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Lisa Autry
Lisa is a Scottsville native and WKU alum. She has worked in radio as a news reporter and anchor for 18 years. Prior to joining WKU Public Radio, she most recently worked at WHAS in Louisville and WLAC in Nashville. She has received numerous awards from the Associated Press, including Best Reporter in Kentucky. Many of her stories have been heard on NPR.
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Former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis is appealing a ruling that says she must pay damages to same-sex couples who were refused marriage licenses. Her lawyers filed a brief Monday with the U.S. Sixth Circuit of Appeals, asking for the $360,000 judgment to be overturned.
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A report released Monday suggests amending Kentucky’s Constitution in the November election would come at the expense of public school students and the state's coffers.
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More than 16,000 Kentucky veterans struggling with mental health issues have used the national 988 hotline since it launched two years ago.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has disbarred a former prosecutor from western Kentucky. In February, the high court gave former Christian County Commonwealth’s Attorney Richard Boling 40 days to show why he shouldn’t be disbarred, and an order issued Monday stated that time had expired.
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What did it take for tiny Smiths Grove, Kentucky to get its first traffic light? One word...Buc-ee's. Known for brisket, fudge, and beaver nuggets, Texas-based Buc-ee's cut the ribbon Monday on its 53,000 square foot travel center in Warren County.
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Following a seven-day trial, a Bowling Green man has been convicted in a federal terrorism-related case. Thirty-four-year-old Mirsad Ramic was found guilty in U.S. District Court of providing material support to ISIS and receiving military type training from the foreign terrorist organization.
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Only about 13% of Kentucky voters cast ballots in this month’s primary, in line with projections. Without a marquee race at the top of the ticket, low turnout was expected by Secretary of State Michael Adams.
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Kentucky is below the national average for obtaining a REAL ID ahead of a federal deadline that’s now one year away. Only 28 percent of state's population has obtained a REAL ID which is a more secure driver's license or identification card that will be required by May 7, 2025 to board domestic flights, visit military bases, and enter certain federal buildings.
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Kentucky nurses are feeling a sense of relief over a new law shielding them from criminal liability for medical errors. Before the legislative session ended last week, Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill that prohibits healthcare providers from being prosecuted when honest mistakes are made on the job.
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Parts of Kentucky and Indiana are headed for a dark day, but they couldn’t be more excited. On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross portions of both states in a rare celestial event. Millions of visitors will flock to the path of totality to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk.