While Memorial Day is a national holiday that celebrates the military and their victories that have given and prolonged our American freedoms, we don't often hear what the day represents for those who have fought and died in these battles. KACU's Blane Singletary spoke with some area veterans on the significance of Memorial Day. KACU-FM News At ... [Read More…]
Residents voice concern over Tenaska plant
A public forum took place in May to allow residents to hear both sides of the Tenaska proposed plant. Members of the Abilene City Council were present to hear both sides discuss their concerns. However, there were no Tenaska representatives present, which created more of a platform for those rallying against the proposed coal-fired energy plant. ... [Read More…]
Optimist first college newspaper on the iPad
With the April 3 release of Apple's iPad, a flurry of new apps are being developed as companies rush to offer their services on the new device. In particular, the newspaper industry has found a new platform for reaching readers. ACU's student news publication, the Optimist, emerged as the first college newspaper in the country to publish on the ... [Read More…]
In-Studio Conversation With NPR’s Juan Williams
Juan Williams, NPR news correspondent and Fox news analyst, was in Abilene this week for a joint fundraiser for Abilene Christian Schools and Abilene Public Radio. KACU's Dave Smith sat down with Juan and had this conversation. Play ... [Read More…]
Social Worker’s Introspective Finale
March is National Social Work month and KACU concludes its series with one more look at an area social worker Host & Producer: Dave Smith KACU Special Program Airdate: March 21, 2010 Play/mp3/2:30 Also in this series: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part5 - Part 6 ... [Read More…]
Social Worker’s Introspective Part 6
March is National Social Work month and KACU is celebrating by providing listeners with a closer look at and appreciation for our area social workers. Host & Producer: Dave Smith KACU Special Program Play/mp3/2:30 Also in this series: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part5 - Part 7 ... [Read More…]
Social Worker’s Introspective Part 5
March is National Social Work month and KACU is celebrating by providing listeners with a closer look at and appreciation for our area social workers. This episode focuses on the work of Penny Lohman. Host & Producer: Dave Smith KACU Special Program Play/mp3/2:30 Also in this series: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 6 - ... [Read More…]
Social Worker’s Introspective Part 4
March is National Social Work month and KACU is celebrating by providing listeners with a closer look at and appreciation for our area social workers. Host & Producer: Dave Smith KACU Special Program Play/mp3/2:30> Also in this series: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7 ... [Read More…]
Social Worker’s Introspective Part 3
March is National Social Work month and KACU is providing a closer look at the role that social workers play in our community. Host & Producer: Dave Smith KACU Special Program Play/mp3/2:30 Also in this series: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7 ... [Read More…]
A closer look at local social workers
March is National Social Work month and to showcase the endless work of social workers and their value to our community, KACU presents this special introspective. Host & Producer: Dave Smith KACU Special Program Airdate: March 3, 2010 Play: Play/mp3/2:30 Also in this series: Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7 ... [Read More…]