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Officials celebrate the conclusion of chemical weapons disposal in central Kentucky

It’s been more than three months since history was made at the Blue Grass Army Depot. The last nerve agent rocket among the more than 500 tons of chemical weapons stored in Madison County was destroyed. Officials said a full celebration would come this fall. And so, it did Thursday.

WEKU · Oct 12, 2023

Autoworkers escalate strike as 8,700 workers walk out at a Ford Kentucky plant

The surprise move took down the largest and most profitable Ford plant in the world. The sprawling factory makes pricey heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large Ford and Lincoln SUVs.

WEKU · Oct 12, 2023

Auto workers escalate strike as 8,700 workers walk out at Ford Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville

On Wednesday evening, the UAW shut down the largest and most profitable Ford plant in the world, where profitable large pickups and SUVs are built.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

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Kentucky state treasurer election shines spotlight on often overlooked state office

Kentuckians will elect a new treasurer during this year’s General Election. The office acts as the state’s chief financial officer, ensuring tax dollars are spent legally.

WEKU · Oct 11, 2023

Genesis EVs Now Selling In 33 States, Two Standalone Stores Added

Genesis EVs have become available at select retailers in Arkansas, Hawaii, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

InsideEVs · Oct 11, 2023

Kentucky hemp grower has doubts about new medical marijuana law

Beginning in 2025, medical marijuana can be legally sold, grown and consumed in Kentucky, the result of a law passed by the General Assembly this year. Last week, Governor Beshear announced a new website that provides updates on the plan. Bill Polyniak, the co-owner of the Kentucky Cannabis Company and…

WEKU · Oct 10, 2023

Kentucky Secretary of State candidates weigh in on early voting, 2020 election results, and gerryman

Kentucky’s race for secretary of state this year pits incumbent Republican Michael Adams against former Democratic lawmaker Buddy Wheatley.

WEKU · Oct 10, 2023

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Kentucky domestic violence rates higher than the national average

In 2022 there were 14 domestic violence related homicides in Fayette County alone.

WEKU · Oct 10, 2023

Afghanistan earthquake activity detected in Mammoth Cave equipment

Sizeable and tragic earthquakes struck a month apart in two different countries half-way around the world. The magnitude of the damage and loss of life has been seen in pictures and the seismic reading registered in Kentucky.

WEKU · Oct 9, 2023

EKU psychologist says sports wagering incentives can be triggering for problem gamblers

Legal sports wagering is fully up and running now in Kentucky. Betting on a variety of sports first came into being at brick-and-mortar establishments and then went fully online the end of September. This is expected to bring more money into the Commonwealth. However, there are concerns.

WEKU · Oct 9, 2023

Eastern Kentucky motorists can expect traffic delays this week on the Mountain Parkway

Motorists traveling along a portion of the Mountain Parkway in eastern Kentucky could experience some stop- and-start traffic Tuesday afternoon.

WEKU · Oct 9, 2023

US LBM Coaches poll released after Week 6: Where is Georgia?

UGA football remains No. 1 in the coaches poll after a dominant performance against Kentucky

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2023

Supercomputer under the zoo vanishes

Mitch McConnell bought Wall Street a $4.5 million digital Fort Knox. Where the hell did it go?

Salon · Oct 7, 2023

Week 6 Scouting Notebook: A look at potential Chargers prospects in 2024 NFL draft

Here are a handful of prospects for Chargers fans to watch in Week 6.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2023

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WEKU · Oct 6, 2023

Grant funding made available to support water infrastructure recovery in eastern Kentucky communitie

More than $8 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are being made available to help eastern Kentucky communities improve their water and waste infrastructure.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 6, 2023

Kentucky RB Ray Davis Has Always Been Able to Adapt

The Wildcats’ star rusher spent much of his childhood alone, fending for himself. Now he’s exploding against ranked teams, with his eyes on the NFL.

WEKU · Oct 6, 2023

One class at a time: Fayette County corrections leaders tackling staffing needs

Maintaining adequate staffing at some Kentucky correctional facilities can be a challenge. That’s been the case over time at Fayette County Community Corrections. But the staffing trend has been moving in the right direction at the detention center off Old Frankfort Pike.

WEKU · Oct 6, 2023

Kentucky had an outside-the-box idea to fix child care worker shortages. It's working

To woo workers, Kentucky made child care free for child care workers. It's been an effective way to keep child care centers open and staffed.

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WEKU · Oct 5, 2023

Round of federal, private funding to support initial construction of 16 EV charging stations across

The majority of the EV stations are located in western Kentucky, with the easternmost stations located in Versailles, Florence and Walton.

WEKU · Oct 5, 2023

UK’s AppalTRuST to study tobacco use, marketing in eight eastern Kentucky counties

The study will examine tobacco use and marketing in three northeastern and five southeastern Kentucky counties – and compare the data.

WEKU · Oct 5, 2023

More Bingham Fund support comes to Transylvania University

Transylvania University is again benefiting from the support of an organization whose legacy includes prominence in Kentucky media operations. Transy is launching the Bingham Center for Teaching Excellence.

WEKU · Oct 5, 2023

Kentucky pedestrian safety includes motorist attentiveness at red lights

Pedestrian safety remains an issue attracting a lot of attention in Kentucky communities and beyond. Lexington has experienced several vehicle-pedestrian deaths and injuries over the summer months.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Rape victim featured in ad reemerges as focal point of abortion debate in Kentucky governor's race

Republican Daniel Cameron has expressed sympathy for a woman who discussed the trauma of being raped by her stepfather in a campaign ad

WEKU · Oct 4, 2023

Appalachian Valley Autism Center awarded $2.76 million to expand services

Autistic children in eastern Kentucky are among those who’ll benefit from more than $26 million in grants announced at the Shaping Our Appalachian Region conference in Corbin Wednesday.

WEKU · Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy firing and political polarization topics for EKU government students

The first Speaker of the House to be fired in U.S. history is providing a literal teachable moment for Kentucky students.

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