politics

WKMS Featured on Roundabout U

Sherry McClain — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:25:35 +0000

Murray State University’s Roundabout U focuses on the upcoming presidential election in its latest installment.

Co-hosts Jim Carter and Sarah Clark talk with staff at WKMS, Murray State’s public radio station, about how they will be stepping up their coverage of the election. WKMS features a varied source of news, information and entertainment on air and on its website.

Commentary: Politics Is Not a Spectator Sport

Richard Nelson and Matt Markgraf — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:08:59 +0000

One of the greatest expressions of American democracy is going to the polls on election day and casting your vote. Yet, low voter turnout cast a shadow over the Kentucky May Primary. Commentator Richard Nelson says the health of the Commonwealth depends on citizen involvement in the election.

Report shows Kentucky's debt continues to increase

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:51:43 +0000

An annual report that describes the states financial outlook shows that Kentucky has once again gone deeper into debt.

The report, when compared with past years, shows the state added more than $110 million in debt during the last fiscal year.

Centre College Prepares for VP Debate

Lisa Autry (KPR) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:27:24 +0000

How does a small college in central Kentucky get noticed by millions of people across the nation and world? Host a debate. Centre College in Danville is preparing to host the Vice-Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan. Lisa Autry recently traveled there to get a look at all the preparations and has this report.

Coleman Drops Out of Paducah Mayoral Race

Angela Hatton — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:07:30 +0000

Paducah mayoral candidate Robert Coleman has announced he's dropping out of the race. Coleman cites ongoing health problems related to nerve surgery in April for the reason he's decided to withdraw.

"With the challenges that you face in the position of a city official, I realized that it would be better for our city and myself to withdraw," Coleman said.

KPR's Kenny Colston on the Fancy Farm Picnic

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:45:03 +0000

Unlike in years past, this year's Fancy Farm Picnic drew few elected officials. But that doesn't mean there weren't any fireworks. Kentucky Public Radio's Kenny Colston covered the picnic, and he sat down with KPR's Gabe Bullard to sum up the post-picnic chatter.

West TN Candidates in Primary Election

Rose Krzton-Presson — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:32:32 +0000

Tennessee's primary election is Thursday. Voters in west Tennessee head to the polls to narrow the field in many state and local races. In the 8th District Congressional Race, incumbent Republican Stephen Fincher's primary opponent is Annette Justice of Memphis. Democrats Wes Bradley of Cottage Grove, Timothy Dixon of Germantown, and Christa Stoscheck of Jackson are seeking their party's nomination. In the Tennessee State House both candidates for the 75^th District, republican Tim Wirgau of Buchanan and Democrat Steve Wright of Springville, are unopposed.

Rand Paul Writes Second Book

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:35:33 +0000

Kentucky’s junior senator is working on his second book. Rand Paul has already penned one book while in office, called “The Tea Party Goes to Washington.”

Representative Nesler on Retiring, Frankfort, and Jackson Purchase Politics

Todd Hatton — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:14:37 +0000

With Kentucky’s latest General Assembly session now in the record books, we’ve been speaking with some of the legislators who’ve decided to make it their last one.

New Documents Shed Light on SuperPAC Role in 4th Congressional District Race

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:03:07 +0000

Newly-released documents show that a Northern Kentucky businessman is the primary donor and a significant fundraiser for a super PAC that's involved in Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District race. But super PAC officials say the man has no official role with the group.

Richard Knock of Union is a frequent Republican donor and he supports Thomas Massie in the seven-way GOP primary for the Fourth District Seat.