Regional

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green – A Battalion commander from Fort Knox says American troops in Afghanistan are thrilled by the death of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. However, James Vizzard describes the mood there as surprisingly subdued. He spoke by phone to Lisa Autry.

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, Ky – Speaking today on the floor of the U-S Senate, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said, "The last thing Osama Bin Laden saw on this earth was the small team of Americans who shot him." The Republican from Louisville praised American troops who took part in the operation and said the nation has shown, "just how determined we are to fight to the end." Mc Connell said he hopes the death of Bin Laden may result in more pressure on Al Qaeda's senior leadership.

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, KY – The Meade County Fiscal Court will consider a bonding proposal that would clear the way for a new riverport at Brandenburg, Kentucky. The facility would initially handle grain from area counties, and would have the capability of shipping "specialty" grains for the export market. Dan Modlin talks with Joe Wright, the Chairman of the Meade County Riverport Authority.........

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, KY – Officials at Western Kentucky University this afternoon officially dedicated the new Gary A. Ransdell Hall. The 35 million dollar structure is the new home of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at WKU. Dr. Ransdell told WKU Public Radio that he considers the honor to be an achievement that was made possible by the work of the entire University community, and he describes the honor as the "pinnacle of my career."