Josh James (KPR)

Immigration Reform Supporters Rally in Lexington

Josh James (KPR) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:25:03 +0000

As a group of senators known as the “Gang of Eight” work toward an immigration bill in Washington, supporters of reform are urging Congress to act sooner rather than later.

One of the 70 demonstrations planned across the country Wednesday was held at Lexington’s Triangle Park. Speakers and musicians rallied a crowd of more than 150 people.

Keeneland Features New Attractions At This Year's Season Opening

Josh James (KPR) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:06:27 +0000

Keeneland will be featuring a number of new attractions and services at this year’s Spring Race Meet starting tomorrow. But one unwelcome change could be the amount of traffic – as major construction is set to continue on US60/Versailles Road for the next ten months. Keeneland spokesperson Julie Balog said state and local officials have been working with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to lessen the impact of the roadwork.

'Transfer Madness' Begins Tomorrow

Josh James (KPR) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:38:55 +0000

Taking their cue from a certain well-known basketball event, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education is calling its push to encourage Kentucky students to apply their community college credits toward a bachelor's degree "Transfer Madness."

“This allows students really to do a fairly deep exploration of your campuses without ever having to leave home,” said Robert King, president of the council.

Gov. Beshear Calls Sequester "Very Damaging"

Josh James (KPR) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:33:14 +0000

Governor Steve Beshear has some harsh words for his congressional colleagues’ handling of sequestration in Washington, D.C. As the automatic spending cuts known as sequestration go into effect, Congress’ approval rating hovers at close to 15 percent. At a press conference Friday in Lexington, the governor made it clear where he stands.

Frank X Walker Named Kentucky's First African-American Poet Laureate

Josh James (KPR) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:13:39 +0000

Lexington author and University of Kentucky professor Frank X Walker will become Kentucky’s next poet laureate. The Danville native will be formally inducted on Kentucky Writers’ Day April 24th.

Marker To Honor First Black Union Troops

Josh James (KPR) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:08:51 +0000

A new historic marker will be unveiled in Danville today to honor the first African-Americans to enlist in the Union Army in Kentucky. The marker will pay tribute to 250 black men, most of them slaves, who trekked from Boyle County to Jessamine County to enlist.

Nat. Geo. to Feature KY Archaeology Work on Hatfields and McCoys

Josh James (KPR) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:33:56 +0000

New Years Day 1888 was an especially bloody day in the historic, long-running feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys. Now, with the help of Dr. Kim McBride with the Kentucky Archaeological Survey, National Geographic’s show “Diggers” is digging even up even more clues about the attack.

Conway Labels Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing a Pyramid Scheme

Josh James (KPR) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:32:26 +0000

Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway's office has filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing in Lexington has been operating a massive pyramid scheme. The headquarters and a warehouse in Danville were seized Monday as part of a federal investigation into the multi-level marketing company's business practices, which Conway contends lost money for more than 90 percent of its subscribers.

Nikky Finney Says Goodbye to the Bluegrass State

Josh James (KPR) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:18:27 +0000

National Book Award winner and University of Kentucky professor Nikky Finney has announced she plans to leave the commonwealth for her native South Carolina. The author of “Head Off & Split,” “The World is Round,” “Rice,” and “On Wings Made of Gauze” says she will take a teaching position at the University of South Carolina while caring for her aging parents.

Paul Expects Deal on Fiscal Cliff to Include Top 2 Percent Tax

Josh James (KPR) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:04:27 +0000

Kentucky U. S. Senator Rand Paul says he expects any deal made to avoid the so-called Fiscal Cliff will include tax increases on the top 2 percent. The comments came at today’s Commerce Lexington Public Policy Luncheon. Paul says Democrats are likely to get some tax increase passed, but criticized their rationale.