Dalton York
Morning Edition host and reporter, WKYUDalton York is a Morning Edition host and reporter for WKYU in Bowling Green. He is a graduate of Murray State University, where he majored in History with a minor in Nonprofit Leadership Studies. While attending Murray State, he worked as a student reporter at WKMS. A native of Marshall County, he is a proud product of his tight-knit community.
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Kentucky’s public defenders are preparing for a potential surge in demand following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned federal protections for abortion access granted nearly 50 years ago under Roe v. Wade.
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It’s been six months since a devastating and deadly storm ripped through western and southern Kentucky, producing 20 tornadoes, killing 81 people, injuring hundreds more and roiling an entire region. The event was heartbreaking, and took most people by surprise. Tornadoes aren’t unheard of in Kentucky, but few were expecting one of the longest tornado systems in the country’s history to materialize on the night of Dec. 10 — not exactly twister season.
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Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that Casey Jones Distillery in Christian County will add 15 full-time jobs as part of a nearly $2 million expansion.
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A motorcycle ride designed to raise awareness for victims of sexual assault is returning after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Union County native and attorney Ron Adams became quadriplegic after a coal mining accident in 1977 left him with a broken neck and limited body function. His new book, Coal Mine to Courtroom, was released this month and recounts his journey to law school and beyond after his accident. WKU Public Radio Reporter Dalton York spoke with Ron about the new book and his reflections on his life so far.
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The December tornadoes took lives and destroyed property throughout much of western and southern Kentucky. Communities in the region are beginning to pick up the pieces and form long-term plans to rebuild.
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A federal government program designed to provide funds for the restoration of Abandoned Mine Lands is not equally distributing money across Kentucky, some western Kentucky leaders argue.
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The Moon will move into the shadow of the Earth Wednesday, setting the stage for the first total lunar eclipse in nearly two and a half years. The Four…
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The Paducah Symphony Orchestra is planning in-person events after the coronavirus pandemic forced arts organizations throughout the country to shut their…
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Western Kentucky school districts are grappling with how to vaccinate their students and safely reopen for the new academic year in August with…