NCAA

Cats Leaving Early

Alan Lytle (KPR) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:53:26 +0000

The University of Kentucky's starting lineup of three freshmen and two sophomores did most everything together. Now, as Kentucky Public Radio's Alan Lytle reports, the five history-making players will go their separate ways in the NBA Draft.

Kentucky Championship Coach Coming to Paducah

Drew Adams — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:28:45 +0000

The National Champion Kentucky Wildcats’ Trophy Tour will make a stop in Paducah on Friday. The visit is part of a state wide trip both by the championship trophy and the Wildcat’s coach, John Calipari. Fans will have the opportunity to take a picture with the trophy during the event at the Park Avenue Kroger between 7:30-8:30pm on Friday.

Afternoon Round-Up 4/03/12

Rose Krzton-Presson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:57:40 +0000

Today on NPR: The Obama administration has proposed big changes for the early childhood education program Head Start.

Central Kentucky:

A bill to help students from coal mining counties in Kentucky finish their education is once again in limbo.

UK Celebrations Continue

Brenna Angel (KPR) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:26:07 +0000

Thousands of UK fans packed into Rupp Arena this afternoon for a celebration of the men’s basketball teaming winning the NCAA title.

Think of it as a mini version of Big Blue Madness. More than 20,000 people got free tickets to the Kentucky celebration at Rupp Arena this afternoon. Robert Rose drove up from Powell County to get a look at the 2012 Wildcats and their championship trophy.

“Means everything to me and my family. We’ve been UK fans, raised on it since we was little.”

Wildcat Fans Get Out of Hand

Associated Press — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:20:38 +0000

Lexington police say they’ve arrested several dozen people following the Wildcats' 67-59 win over Kansas in last night’s NCAA championship game. Fans filled the streets near the university campus within minutes of the game's conclusion. They jumped up and down, screamed, sprayed beer and waved Kentucky flags. Celebrations grew violent as one man was shot, though his injuries were not life-threatening.

Afternoon Roundup 4-2-2012

Chad Lampe — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:11:48 +0000

On NPR this afternoon: The Cutting Edge of Table Saws

From WKMS:

The Bridge:

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are working on the remaining spans of the Eggner’s Ferry Bridge ahead of the arrival contractors to replace a collapsed portion of the bridge.

Alcohol:

Afternoon Round-Up 3/30/12

Rose Krzton-Presson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:50:10 +0000

Today on NPR: The Economic Impact Of Killing 'Pink Slime'

Frankfort:

The Kentucky Senate has passed an amended bill that would help the state repay interest on a federal unemployment insurance loan.

Afternoon Round-Up 3/27/12

Rose Krzton-Presson — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:39:55 +0000

On NPR: To keep customers, brick-and-mortar stores look to smartphones.

Education:

Kentucky lawmakers are trying again to raise the state's dropout age.

Beshear and Abramson Discuss "Dream Game" on ESPN

Phillip M. Bailey (KPR) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:46:20 +0000

Appearing on ESPN’s Sportscenter, Governor Steve Beshear and Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson discussed the upcoming game between the Louisville Cardinals and Kentucky Wildcats in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.

The excitement over the archrivals playing for a spot in the championship game spilled over into the political arena earlier this week when Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray made a friendly wager over Saturday’s outcome.

Mayors of Louisville, Lexington Make Friendly Wager on Final Four Game

Brenna Angel (KPR) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:12:43 +0000

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer presented his Lexington counterpart with a bottle of Woodford Reserve Bourbon today as part of a friendly wager on who will win the Final Four matchup between U of L and UK.