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Kentucky State agencies, AAA reminding people to watch for emergency vehicles on busy highways

Kentucky’s Office of Highway Safety, state police and Triple-A are urging Kentucky motorists to obey the law when passing emergency vehicles on the side of the road.

WEKU · Aug 1, 2023

KODA announces kidney transplant breakthrough

The group Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates is touting a breakthrough in the transportation of donated organs. KODA officials say on July 13th, for the first time, a donated kidney attached to a perfusion pump was flown unattended by a medical team.

WEKU · Aug 1, 2023

Small businesses in rural Kentucky could benefit from USDA grants

The technical assistance grant would help schools, utility companies and other organizations assist small businesses across rural Eastern Kentucky apply for the Rural Energy for America program

WEKU · Aug 1, 2023

Lexington, other cities open cooling centers to beat the heat

In the midst of this week’s heat wave, Lexington and many other cities in central and eastern Kentucky opened up cooling centers to help folks beat the heat. The

WEKU · Jul 29, 2023

Ceiling work in the balcony of the Lexington Opera House prompts scheduling adjustments

The show must go on for some performances at the Lexington Opera House. But, a ceiling issue is creating some modifications in scheduling at the historic entertainment venue in downtown Lexington.

WEKU · Jul 29, 2023

U.S. Rep. Rogers requesting $3 million for nonprofit to build new homes for east Kentucky flood vict

Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers is asking Congress for 3 million dollars for new housing to replace some of those lost in last July’s floods. The money would be used by the nonprofit Housing Development Alliance, which serves Perry, Knott and Breathitt County.

WEKU · Jul 28, 2023

Flash flooding in central Kentucky causes loss of life on anniversary of southeast KY flood.

Exactly one year from when disastrous flooding caused deaths and damage in southeast Kentucky, another flash flood event led to the loss of life in north-central Kentucky.

WEKU · Jul 28, 2023

89-year-old Kentucky man is a water skiing phenom

Joe Duff shreds the water of Herrington Lake even as he approaches his 90th birthday.

WEKU · Jul 28, 2023

Health issues then and now in flood-impacted southeastern Kentucky

The extensive flooding a year ago in southeastern Kentucky created immediate health issues as well as lasting challenges.

WEKU · Jul 28, 2023

Brent Spence corridor project design team announced by Kentucky and Ohio governors

The governors of Kentucky and Ohio met in Covington Thursday afternoon to announce the design team for the 3-point-6 billion Brent Spence Bridge project.

WEKU · Jul 27, 2023