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By Carrie Pond

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – Tight budget times are leading Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to do something never done before - charge for the Derby Day Breakfast at the State Capitol. Governor Beshear says the state can save thousand of dollars by not offering the usual free, buffet-style Derby Day Breakfast. Instead, breakfast menu items will cost one dollar apiece. Also gone are the invitations, large tents and the Derby Train.

By Angela Hatton

Cadiz, KY – The Cadiz-Trigg County Tourism Commission is researching a restaurant tax to help bring in more revenue for the commission. Executive Director Bill Stevens says cities with fewer than three thousand residents like Cadiz qualify for a three percent restaurant tax under Kentucky law. Currently, the commission brings in 130,000 dollars annually from hotel taxes. City officials say tourism is county's biggest industry. Stevens is hoping the restaurant tax will generate enough revenue to fund outreach efforts to grow the industry.

By Carrie Pond

By Todd Hatton

Murray, KY – The 806 Newscast on March 3, 2009. From WKMS News.

By WKMS News Team

Murray, KY – The 504 Newscast on March 3, 2009. From WKMS News.

By Cash/Garner

Murray, KY – The Afternoon Stock Report on March 3, 2009. From WKMS.

By WKMS News Team

Murray, KY – The 404 Newscast on March 3, 2009. From WKMS News.

By Carrie Pond

Murray, KY – Hundreds of riders clad in multi-colored jerseys and spandex flocked to Calloway County this past weekend for the MidWest Collegiate Cycling Conference's first road race of the season. The race also represents a first for Murray State's cycling team it's the first event of its kind the team has ever hosted. Carrie Pond has more.

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By Carrie Pond

Murray, KY – The company that provides gift certificates to Chambers of Commerce across western Kentucky has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Carrie Pond speaks with Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lance Allison about what this means for consumers.

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