November 2008

Jenkins Backs Domestic Violence Bill

by scrosby November 26, 2008

Louisville state representative Joni Jenkins has pre-filed a bill that would extend domestic violence protective rights to dating couples, instead of only those who are married. Lisa Holmes with the Kentucky Domestic Violence Association says its an important segment of the population that hasn’t been protected in the past. “Statistics are telling us that 33-percent [...]

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Bill Filed Giving Rights to High School Journalists

by ekramer November 26, 2008

Legislators have already begun filing bills for the next legislative session that starts in January. One measure concerns press rights for high school journalists. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Just after finishing his freshman year studying journalism at Western Kentucky University, Josh Moore met with his State Representative, Brent Yonts. Moore told Yonts he wanted state [...]

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More Homeless School Children in Jeff. Co.

by kespeland November 26, 2008

There are 7,600 students in Jefferson County Public Schools that meet the criteria for homelessness. And that’s a 300 child increase from last year.

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FFA Convention Decision Delayed

by scrosby November 26, 2008

The National FFA Organization has postponed a decision on whether it will move its convention to Louisville in 2013. Louisville and Indianapolis are the two finalists for the seven-year contract. A decision was expected from the FFA board by Thanksgiving, but they’ve moved the decision to mid-December now. FFA spokesperson Julie Adams says there’s no [...]

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First Recommendations Out on New CATS

by kespeland November 26, 2008

The Department of Education convened a task force to begin charting CATS’ future course. Their initial recommendations are out and they include expanding testing in the arts.

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U Of L Committees Continue Work

by Gabe Bullard November 26, 2008

The University of Louisville continues to conduct reviews in the wake of former Education Dean Robert Felner’s indictment.

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Around the Park: Iroquois Park & Kenwood Hill

by Laura Ellis November 26, 2008

You may have taken in a play at Iroquois Amphitheater, picnicked in the park, or taken a field trip as a child to the Little Loom House. You’ve probably heard about the recent controversy over whether Colonial Gardens should be preserved or demolished. But do you know the stories behind these places we now take for granted? Listen to the Show

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Studio 619 for November 23, 2008

by scrosby November 26, 2008

Louisville budget; Ft. Knox growth; Christian schools; Monument park; polypharmacy; religious merger

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Arts Groups Watch, Plan for Economic Fallout

by ekramer November 26, 2008

Sure, the end-of-the-year holidays have significant meaning for different faiths, but this time is also when arts organizations take stock of their current season…and plan for the next. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports on how the current economy is factoring into what we might see and hear in the future. Summer’s high fuel costs and the [...]

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