August 2009

HomeGrown 08/30/09 – Hardy Hibiscus & Sexual Cannibalism

by Brad Yost August 30, 2009

Growing hardy hibiscus – and sexual cannibalism in the insect world – are the odd couple of garden stories served up on HomeGrown this week. Author Barbara Perry Lawton talks about the care, feeding and pruning of the hardy varieties of hibiscus. Dr. Bill Brown adds teeth to the show with jaw-dropping information on the sexual habits of the praying mantis, among other carnivorous bugs. Delve into nature, both beautiful and alien, on this edition of HomeGrown. Downloadable MP3

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Weapons Stockpile On Track to Be Destroyed

by kespeland August 30, 2009

This week, a nonprofit citizens’ group dedicated to monitoring the destruction of chemical weapons took Kentucky lawmakers last week to see, first hand, progress in achieving that goal. Chemical Weapons Working Group head Craig Williams says Senator Mitch McConnell was among those who saw what’s taking shape at the Bluegrass Army Depot chemical weapons site.

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State of the News

by Laura Ellis August 28, 2009

Who will be Louisville’s next mayor? A new contender declared his candidacy this week. We’ll talk about who’s in, who’s out, and who’s undecided. We’ll also learn what’s new with the Metro Council as hearings continue on the flood and its aftermath. And we’ll pay tribute to the late Senator Edward Kennedy in an interview with Senator Mitch McConnell and a look back at a memorable speech Senator Kennedy made in Louisville. Listen to the Show

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Mountaintop Mining Case Could Head to Supreme Court

by kespeland August 28, 2009

A case involving four mountaintop mining permits could be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. Attorneys for Earth Justice want the court to revoke the permits because they claim they were improperly issued and allowed major environmental damage to take place.

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FEMA Flood Registrations Approach 10,000

by Rick Howlett August 28, 2009

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says more than 9,300 Louisville area residents have registered for disaster assistance related to the August 4 flash flood. “We’ve done about 7,700  inspections as well.    And the turnarounds have been pretty quick.   It look like about two days after going through the process,  people are having inspectors show up at their house. [...]

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Norton Preparing To Treat Ironman Participants

by Gabe Bullard August 28, 2009

Norton Healthcare is preparing to treat overexerted athletes during this weekend’s Ford Ironman competition.

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State Senate Vote Certified

by scrosby August 28, 2009

From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh The State Board of Elections has officially certified the results of Tuesday’s special election in a northeast Kentucky senatorial district. Democratic Rep. Robin Webb of Grayson was certified the winner of the election to fill the state Senate seat formerly held by Republican Charlie Borders. Borders resigned to accept [...]

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U Of L Appealing Nursing Student Ruling

by Gabe Bullard August 28, 2009

The University of Louisville is fighting a district court ruling that put expelled nursing student Nina Yoder back in class.

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Health Department Moves Flu Shots Up Three Weeks

by scrosby August 28, 2009

Louisville’s Department for Public Health and Wellness has moved up its start date on distribution of seasonal flu shots by three weeks this year in preparation for the upcoming H1N1 vaccine. Spokesperson Dave Langdon says the department will begin offering 25-dollar flu shots and nasal sprays September 14th. “We’re beginning our flu shots about three [...]

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State Agencies To Face 4% Cut

by Gabe Bullard August 27, 2009

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced Thursday that many state agencies will face four percent budget cuts to make room for tax credit programs approved by the General Assembly.

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