MSPR Student Features
Last week marked the ribbon-cutting for Morehead State University's Space Science Center. In this report, MSPR's Carl Gibson takes a tour of the facility and learns how students are exploring space from their own backyard.
In Congress, a controversial piece of legislation which would tax carbon dioxide emissions has since spurred massive public debate concerning a potential rise in energy costs for consumers. As MSPR's Carl Gibson reports, some 21st century solutions could soon be coming to the commonwealth.
A retired Martin County teacher is in Colombia, South America this week touring coalfields, observing mining techniques and assessing their impact on the environment. Mickey McCoy is traveling the country with members of an organization called "Witness for Peace". The group left the US Sunday and, before his departure, McCoy talked about the trip with MSPR's Shayla Menville.
Ground was broken Tuesday for Rowan County's new judicial center. As MSPR's Carl Gibson reports, the new facility's construction represents the culmination of three years of hard work.
The co-host of NPR's Morning Edition and Morehead State University graduate Steve Inskeep returned to the MSU campus this past weekend to receive an honorary degree and give the commencement speech. Later, he sat down with MSPR's Carl Gibson to talk about his career and the state of broadcast journalism.
In the height of the spring season, one state park is offering nature lovers a chance to experience local flora and fauna firsthand. MSPR's Carl Gibson went to Carter Caves State Resort Park for a tour of the Four C's Trail.
The future of low-income housing in Kentucky has a home in a small community just outside of Morehead. In this report, MSPR's Carl Gibson speaks with state officials and others behind the first Green Build Kentucky-designed home in Edgewood.
On Monday, healthcare experts and local officials met in Morehead to discuss the future of healthcare in the state and the nation. As MSPR's Carl Gibson reports, the conference sparked some heated debate on the potential implementation of universal healthcare.
A marriage of Brazilian Music and American instrumentation took place last night at Morehead State University. MSPR's Carl Gibson spoke with the internationally-recognized Brazilian percussionist behind the endeavor, who spent the past week in residence with MSU's music department.
With the recent passage of the state's billion-dollar road plan, a redesign of the State Route 32 from Morehead to Elliott County was up public consideration Tuesday night in Sandy Hook. MSPR's Carl Gibson was at Elliott County High School for the forum, and has this report.
March is Women's History Month and students at Morehead State University marked the occasion by attending a lecture by nationally-known author and lecturer Gail Dines. She was on the MSU campus to speak on images of woman and men in popular culture and pornography. MSPR's Shayla Menville sat down to talk with Dines and has this report.
Some Kentucky lawmakers are looking to overhaul the state's tax laws to make them more fair and produce additional revenue. As MSPR's Carl Gibson reports, their ideas include some real "outside the box" thinking.
Two weeks after 156 employees of Bath Manufacturing lost their jobs, former workers are now training to learn new skills. However, as MSPR's Carl Gibson reports, these workers could have a whole new set of problems to face in the midst of a weak economy.
With cuts to state schools possible in the future, those working in and pursuing postsecondary education are becoming more wary of higher tuition and job losses. As MSPR's Carl Gibson reports, Morehead State University students and faculty directly voiced their concerns to legislators.
Many are still without power in the aftermath of Tuesday's ice storm. However, a few volunteers assisted by the American Red Cross have opened the doors of the Carl Perkins Center, welcoming all who come. MSPR's Carl Gibson reports.
At the Adron Doran University Center, Morehead State students and administrators watched as the 44th President of the United States was sworn in yesterday. MSPR's Carl Gibson has this report on the campus perception of the new Commander-In-Chief.
Kentucky's Homeplace programs in Greenup and Ashland have been closed along with all other branches statewide after budget cuts ordered by the Beshear administration. In this report, MSPR's Carl Gibson speaks with the program's director and with Governor Beshear on what this means for the state's economy.
Monday night, an internationally-known AIDS survivor brought hundreds of students from Morehead State University and the University of Cincinnati together to commemorate World AIDS Day. MSPR's Carl Gibson reports.
A public hearinng was held concerning an air quality draft permit for Guardian Automotive in Morehead. Comments were heard regarding the issuance of a permit to operate an automotive trim manufacturing facility. Nicole Back was there and has the story.
Local musicians looking to make a professional recording do not have to look much further. A Morehead State University student has turned his love for music into a career in studio recording. Nicole Back reports.
Save the Delta Queen. That's what local citizens chanted at a special rally in Maysville. Nicole Back reports.
Kentucky and the South are recurrent themes in a local artists work. The Mount Sterling, Kentucky woman sings and writes about her home state's culture, economy and environmental health. She is going on tour to share her thoughts. Nicole Back has more.
After 15 years of reconstruction, Kentucky 11 is now complete. Governor Steve Beshear, Transportation Cabinet Secretary Joe Prather and community leaders cut the ribbon on a reconstructed ribbon of highway crucial to Fleming and Bath Counties. Nicole Back was there.
The Kentucky State Transportation Cabinet met with experts to gather ideas on how to improve Kentucky 32 in Rowan and Elliott Counties. Those experts...drivers who travel the road on a regular basis. Over 140 people attended the so-called Kentucky 32 Alternatives Study Meeting at the Elliottville Baptist Church. Nicole Back was there and has the story.
A legendary bluegrass disc jockey and musician from Menifee County would have been 72 next month. Paul "Moon" Mullins passed away August 4, 2008 at the Hillspring Nursing Home in Springboro, Ohio. Nicole Back spoke with some of those who knew him best.
Musicians from around the world were in the spotlight February 18th at the Morehead Conference Center. They are all traditional musicians, but they share something else in common. They are all women. Nicole Back was at the show and has the story.
