March 2009

Living with Multiple Sclerosis

by Laura Ellis March 30, 2009

In 1945, with very little known about her brother’s debilitating disease, a desperate young woman placed the following classified ad in the New York Times: “Multiple sclerosis. Will anyone recovered from it please communicate with patient.” Now, over half a century later, there is still no cure for MS, but that does not prevent people with the disease from living full, capable lives. Monday we will talk with patients and doctors about the trials of living with MS and how to manage it effectively. Listen to the Show

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Louisville's First “Food Summit” on April 11

by kespeland March 30, 2009

Public and private organizations are collaborating to hold Louisville’s first “Food Summit” on April 11. The panel discussions and breakout sessions throughout the day will examine the relationships between those who grow our food, those who sell it, and those who eat it.

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Louisville-Based Red Cross Official Dies In China

by Rick Howlett March 30, 2009

Workers and volunteers in the American Red Cross River Valley Blood Services Region are mourning the sudden death of their CEO. Dr. Yenshen Hsueh died of an apparent heart attack Saturday in China, where he was vacationing with his wife. Local Red Cross spokesperson Loni White says the 59 year old native of China oversaw [...]

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More Kentuckians Calling Smoking Cessation Hotline

by scrosby March 30, 2009

Kentucky and federal cigarette taxes go up Wednesday, and state officials say they are already seeing an increase in calls to the state-sponsored quitline.   Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program Manager Irene Centers says they’re preparing for calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW to increase in the coming weeks.  “We’ve been on some calls and emails about the [...]

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Attorney General Backs College in Open Records Battle

by scrosby March 30, 2009

From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh A student’s attempt to obtain records from an eastern Kentucky community college has been turned back by the attorney general’s office.  In February, Esther Bays sought records connected with a grievance she filed against Maysville Community and Technical College. Specifically, she wanted a blank copy of all written exams [...]

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"Doing Our Part" Campaign Short On Postage For Care Packages

by Gabe Bullard March 30, 2009

A local campaign to send care packages to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan does not have enough money for postage to ship all the items.

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Legislative Changes On Agenda for Kentucky School Board

by scrosby March 30, 2009

Legislative changes to education will be among the topics of discussion later this week when the Kentucky Board of Education meets in Frankfort. Spokesperson Lisa Gross says Senate Bill One, which effectively canceled the state testing system, will be discussed, as well as other issues. They’re going to talk about things like facilities, and textbooks, [...]

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Nucleus Team Reviewing Development Proposals

by Gabe Bullard March 30, 2009

University of Louisville officials are reviewing proposals for the development of the Nucleus Project.

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Yarmuth Anticipates Lively Budget Debate

by Gabe Bullard March 30, 2009

Congressman John Yarmuth of Louisville says he’s looking forward to a spirited debate over President Obama’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year.

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Lagging Auto Sales Prompt Temporary Plant Shutdowns

by Rick Howlett March 30, 2009

Bowling Green’s Corvette plant is shut down for six weeks starting today. The facility is idle because of the vehicle’s lagging sales, which are down by 50-percent from last year. The Corvette plant has about 600 employees, it’s smallest workforce ever. Local United Auto Workers President Eldon Renaud says there’s a lot of uneasiness about [...]

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