By Angela Hatton

Frankfort, KY – Kentucky Auditor Crit Luallen says staff reductions across state government have left accountants straining to keep up with paperwork. Luallen has released a financial review that shows 74 deficiencies in internal financial controls in a variety of agencies. The auditor says the agencies blamed staffing shortages caused by the state's shrinking budget. Although the state has avoided layoffs in the budget crunch, attrition has resulted in some 2,000 fewer executive branch employees over the past year.

By Angela Hatton

Paducah, KY – The Paducah City Commission has decided to interview two additional police chief candidates after nominee Charles Baker rescinded his acceptance Sunday. At a workshop session last night, the commission resolved to interview two candidates and add those to the previous four position finalists. Officials will invite a selected number to Paducah for a second interview. Sandy Joslyn will continue to serve as interim police chief.

By Kate Lochte

Murray, KY – A datebook of regional events for March 4, 2009. From WKMS.

By WKMS News Team

Murray, KY – The 806 Newscast on March 4, 2009. From WKMS News.

By WKMS News Team

Murray, KY – The 504 Newscast on March 4, 2009. From WKMS News.

By Cash/Garner

Murray, KY – The Afternoon Stock Report on March 4, 2009. From WKMS.

By WKMS News Team

Murray, KY – The 404 Newscast on March 4, 2009. From WKMS News.

By Tony McVeigh

Murray, KY – Legislation aimed at helping bring a NASCAR Sprint Cup race to northern Kentucky is off to a fast start in the 2009 General Assembly. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh takes a detailed look at the measure and its potential impact.

By Carrie Pond

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – Tight budget times are leading Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to do something never done before - charge for the Derby Day Breakfast at the State Capitol. Governor Beshear says the state can save thousand of dollars by not offering the usual free, buffet-style Derby Day Breakfast. Instead, breakfast menu items will cost one dollar apiece. Also gone are the invitations, large tents and the Derby Train.