Regional News

A new foundation has been established to help improve education in Kentucky. WNKU's Steve Hirschberg talked with Jim Wiseman, the foundation's executive director.

Danville is a city of about 16,000 in central Kentucky. It's encircled by steep hills called The Knobs. The drive there from Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky takes about two and a half hours. WNKU's Steve Hirschberg talked about the city and its history with Bethany Rogers, Executive Director of "The Heart of Danville".

To educate the public about safety at grade crossings and along tracks, America's railroads have, for years, been sponsoring a program called Operation Lifesaver in every state. Yesterday, WNKU's Steve Hirschberg rode a special Operation Lifesaver Norfolk-Southern train from Cincinnati to Danville, Kentucky. 

The Hamilton County Parks District is inviting people to Winton Woods this weekend to help with their 26th annual clean-up effort. Spokesperson Kimberly Whitton says this is one of several beautification events planned throughout the spring. Whitton talked to WNKU’s Matt Kelley about this weekend’s activities.    (get more information at www.greatparks.org  )

Last year, a museum honoring the memory and career of one of Scioto County's most famous sons opened in Portsmouth, Ohio. It's called the Roy Rogers Memory's Museum. WNKU's Steve Hirschberg talked with Jane Lilly, a curator.