Rebecca Feldhaus Adams
News DirectorRebecca (Bec) Fedhaus Adams is LPM's news director. She is an outspoken advocate for diversity in public media and mentors young journalists. Her work is driven by a conviction that the way we do our work is as important as the work we do, and that curiosity and humility are the cornerstones of that philosophy. She has served as WHRO Public Media's first news director, an editor at WAMU, talent director at AIR, reporter at WKMS, education reporter at The Paducah Sun and a freelancer and consultant. Bec's stories and collaborations have won multiple state, regional and national awards including "Best Use of Sound," for a story about an evangelical horse whisperer. She holds two degrees from Murray State University.
A Louisville native, Bec has been named both a roller derby MVP and Miss Congeniality in past lives. Outside work, she enjoys karaoke, hosting dinner parties and traveling with her spouse, Drew. Email Bec at bec@lpm.org.
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It's always important never to assume you know exactly what's going to happen in an election and to keep an open mind for potential surprises. -
In the balance hang all seats in the House of Representatives, as well as 35 Senate seats, and governor's offices in 36 states and 3 territories.
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Picking Qatar to host the World Cup was a mistake 12 years ago, FIFA's president at the time Sepp Blatter said Tuesday.
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Researchers from the Veterans Health Administration find that taking Paxlovid may reduce the risks of developing long COVID.
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The drawing for Monday night's record $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot has been delayed, as more time is needed to carry out security procedures.
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A total lunar eclipse is happening Tuesday, and it might be a good time to catch a peek, because the next one isn't for three years.
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Businesses that survived the worst of the pandemic are facing new challenges. With increasing costs and supply chain issues, some are considering layoffs.
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At least 14 of Kentucky’s 171 school districts will close or have non-traditional instruction in coming days due to high cases of flu.
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Looking for information on who is on your ballot this year? NPR's state by state guide has resources, including both Ky. and Ind.
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People enrolled in federally funded programs can sue states if they don’t get services they’re entitled to. SCOTUS will decide if that right will stay.
