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For the ninth consecutive year, students at the University of Kentucky will be asked to dig deeper to pay for their education. The UK Board of Trustees today voted to raise tuition and fees at the state’s flagship university an additional 6 percent beginning next fall.Tuition for in-state students will rise from just over $9100 per year, to more than $9600 next academic year. UK President Eli Capilouto says the hikes are only part of the equation.

Tea Party challenger Marilyn Parker has defeated incumbent Metro Councilman Jon Ackerson in a tight Republican primary in the 18th Council District. The contest caught observers’ attention after most GOP council members endorsed Parker over Ackerson, claiming the incumbent sided with Democrats in key debates. Ackerson led most of the night Tuesday, but final counts showed Parker beating the incumbent by 37 votes.

Tea Party challenger Marilyn Parker defeated incumbent Metro Councilman Jon Ackerson in a tight Republican primary in the 18th Council District.The…

Sometime after Nov. 1, the Kentucky Community & Technical College System will name a new president to succeed the retiring Michael McCall. But only...

Before the first gavel is hit the start the 2013 legislative session in Kentucky, Tea Party activists plan to rally in the Capitol Rotunda against the federal Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.It’s the second capital rally against the health care law, which Kentucky has actively worked to implement by executive order from Governor Steve Beshear.Rally organizer and activist David Adams says the goal of the rally is to convince lawmakers to pass a law overturning Beshear’s order and the health exchange in Kentucky.“Can the legislature reverse the executive order, they absolutely can. We need our legislators to come to our aid on this issue and you know it’s not just Republicans," Adams says.Adams says the fight over the health care law didn’t end with President Barack Obama’s re-election and that he and others will continue to fight its implementation in Kentucky. Adams wants the state to abandon its state health exchange for the federal exchange and not to expand Medicaid, the two key portions of the health care law.

91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville presents a Reggae Block Party and live broadcast from Headliners Music Hall on Sunday, September 7. Hosted by World Force…

It's that time again ... time for the office holiday party. Often dreaded by employees and employers alike, in reality the office party can be a fun and professional event. But both parties need to keep a few things in mind. For the employers the questions are all about cost, size, liability and appropriateness. For employees it's behavior, dress, conversation and remembering you are still at a work function, even if there is an impromptu conga line. Listen to the Show

In no particular order:Mirage Rock, Band of HorsesI'm a big fan of Ben Bridwell's vocals and every song tells a distinct story with beautiful arrangements.The North, StarsThis makes the list mostly because Hold on When You Get Love and Let Go When You Give It is my favorite song of the year. Fear Fun, Father John MistyQuirky, fun, inspired project from former Fleet Foxes member. Also one of my favorite live performances of the year. I saw him in Philly and he'll be at Headliners here in Louisville on Jan. 9th!Maraqopa, Damien JuradoAnother beautiful collaboration with producer Richard Swift from the godfather of Seattle folk/rock.King Tuff, King TuffHe's know to the rock-nerd underworld as King Tuff, but songwriter Kyle Thomas crafted an instantly accessible and totally engaging release. My "put it on in the car and rock out" CD of the year.Stacy Owen is the program director for WFPL's sister station, 91.9 WFPK.

Former Fraternal Order of Police president David James has been nominated to run for the 6th Metro Council District seat. If elected, James would be the second police officer to serve on the council. He says he thinks the body lacks such experience currently.

Some national polls this election season have shown a sizeable enthusiasm gap. Democrats in many areas are less excited about voting than Republicans, and a high conservative turnout will likely push many GOP candidates to victory. But lately, some Democratic candidates have begun using the potential for Republican victory to rally the party faithful.

A state audit leads to the resignation of Kentucky's top emergency management official, the state of tobacco in the 21st Century and the statewide approach

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Bevin further addressed attack ads by incumbent Mitch McConnell's re-election along with a few other issues in the