Afternoon Round-Up 9/16/12

Today on NPR: Krumping is a form of dance that originated in California and — with the help of DVDs and the Internet — has made its way to Dunbar and other kids in the West African nation of Liberia. Founded by freed American slaves, the country embraces all things American.

Around the Commonwealth:

• Hopkinsville breaks ground tomorrow on the city’s new municipal center.
• Wickliffe and Columbus, Kentucky, are among cities from ten states partnering to build a Mississippi River legislative platform.
• A Democratic super PAC that was active in last year’'s governor’'s race is taking part in legislative races this fall.
• The 2012 Kentucky Historic Preservation Conference begins this week in of Princeton.