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Organizers hope to broaden AAPI recognition programing in Lexington

The Kentucky Theater is hosting an event Friday in recognition of Lexington’s Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander citizens. One of the organizers hopes to see an expansion of activities next year.

WEKU · May 5, 2023

UK sleep expert: short naps are better than long ones

Experts say adequate sleep is critical for our physical and emotional well-being, but many Kentuckians don’t get enough of it. For some of those folks, that’s where naps come in.

WEKU · May 5, 2023

Longtime Lexington crossing guard protects kids and makes a difference

Virginia Mayes has been a crossing guard helping kids get to school in Lexington safely for 31 years

WEKU · May 5, 2023

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‘MILO’ helping train Floyd County law enforcement members, citizens

For the last five years, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has been using MILO to help people respond to potentially deadly situations. MILO is a computer-assisted program used by officers like Deputy Randy Powers to train peers and others to deal with a wide variety of scenarios.

WEKU · May 5, 2023

Overdose prevention training at Winchester Walmart scheduled for Friday

In the last six weeks, 13 people have died of overdoses in Clark County. That’s compared to 17 fatal overdoses in all of 2022. Friday from noon to 6 p.m., the Clark County Health Department will hold an event in the Winchester Walmart parking lot that’s designed to save lives.

WEKU · May 5, 2023

Today’s Interview: Eastern Kentucky lacks access to mental health care

An interview with Dale Hamilton, counselor with Christian Appalachian Project

WEKU · May 4, 2023

Despite four racing-related deaths at Churchill Downs, database shows injuries down in 2022

The deaths of four horses in less than a week at Churchill Downs have some wondering about the safety of horse racing. Dr. Alan Ruggles, a veterinarian with Lexington’s Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, said the Equine Industry Database shows injuries dropped significantly last year.

WEKU · May 4, 2023

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Lexington Council debriefed on wind storm response

The winds that roared across Kentucky on March third caused damage and issues in many places. Lexington City Council members got a review Tuesday on storm response in the state’s second-largest city.

WEKU · May 3, 2023

Today's Interview: University of Kentucky Plans for HealthCare Facilities Expansion

The expansion of University of Kentucky HealthCare through additional building projects is anticipated to be a multi-year process.

WEKU · May 3, 2023

Lexington police take Council questions on camera technologies

Members of a Lexington City Council committee got briefed on police technologies Tuesday. The review focused on license reading cameras and the use of existing traffic cameras.

WEKU · May 3, 2023

More legal counseling coming to Lexington tenants fighting eviction

Lexington’s Housing Stabilization Program is expanding services for tenants facing eviction. The expansion includes a focus on mediation with landlords and tenant legal counsel.

WEKU · May 2, 2023

Today's Interview: Derby-winning team back in action Friday at Churchill Downs

The Lexington-based trainer of last year’s 80 to 1 Kentucky Derby winner will be back at Churchill Downs Friday with the same horse. Lexington-based Eric Reed will run Rich Strike in the $600,000 Alysheba Stakes.

WEKU · May 2, 2023

Keeneland sets new all-betting outlets record

Keeneland officials said the just-concluded spring meet generated a record $224 million at all betting outlets.

WEKU · May 2, 2023

Two southeastern Kentucky county clerks predicting low Primary Election turnout

Kentucky voters will cast ballots in two weeks in this year’s Primary Election. County clerks from two southeastern Kentucky counties anticipate low voter turnout.

WEKU · May 2, 2023

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WEKU · May 1, 2023

Ozone season in Kentucky means burning restrictions in eight counties

May first marks the beginning of ozone season across the Commonwealth. For people living in eight Kentucky counties, that means some outdoor burning restrictions are in place to protect air quality.

WEKU · May 1, 2023

Today's Interview: UK College of Engineering receives school's largest single gift

Interview with with the Rebecca Burchett Liebert Dean of the College of Engineering at U-K Rudy Bucheit.

WEKU · May 1, 2023

Laurel County Animal Shelter dealing with distemper

The Laurel County Animal Shelter is not accepting any dogs or allowing any of them to be adopted after a case of the contagious and potentially deadly disease distemper was reported last week.

WEKU · May 1, 2023

Riders tell what makes the Three-Day Event in Lexington such a special competition

The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian at the Kentucky Horse Park is in the books. The internationally respected Equestrian competition attracts riders from all over.

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WEKU · Apr 28, 2023

UK Board backs two billion dollar expansion of UK HealthCare

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has given its approval to a significant expansion of UK Healthcare.

WEKU · Apr 28, 2023

An April tradition: The Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park

For the 44th time, riders and horses from around the world have come to central Kentucky. The Kentucky Horse Park once again is playing host to the Three-Day Event.

WEKU · Apr 28, 2023

Today’s Interview: Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball on improving financial literacy

An interview with Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball

WEKU · Apr 28, 2023

UK political scientist says it can be difficult to distinguish primary candidates on platform issue

With the 2023 Primary Election about two and half weeks away, there’s still a great deal of campaigning ahead. A central Kentucky political scientist anticipates more negative ads.

WEKU · Apr 28, 2023

God’s Outreach building in Madison County partially collapses; four workers injured

The partial collapse of a new building belonging to God’s Outreach Madison County Food Bank Wednesday is still under investigation. The collapse sent four workers to an area hospital.

WEKU · Apr 28, 2023

God’s Pantry building partially collapses; four workers injured

The partial collapse of a new building belonging to God’s Pantry Madison County Food Bank Wednesday is still under investigation. The collapse sent four workers to an area hospital.

WEKU · Apr 27, 2023

‘OAK’ advocating for community-supported agriculture in Kentucky

Agriculture is an important part of life in Kentucky. A group known as OAK is trying to make it easier to buy ag products near where they’re grown.

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