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Did the timing of one poll knock Rand Paul out of the GOP debate?

Jan 13, 2016 at 10:48 am by admin

01/13/16 08:34 AM EST Rand Paul appears to be a victim of bad timing. The Kentucky senator has failed to catch fire like some of his other fellow GOP presidential candidates,.... Read More

Senator files tuition limit bill

Jan 13, 2016 at 10:38 am by admin

Kentucky has been cutting funding for postsecondary education. Colleges and universities have been raising tuition and costs to offset those cuts. Affordability is becoming a.... Read More

GOP Presidential Caucuses set for March 5th

Jan 11, 2016 at 04:13 pm by admin

UPDATED UPDATE 3/2/16 : The Washington Post is reporting that Dr. Ben Carson will tell his supporters he cannot see a path forward to the nomination. (Jeb Bush suspended his c.... Read More

BRENT BURCHETT OF MURRAY NAMED DIRECTOR OF VALUE-ADDED PLANT PRODUCTION DIVISION

Jan 11, 2016 at 03:46 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles announced that Brent Burchett of Murray will serve as director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's D.... Read More

President Obama's Remarks on gun safety reform

Jan 11, 2016 at 03:12 pm by admin

THE PRESIDENT: Thanks to a great medical team and the love of her husband, Mark, my dear friend and colleague, Gabby Giffords, survived. She's here with us today, with her won.... Read More

PSAD Opening Reception for Master Artist Program Preview January 21

Jan 11, 2016 at 01:55 pm by admin

Paducah, KY (January 11, 2016) - Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD) will host an opening reception for its annual showcase of works by nationally recognized master artist.... Read More

First snow of winter - just a dusting they said

Jan 10, 2016 at 05:16 pm by admin

January 10, 2016 - The National Weather Service predicted little to no accumulation for Saturday night. The snow that came through the region was more than a dusting. Some are.... Read More

Sen. Stan Humphries - GOP goals for Senate

Jan 10, 2016 at 04:40 pm by admin

Legislative agenda: 1. Abortion waiting period - "focusing once again on the rights of the unborn" - "no state funding goes to Planned Parenthood" 2. Transparency in retir.... Read More

Wife of Senate Majority Leader lands state job

Jan 07, 2016 at 04:13 pm by admin

Secretary Don Parkinson Announces Regina Stivers as Deputy Secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet FRANKFORT, Ky. - Regina Stivers has been appointed the deputy.... Read More

2016 WKCTC President's Cup Academic Bowl Winners

Jan 07, 2016 at 11:41 am by admin

PADUCAH, KY. (January 6, 2016) - Seven regional high schools competed in the 2016 President's Cup Academic Bowl held at West Kentucky Community and Technical College on Januar.... Read More

Amazon.com enters the bricks and mortar market

Jan 06, 2016 at 03:35 pm by admin

Online retail giant, Amazon, just opened a brick and mortar bookstore in University Station, Seattle, Washington. This location is within a blocks of the Amazon corporate offi.... Read More

Sid Easley, Former Murray State Regent Dies

Jan 06, 2016 at 02:25 pm by admin

Sid Easley, Murray attorney and former judge, a long time advocate and supporter of Murray State University, passed away Tuesday January 5, 2016. The former chairman of the MS.... Read More

No-Count Dog to the Rescue is second NCD adventure

Jan 05, 2016 at 01:23 pm by admin

(Clinton KY) No-Count Dog is back for his second adventure in No-Count Dog to the Rescue. In his second outing, the lovable dog finds a lost kitten after the big storm of his.... Read More

Is Matt Bevin a new John Y. Brown?

Jan 05, 2016 at 12:57 pm by admin

Is Matt Bevin a new John Y. Brown? The answer is yes-so far. The campaign for governor, the glamour of the outsider, the attitude of their self assurance in life, and their ro.... Read More

Governor appoints Dunahoo Commissioner of Local Government

Jan 05, 2016 at 12:24 pm by admin

Editor's Note: One of the government offices of great interest to Western Kentucky has a new commissioner. Newly elected Governor Matt Bevin has appointed Sandra Dunahoo to b.... Read More