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Long awaited interchange project in Pulaski County officially unveiled

A new $51 million interchange and road-widening project in Pulaski County received a ceremonial kick-off Monday. The project has been in the works for years.

WEKU · Jul 24, 2023

AppHarvest files for chapter 11 bankruptcy

Officials say they have funding to keep the business running as usual for the next 60 days at three of their facilities in Morehead, Richmond, and Somerset.

WEKU · Jul 24, 2023

New townhouses deemed affordable come to Lexington's East End

Downtown Lexington is seeing additional affordable housing units. A ribbon cutting Monday opens the door to more housing options in the East End.

WEKU · Jul 24, 2023

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Chicago artist will paint mural in downtown Frankfort – with a little help

A Chicago-based artist has arrived in Kentucky and – with a little help from the people of Frankfort – will paint a new mural on the VFW post downtown.

WEKU · Jul 24, 2023

Floyd County children paint a special mural one year after surviving EKY flood

Children in Floyd County paint a special mural a year after surviving EKY flood

WEKU · Jul 24, 2023

Talent Pipeline Management efforts working to fill Kentucky hospital jobs

There remains an ongoing effort to boost workforce numbers at Kentucky hospitals. A targeted approach is being used in all regions of the Commonwealth.

WEKU · Jul 24, 2023

Keys to reducing pedestrian fatalities in Lexington lie inside and outside a vehicle

Pedestrian fatalities remain an ongoing concern in communities all across the country. Lexington has seen a significant number of pedestrian-vehicle incidents in recent years.

WEKU · Jul 24, 2023

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Leader of group battling cockfighting in Kentucky unimpressed by federal charges

A federal grand jury has indicted an eastern Kentucky man who allegedly operated a cockfighting arena in Letcher County in 2021 and 2022. Two other Kentucky men and three people from other states were also indicted.

WEKU · Jul 21, 2023

Folksinger Michael Johnathon gives a preview of WoodSongs Kids

WoodSongs Kids premieres on WEKU Classical Saturday, July 29, 2023 at noon.

WEKU · Jul 21, 2023

Seismologists eyeing Carter Caves for their next monitoring site

Officials with the Kentucky Geological Survey are investigating another cave project. It’s primarily a focus on finding a quieter spot to monitor earth’s movements underground.

WEKU · Jul 21, 2023

Driving across KY? You’ll likely run into summertime road construction.

At any one time, Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said there are at least some 15 hundred road projects in the commonwealth’s highway plan.Motorists traveling across the Commonwealth this summer are likely to encounter some type of road project.

WEKU · Jul 21, 2023

Lexington artist tabbed for jail painting project

A Lexington native has been chosen to create original artwork to be displayed inside the Fayette County Detention Center.

WEKU · Jul 20, 2023

Kentucky State Police: Reports of serious crimes down in 2022

This includes fewer reports and arrests for homicides, drug offenses and robberies.

WEKU · Jul 20, 2023

Governor Beshear declares state of emergency after recent flooding

The Governor said this declaration is just one of the actions being taken to help Kentuckians.

WEKU · Jul 20, 2023

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WEKU · Jul 19, 2023

New UK-assisted study shows link between violence and adult diabetes

The University of Kentucky contributed to a new study showing people who experience interpersonal violence as a child or adult have a higher chance of developing adult diabetes

WEKU · Jul 19, 2023

Tuesday afternoon storms topple trees, power lines in Montgomery, other central Kentucky counties

Storms tore through central Kentucky Tuesday afternoon, toppling trees and power lines. Zach Adams is a captain with the Montgomery County Fire Department.

WEKU · Jul 19, 2023

Land use advocacy group unsure of how long a court battle over Lexington's expansion could last

A Lexington non-profit with a focus on land use is seeking a re-do on the question of expansion when it comes to the urban county services boundary.

WEKU · Jul 18, 2023

AAA Bluegrass: car thefts up in Kentucky, nationwide

The number of car thefts in Lexington and around the country is on the rise. Triple-A Bluegrass reports vehicle thefts nationwide topped the 1-million mark last year for the first time in 15 years.

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WEKU · Jul 18, 2023

$4.5 million third phase of Millersburg revitalization plan underway

At first glance, Millersburg, Kentucky, population 800 or so, would seem an unlikely place for a multi-million dollar plan to revitalize the city. But that’s exactly where the nonprofit Community Ventures is using historic and new market tax credits, and additional investors, to make the city a better place to…

WEKU · Jul 18, 2023

Expanded alcohol sales application process begins in Madison County

Starting Tuesday, anyone interested in applying for a quota package liquor license in Madison County can do so. The opportunity comes following voter approval of countywide alcohol sales in May.

WEKU · Jul 17, 2023

Boating safety stressed after Lake Cumberland fatalities

A collision between a jet ski and boat Friday on Lake Cumberland brings the total of people killed in boating accidents in Kentucky this year to four. Marcus Bowling is a boating education coordinator with the department. His top safety tip: wear a life jacket, which he calls the seatbelt…

WEKU · Jul 17, 2023

Canadian haze returns to Kentucky

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is once again negatively impacting the air quality in Kentucky.

WEKU · Jul 14, 2023

Lexington couple searches for history through Indian artifacts

Sam Dick traveled to Lexington to meet a couple really focused on collecting Indian artifacts like arrowheads

WEKU · Jul 13, 2023

WKU bicyclists to stop in Lexington during cross-country fundraiser to battle Alzheimer’s Disease

The latest bicycle trip across America by a group raising money for Alzheimer’s Disease research and support will pause for a fundraiser in Lexington Friday afternoon.

WEKU · Jul 13, 2023

Lex Litter Fest set for Lexington’s Castlewood Park Saturday

Lexington’s Castlewood Park will be the site of Saturday’s Lex Litter Fest. The event will include free food, prizes and information about the impact litter has on the environment.

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