March 2008

Nucleus Project Depends On Public Education

by Gabe Bullard March 28, 2008

This week the University of Louisville unveiled its Nucleus Project, which the university hopes will transform a section of downtown into a hub for the life sciences field. But the project’s success will largely depend on Kentucky’s children.

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Nucleus Project Depends On Public Education

by Gabe Bullard March 28, 2008

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University Successfully Uses Alert System

by Gabe Bullard March 28, 2008

Thursday’s brief hostage situation at the University of Louisville marked the first time the school used its campus alert system in a non-weather emergency.

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Jazz Club's Closing Doesn't Spell Doom for the Artform

by ekramer March 28, 2008

This weekend people will say goodbye to a club that has added new voices to the local jazz landscape since 2003. Jazz enthusiasts say this in no way signals the demise of the art form in Louisville. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. During a Wednesday night drive across the metropolitan area I find jazz. The first [...]

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Sunday in the Park, with Cans

by kespeland March 28, 2008

Chris Jordan’s photographs are garbage. Literally.

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Safe Place

by Laura Ellis March 28, 2008

The world can be a scary place for young people. It’s designed for the needs of adults, and its resources and legal protections can be hard to access if you’re under eighteen, without an adult to help. Safe Place helps kids in crisis by bringing safe havens into their own neighborhoods – fast food restaurants, stores, community centers – so children have somewhere to go if they’re in trouble, even if they don’t have transportation. For a young person experiencing child abuse, running away, being kicked out of the house,being accosted by a stranger, or another dangerous situation, seeing that ubiquitous yellow Safe Place sign can be a life saver.

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Casino Legislation Dead In Frankfort

by Rick Howlett March 28, 2008

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear late Thursday finally pulled the plug on casino gambling legislation. After meeting with House Democratic leaders, Beshear said all agreed the bill doesn’t have enough votes for passage. But the governor predicts the issue will resurface. “With over 80% of the population in Kentucky wanting to vote on this issue, I [...]

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Hillary Clinton to Make Stops in Indiana and Kentucky

by scrosby March 27, 2008

Democrat Hillary Clinton will be making the rounds in Indiana and Kentucky on Friday and Saturday. In Indiana, her presidential campaign has stops scheduled in New Albany, Mishawaka, Hammond, Fort Wayne, Muncie and Indianapolis. Clinton supporter and former Indiana Secretary of State Joe Hogsett says as the campaign hold more events, it will also be [...]

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Budget Negotiations Continue In Frankfort

by Rick Howlett March 27, 2008

From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh Kentucky House and Senate negotiators worked late Wednesday night trying to reach a compromise on a new state spending plan. After more than nine hours of negotiations, the budget conferees packed it in around 11:30pm. House Speaker Jody Richards says they’re making some progress, but haven’t agreed on much. [...]

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