Format: 2013-05-26

US Supreme Court Says Virginia's FOI Act Provisions Can Favor Residents

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that Virginia has the right to block out-of-state people from using its Freedom of Information Act to get state documents. 

Richmond Names New Manager for James River Park

Richmond has just named a new director for its celebrated James River Park System.  And, he is already on board. 

Kilmarknock Town Council Considers Budget

Kilmarknock Town Council is crunching budget numbers presented by Assisstant Town Manager Susan Crockrell.

Man Held on 40 Pornography Charges

A 32-year-old man from Bracey remains in the Pr. Edward County jail, accused of dealing in child pornography.

Politifact: Anthony List Gets "Pants on Fire" for Ad; Forbes True on Subs

Sean Gorman of Politifact Virginia has the weekly fact check.

Economic Growth Sluggish

Brian Ford analyzes the business news on Mondays.  (Due to digital delay, a few seconds of surrounding program may be heard.)

Biofuel Made From Camelina Plant Powers Jetliner

NASA researchers say a series of test flights in California has shown a commercial jet could fly safely with a blend of jet fuel made from camelina plant oil, while producing fewer emissions.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

Brood II Cicada Research and Citizen Science: Part 2 (Extended)

Entomologist Dr. Art Evans and WCVE Producer Steve Clark talk with Dr. John Cooley of magicicada.org about the puzzle-like distributions of periodical cicada distribution and how citizen scientists can provide critical data that will help reveal the geographical intricacies of Brood II.

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Brood II Cicada Research and Citizen Science: Part 2

Entomologist Dr. Art Evans and WCVE Producer Steve Clark talk with Dr. John Cooley of magicicada.org about the puzzle-like distributions of periodical cicada distribution and how citizen scientists can provide critical data that will help reveal the geographical intricacies of Brood II.

Listen to an extended interview

Cuccinelli Reports Additional Gifts, Wants Stricter Reporting Laws

Virginia Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli has released details of $13,000 dollars in previously unreported gifts from various sources.