News

By Cash/Garner

Murray, KY – The Afternoon Stock Report on January 6, 2009. From WKMS.

By Tracy Ross

Murray, KY – The 504 Newscast on January 6, 2009. From WKMS News.

By Gabe Bullard

Frankfort, KY – The Kentucky Division of Forestry is gathering information for a federal survey. As Kentucky Public Radio's Gabe Bullard reports, part of that survey will include public input.

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Under the 2008 U.S. Farm Bill, the division is required to submit a report to the U.S. Department of Forestry for funding consideration.

By Tracy Ross

Murray, KY – The 404 Newscast on January 6, 2009. From WKMS News.

By Carrie Pond

Frankfort, KY – The Kentucky Board of Education holds a special meeting Wednesday to formally accept the resignation of state Education Commissioner Jon Draud. Draud announced last month that he'll step down for health reasons. Spokesperson Lisa Gross says the board will begin the search process for a new leader and may also appoint an interim commissioner.

"We do need someone here who can sort of serve as a guiding force for the agency
until a permanent replacement can be found."

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – The 2009 session of the Kentucky General Assembly is underway in Frankfort. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh is there.
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By Carrie Pond

Frankfort, KY – Fellow Democrats unanimously selected Kentucky state senator Jerry Rhoads, of Madisonville, as Senate Minority Whip today. Senator Rhoads, who represents Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Ohio counties, replaces former Minority Whip, Hopkinsville Senator Joey Pendleton. Pendleton did not seek re-election. The legislature convened at noon today for a brief organizational session, which will conclude Friday. Legislators will return to Frankfort in February to continue the 30-day 2009 Legislative Session.

By Carrie Pond

Paducah, KY – Paducah police officers have arrested a local business owner for writing more than $12,000 dollars worth of checks on a closed account. Last month, U.S. Bank reported Skin 360 Laser Spa owner Brandon Fitch had written four checks to his business from a closed account. During an interview with detectives, Fitch admitted to writing the checks despite knowing the account had previously been closed for insufficient funds. Fitch was booked into McCracken County Regional Jail.

By Angela Hatton

Murray, KY – The 1204 Newscast on January 6, 2009. From WKMS News.

By Kate Lochte

Murray, KY – A datebook of regional events for Jan. 6, 2008. From WKMS.