By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, Ky – Kentucky Democratic gubernatorial nominee Steve Beshear has released his 2006 federal and state income tax returns. The Dawson Springs Democrat had held back from releasing the information, until reporters pointed out that Beshear had demanded his political opponents do the same. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, Ky – Governor Fletcher has set the official date of a special legislative session. On July 5th, lawmakers will return to Frankfort to discuss tax breaks for a coal conversion plant--and possibly millions of dollars in vetoed university projects.

By Dan Modlin

Winston Salem, NC – A new study by a Wake Forest University researcher shows that two-thirds of US households with firearms don't store them properly away from children. Dan Modlin spoke with Dr. Robert Durant, whose study appears in the the June issue of "Pediatrics".

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, Ky – Governor Fletcher is changing his schedule so he can make an appearance before a joint meeting of the House and Senate's Appropriations and Revenue Committees. As Tony McVeigh reports, the Governor wants to talk about fuel and energy issues.

By Lisa Autry

Bowling Green, Ky – A recent study ranked Kentucky first in the nation in deaths related to the use of ATVs. In rural parts of the Commonwealth, the vehicles are a popular way to navigate rocky terrain. In this special report, Lisa Autry speaks with an ATV dealer from Barren County, a Louisville nurse who has treated ATV-related injuries, and a Bowling Green mother whose son was hurt while riding an ATV.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, Ky – In February 1812, a seven-point-nine magnitude earthquake caused the Mississippi River along Kentucky's western border to reverse course. Scientists believe we could be overdue for another one. If it occurs, the state plans to be ready. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, Ky – A government watchdog group has filed an ethics complaint against Kentucky Senate President David Williams. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has our story.

By Kevin Willis

Bowling Green, Ky – The world has watched Hamas rout their rival Fatah in the Gaza Strip. The Hamas victory has serious implications for the Palestinians, Israel, US, and Arab countries. Dr. Soleiman Kiasatpour is the Middle East expert with the WKU Political Science Department. He spoke to us about the fallout from the events in Gaza.

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, Ky – With all of Kentucky--and many neighboring states--mired in drought conditions, farmers have been worried about the future of their crop yields. Yet several tell Western's Public Radio it's not too late for this year's crops if rain comes. Dan Modlin has our story.

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, Ky – Governor Fletcher is back in Kentucky after a nine-day economic development trip to Asia. Two hours after his return last night, the Governor spoke exclusively to Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh.