UNCOVERED: 29 | History Defined

With Kentucky home values rising, some property owners are about to get a dose of sticker shock

Some Kentuckians are dealing with sticker shock after receiving their property tax assessments.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2024

Kentucky State Senate resolution urges federal payment for horseracing integrity and safety costs

In one of his final actions as Senate Majority Floor Leader, Damon Thayer attained voice-vote support for a resolution pertaining to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority

WEKU · Apr 21, 2024

In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains

Congress moved a step closer on Saturday toward finalizing long-delayed military assistance for Ukraine. But relief among Ukrainians has been mixed with uneasiness over future U.S. assistance.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2024

Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong

The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2024

Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover

Among the themes of Passover is freedom from captivity. For many Jews this year, the holiday brings up the pain of knowledge that hostages are still captive after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2024

Startups want to geoengineer a cooler planet. With few rules, experts see big risks

In a parking lot and on San Francisco Bay, NPR witnesses two different tests for solar geoengineering to tackle climate change. With much science unsettled, experts say regulations aren't keeping up.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2024

Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, including 18 children

Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed 22 people, including 18 children. Meanwhile, the United States approved $26 billion in aid for Israel, including around $9 billion for Gaza.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2024

At least 2 killed, many injured in shooting at Memphis block party, police say

Eight people were shot including two men who were killed at an unsanctioned public party in a Memphis city park Saturday night, police said.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2024

2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in the Pacific Ocean — 1 dead and 7 missing

Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean during a nighttime training flight after possibly colliding with each other.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2024

Siblings, 8 and 5, killed as suspected drunk driver crashes into children's birthday

A young brother and sister died and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2024