Groundswell community profiles to assess educational needs of Kentucky school districts These profiles offer a comprehensive assessment of each district from the years 2018, 2021, and 2022. WEKU · Apr 10, 2024
Western Kentucky man sentenced for 2018 KY/WV oil spill The owner of a towboat that sank and spilled oil into a river along the West Virginia-Kentucky border has been sentenced. WEKU · Apr 10, 2024
CDC: Kentucky has 4th-highest teen birthrate in U.S. Kentucky has the fourth-highest teenage birth rate in the U.S. That’s according to the latest figures from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which showed Kentucky’s teen birthrate 38 percent higher than the national average. WEKU · Apr 9, 2024
Elliott County experiences early morning earthquake on same day of solar eclipse Less than 12 hours before Monday’s solar eclipse, Elliott County was the site of another rare occurrence. WEKU · Apr 9, 2024
Advocacy leader happy with Kentucky General Assembly's approval of transportation funding The head of Kentucky’s best known transportation advocacy organization is giving high marks to the Kentucky General Assembly for it’s road, rail, air, and bridge investments. WEKU · Apr 9, 2024
Programs in eastern Kentucky and central Appalachia have received $17 million dollars from the ARC The money comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. WEKU · Apr 9, 2024
Eastern Kentucky University budget office seeking more FAFSA information Hiccups in the roll out of the modified Free Application for Federal Student Aid program, or FAFSA are causing headaches for university budget officials. WEKU · Apr 8, 2024
Lexington VA marks one-year anniversary of their Fisher House Lexington Veterans Affairs Healthcare is marking the one-year anniversary of Fisher House – a home on the Sousley campus where family members of veterans undergoing medical procedures can stay for free. WEKU · Apr 8, 2024
U.S. Rep. Barr announces $10 million federal grant for new Lexington industrial park Congressman Andy Barr came to Lexington’s City Hall Monday with a $10 million dollar grant for the new Legacy Business Park. WEKU · Apr 8, 2024
Lexington GOP state senator suggests a government charter review A Republican state senator from Lexington says a comprehensive review of her city’s merged government charter might be in order. WEKU · Apr 8, 2024
Kentucky Governor worried proposed state budget could hamper disaster recovery Governor Beshear said he is unhappy with part of budget approved by state lawmakers. WEKU · Apr 8, 2024
Horse racing deaths in the United States increased slightly in 2023 The report was complied from data tracked by the Equine Injury Database WEKU · Apr 8, 2024
Berea College President discusses student unionization, future school programs amid inauguration Cheryl L. Nixon was officially inaugurated as Berea College’s tenth president Saturday with a formal ceremony. She’s served in that role since July of last year. WEKU · Apr 7, 2024
Lexington to celebrate 25 years of tree plantings Saturday will mark 25 years of coordinated and city-sponsored tree planting in Lexington. The annual Reforest the Bluegrass event is expected to attract hundreds of volunteers. WEKU · Apr 7, 2024
WEKU · Apr 6, 2024 New Kentucky road plan to fund several safety-oriented projects in Lexington The Kentucky General Assembly’s new road plan calls for tens of millions of dollars for projects designed to make some of Lexington’s key roadways safer.
WEKU · Apr 5, 2024 Supporters of Berea College student workers’ union organize rally on campus The United Student Workers of Berea say they’re organizing for a number of causes, including fair wages, negotiable job contracts and a formal grievance system.
WEKU · Apr 5, 2024 Grant expected help Hazard African American museum find a new home Work continues in Hazard to establish a brick and mortar home for the Southeast Kentucky African American Museum and Cultural Center. The organization began in 2020 and currently has an online presence through a website and social media.
WEKU · Apr 4, 2024 A different look but the racing remains the same at Keeneland It’s the first weekend in April which traditionally means the start of spring racing at Keeneland. This year’s fan experience will be slightly different and some are calling that a sign of progress.
WEKU · Apr 4, 2024 Affordable housing partnership project in Lexington is getting a financial shot in the arm. A public-private affordable housing partnership project in Lexington is getting a financial boost from the public sector.
WEKU · Apr 4, 2024 Anderson County man says he was in the basement with his dogs when a tornado ripped off his roof An Anderson County man said he was in his basement with his three dogs Tuesday morning when a tornado ripped off the roof of the home he’s lived in for half a century.
WEKU · Apr 3, 2024 Three-year graduation strategy offered at Transylvania University Incoming students at Transylvania University will have a new academic schedule option in the fall semester. The new program is called “Accelerate” for good reason.
WEKU · Apr 3, 2024 Kentucky state officials say impact of Tuesday storms include at least seven tornadoes, one fatality State officials revealed the known impact of the severe storms across Kentucky during a Wednesday briefing.
WEKU · Apr 3, 2024 KY Fish and Wildlife Resources opens two new wildlife management areas With spring turkey hunting season days away, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has opened two more wildlife management areas to the public.
WEKU · Apr 3, 2024 Today's Interview: Kentucky Climate Center Outreach Manager Shane Holinde An official with the Kentucky Climate Center offers some reflection about severe weather in the Commonwealth
WEKU · Apr 3, 2024 Governor Beshear declares a state of emergency after severe weather rips through Kentucky Governor Beshear declares state of emergency