A Kentucky Valentine's love story spans more than 50 years Lexington residents Dick and Sherry Owen share some special moments from their 53-year marriage WEKU · Feb 17, 2023
Kentucky Derby Watch 2023: A look at the top 10 contenders, including Bob Baffert horses LEXINGTON, Ky. — Less than three months remain until the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, and a strong field of top contenders has already begun to form. Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023
Today’s Interview: Lexington is calling out for volunteers for CERT training An interview with Shelley Bendall, preparedness coordinator for the Lexington Division of Emergency Management WEKU · Feb 16, 2023
Lexington council to address Hope Center's request to use $2 million in ARPA funds The Hope Center wants to construct a 72-bed transitional housing unit with ARPA funds WEKU · Feb 15, 2023
Abortion could be prosecuted as criminal homicide under bill filed by Kentucky lawmaker LEXINGTON, Ky. — Illegal abortions in Kentucky could be prosecuted as murder under a new bill from a Louisville Republican. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Lexington recycling focus and opportunities in 2023 Springtime can be when thoughts turn to increased environmental focus. That can be seen in re-do, re-use, and recycling. WEKU · Feb 15, 2023
Amid ChatGPT Outcry, Some Teachers are Inviting AI to Class Under the fluorescent lights of a fifth grade classroom in Lexington, Kentucky, Donnie Piercey instructed his 23 students to try and outwit the “robot” that was churning out writing assignments. The robot was the new artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT, which can generate everything from essays and haikus to term papers… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023
A ‘twisted’ experience: How Kentucky's abortion bans are depriving pregnant patients of health care LEXINGTON, Ky. — On the way to her 20-week ultrasound, Amy English texted her family group chat inviting guesses on her baby’s biological sex. Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023
Mark Story: For Kentucky basketball, it’s time to send an SOS — Save Oscar’s Season LEXINGTON, Ky. — Back in the summer, when John Calipari hypothesized over what coaching challenges he would face with the 2022-23 Kentucky Wildcats, one the UK head man surely never considered would be his needing to justify keeping Oscar Tshiebwe on the court. Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023
‘Literally killing our children’: Kentucky state senator begs colleagues to stop targeting trans kids LEXINGTON, Ky. — State Sen. Karen Berg, D-Louisville, begged her colleagues Wednesday to quit targeting transgender students with their legislation — less than two months after her own son, who was trans, died by suicide. Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023
John Clay: After another failure, we know what we know about this Kentucky basketball team LEXINGTON, Ky. — At this point, we’ve seen enough of this Kentucky men’s basketball team to know it is what it is, a team that continues to come up small in big games. Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023
Case of woman raped and murdered during lunch break solved after 36 years Mary Mathis Davis, who worked at a hardware store in Lexington, North Carolina, was killed in May 1987, and police have now identified Russell Grant Wood as the offender Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023
Today's Interview: Lexington tourism official expect 2023 to equal pre-COVID numbers Tourism officials in Kentucky’s second-largest city are anticipating a return to 2019 activity, if not better. The tourism and hospitality business across the board dropped significantly when coronavirus emerged in 2020. WEKU · Feb 8, 2023
Kentucky Senate leaders comment on "gray gambling" and Lexington parking rates Legislation related to gambling in more than one form is likely to be discussed during the next month or so in Frankfort. Talk about a bill to legalize sports betting is just about a sure bet. There is also attention being given to so-called gray gambling machines WEKU · Feb 8, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023 John Clay: Don’t ignore Kentucky football’s recruiting ranking, but it doesn’t really matter LEXINGTON, Ky. — With college basketball dribbling its way into February, college football’s official national signing day may have slipped under your radar.
WEKU · Feb 6, 2023 Lexington officials consider options on how to spend opioid settlement money Lexington city officials are setting up the framework for spending opioid settlement dollars. The central Kentucky government has almost three million dollars in hand from the class-action settlement with a drug manufacturer.
Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023 As Kentucky tourist attractions return to normal, COVID-19 precautions fading away LEXINGTON, Ky. — While several popular Kentucky tourist attractions report a deep desire from guests to get out and explore this year, and many expect a return to full visitation, few COVID-19 safety restrictions remain in place.
WEKU · Feb 3, 2023 School police recover gun without incident at Lexington high school A weapon was discovered in a student’s bag at Lexington’s Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School Friday morning.
WEKU · Feb 2, 2023 Significant pay boost coming to Lexington jail workers The head of Community Corrections in Lexington expects a significant pay hike to help recruit and retain officers at the jail.
WEKU · Feb 2, 2023 New Fayette County Clerk brings years of public service experience to the job History was made in two ways in downtown Lexington yesterday morning. With employees of the Fayette County Clerk’s Office looking on, Susan Lamb became the first woman and first gay person to serve in that capacity.
WEKU · Jan 31, 2023 Outgoing Fayette County clerk reflects on his time in government For almost a half century someone with the last name of Blevins has served in Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. That changes Wednesday when Susan Lamb becomes the Fayette County Clerk.
Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2023 Kansas survives raucous Rupp Arena and puts an end to Kentucky winning streak LEXINGTON, Ky. — A prime opportunity to earn a major boost to its NCAA Tournament résumé slipped through Kentucky’s grasp Saturday night in Rupp Arena.
WEKU · Jan 27, 2023 Lexington's mobile art carts program is growing Lexington is expanding its Art on the Town program. Starting in March eight mobile art carts will be available to set up primarily in the downtown area.
WEKU · Jan 27, 2023 Lexington's campaign to reduce domestic violence moves into the next phase Lexington’s public awareness effort to reduce domestic violence is entering a second phase in 2023. The “It’s Time to Get Honest About Domestic Violence” was unveiled last November.
WEKU · Jan 26, 2023 Key West calling: Lexington couple preserves island's history on a floating museum A Lexington couple moved to Key West 8 years ago and now they manage a floating museum on a Coast Guard ship