The Latest Breaking News from WEKU

Eastern Kentucky utility seeking hefty rate increase

Kentucky Power, which provides electricity to customers in 20 eastern Kentucky counties, wants to raise its rates -- including residential rates by more than 18 percent.

WEKU · Jul 13, 2023

I-75, Harrodsburg Road rehab and resurfacing projects underway in around Lexington

Two major road projects will affect thousands of motorists traveling in and through Lexington.

WEKU · Jul 12, 2023

Lexington’s Red Mile racing to get ready for sports betting

Lexington’s oldest racetrack is preparing for the new world of sports betting. The Red Mile, a harness racing track established in 1875, is one of nine applicants selected by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to host sports betting.

WEKU · Jul 12, 2023

July brings cut flowers in Kentucky to the table

Efforts are well underway to bring more attention to Kentucky’s cut flower business. A special focus is taking place this month.

WEKU · Jul 10, 2023

Historic milestone with the last rocket destroyed at the Blue Grass Army Depot

President Biden on Friday afternoon sent out a communication saying the U-S had destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile.

WEKU · Jul 8, 2023

EKU Administrator: "Prospective students and their parents adjusting to life after loan forgiveness

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding student debt forgiveness could have some students and parents thinking about their college loans.

WEKU · Jul 7, 2023

Eastern Kentucky judge-executive: coal severance tax funds to be used for economic development, qual

Twenty-nine Kentucky counties will share $74 million in coal severance tax dollars this year, and state officials say that’s the largest amount in a decade. Perry County will receive 3-point-8 million – more than 5 percent of the total.

WEKU · Jul 6, 2023

37TH annual Kentucky Archives Institute set for Friday, July 14

The Kentucky Archives Institute in Frankfort will hold its 37th annual get-together Friday, July 14. This year’s theme is African-American genealogy, and four speakers are scheduled for the all-day event.

WEKU · Jul 6, 2023

Rainbow Closet opens with free clothes, support for transgender community

When a drag show benefit planned for Prestonsburg in March was cancelled after death threats, organizers made it virtual and raised 4-thousand dollars. The proceeds from the fundraiser helped a counseling center offer support to trans people by offering free clothes at a Lexington location.

WEKU · Jul 6, 2023

Stormy summer conditions signal the importance of warning systems in central Kentucky

The monthly test of Lexington’s emergency warning sirens sounded off Wednesday morning. The somewhat unusual number of severe storm events already this summer signals the importance of early warning.

WEKU · Jul 5, 2023