Bechler Pleased With Organ Donation Bill Passage
Fourth District Representative Lynn Bechler says he was pleased the Kentucky Organ Donors bill that he is sponsoring is headed to the Senate. House Bill 84 would require coroners or medical examiners to verify the organ and
Thomas Proposes Community College Endowment Increase
Eighth District State Representative Walker Thomas is hoping to increase the amount of funding to Community College endowments. Thomas says the legislation he is proposing would allow help students attending Hopkinsville Community College. http://podcast.wkdzradio.com/wkdz4/4874387.mp3 Thomas discussed the
SpaceX Prepares For Dramatic Falcon Heavy Launch
Thousands are expected to descend on the Space Coast for Tuesday’s inaugural SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch to witness the rocket lift off from Kennedy Space Center. The demonstration mission from pad 39A, which includes a 1:30 p.m.
Humphries Proposes Air Ambulance Fee Regulation
First District State Senator Stan Humphries is proposing legislation that will help regulate charges assessed by air ambulance providers operating in Kentucky. Senator Humphries says the cost of such services to a family can be substantial. http://podcast.wkdzradio.com/wkdz4/4874385.mp3
2 Amtrak Workers Killed, 116 hurt In South Carolina Train Crash
An Amtrak passenger train slammed into a freight train parked on a side track in South Carolina early Sunday, killing two Amtrak employees and injuring more than 110 people, authorities said. It was the third deadly wreck
Senator Paul Proposing H2A Program Simplifications
United States Senator Rand Paul says he is hoping some changes to the H2A worker program can be included in any type of immigration reform that is passed by Congress. Senator Paul told the News edge recently
Voting Underway In Best Of Western Kentucky 2017
Voting is underway in the 3rd Annual Best of Western Kentucky contest. Numerous businesses have been nominated in more than 95 categories this year. WKDZ-WHVO Director of Business Development Amy Berry says now is the time to