With a little help from Jacque Day and physicist Art Pallone, she took a closer look. A few weeks ago, Rebecca Feldhaus journeyed to Princeton's Gravity Hill. She came out unscathed, but the draw was too strong to stay away. With a little help from Jacque Day and physicist Art Pallone, she took a closer look. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1572224 Horror has been a genre since silent films played images of Nosferatu and Doctor Caligari. Deranged killers, psychotic monsters, and giant, sewer-dwelling spider clowns are all hair-raising characters in horror flicks. For some people though, kids are outright terrifying. wkms Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/868235/mp3/news/podcast/290/868235.mp3 00:00:00 no Horror has been a genre since silent films played images of Nosferatu and Doctor Caligari. Deranged killers, psychotic monsters, and giant, sewer-dwelling spider clowns are all hair-raising characters in horror flicks. For some people though, kids are Horror has been a genre since silent films played images of Nosferatu and Doctor Caligari. Deranged killers, psychotic monsters, and giant, sewer-dwelling spider clowns are all hair-raising characters in horror flicks. For some people though, kids are outright terrifying. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1571998 Over the past few Halloweens, "ghost tours," walks or drives past allegedly haunted sites around town, have become increasingly popular throughout the US. And this year, Paducah's joined that list with Market House Theatre's series of River City Ghost Tours. Since Todd Hatton personally finds that mix irresistible, he went along on one of these walks down Paducah's spookier streets, and bring you some of the River City's ghostly history. wkms Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/868147/mp3/news/podcast/290/868147.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, GHOST TOURS, RIVER CITY GHOST TOUR Over the past few Halloweens, "ghost tours," walks or drives past allegedly haunted sites around town, have become increasingly popular throughout the US. And this year, Paducah's joined that list with Market House Over the past few Halloweens, "ghost tours," walks or drives past allegedly haunted sites around town, have become increasingly popular throughout the US. And this year, Paducah's joined that list with Market House Theatre's series of River City Ghost Tours. Since Todd Hatton personally finds that mix irresistible, he went along on one of these walks down Paducah's spookier streets, and bring you some of the River City's ghostly history. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1571898 Ghosts and goblins may be the images of Halloween, but Kit-Kats and Candy Corn are the taste. Tradition dictates that during the spookiest night of the year children venture door to door filling their pails with sugary treats. But in a world some believe is becoming more and more dangerous, is trick or treating too risky? Angela Hatton delves into the topic of trick or treating safety. wkms Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/868241/mp3/news/podcast/290/868241.mp3 00:00:00 no Ghosts and goblins may be the images of Halloween, but Kit-Kats and Candy Corn are the taste. Tradition dictates that during the spookiest night of the year children venture door to door filling their pails with sugary treats. But in a world some Ghosts and goblins may be the images of Halloween, but Kit-Kats and Candy Corn are the taste. Tradition dictates that during the spookiest night of the year children venture door to door filling their pails with sugary treats. But in a world some believe is becoming more and more dangerous, is trick or treating too risky? Angela Hatton delves into the topic of trick or treating safety. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1571996 In the last 2 decades, families around the country have invested in state funds that pledge to cover college costs, regardless of how much tuition increases. The so-called 529 funds allow parents to pay future tuition costs at today's lower prices. But now, most state-run programs are in the red. Kentucky Public Radio's Lisa Autry has this report. wkms Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/868145/mp3/news/podcast/290/868145.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, STATE-RUN In the last 2 decades, families around the country have invested in state funds that pledge to cover college costs, regardless of how much tuition increases. The so-called 529 funds allow parents to pay future tuition costs at today's lower In the last 2 decades, families around the country have invested in state funds that pledge to cover college costs, regardless of how much tuition increases. The so-called 529 funds allow parents to pay future tuition costs at today's lower prices. But now, most state-run programs are in the red. Kentucky Public Radio's Lisa Autry has this report. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1571992 Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has chosen another powerful Senate Republican to fill a gubernatorial appointment. And as Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports, the governor's intentions are clear. wkms Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/868141/mp3/news/podcast/290/868141.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has chosen another powerful Senate Republican to fill a gubernatorial appointment. And as Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports, the governor's intentions are clear. Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has chosen another powerful Senate Republican to fill a gubernatorial appointment. And as Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports, the governor's intentions are clear. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1569515 The very visible Keep it Local campaign to legalize package liquor sales in Murray now has a competitor. In a counter-effort launched within the last few weeks, Keep it Out of Murray has positioned itself to trump the pro-package-liquor group, by launching its own petition. Their objective: to beat Keep it Local to the punch, and get a very different local option vote on the ballot. Jacque Day has the story. wkms Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/867106/mp3/news/podcast/290/867106.mp3 00:00:00 no The very visible Keep it Local campaign to legalize package liquor sales in Murray now has a competitor. In a counter-effort launched within the last few weeks, Keep it Out of Murray has positioned itself to trump the pro-package-liquor group, by The very visible Keep it Local campaign to legalize package liquor sales in Murray now has a competitor. In a counter-effort launched within the last few weeks, Keep it Out of Murray has positioned itself to trump the pro-package-liquor group, by launching its own petition. Their objective: to beat Keep it Local to the punch, and get a very different local option vote on the ballot. Jacque Day has the story. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1569514 With winter quickly approaching, worries about seasonal heating bills loom. New innovation in something called biomass might be a solution. Rebecca Feldhaus investigates this pellet-powered alternative. wkms Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/867029/mp3/news/podcast/290/867029.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, WOOD PELLETS, PELLET PLANTS, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET With winter quickly approaching, worries about seasonal heating bills loom. New innovation in something called biomass might be a solution. Rebecca Feldhaus investigates this pellet-powered alternative. With winter quickly approaching, worries about seasonal heating bills loom. New innovation in something called biomass might be a solution. Rebecca Feldhaus investigates this pellet-powered alternative. wkms