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Nearly a billion dollar announced for economic development in Kentucky

Officials say the development is being driven by federal funding and companies investing in the commonwealth.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky CEO hopes Congress extends Affordable Connectivity Program

According to the White House, more than 450-thousand Kentucky households will lose a $30 monthly subsidy for Internet service next month – unless Congress votes to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

Shohei Ohtani says he's sad, shocked over Mizuhara's gambling and theft allegations

The Los Angeles Dodgers fired Ippei Mizuhara last week. Three months earlier, the team called Mizuhara "Shohei's best buddy."

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

Hurry up and wait: Servers speed-walk through Paris, reviving a century-old race

Some 200 servers speed-walked through Paris balancing trays of beverages and croissants on Sunday. Paris hasn't held a waiters race since 2011, but brought it back ahead of the Olympics.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

Israel cancels high-level talks in Washington after cease-fire vote clears the U.N.

The Security Council voted 14-0 in favor of a resolution demanding a cease-fire through the end of Ramadan in two weeks. The United States abstained from the vote, allowing the measure to pass.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

What's at stake in the Supreme Court mifepristone case

The case could affect not just abortion access but oversight of the drug industry and the authority of federal agencies. The court hears arguments Tuesday.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down, part of a shakeup after 737 Max problems

After several difficult months, Boeing announced its embattled chief executive will step down at the end of this year. In January, an Alaska Airlines 737 Max had an in-flight door plug blowout.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

Israeli defense chief visits U.S.; 4 men charged in Moscow concert hall attack

Israel's defense minister meets with U.S. officials today amid rising tensions between the allies. Russia charged four men with terrorism in connection to the Moscow attack that killed more than 130.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

Floor vote on negotiated Kentucky state budget expected later this week

Kentucky House and Senate members will likely have some long days this week in Frankfort. Many bills will be voted on over the next four days before the break when Governor Beshear could deliver vetoes. Still to be worked out is a two-year year state budget.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

How to talk to kids about a cancer diagnosis in the family

Kate Middleton said she took time to explain her cancer diagnosis to her children. What does an ideal version of that conversation look like?

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024