The Latest Breaking News from WEKU

Two more horses euthanized at Churchill Downs following races

This brings the recent death toll to 12 over the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

WEKU · May 28, 2023

Kentucky environmental group calls Supreme Court wetlands decision ‘potentially calamitous’

Kentucky-based environmental groups are concerned about the effect of Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling on the 1972 Clean Water Act.

WEKU · May 26, 2023

Nearly $8 million being distributed to Kentucky communities to clean up “brownfield” sites

“Brownfield sites” are industrial and commercial properties that are known or suspected to contain contaminants.

WEKU · May 26, 2023

Lawsuit filed against Rowan County Board of Education, superintendent, high school principal and for

Attorneys have filed a lawsuit on behalf of a female high school athlete who was allegedly sexually abused by a former high school basketball coach

WEKU · May 25, 2023

USDA invests $11 million to expand healthcare and improve food access in rural Kentucky

The money comes from a larger fund totaling more than $394 million dollars to be spread across the country.

WEKU · May 25, 2023

Twelve Kentucky counties selected for post primary election inquiries

Kentucky law requires the office of the Attorney General to carry out these inquiries to check for any potential election violations.

WEKU · May 25, 2023

New Explorium of Lexington exhibit aims to make STEM fun

A new exhibit that opened Wednesday at the Explorium of Lexington is designed to show kids that learning STEM skills – science, technology, engineering and math – can actually be fun.

WEKU · May 25, 2023

Former UK basketball player says Cotton Nash was a great teammate and friend

The death of UK’s 3-time All-American basketball star Cotton Nash is hitting Big Blue fans – and Nash’s teammates – hard.

WEKU · May 25, 2023

For the first time, Lexington Parking Authority budget goes before the City Council

Lexington’s City Council Tuesday got a rundown on the Parking Authority’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Board Chair Jim Frazier said expenses continue to go up as a part of the $5 million budget.

WEKU · May 24, 2023

Today’s Interview: NRCS buyout program underway in four eastern Kentucky counties

An interview with NRCS Kentucky State Conservationist Casey Shrader

WEKU · May 24, 2023