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Amended adult-oriented business bill emerges from the Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky Senate has acted overwhelmingly to increase regulations relating to adult-oriented businesses. Approved amendments include one pertaining to drag shows.

WEKU · Mar 7, 2024

Blue Grass Army Depot says chemical weapon destruction plant’s decommissioning ahead of schedule

Members of the Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and the Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board met Wednesday to hear an update on the Blue Grass Army Depot’s chemical weapons destruction plant closing operations.

WEKU · Mar 6, 2024

Lexington’s fire department recognized with international accreditation

It is one of only seven departments to earn both international accredited agency status while holding a class one ranking from the insurance services organization.

WEKU · Mar 6, 2024

Kentucky marks four years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic on March 6th

Kentuckians will gather in Frankfort to remember those who were lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WEKU · Mar 5, 2024

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month continues to carry a screening emphasis in Kentucky

Kentucky leads the nation in the incidence rate of colorectal cancer and is fourth in the mortality rate for this disease. Major gains though have been made in screening for this cancer, from 49th to now 15th nationally.

WEKU · Mar 5, 2024

Keeneland puts out the call for spring meet workers

The horses will head to the post in the 88th year of racing at Keeneland a month from this Friday. The call is going out for workers to fill a variety of positions at the historic track in Lexington.

WEKU · Mar 5, 2024

COVID, strep throat and flu cases lead to three days off for Williamsburg students, staff

Williamsburg, in Whitley County, has an independent school district. That’s not uncommon in Kentucky. What is unusual is that their 850 students, from preschool to high school, all attend classes in one building – making it easier to spread COVID, the flu and strep throat.

WEKU · Mar 4, 2024

Kentuckians to commemorate 60th anniversary of Civil Rights march in Frankfort

March 5th marks the 60th anniversary of an event known as the March on Frankfort

WEKU · Mar 4, 2024

Kentuckians dealing with rising gas prices

Kentuckians are paying more for gas these days. Lori Weaver Hawkins, the public affairs manager for Triple A Bluegrass, said they’ve shot up about 30 cents over the last month, to an average of $3.11 a gallon for regular grade. She said one factor is the B-P refinery fire in…

WEKU · Mar 4, 2024

Gas stations and EV charging stations the focus of legislation in Frankfort

Providing fuel to power Kentucky vehicles in the future is the subject of legislation in the General Assembly. GOP Monticello Representative Ken Upchurch is the sponsor of HB 581. He told committee members last week it would, quote, “ensure statewide consistency in an already highly regulated industry."

WEKU · Mar 4, 2024