Bowling Green, Ky. - The news department of the Public Radio Service of Western Kentucky University has been recognized for outstanding reporting efforts by the Kentucky Associated Press. At an awards presentation Tuesday in Lexington, WKYU-FM received a total of 12 awards, including five first-place plaques.

In addition to the first place awards, the WKU Public Radio news staff was recognized for outstanding coverage of  “The Odd Year in Weather,” criminal activity involving dog fighting, telephone solicitation scams, WKU’s move to 1-A football, e-mail scams, best radio reporter, and a feature interview with one of the few surviving veterans of World War One.
  
Modlin said the wide range of awards is a reflection of the variety of stories the staff covers each year. “We are especially proud of the fact that many of the reports that earned top honors dealt with in-depth coverage of stories which impact the lives of those in the listening area,” he said.