MYSTERIOUS: 14 | Mind Blowing Facts

Kentucky General Assembly again taking up animal abuse legislation

Legislation to strengthen Kentucky law when it comes to intentionally torturing a cat or dog is headed to the House floor.

WEKU · Feb 21, 2024

Emergency guardrail repair work scheduled Friday for I-75 South in Lexington

I-75 South in Lexington could be very slow going Friday. Natasha Lacy is the public information officer for the state Transportation Cabinet’s District 7.“There was the tractor trailer last week that took out a portion of guardrail. So that needs to be repaired immediately. And we're going to take care…

WEKU · Feb 21, 2024

Kentucky volunteers needed to help local children in foster care

Volunteers for the Citizen Foster Care Review Boards are needed in 69 Kentucky counties.

WEKU · Feb 21, 2024

City of Lexington to hold town halls to discuss opioid crisis the next two Thursdays

The City of Lexington’s Opioid Abatement Commission will hold town halls the next two Thursdays and they’re looking for suggestions on how to spend around 3-million dollars.

WEKU · Feb 20, 2024

EKU President on a new doctoral program, aviation legislation, and proposed DEI law update

Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin

WEKU · Feb 20, 2024

Kentucky Parks Commissioner seeking budget support for facility and recreational upgrades

The Kentucky House has adopted its version of a two-year state budget. Still to be determined is what will be in a Senate budget plan. One of many interested onlookers is the head of Kentucky state parks.

WEKU · Feb 20, 2024

Transportation advocacy group seeing the need for modified funding support for Kentucky highway proj

Several bills given committee consideration in Frankfort this legislative session carry a transportation connection. There are also transportation budget issues. One ongoing question focuses on how to support new pavement and maintenance in a time of electric vehicles.

WEKU · Feb 20, 2024

Kentucky and federal officials break ground on the first EV charging station in the southeast U.S. I

The station was made possible due to National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program funds.

WEKU · Feb 20, 2024

Kentucky drought-free for first time since last May

After plenty of rain recently, Kentucky is drought-free. That’s according to the latest map from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

WEKU · Feb 19, 2024

Hundreds gather at Bourbon County farm in path of proposed Bluegrass Station expansion

Hundreds of opponents of the proposed airport expansion at Bluegrass Station rallied Sunday at a nearby Bourbon County farm. Rebecca Stegner said state plans show if Bluegrass Station adds an airport and expands, a new rail line and industrial buildings would go on land at her Lucky Charm Farm.

WEKU · Feb 19, 2024