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Lexington city leaders get briefed on road work communication efforts

The traditional road work season is often considered to be from springtime through the summer months. It’s not uncommon for this infrastructure work to require lane closures.

WEKU · Sep 18, 2023

Lexington Councilmember Worley calls Gorton letter to advisory committee an attempt to influence the

A letter from Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton to the committee advising the Planning Commission on expanding the city’s urban service boundary has raised the eyebrows of at least one city council member.

WEKU · Sep 18, 2023

Coach Roy Kidd: The Legacy

Legacy comes in many forms and means different things to different people. It can be an overused term, but most would say it’s appropriate when talking about former Eastern Kentucky University Football Coach Roy Kidd. The 91-year-old coach, family man, mentor, and EKU ambassador died this week and the tributes…

WEKU · Sep 15, 2023

Lexington apartment complex to receive $750K for HUD energy efficiency program

The 80-unit Malibu Manor Apartments in Lexington and another complex in Louisville will each receive three-quarters of a million dollars in federal Housing and Urban Development funds.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

Kentucky Youth Advocates says state has high rate of children in ‘kinship care,’ offers solution

Too many children are being raised by relatives and close friends in Kentucky. That’s according to the nonprofit Kentucky Youth Advocates. Shannon Moody is their chief officer of policy and strategy.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

Maps detailing proposed expansion around Lexington prompt heavy public comment

When the topic is when and where to grow around Lexington, it often results in significant public comment. Such was the case Tuesday night when the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee took testimony about five areas under expansion consideration.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

At ARC annual gathering in Ashland, participants stress collaboration and the ‘ripple effect’

Gov. Andy Beshear and representatives of the 13 states in the Appalachian Regional Commission speak of the need for collaboration to build a positive ripple effect.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

Nearly a million dollars in federal funds will provide medical training to Lexington fire fighters

Nearly 30 firefighters in Lexington will benefit from over $928,000 dollars in federal funding.

WEKU · Sep 12, 2023

Legendary Former EKU Football Coach Roy Kidd Has Died

The man who took Eastern Kentucky University’s football program to the top level and made a significant impact on young men in college and well beyond their playing days has died. Roy Kidd was head coach at EKU from 1964 to 2002 and amassed 314 wins including two national championships…

WEKU · Sep 12, 2023

A governor's race offers a reminder of a five time candidate

The current race for governor in Kentucky features two candidates, incumbent Democrat Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron. That’s not always been the case.

WEKU · Sep 12, 2023