The Old Louisville Demon Leaper’s Mischief In One Of America’s Largest Victorian Neighborhoods
In the late 1800s, tales of a creature that bounds between rooftops emerged in Old Louisville — The Demon Leaper.
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W.Va. Will Apply To Host U.S. Space Academy
West Virginia will apply to host the country's future United States Space Academy.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPartial Lunar Eclipse Visible Over Region Thursday Night
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible for most of the Americas Thursday night into Friday morning as the moon passes through the Earth's shadow.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhy The Youth Are Disconnected, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, about 12% of West Virginia’s young people from 16 to 24 are disconnected youth - not going to school or working. Us & Them looks into why the state has such a high number.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEncore: The Secret Astronomers And Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Inside Appalachia
This week, a new novel about two girls and an astronomy textbook draws inspiration from one of the quietest places in West Virginia. Also, author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle talks about growing up as part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. And, a Kentucky tattoo artist practices traditional tattooing and traditional music. He says they’re not too different.
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Coal Layoffs Continue, Abortion Medication And Governor Presses For Tax Cuts, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, seven mining operations are to close, the state Senate votes to ban abortion medication by mail, and Gov. Patrick Morrisey presses for tax cuts.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWays To Reuse Fall Décor, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, decorative pumpkins and Jack O’Lanterns can find a second life on your table and in the garden. We explore ways to reuse fall decorations. Also, we have the latest edition of our occasional series, Almost Heavens.
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