Kentucky governor: Storm relief fund 'open book' for review Kentucky's governor is defending his administration's handling of disaster relief funds to help tornado victims in his state The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023
Today's Interview: Dr. Steven Stack discusses measles and COVID vaccinations An interview with Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack WEKU · Feb 10, 2023
Kentucky Senate takes action regarding TikTok use in state government The Kentucky Senate has voted unanimously to prohibit the use of TikTok on any state government network or any state government-issued device. WEKU · Feb 10, 2023
Republican lawmakers advance transgender bill in Kentucky Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have advanced a bill allowing teachers to misgender their transgender students The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
KY General Assembly gives final approval to income tax reduction The Kentucky Senate has voted 30 to five to lower the state’s income tax rate from 4.5% to 4%, starting next year. Senate Budget Committee Chair Chris McDaniel said tax policy is a key lever for economic development in Kentucky. WEKU · Feb 9, 2023
Today's Interview: Lexington tourism official expect 2023 to equal pre-COVID numbers Tourism officials in Kentucky’s second-largest city are anticipating a return to 2019 activity, if not better. The tourism and hospitality business across the board dropped significantly when coronavirus emerged in 2020. WEKU · Feb 8, 2023
Kentucky Senate leaders comment on "gray gambling" and Lexington parking rates Legislation related to gambling in more than one form is likely to be discussed during the next month or so in Frankfort. Talk about a bill to legalize sports betting is just about a sure bet. There is also attention being given to so-called gray gambling machines WEKU · Feb 8, 2023
Teacher shortage issue across Kentucky prompts legislative hearing Some public teachers in Kentucky say they feel like they are doing one and a half to two jobs because of the teacher shortage. That issue got the attention of the House Education Committee Tuesday. WEKU · Feb 7, 2023
Film maker’s positive remarks about filming in Kentucky could be good news for local communities Ethan Hawke is filming a movie about the writer Flannery O’ Connor in Kentucky WEKU · Feb 7, 2023
Today's Interview: Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron talks ‘Operation Fight Fentanyl’ An interview with Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron WEKU · Feb 7, 2023
Federal funds to help ease traffic tie-ups and lessen pollution coming to five counties Federal funds exceeding $11 million will go to support seven transportation projects in Kentucky. They’re anticipated to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion. WEKU · Feb 7, 2023
Post Senior Bowl Raiders mock draft roundup Rounding up what they're predicting the Raiders will take with their top pick in this year's draft. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023
Kentucky Bourbon Trail attendance reaches record heights Bourbon tourism reached new heights last year in Kentucky The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Special election preview: Kentucky State Senate District 19 The special general election for Kentucky State Senate District 19 is on Feb. 21, 2023. Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D) and Misty Glin (R) are competing in the special election. The filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 3. Ballotpedia · Feb 6, 2023
WEKU · Feb 6, 2023 Lexington officials consider options on how to spend opioid settlement money Lexington city officials are setting up the framework for spending opioid settlement dollars. The central Kentucky government has almost three million dollars in hand from the class-action settlement with a drug manufacturer.
Reason · Feb 6, 2023 Kentucky's Governor Shields Medical Marijuana Users From Prosecution Gov. Andy Beshear issued a conditional pardon aimed at protecting people who use marijuana for medical purposes from criminal prosecution.
Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023 As Kentucky tourist attractions return to normal, COVID-19 precautions fading away LEXINGTON, Ky. — While several popular Kentucky tourist attractions report a deep desire from guests to get out and explore this year, and many expect a return to full visitation, few COVID-19 safety restrictions remain in place.
Roll Call · Feb 3, 2023 Thomas Massie will wear his ticking debt clock to the State of the Union “My design specification was to instill anxiety among my colleagues,” said the Kentucky Republican and MIT grad, who designed the pin himself.
Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023 'I'm 23 and parent to a 17-year-old - I'm constantly being judged by strangers' Hunter Nelson, who lives in Kentucky, America, with her half-sister, Gracie, has explained how she became her legal guardian when she was just 21-years-old when nobody else would step up to help
Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023 Saturday’s Kentucky Derby preps: Points on line in Holy Bull but not in ‘Baffert Stakes’ The Kentucky Derby is officially on the horizon.
WEKU · Feb 2, 2023 Missing Breathitt County woman declared dead, flood death toll officially rises to 45 The total number of people killed as a result of the eastern Kentucky floods has risen to 45.
Motor1 · Feb 1, 2023 See Chevrolet Corvette C8 Get Built In Detailed Assembly Line Video The Stingray, E-Ray, and Z06 all come together in Bowling Green, Kentucky at the rate of 200 cars per day.
WEKU · Feb 1, 2023 Clogging gains interest in Ky for stress relief and exercise Hills of Kentucky Cloggers proudly carry on the tradition of Kentucky's state dance
WEKU · Feb 1, 2023 25 law enforcement officers complete training program on EKU campus 25 more law enforcement officers have completed training through the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training. DOCJT conducts classes on the Eastern Kentucky University campus. This is separate from EKU’s law enforcement program.
WEKU · Feb 1, 2023 Kentucky Revenue Department: taxpayers can file state, federal returns on state website Tax season is here and Kentuckians can now file their state taxes online