WEKU was the most honored radio station in Kentucky taking home six Regional Edward R Murrow Awards. The awards are one of the most coveted in journalism and represent excellence in journalism.
WEKU Director and General Manager Mike Savage says the honor is a historic moment for the station. "WEKU has worked hard to be Lexington's radio news leader and this news confirms just how good WEKU's news team is. I am very proud of the staff and the station's efforts."
The award-winning categories and entries are below:
Continuing Coverage
Flooding Damages Historic Hindman Settlement School
Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Three Transgender Women in Kentucky Find Their Voice and Change Their Lives
Feature Reporting
School of Needlework for Disobedient Women
Hard News
Life Jacket Loaner Station Honors Richmond Teen
News Series
The Sound of Music Helps Victims of Historic Kentucky Flooding Recover
Sports Reporting
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