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Lexington city council committee updated on 2,800-acre USB expansion plan

A Lexington City Council committee got an update Tuesday on the plan to expand the city’s urban service boundary in five areas by a total of 28-hundred acres.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

Lexington council committee gets update on $200,000 homeless shelter study

A Lexington City Council committee was updated Tuesday on the city's $200,000 feasibility study for homeless shelter needs.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

Kentucky Governor announces new Build-Ready site in Jackson County

This announcement came as the Governor highlighted the continued momentum of the commonwealth’s site development and speed-to-market initiatives.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

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Kentucky schools are looking for answers to absentee problems

Kentucky schools are facing struggles with absenteeism because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

Lafayette High School student named 2024 Lexington Youth Poet Laureate

The National Youth Poet Laureate focuses to identify, celebrate, and honor teen poets that show commitment to artistic excellence, civic engagement, youth leadership, and social justice.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

Lexington VA to hold town hall Thursday for women veterans

Lexington’s Veterans Affairs Healthcare is holding a town hall meeting Thursday for women vets at the Leestown Road, or Sousley Complex. It’s called “Be the Beat: A Focus on Heart Health.”

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

EKU aviation director sees aerospace-aviation legislation as a big boost for the industry

The director of Eastern Kentucky University’s Center for Aviation says flight-related legislation in Frankfort is long overdue, but it could have a phenomenal impact on the Commonwealth.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

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Property tax relief bill for seniors passes the Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky Senate is seeking voter backing to provide some tax relief for homeowners 65 and older. It comes in the form of a constitutional amendment.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

Officials make selection for art piece in front of Lexington jail

A Kentucky artist has been chosen to create a sculpture piece to be located near the Fayette County jail.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

Homeless advocate says Kentucky legislators' opinions on HB 5 may have been changed by lunch with ho

A lunch shared by state lawmakers and homeless persons may alter the final version of House Bill 5. That’s according to Ginny Ramsey, director of Lexington’s Catholic Action Council.

WEKU · Feb 12, 2024

Loosening pseudoephedrine purchase restrictions up for consideration in Frankfort

Legislation to loosen time restrictions on the over-the-counter purchase of a popular decongestant is before the Kentucky House.

WEKU · Feb 11, 2024

Lexington's Doctor of Tennis

Sam Dick traveled to Lexington to meet Dr. Mike Eden whose tennis memorabilia collection is considered one of the best in the worls.

WEKU · Feb 9, 2024

Modified bill opening up Kentucky to autonomous vehicles moves on down the road

Legislation paving the way for autonomous vehicles on Kentucky roads is once again before state lawmakers. It emerged from a House committee Thursday.

WEKU · Feb 9, 2024

Democratic state senator says she's had promising conversations with some GOP colleagues about pro-l

A Democratic state lawmaker has filed two bills that would erase what supporters call “anti-union” laws.

WEKU · Feb 8, 2024

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WEKU · Feb 8, 2024

Paris, Ky. public school students prep for ‘Super Bowl Monday’

Public school students in Paris, Kentucky won’t have to worry about getting up early for school the morning after the Super Bowl. Paris Independent Schools Superintendent Stephen McCauley said the school board’s calendar committee recommended they swap President’s Day for what’s been dubbed Super Bowl Monday.

WEKU · Feb 8, 2024

Leaders from two different political parties agree on pace in the Kentucky Senate

The Republican and Democratic leaders in the Kentucky Senate are offering generally positive comments about the legislative pace so far. Both admit there’s likely to be more heavier orders of the day as the session draws to a close later this spring.

WEKU · Feb 8, 2024

Kentucky legislation tied to home deliveries moves along

Kentucky lawmakers are considering legislation that could affect home delivery workers and the corresponding businesses. House Bill 280 focuses on insurance coverage for those drivers using their personal vehicles.

WEKU · Feb 7, 2024

Midway University receives $2 million gift for new library

A small university in Woodford County has been given a very large gift. Midway University received a $2 million dollar grant from the James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundation for a new library.

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WEKU · Feb 7, 2024

Toyota’s Georgetown EV expansion plans come as U.S. EV sales are decelerating

The Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association represents dealers of all types of cars, trucks and SUVs, be they EV, hybrid, or conventionally-fueled. Jason Wilson is the trade group’s president. He says Toyota’s expansion plans come at a time when U.S. EV sales are decelerating, and the reasons for that vary from…

WEKU · Feb 7, 2024

Kentucky health officials warn of measles exposure at Cincinnati airport

The Ohio Department of Health confirmed a case of measles in a resident that traveled through the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

WEKU · Feb 7, 2024

Kentucky and industry officials celebrate Bourbon's $9 million economic boost

There was a large group of people gathered near the lectern in the Capitol reception room to announce the latest economic figures for a signature industry in the Commonwealth.

WEKU · Feb 7, 2024

Kentucky Senate adopts resolution supportive of Texas governor in immigration policy

The Kentucky Senate has adopted its version of a resolution calling upon Governor Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the southern border.

WEKU · Feb 6, 2024

Lexington microtransit funding bid stalls in committee

A Lexington City Council committee heard a presentation Tuesday on microtransit – public transportation using vehicles like cars and vans going door to door or hub to hub, rather than the large buses employed by LexTran.

WEKU · Feb 6, 2024

Toyota increases EV investment in central Kentucky manufacturing plant to $1.3 billion

That’s an increase to a $591 million investment the company originally announced last May.

WEKU · Feb 6, 2024

Legislation aimed at lessening non-academic cell phone use in Kentucky schools moves forward.

Legislation addressing student use of cellphones in class won unanimous approval Tuesday in the House Education Committee.

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