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By AP

By Rick Howlett

Frankfort, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear says he has "serious concerns" about legislation sponsored by the leaders of the state House and Senate that would create an investigative arm of the Kentucky General Assembly.

Beshear says the proposed creation of the General Assembly Accounting and Review Division, or GAARD, would create another layer of bureaucracy at a time when the state can ill-afford it.

By Angela Hatton

By Casey Northcutt

By Angela Hatton

By Carrie Pond

By WKMS News Team

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

By Jacque Day

Western Kentucky – Osceola Dawson isn't a household name today, but in her time, this Western Kentucky lady's one-of-a-kind voice carried like the wind into the ears of the American public. Jacque Day explores the life of this Renaissance woman, African American author, New York-trained soprano, activist for racial equality, and nationally known speaker who appeared on Edward R. Murrow's original This I Believe program in the 1950s.

By Kate Lochte

Murray, KY – You've heard the advance promotion of next week's Shakespeare Festival at Murray State and hopefully you can make the live performances in Lovett Auditorium and other events. Kate Lochte speaks with Shakespearean scholar Dr. Rusty Jones of Murray's Department of English and Philosophy.

By Tony McVeigh

Murray, KY – The top two leaders of the Kentucky General Assembly want to expand the legislature's authority to investigate state agencies. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports.