Matt Markgraf

By Bill Schell

Murray, KY – First it was 700 billion, now it's 800 billion The price tag for resolving America's economic crisis continues to grow as more and more Americans are losing their jobs and homes. Commentator Doctor Bill Schell suggests a different kind of stimulus package: substantial public funds into the hands of individual householders.

By Carrie Pond

Washington, D.C – Today Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. U.S. Senator for Kentucky Mitch McConnell was among republican leaders that accompanied former President George W. Bush during the event. Though the senator threw his support to fellow Republican John McCain, McConnell says today is a day for all Americans to celebrate.

By Carrie Pond

By Angela Hatton

Washington, D. C. – A Paducah native says he's surprised to find himself planning an inaugural ball in Washington. But 30-year-old Brandon Kirkham is president of the Washington Kentucky Society, and part of Kirkham's job as society president is organizing tonight's Bluegrass Ball. Governor Steve Beshear, the state's congressional delegation, and Kentucky celebrities are among the more than 1400-people expected to attend the ball.

By Todd Hatton

Murray, KY – It's estimated that some 4 million people will be attending the inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th President of the United States next Tuesday. Also witnessing this historic event will be Harriet Whitaker. She's president of the Madisonville - Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and she says the overwhelming crowds and the logistics of getting there almost convinced her not to go...almost.

By Patience Renzulli

Paducah, KY – If you're looking for a warm and fuzzy Christmas present for a loved one, a puppy might not be the best idea. The Humane Society warns "a dog is a precious purchase that will be in someone's life for an average of 15 years, so it should not be an impulse buy." Commentator Patience Renzulli addresses this issue in a story titled "Santa's Sigh."

"Please, Santa, I would like my own puppy for Christmas. I've been very good this year. And I don't want anything else. Love, Julie."

By Michael Cohen

Murray, KY – There's nothing like a warm Christmas corpse to chill your bones in the holiday season. That's what the artisans of the Bruel House in Grammercy Park must deal with in Margaret Maron's novel, Corpus Christmas. Commentator Michael Cohen says this artsy mystery will have you guessing until the end.

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 Michael Cohen