Volunteers ‘sweep’ up in Woodford County Nearly 20 central Kentucky communities got a little cleaner over the past few weeks, thanks to hundreds of volunteers for a program called Main Street Clean Sweep. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
Former corrections leader in Fayette County remembered for his innovative approach to incarceration The Kentucky man credited with innovative jail construction and operational methods is being remembered. Ray Sabbatine died earlier this week at the age of 74. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
Airlines are ordered to give full refunds instead of vouchers and to stop hiding fees In an effort to crack down on airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights, the Biden administration announced new regulations aimed at expanding consumer protections. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond gets $3.5 million in federal funding Eastern Kentucky University just received millions in federal funding from the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding process. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
South Koreans sue government over climate change, saying policy violates human rights Plaintiffs including 17-month-old boy nicknamed Woodpecker bring landmark climate litigation in South Korea, the first in Asia to get a public hearing. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
130 million Americans routinely breathe unhealthy air, report finds Climate change is making it harder to meet clean air goals, says the 25th annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
Supreme Court to examine a federal-state conflict over emergency abortions The case comes from Idaho, where the law banning abortions is sufficiently strict that the state's leading hospital system says its patients are at risk. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
Remnants of the bird flu virus have been found in pasteurized milk, the FDA says The agency stressed the material is inactivated and that the findings "do not represent actual virus that may be a risk to consumers," but it's continuing to study the issue. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
Many older central and eastern Kentucky homes at risk for lead paint Lead paint was used in American homes up until 1978. Lead dust can accumulate over the years and the normal hand to mouth activity can have an effect on individuals health. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with bipartisan vote The bill passed the Senate on an overwhelming 79-18 vote late Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday. Biden is expected to quickly sign the legislation. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
Two Lexington high school seniors are recognized for "Being a Change. Two seniors at Bryan Station High School are the recipients of 2024 “Be the Change” scholarships in Lexington. The $10,000 scholarships are available to students of color at Bryan Station. WEKU · Apr 23, 2024
Tesla profits have plummeted. Elon Musk remains all-in on robotaxis Tesla's sales are down. It's slashing car prices and laying off staff. Yet CEO Elon Musk remains bullish on a future that's self-driving and battery-powered. WEKU · Apr 23, 2024
Trump to score additional $1.2 billion windfall thanks to his Truth Social app Trump is getting additional shares in his social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, as part of his current agreement. He still can't cash in yet though. WEKU · Apr 23, 2024
Lexington VA to honor volunteers Thursday at awards luncheon This week, Lexington Veterans Affairs Healthcare officials are recognizing the people who volunteer to help look after the men and women who served in our armed forces. WEKU · Apr 23, 2024
WEKU · Apr 23, 2024 Housing experts say there just aren't enough homes in the U.S. The United States is millions of homes short of demand, and lacks enough affordable housing units. And many Americans feel like housing costs are eating up too much of their take-home pay.
WEKU · Apr 23, 2024 A hunk of space junk crashed through his roof in Florida. Who should pay to fix it? "It was not like anything I had ever seen before," Alejandro Otero says. It turned out his home was hit by debris from the International Space Station that had been circling the Earth for three years.
WEKU · Apr 23, 2024 U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing businesses of their own.
WEKU · Apr 23, 2024 Report on UNRWA concludes Israel has not provided evidence of employees' militancy An independent review commissioned by the United Nations did not have a mandate to investigate Israel's other claim that a dozen UNRWA employees took part in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel.
WEKU · Apr 23, 2024 Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case The DOJ settlement goes to 139 victims of Larry Nassar, the disgraced team doctor of USA Gymnastics who sexually assaulted elite and Olympic gymnasts, after the FBI failed to promptly investigate.
WEKU · Apr 23, 2024 Columbia to continue talks with student protesters after deadline to clear out passes After the arrests of dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters, students across the country have erected encampments on campuses in solidarity.
WEKU · Apr 23, 2024 What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies The Supreme Court will consider the question: Should doctors treating pregnancy complications follow state or federal law if the laws conflict? Here's how the case could affect women and doctors.
WEKU · Apr 23, 2024 Gaza solidarity protests sweep U.S. colleges; SCOTUS tackles Starbucks union case Tensions are high as campus protests over the war in Gaza stretch across the U.S. The Supreme Court will hear a case about pro-union Starbucks employees.
WEKU · Apr 23, 2024 State funding for Kentucky Horse Park covers competition and casual observer interests The Kentucky Horse Park is getting a $39 million shot in the arm. The infusion of state money will impact the almost 50-year-old facility honoring the horse in a variety of ways.
WEKU · Apr 23, 2024 United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.
WEKU · Apr 23, 2024 What the Starbucks case at the Supreme Court is all about. Hint: It's not coffee Starbucks and some of its baristas have been in a contentious fight over unionizing since 2021. Now, the Supreme Court considers a case that could have implications for unions far beyond Starbucks.