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Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame monument dedicated in Lexington

A new monument honoring Fayette Countians who’ve been inducted into the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame was dedicated in Veterans Park Tuesday.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2023

Fayette school board may extend contract with Fayette health department for school nurses

Members of the Fayette County Board of Education are reconsidering a move away from the Fayette County Health Department for school nurses next school year.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2023

Historic central Kentucky Black community recognized with sign dedication

The dedication of signage at the Huntertown Community Interpretative Park Nov. 18 served as a homecoming for former residents of the Woodford County African American hamlet.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2023

Lexington officials cut ribbon on “mobile market" was added to the Kentucky Public Radio Network n

Residents in a number of Lexington neighborhoods now have a new option in finding nutritious food for their families. This assortment of healthy foods comes on wheels.

WEKU · Nov 30, 2023

Lexington VA removes Bible from display after veteran complaints

The founder of a national group with the aim of preventing the military from endorsing religion says he’s pleased with the Lexington Veterans Affairs decision to remove a Bible from the “missing man table.”

WEKU · Nov 30, 2023

Lexington based organization continues its care package mission to those in military service

A Lexington organization has been sending out well-wishes worldwide to U.S. service men and women for close to two decades. Military Missions is once again right in the midst of its holiday-time-focused care package campaign.

WEKU · Nov 30, 2023

Keeneland makes contribution toward equine injury detection effort

Keeneland is committing $100,000 over four years to further research into equine injury detection. Part of the emphasis lies in the comparison of medical technologies.

WEKU · Nov 30, 2023

Kentucky Veterinary Shortage Working Group to issue final report Dec. 15

The Kentucky Veterinary Shortage Working Group is preparing a final report to summarize 18 months of study of a problem that’s grown worse over the last decade.

WEKU · Nov 29, 2023

Lexington short-term rentals about to undergo regulation

A deadline is approaching for owners and operators of new and existing short-term rental units in Lexington. The City’s new short-term rental ordinance goes into effect in January.

WEKU · Nov 29, 2023

Kentucky River District Health Department official discusses school closings due to illness

Leslie County students got something of an extended holiday break when school officials announced Monday that classes were cancelled the rest of the week.

WEKU · Nov 29, 2023