connecticut shootings

Speaker Greg Stumbo Joins Calls for National Debate on Gun Issues

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:33:43 +0000

Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo is joining calls for a nation debate about gun issues in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., elementary school shootings, and also said that violent video games are a cause of such violence.

Stumbo says he’s a lifelong National Rifle Association member and an avid outdoorsman — and he has helped many NRA-friendly bills pass in Kentucky. But he’s joining other rural Democrats in their call for a discussion on gun control.

Kentucky Lawmaker Comments on Connecticut Shootings

Angela Hatton — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:17:42 +0000

Kentucky's Senior U. S. Senator Mitch McConnell commented today on the shootings that killed more than 20 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Gov. Beshear Orders State Office Flags to Half Staff

Angela Hatton and Kentucky Governor's Office — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:40:21 +0000

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has ordered flags at all state office buildings to half staff until next Friday in honor of the victims in this morning’s school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

"We are horrified by this devastating shooting in Connecticut,” said Beshear.

WKU Psychologist Weighs in on Connecticut Shootings

Dan Modlin (KPR) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:20:46 +0000

As the investigation into today's elementary school shooting in Connecticut continues, a psychology professor from Western Kentucky University is offering some advice for reporters at the scene.