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Bad Prison Food Not To Blame For Northpoint Riot

Frankfort, KY (2009-11-20) A lockdown that followed an inmate-on-inmate attack is being blamed for the August 21st riot at a medium security central Kentucky prison. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has the story.

Jobless Rate Continues To Climb in KY

Frankfort, KY (2009-11-19) After a slight decline in September, Kentucky's unemployment rate has again climbed above 11-percent. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has the numbers.

UK, the "Frenemy" of Coal?

Lexington, KY (2009-11-17) We conclude our 2-part examination of the University of Kentucky's sometimes controversal relationship with the coal industry.... Today Jennifer Parker talks to some people on and off the campus who would like to see the university distance itself from coal.....

Bragging Rights For Most Collected Pints

Lexington, KY (2009-11-16) The annual Big Blue Crush blood drive competition between U-K and the University of Tennessee is now underway. Alan Lytle has this update.

Water Leak Damages Documents In State Libraries And Archives

Frankfort, KY (2009-11-16) There was a serious water leak over the weekend at the Kentucky Libraries and Archives building in Frankfort. But as Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports, the state's rare documents are safe.

Mining Prosperity at the State's Flagship Institution

Lexington, KY (2009-11-16) Today we begin a two part series examining the University of Kentucky's sometimes controversial relationship with the coal industry. In Part one, Jennifer Parker talks to some who are working to strengthen those ties even further.

Displaying Military Treasures Beyond Vets Day

Frankfort, KY (2009-11-13) As America celebrated Veteran's Day this week, the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort debuted a powerful new exhibit on military history. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh got a preview before the doors opened to the public.

Swine Flu Deaths Continue To Climb in KY

Frankfort, KY (2009-11-13) At least 22 people in Kentucky have now died from H1N1, or swine flu, since the disease first entered the state in late April. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has an update.

Beshear Says Special Session Possible

Frankfort, KY (2009-11-12) Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh says Governor Beshear may call lawmakers into a special session sometime before the end of the year.

Major Capital Projects Starting Soon At Midway College

Lexington, KY (2009-11-12) Midway College in Woodford County is announcing some major capital projects that will effectively double its classroom space, while also transforming its campus. Alan Lytle has more on the story.

Northpoint Prison Riot Report To Be Released This Week

Frankfort, KY (2009-11-12) Kentucky corrections officials say a final report on the cause of an August riot at a medium security prison near Danville will be released Friday. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has the story.

Pre-filed Bills Represent A Mixed Bag For Next Session

Frankfort, KY (2009-11-12) The 2010 session of the Kentucky General Assembly is now just eight weeks away. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has been perusing pre-filed bills.

LIHEAP Signups Way Up

Lexington, KY (2009-11-10) The Executive Director of Central Kentucky's Community Action Council says his agency has seen a significant increase in the amount of applications this year for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Alan Lytle reports.

City Amps Up Crackdown On Properties Near UK Campus

Lexington, KY (2009-11-10) Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry has made good on his promise to crack down on homeowners and landlords around the UK campus whose properties have not met minimum fire and safety standards. Alan Lytle has details.

KY To Mark Homeless Awareness Week

Frankfort, KY (2009-11-09) Sunday, November 15th, marks the beginning of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Kentucky. We get more from Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh.

Remembering The Fall Of The Wall

Lexington, KY (2009-11-09) The University of Kentucky's German club is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in a unique way. The club is encouraging students to make and then tear down their own wall to symbolize the watershed moment in German history. Alan Lytle has more on the story.

Big Blue Sports Archives Preserves Memory Of "The Shot"

Lexington, KY (2009-11-05) On the cusp of another UK basketball season, we visit with the school's archivists and revisit a Memorial Coliseum Magic Moment featuring the 1958 National Championship Team.

Ohio Voters Approve Casino Gambling Is KY Next?

Louisville, KY (2009-11-04) Voters in Ohio yesterday approved casino gambling in four major cities. As Stephanie Crosby reports, that has expanded gaming proponents in Kentucky claiming the added competition is just another reason to approve a similar measure in the Commonwealth.

Let's Go To The Tape

Lexington, KY (2009-11-04) Hear for yourself the opening statements made by 7 of the 9 people who want to succeed Jim Bunning as Kentucky's next U-S Senator. Alan Lytle has this brief recap of UK's candidate forum on Wednesday.

7 of 9 U-S Senate Candidates Speak At UK Forum

Lexington, KY (2009-11-04) Campaign finance, runaway government spending, healthcare, and the environment were among the topics discussed on Wednesday by seven of the nine candidates vying to replace Jim Bunning in the Kentucky U-S Senate. The University of Kentucky's First Amendment Center hosted a get to know the candidates forum. click here to hear what the hopefuls had to say.