By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, Ky – Several groups representing Kentucky veterans want state lawmakers to consider funding for a western Kentucky veteran's healthcare facility. A military leader in the state says the facility is needed to help provide special care for alzheimer's patients.

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, Ky – A structural engineer who teaches at Western Kentucky University says many people may be misled by the "structurally deficient" rating which had been given to the bridge that collapsed in Minneapolis. Dr. Shane Palmquist conducted bridge inspections for more than five years, and says the rating has a specific meaning to inspectors. He spoke to Dan Modlin in the studio of Western's Public Radio.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, Ky – A top Kentucky Transportation Cabinet official says there are no bridges in the Commonwealth like the one that collapsed in Minneapolis. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports from Frankfort.

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, Ky – When new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently visited the White House, analysts tried to pick up clues about how he'll relate to President Bush. WKU Political Science Professor and British native Roger Murphy says back home, Brown is so far doing a masterful job at keeping his competition at bay. Dr. Murphy spoke to Dan Modlin in the studios of Western's Public Radio.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, Ky – In the wake of last month's failed session, momentum appears to be building in Kentucky for another session on energy incentives. This report comes from Kentucky Public Radio's Frankfort Bureau Chief Tony McVeigh.

By Kevin Willis

Bowling Green, Ky – A recent national task force issued a report on ways American Muslims can better integrate into US civic, political, and media life. In this interview, Kevin Willis speaks with the co-chairman of the task force, Farooq Kathwari. He's a Kashmir-born American Muslim who is now head of one of the largest furniture companies in the US.

By Lisa Autry

Bowling Green, Ky – WKU has seen a big spike in the number of students enrolled in its Honors program. In response, the school is creating a new Honors College that will offer greater research opportunities as well as the chance to study abroad.

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, Ky – The National Transportation Safety Board has released its findings on last year's crash of Comair flight 5191 in Lexington. Forty-nine of the 50 people aboard the flight were killed when the plane took off from the wrong runway. Bowling Green pilot and aviation attorney Steve Hixson spoke to Western's Public Radio about the board's finding of fault with the flight's pilot and co-pilot.

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, Ky – Recent cases of botulism in Indiana and Texas have raised concerns over the danger of foodborne illnesses. Dr. Craig Humbaugh is the state epidemiologist at the Kentucky Department for Public Health. He spoke to Dan Modlin over the phone from his office.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, Ky – Kentucky lawmakers have received an update on the progress being made by a blue ribbon panel seeking ways to reduce huge deficits in state pension plans. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports from Frankfort.