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Transfer of a Waste Transfer Facility Brings New Meaning in Paris

The central Kentucky community of Paris will experience a change in a basic service which carries more meaning than just solid waste collection. It’s being referred to as an “environmental justice” move.

WEKU · Apr 30, 2024

Two solar farms planned for construction in central Kentucky

Two new solar farms in Fayette County and Marion County are being planned for construction by the East Kentucky Power Cooperative.

WEKU · Apr 29, 2024

Revenues a plus as Lexington City Council begins budget review

As Fayette County prepares for a new fiscal year budget, the revenue picture is positive. That’s according to Urban County Government Finance Commissioner Erin Hensley.

WEKU · Apr 28, 2024

EKU to start accepting SNAP benefits on campus

Food insecurity is a concern on college campuses. At Eastern Kentucky University, One in four students are at risk.

WEKU · Apr 26, 2024

Kentucky receiving multi-million dollar solar energy grant focused towards underserved communities

The money would help make residential solar energy more available to underserved and low-income communities across the Commonwealth.

WEKU · Apr 25, 2024

Lexington VA volunteers honored at annual awards luncheon

Lexington’s Veterans Affairs Health Care held an awards ceremony and luncheon Thursday for the people who volunteer at the two Lexington campuses and outpatient clinics.

WEKU · Apr 25, 2024

Officials break ground on UK's new Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Care Center

A ceremonial groundbreaking in Lexington Thursday marked the start of what amounts to a one-stop-shop method of cancer care at the University of Kentucky. It comes with work beginning on the $781 million Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building.

WEKU · Apr 25, 2024

KY Center for School Safety approves budget including first-time funding for private schools

During an online meeting Thursday, the Kentucky Center for School Safety unanimously approved budgets for fiscal years ’25 and ’26.

WEKU · Apr 25, 2024

What is the future of the death penalty in Kentucky?

There are topics which generate much debate and sometimes emotional commentary. One is abortion, which has been that kind of topic in Frankfort in recent years. There’s another which has not been formally debated but often carries a strong reaction as well.The death penalty is legal in Kentucky and has…

WEKU · Apr 25, 2024

The Kentucky Horse Park turns into an international competition site again this weekend

The end of April has no shortage of events in the bluegrass region of Kentucky. Upwards of 90,000 people will converge on Kentucky Horse Park grounds over the next few days for the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian.

WEKU · Apr 25, 2024