Matt Markgraf

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New Media Promotion Coordinator, Host of Weekend Energy

Matt "McG" Markgraf joined the WKMS News Team in January 2007, while pursuing his bachelor’s degree in theatre at Murray State. Now he's got a master's degree in creative writing and is hard at work on "the next great American novel" - that is - when he’s not designing and updating the web site, producing commentaries and mixing up some Weekend Energy. Matt enjoys all kinds of music, but has a fondness for wicked beats. He’s at the station throughout the day and sometimes late at night working during the informative bliss of BBC World Service. In March 2011, he was named New Media & Promotions Coordinator for WKMS.

Kentucky Associated Press Awards 2011

1st Place - Best Website - www.wkms.org

Kentucky Associated Press Awards 2010

2nd Place - Best Website - www.wkms.org

Kentucky Associated Press Awards 2009

2nd Place - Best Website - www.wkms.org

Kentucky Associated Press Awards 2008

2nd Place - Best Website - www.wkms.org

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News Archive
1:25 am
Tue November 4, 2008

Western Kentucky Voters on the Rise

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1:21 am
Tue November 4, 2008

Nothern Kentucky Voting Maching Problems

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Commentary
10:12 am
Fri October 31, 2008

1968: The Re-Invention of Richard Nixon

News Archive
2:15 am
Fri October 31, 2008

Vote Rumors

Louisville, KY – The Kentucky Secretary of State's office has been trying to quash some rumors related to voting in Tuesday's election. One of the most common rumors involves electioneering, or campaigning too close to a polling place. It's illegal to actively campaign within 300 feet of a polling place, but Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Les Fugate says it's not against the law to wear campaign attire to the polls, as long as it doesn't create a diversion.

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News Archive
12:09 am
Fri October 31, 2008

Mike Lawrence Candidate Profile

Mike Lawrence

Murray, KY – Mike Lawrence is vying for the 1st District Kentucky House of Representatives seat. He faces first term incumbent Republican Steve Rudy. Lawrence currently serves as McCracken County's Circuit Court Clerk. Angela Hatton has this interview.

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News Archive
12:04 am
Fri October 31, 2008

Steve Rudy Candidate Profile

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Murray, KY – Republican Steve Rudy has served in the Kentucky House of Representatives since 2005. The 1st District Representative is seeking a second term over Democratic challenger Mike Lawrence. Angela Hatton spoke with Rudy and has this interview.

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News Archive
1:43 am
Wed October 29, 2008

Obama Effigy Found At UK

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10:43 am
Tue October 28, 2008

Republicans Say Erased Audio is Lunsford

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2:48 am
Mon October 27, 2008

3rd District Debate

Hopkinsville, KY – Incumbent democrat Joey Pendleton and challenger republican Tom Jones debate tonight in Hopkinsville. The local chapter of the Kentucky League of Women Voters hosts the debate between the 3rd District State Senate candidates. League volunteer Carolyn Self says the debate begins at 7:30 tonight at the Bradford Square Mall.

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10:37 am
Fri October 24, 2008

Faked Death Rebuttal

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