FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 35 | History Defined

Northeastern Kentucky Schools Chief Now Officially Heads State Public Education Office

It's official, a school administrator from eastern Kentucky will take the reins of public education K through 12. It happened on the final day of the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly session.

WEKU · Apr 16, 2024

The House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine after delays

Aid for Israel became more urgent after the weekend's attack, House Speaker Mike Johnson said. After months of delays, he is also putting forward a bill that provide additional aid to Ukraine.

WEKU · Apr 16, 2024

Boeing challenges whistleblower allegations, details how airframes are put together

Two Boeing engineering executives went into detail Monday to describe how panels are fitted together, particularly on the 787 Dreamliner.

WEKU · Apr 16, 2024

Photos: A year of war in Sudan

A year of war has torn through Sudan, causing devastation and more than 8 million people to be displaced.

WEKU · Apr 15, 2024

'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sentenced to 18 months in prison

Gutierrez-Reed has been in custody since she was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March by a New Mexico jury. Her attorney asked for probation and will appeal the case.

WEKU · Apr 15, 2024

Iran's leaders insist the attack against Israel was a 'victory'

Iranian officials have heaped praise on the attack, with a top lawmaker saying that "it humiliated the Israeli regime." But Israel says 99% of Iran's missiles and drones were intercepted.

WEKU · Apr 15, 2024

Lexington-based nonprofit has ambitious tree-planting goals, in Kentucky and around the world

The nonprofit that donated 10-thousand tree seedlings for Saturday’s 25th annual Reforest the Bluegrass in Lexington has even larger targets.

WEKU · Apr 15, 2024

Why Nike's new Olympic track uniform for women is stirring controversy

One of the options for women runners is a bodysuit that is noticeably cut high on the hips. Critics say the outfit looks uncomfortable, revealing — and problematic.

WEKU · Apr 15, 2024

Alabama holds its first ever U.S. Olympic trial for a sport that's little-known there

The U.S. Olympic Team trials for slalom kayak and canoe were held at Montgomery Whitewater, a new artificial watersports complex. The city hopes to draw more tourism, while the sport seeks new fans.

WEKU · Apr 15, 2024

Never seen an exploding star? This year, you'll have your chance

A nova of the T Coronae Borealis star system is expected to happen at some point through September, and will make it as bright as the North Star for several days.

WEKU · Apr 15, 2024