By Kate Lochte

Murray, KY – A datebook of regional events for Dec. 12, 2008. From WKMS.

By Angela Hatton

Murray, KY – The 1204 Newscast on December 12, 2008. From WKMS News.

By Carrie Pond

Murray, KY – A worsening economy has caused more families than ever to seek assistance from local charities this Christmas. This increased demand coupled with fewer incoming donations has caused the groups to struggle. Carrie Pond reports on how they stay optimistic as the season of giving reaps fewer rewards.

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By Jacque Day

By Todd Hatton

Murray, KY – It's been a rough year. According to the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal incomes and, by extension, disposable incomes are up four tenths of one percent for the month of October. Todd Hatton has more as he visits the Treasure Hunters Roadshow in Murray.

By Charles Compton

Murray, KY – For 51 years, the 1947 film "Miracle on 34th Street" has charmed audience, and become a perennial Christmas classic. But, the holiday favorite is also a legal drama which periodically puzzles law students at the University of Kentucky. Kentucky Public Radio's Charles Compton explains.

By Stu Johnson

Frankfort, KY – Each year, the horse industry typically exerts a four billion dollar economic impact on the Commonwealth of Kentucky. But, in trying economic times, those dollars could be harder to come by. The shortfall could be noticed both on the farm and in city hall. Kentucky Public Radio's Stu Johnson has this report.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – A nationwide search for a new president for the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education is over. Here, with details on the search and the man chosen for the post, is Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh.

By Jacque Day

By Todd Hatton

Murray, KY – The 806 Newscast on December 11, 2008. From WKMS News.