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Bill signed to help protect electronic detection and other police dogs

Kentucky House Bill 115 adds the definition of “electronic detection dog” and “police dog” to the statute for assault on a service animal which is a Class D felony.

WEKU · May 12, 2023

Early voting for Kentucky's May primary underway

The May primary election is next Tuesday, but some Kentuckians have already voted. Thursday was the first of three consecutive early, in-person voting days.

WEKU · May 12, 2023

Attorney General’s Office touting Election Fraud Hotline

Kentucky's primary election is just around the corner, and Attorney General Daniel Cameron is reminding Kentuckians of an Election Fraud hotline that allows people to report possible violations.

WEKU · May 12, 2023

Biden administration approves major disaster declaration in Kentucky for Feb. storms

22 Kentucky counties are covered by the new declaration

WEKU · May 11, 2023

Kentucky State Board of Agriculture names new state veterinarian

Dr. Steve Velasco was selected by the Kentucky State Board of Agriculture and was announced on Tuesday.

WEKU · May 11, 2023

Today's Interview: DEA's ‘Operation Last Mile’ takes on drug cartels and their U.S. partners in

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration is announcing the results of a year-long investigation into the way foreign drug cartels get illegal and deadly drugs into the U.S.

WEKU · May 11, 2023

The end of the COVID emergency declaration does change tracking emphasis

Thursday marks the official end to the COVID state of emergency. Fayette County Community Health Officer Jessica Cobb said there’s been a decline in public health action for some time.

WEKU · May 11, 2023

Public hearing on Fayette land use planning draws a big crowd

Once again, Lexington’s Council Chamber filled up late Tuesday afternoon for a long-standing discussion. The Council met as a committee of the whole to take public comment on Fayette County’s comprehensive plan.

WEKU · May 10, 2023

Lexington City Council takes up hair discrimination issue

A Lexington City Council committee has unanimously backed an effort to add hair styles as a protected status. The proposed ordinance is likely to get a final vote within the next few weeks.

WEKU · May 10, 2023

Mountain Parkway expansion continues; officials caution motorists to be aware

State Transportation Cabinet officials are cautioning motorists who are eastbound on the Mountain Parkway to be alert to barriers at the new road leading to the twin bridges over Johnson Creek.

WEKU · May 9, 2023