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6th District Republican candidates on Ky. Tonight

John Hingsbergen — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:14:44 +0000

On this week's edition of Kentucky Tonight, host Bill Goodman will talk with candidates in the 6th Congressional District Republican primary. The program, which airs on KET Monday night at 8:00, will be re-broadcast Tuesday morning at 11:00 on the WEKU stations.

WEKU to carry Obama News Conference, KET Storm Special & Super Tuesday results

John Hingsbergen — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:13:50 +0000

WEKU will broadcast three special news programs in the afternoon and evening of Tuesday March 6, 2012.

South Carolina Primary Coverage

John Hingsbergen — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:08:19 +0000

NPR's "live" coverage of South Carolina Primary results will be available online and on the air Saturday night.

GOP To Rally; Legg Seeks Recanvass

Tony McVeigh, Kentucky Public Radio — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:56:12 +0000

In the wake of Tuesday’s primary election, Kentucky Republicans, including Senate President David Williams, will hold a unity rally Saturday at state GOP headquarters in Frankfort. But the man Williams faces in the fall is already trying to spoil the party.

Polls Open, Record Low Turnout Expected

Todd Mundt, Kentucky Public Radio — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:52:05 +0000

Kentucky elections officials are predicting the second-lowest voter turnout for a primary in more than 10 years. Secretary of State Elaine Walker predicts 10% of voters will go to the polls today.

Sales Tax Talk in Primary

Stu Johnson, WEKU — Mon, 16 May 2011 04:01:00 +0000

Most politicians steer clear from discussions about ‘taxes.’ That’s particularly the case if the talk is about a new tax or a tax increase. Still, ongoing concerns over Kentucky’s budget have some candidates in Tuesday’s primary talking about potential reforms.

Lt. Governors: Are They Expendable?

Charles Compton, WEKU — Fri, 13 May 2011 11:59:00 +0000

Imagine a job where the only function is taking-over if the boss quits, is fired, gets sick or even worse. That pretty much describes Kentucky’s lieutenant governor. Four people, one Democrat and three Republicans, are campaigning for that job. And, as WEKU’s Charles Compton reports, their duties, will in large part, depend on who’s elected governor…

Primary Do's and Don'ts

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:35:04 +0000

For the few citizens who are projected to participate in the May 17 primary election, Secretary of State Elaine Walker has released a “Do’s and Don’ts” list for Kentucky voters. “We want to make sure that people are informed about the upcoming election and their rights as voters,” says Walker. “We hope more people participate in the upcoming election than we expect; and are trying to raise awareness about the primary election in every way possible. This election is critically important and I encourage everyone to get out and vote.”

State Predicts 10% Voter Turnout

Tony McVeigh, Kentucky Public Radio — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:39:07 +0000

Secretary of State Elaine Walker is predicting low voter turnout for Tuesday’s primary election in Kentucky, even though voter registration numbers are up. A record 2.9 million Kentuckians are now registered to vote. That’s 11,000 more than in the 2008 General Election, the previous record. But getting voters excited about Tuesday’s primary appears to be a tough sale, says Secretary of State Elaine Walker. She’s predicting voter turnout of around nine to ten percent.

Hemp Back as a Political Issue

Wed, 11 May 2011 04:00:59 +0000

Most of the seven candidates running for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner have one attention getting thing in common…they support legalizing industrial hemp. WEKU’S Ron Smith reports on the growing political support for the once taboo plant.

Washington Post Says Farmer a "Liability"

Wed, 04 May 2011 18:21:35 +0000

The campaign woes continue for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, who is featured in a Washington Post story for being a drag on the gubernatorial ticket with state Senate President David Williams, R-Burkseville, in the upcoming Republican primary.