News

By Kate Lochte

Murray, KY – A datebook of regional events for Dec. 15, 2008. From WKMS.

By Angela Hatton

Paducah, KY – A recount requested by the challenger in the Paducah mayoral race yesterday yielded no surprises. The final count was incumbent Mayor Bill Paxton over out City Commissioner Robert Coleman by a mere 48 votes, the same margin as before. Angela Hatton spoke with Coleman yesterday after the recount about what he plans to do now.

By Angela Hatton

Frankfort, KY – Legislative leaders are reacting to Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear's budget-balancing plan, which includes a 70-cent increase in the state's cigarette tax. Speaker Jody Richards says the House, which passed a 25-cent cigarette tax hike this year only to see it fail in the Senate, is on record as supporting new revenue for the state.

We provided strong leadership by passing a cigarette tax to fund education, human services and other essential state government services in the last session.

By Richard Nelson

Murray, KY – With a downtrodden economy and a president-elect hopeful to implement change, many Americans are anxiously and nervously anticipating the coming year. Commentator Richard Nelson hopes for a change in the way society and lawmakers consider pornography. He believes the distinction between what is art and pornography is a fine line, but that "we are so far over the line, it is appalling."

By Michael Cohen

Murray, KY – If you're looking for a good mystery novel to curl up with by the fire this holiday season, commentator Michael Cohen suggests you take a stab at Patricia Moyes' novel Season of Snows and Sins. This uncommon mystery for the holidays takes place in the Swiss Alps during a Christmas vacation - gone wrong.

By Todd Hatton

Murray, KY – The 806 Newscast on December 12, 2008. From WKMS News.

By Tracy Ross

Murray, KY – The 504 Newscast on December 12, 2008. From WKMS News.

By Cash/Garner

Murray, KY – The Afternoon Stock Report on December 12, 2008. From WKMS.

By Tracy Ross

Murray, KY – The 404 Newscast on December 12, 2008. From WKMS News.

By Chad Lampe

Paducah, KY – Forecasted rainfall and freezing temperatures for Monday set the stage for a potential ice storm next week. National Weather Service forecasters in Paducah held a conference call this afternoon to warn emergency management officials and first responders of potential hazards. Lead forecaster Dan Spath says the storms freezing line may reach as far south as Fort Campbell.