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Fiscal report says Safer Kentucky Act would cost state more than $1 billion over next decade

A new report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy says the proposed House Bill 5, also known as the Safer Kentucky Act, would cost the state more than $1 billion over the next ten years.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2024

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass receives grant to improve healthcare access in east

The money will help support its mobile clinic and help students get free dental services across Letcher, Leslie, Knott, Perry and Pike counties.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2024

As flood recovery continues in eastern Kentucky, 1,500 trees are on the way to help

Eastern Kentucky communities ravaged by the floods of 2022 are getting 15-hundred free trees. Governor Beshear made the announcement Wednesday.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2024

Kentucky General Assembly’s 11th annual Military Kids Day honors those whose parents serve

Aside from a break during the pandemic, Military Kids Day has become a tradition in the General Assembly. Tuesday’s was the 11th.

WEKU · Feb 27, 2024

Teacher Red Tape Reduction Bill pending in the Kentucky House

Kentucky legislators are being asked to explore ways to reduce paperwork requirements for teachers. It comes in the form of a resolution before lawmakers.

WEKU · Feb 27, 2024

Officials charge Campbellsville University wrestler with murder of teammate

State autopsy reveals the student died due to strangulation.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2024

Lifeguard requirements the focus of legislation in Frankfort

Kentucky lawmakers are taking up legislation to specify the number of lifeguards at certain public swimming pools. The bill pertains to public pools that are 2000 square feet or larger.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2024

A look behind the music: 3 EKU conductors explain the craft

Three EKU conductors explain what's behind the position that guides musicians or singers as they bring a piece of music to life.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2024

EKU continuing its case in Frankfort to launch an osteopathic medicine doctoral program

Eastern Kentucky University has made its pitch for Senate support for the Richmond school to pursue establishing an osteopathy program.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2024

Kentucky Senate action on uniform commercial code includes talk on digital money

The need to update the uniform commercial code in Kentucky created a philosophical debate in the State Senate about digital currency.

WEKU · Feb 25, 2024