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Civil War Dispatch 16 (May 6) - Rising tensions in the Commonwealth
This week in our Kentucky Civil War Dispatch, the outbreak ...
This week in our Kentucky Civil War Dispatch, the outbreak of conflict in April 1861 ratcheted up already high tensions in the Commonwealth. Those tensions focused at two points: in Frankfort, where work continued to keep Kentucky in the Union, and
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Alexander County, Illinois Emergency Mgr on Flooding
The destruction of a section of Missouri floodwall along the ...
The destruction of a section of Missouri floodwall along the Mississippi River will hopefully alleviate flooding problems for cities downstream. One of those cities is Cairo, Illinois in Alexander County. Chris Taylor speaks with the county's
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Morale Still Holding in Smithland 10 Days In
Livingston County Emergency Management Director David Koon says the newest ...
Livingston County Emergency Management Director David Koon says the newest Ohio River crest predictions come as relief as he and workers battle sand boils and flooding in Smithland. Chris Taylor gets an update.
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Congressman Whitfield Surveys Flooding, Storm Damage
US Congressman Ed Whitfield is back in Washington after touring ...
US Congressman Ed Whitfield is back in Washington after touring flood and storm affected areas in the region. Whitfield says he felt it was important to find out what county and city officials needed during this time. Angela Hatton spoke with the
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Governor Tours Flooded Kentucky, Speaks on Damage and Relief
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear surveyed storm damage and flooding in ...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear surveyed storm damage and flooding in western Kentucky's river counties during a flyover this week. The Governor stopped shortly in Murray to speak with local officials. Angela Hatton caught up with the Governor
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Ky commission creates Blood River Nature Preserve
The Kentucky State Nature Preserve Commission recently bought land now ...
The Kentucky State Nature Preserve Commission recently bought land now called the Blood River Nature Preserve.
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Flooding in Wickliffe and the rising Mississippi River
The rain has stopped for now, but people living in ...
The rain has stopped for now, but people living in our area still face high water. The historic levels have residents worried, even those who've seen flooding before. Todd Hatton finds out how the region is coping with four rising rivers, in trip
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The life and work of Wendell Berry
As we wrap up National Poetry Month, one of Kentucky's ...
As we wrap up National Poetry Month, one of Kentucky's most prominent poets has been the object of recent attention at both the local and national level. Kentucky Public Radio's Graham Shelby offers this look at the life and work of
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KET's Bill Goodman visits Murray State
Our Public Television counterpart is the statewide network, Kentucky Educational ...
Our Public Television counterpart is the statewide network, Kentucky Educational Television. The network provides nationally syndicated PBS programs and locally produced public affairs and arts programs. KET Host Bill Goodman visited Murray State this
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Civil War Dispatch April 29 - Jackson Purchase readies for war
This week in our Kentucky Civil War Dispatch, we narrow ...
This week in our Kentucky Civil War Dispatch, we narrow our focus to the Jackson Purchase. In this installment, shots fired in South Carolina has brought civil war, and even though the northern and southern armies are still only mobilizing, Purchase
