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Severe storms bring damage to Kentucky, but no indication of tornadic activity

Kentuckians in many sections of the Commonwealth may be gathering up tree limbs on their property. Indications are that the last few days of severe weather didn’t cause widespread structural damage.

WEKU · May 9, 2024

Most of Kentucky's congressional delegation ask President Biden for disaster declaration

Most of Kentucky's federal delegation, sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their support for Governor Beshear's request for a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky stemming from severe weather in April.

WEKU · May 7, 2024

Kentucky Derby 150 one more shot in the arm for the Commonwealth's horse industry

The 150th Run for the Roses is in the history books. It’s probably fair to say some of the exciting finish is spilling over into this week.

WEKU · May 6, 2024

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Pre-Derby talk to Lexington Rotarians includes focus on race and Keeneland's upgrade project

It is certainly the horse racing season in the Commonwealth. Saturday's 150th running of the Kentucky Derby follows the 100th running of the Bluegrass Stakes last month at Keeneland. Lexington Rotarians got their annual Thoroughbred racing update Thursday.

WEKU · May 3, 2024

University of Kentucky set to acquire Morehead-based St. Claire Healthcare

The acquisition would expand UK Healthcare’s footprint in the Commonwealth’s northeast region.

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

After watching the Fallout TV show, I've never been so ready to return to the wasteland in Fallout 4

Opinion | The Fallout 4 update and Fallout TV show are giving me the perfect excuse to return to Bethesda's RPG

Total Film · Apr 16, 2024

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Former British Boxing Champion Willie Limond Dies At Age 45

Former British and Commonwealth boxing champion Willie Limond passes away at 45, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport. Condolences to his family and the b...

Kentucky’s first utility wind turbine running in Mercer County

It’s being used to research the effectiveness of wind energy in the Commonwealth. The utility finished construction at the end of February, and tested it through March.

WEKU · Apr 12, 2024

Lexington city leaders detail impacts of severe weather and offer advice

The month of April is traditionally known as the start of the spring severe weather season. That’s been reflected in the Commonwealth’s second largest city.

WEKU · Apr 2, 2024

Vape product inventories at Kentucky retailers could look different in the years ahead

The sale of vape products across the Commonwealth is expected to undergo some change. It comes with the passage late last week of House Bill 11 in Frankfort.

WEKU · Mar 31, 2024

Film industry rep tells lawmakers Kentucky remains ripe for more movies

Cameras are rolling in some central Kentucky communities for the latest film to be shot in the Commonwealth. A panel of state lawmakers got an update on Hollywood in the Bluegrass last week.

WEKU · Mar 26, 2024

Measure tackling student vaping moves on to the Kentucky Senate

A bill aiming to reduce vaping in schools across the Commonwealth is moving to the full Kentucky Senate. The legislation requires local school boards to develop policies to combat underage use of vaping products.

WEKU · Mar 22, 2024

Best Fallout 4 Xbox mods

Fallout 4 has mod support on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, and there are tons of great mods to use. Here are our favorites.

Windows Central · Mar 20, 2024

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WEKU · Mar 19, 2024

Multi-faceted math instruction bill moves to the Kentucky Senate floor

Kentucky lawmakers continue their examination of ways to better improve math instruction in the Commonwealth. The multi-faceted measure is now before the full Senate.

WEKU · Mar 13, 2024

Energy planning measure emerges from the Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky Senate has approved legislation aimed at developing an energy plan for the Commonwealth. Proponents say it’s about electricity reliability.

WEKU · Mar 1, 2024

Year-long effort at reaching consensus on annexation measure culminates in Frankfort

Many Kentucky cities have been expanding their boundaries in one form or another ever since municipalities popped up in the Commonwealth. In some parts of Kentucky, where significant growth is occurring, it’s become more of a sticking point.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

House bill would grant EKU the right to offer postgraduate osteopathic medicine degrees

House Bill 407 is meant to address a shortage of primary care physicians across the Commonwealth. The curriculum would involve two years in the classroom and two years of clinical rotations in the field.

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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 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 5, 2024

Kentucky Legislature looks to set up public-private partnership to benefit aerospace-aviation in Ken

The Kentucky General Assembly is taking up legislation aimed at bolstering the Commonwealth’s aviation footprint. Senate Bill 127 was given committee approval last week and establishes the Kentucky aerospace, aviation, and defense investment fund.

WEKU · Feb 2, 2024

Kentucky Senate focus turns to juvenile justice audit findings

What started as a light agenda for the Kentucky Senate Thursday turned into an emotional discussion of a third-party audit of the Commonwealth’s juvenile justice detention system.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024

UK, Canada Pause Trade Talks, Agriculture Remains A Hurdle

British negotiators paused free trade talks with Canada on Thursday after years of discussions between the two Commonwealth nations, Ottawa said.

WEKU · Jan 5, 2024

First committee vote in 2024 session centers on fish and wildlife measure

The first bill passed out of committee in this 2024 General Assembly session deals with land across the Commonwealth. Specifically, the measure returns to a ten-acre limit in exempting farmland owners from sports hunting and fishing licensing.

WEKU · Jan 4, 2024

Two eastern Kentucky lawmakers weigh in on legislative priorities

As lawmakers from across the Commonwealth gather in Frankfort for the opening week of the 2024 General Assembly session, they all have key issues reflected in their districts.

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