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Lexington Health Department reports a continuing increase in COVID numbers

Coronavirus activity is on the increase in the Lexington area. That’s according to the latest information coming from the Fayette County Health Department.

WEKU · Aug 28, 2023

Inflation adding to teachers’ out-of-pocket expenses

With school underway again, teachers are feeling the pinch of inflation when they buy classroom supplies.

WEKU · Aug 28, 2023

EV advocacy group looking for adjustments to charging station taxes

Proponents of electric vehicle operation in Kentucky are hoping to see some modification in a related tax measure. The tax on EV charging stations is slated to go into effect in 2024.

WEKU · Aug 28, 2023

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Eastern Kentucky artists featured in 'The 606' exhibition

Five artists with deep roots in Eastern Kentucky are featured in 'The 606" exhibition

WEKU · Aug 28, 2023

Lexington's annual homeless count could move to bi-annual

The director of Lexington’s Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention is hoping to see new measures implemented to gauge the size of those needing services.

WEKU · Aug 28, 2023

Radon levels higher in Kentucky; some health departments have free testing kits

Radon is a problem in Kentucky, thanks to the state’s karst geologic system. According to the CDC, the odorless gas is responsible for 21-thousand lung cancer deaths a year in America.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

Tobacco Festival tradition carries on this weekend in Garrard County

Downtown Lancaster is buzzing with activity this weekend. An annual festival recognizes what was once the primary economic driver in the farm community.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

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KY Financial planner cautions consumers about zero interest credit card offers

Credit card debt in America recently topped 1-trillion dollars for the first time, according to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

Lexington city leaders lend an ear to noise ordinance modifications

Lexington city leaders are considering changes to the current noise ordinance. A City Council committee this week received a presentation on potential modifications to the ordinance.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

Archeologists Work to Preserve Native American Artifacts in Kentucky's Forests

Sam Dick travels to the Daniel Boone National Forest to see how forest officials are working to preserve Native American artifacts

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

A central Kentucky county is preparing for a new outdoor warning siren system

Madison County emergency management and public safety officials are preparing to turn on a new outdoor warning siren system. A scheduled test on Thursday was canceled and re-scheduled for Monday due to inclement weather conditions.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

Arts group member hopes Pine Mountain confrontation leads to more understanding

Waymakers Collective is an Appalachian arts nonprofit that holds an annual retreat at the historic Pine Mountain Settlement School grounds in Harlan County, which they rent for the weekend. Saturday, the gathering ended a day early after people in pickup trucks and ATVs arrived to protest what they claimed was…

WEKU · Aug 24, 2023

Lexington businesses and citizens urged to participate in real-time crime fighting

Lexington police are opening up real-time intelligence technologies to businesses and residents. The law enforcement division is using a variety of camera technologies in this initiative.

WEKU · Aug 24, 2023

Lexington's Red Mile sports wagering to begin Sept. 7; mobile wagering Sept. 28

Lexington’s oldest horse racing track is one of a handful of sites approved for sports wagering by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Tuesday. The start date is September 7th.

WEKU · Aug 23, 2023

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WEKU · Aug 23, 2023

Central Kentucky vet says heat wave poses threat to pets

High temperatures through the end of the week pose a danger not just to people, but also, their pets

WEKU · Aug 23, 2023

U.S. ‘Drug Czar’ comes to southeastern Kentucky, praises growing nonprofit

A little after noon in downtown Manchester, traffic is light in the Clay County seat. Clay County High School seniors enrolled in a dual credit program are in a place you might not expect any 17-year-olds to be: the public library. They know the nation’s drug czar is in town.…

WEKU · Aug 23, 2023

Lexington council members get update on ARPA funds.

Lexington City Council members have been updated on the city’s use of American Rescue Plan Act dollars. Coronavirus recovery funding totaling $121 million came to the city.

WEKU · Aug 23, 2023

Anticipated sewer ability study in Lexington now available for review

When you consider any type of development, either residential or commercial, infrastructure is a key element. One such anticipated study in Lexington has been completed.

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WEKU · Aug 22, 2023

Lexington activates heat plan, opens cooling centers with free Lex Tran rides to them

With 90-plus degree temperatures expected through the end of the workweek, The City of Lexington has activated the first phase of its heat plan.

WEKU · Aug 22, 2023

Prichard Committee president sees promise and challenges in Kentucky's graduation rates

The head of one of Kentucky’s best-known education advocacy organizations sees promise in college graduation rates. But, she said it remains a work in progress.

WEKU · Aug 21, 2023

Looking back at the early days of the Blue Grass Army Depot

More than 40 years of history is coming to a close at the Blue Grass Army Depot.The next few weeks, WEKU and Eastern Standard are presenting a radio series about the past, present and future of the depot, the stockpile of chemical weapons that was recently destroyed inside and the…

WEKU · Aug 21, 2023

High heat in Kentucky this week is a cause for concern for farm animals and their caretakers

A second substantial heat wave since the beginning of summer is expected to roll across the Commonwealth this week. It could be the precursor for increasingly dry conditions.

WEKU · Aug 21, 2023

Outdoor workers prepare for Kentucky's upcoming heat wave

Central and eastern Kentucky is feeling the heat, with highs forecast for the mid- to high-90s all week. The high temperatures are more than an inconvenience for people who have to work outside – they can lead to heat stroke or death.

WEKU · Aug 21, 2023

Lexington Parks and Recreation team working to keep up with pickleball interest

The game of pickleball came along in the mid-1960’s, but mainstream interest has taken off in just the last few years.The COVID pandemic changed the way a lot of people took in leisure activities. That certainly included outdoor recreation.

WEKU · Aug 21, 2023

Central KY firefighter has personal reason for establishing a new baby box

Josh Bolton is the deputy chief of prevention and fire marshal for the city of Nicholasville. He said he’s known of the need for a Safe Haven Baby Box in central Kentucky for a couple of years.

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