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Anti-hazing legislation gets backing of Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky Senate voted 27 to seven Thursday in favor of legislation focusing on reducing hazing activities on college campuses.

WEKU · Feb 24, 2023

Parental authority regarding school materials debated in the Kentucky Senate

Legislation to require local school boards to adopt a policy to address parent complaints about materials harmful to minors is headed to the Kentucky House.

WEKU · Feb 23, 2023

After some delays, EKU pedway looks to open this summer

Work continues on the Eastern Kentucky University pedway crossing the Bypass in Richmond. It’s been an ongoing project with construction delays.

WEKU · Feb 23, 2023

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Today's Interview: Coyotes in Kentucky: What you need to know

An interview with Jason Nally, Blue Grass Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

WEKU · Feb 23, 2023

Lexington arts group combines vocal chamber music with medical check-ups

Lexington Chamber Chorale uses music to help restore health and well-being

WEKU · Feb 23, 2023

State senate acts to have closer scrutiny of Team Kentucky relief funding

The Kentucky Senate has approved legislation aimed at a closer review of spending from relief funds set up to assist families affected by tornadoes and flooding

WEKU · Feb 23, 2023

Lexington gets initial legislative nod to rehire retired police officers

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton went to Frankfort Wednesday seeking state assistance in boosting the city’s police numbers.

WEKU · Feb 22, 2023

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Today's Interview: Lexington Police Department searches for new home for Public Safety Museum

An interview with Lexington Police historian, Officer Robert Terry

WEKU · Feb 22, 2023

New study shows hundreds of millions of dollars needed to rebuild in eastern Kentucky

A new study puts two price tags on the cost of rebuilding and replacing homes damaged or destroyed by last summer's floods in eastern Kentucky.

WEKU · Feb 22, 2023

Listen Live: For Ukraine: A Concert of Remembrance and Hope from The Met

The Metropolitan Opera presents For Ukraine: A Concert of Remembrance and Hope, a special concert and live radio broadcast being heard throughout the United States and internationally. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Mozart’s Requiem, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, and Silvestrov’s “Prayer for Ukraine” in a performance given for the people…

WEKU · Feb 21, 2023

Kentuckians seeing more coyotes during winter mating season

Coyotes can be more aggressive over territory during the next couple of months

WEKU · Feb 21, 2023

Kentucky Education officials announce Summer Food Service Program trainings

WEKU · Feb 21, 2023

Today’s Interview: Kentucky enters the spring fire season

An interview with Chris Scott, assistant fire management chief with the Kentucky Division of Forestry

WEKU · Feb 21, 2023

Kentucky lawmakers are being asked to form a statewide urban search and rescue team

Kentucky lawmakers are being asked to establish a statewide urban search and rescue program. The measure currently awaits action by the full House

WEKU · Feb 20, 2023

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WEKU · Feb 17, 2023

Kentucky communities undergoing damage assessment after recent storms bring floods and high winds

Emergency management officials in several Kentucky communities are assessing damage from heavy rains and wind this week.

WEKU · Feb 17, 2023

Today's Interview: A look at the history of Black horsemen in Kentucky

An interview with Lee Carter, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park

WEKU · Feb 17, 2023

Lexington fire stations offer ‘safe places’ for children in need

The Lexington Fire Department takes part in a program for children called Operation Safe Place

WEKU · Feb 17, 2023

New abortion bill is drawing fire from both sides of the abortion fight

Anti-abortion bill's criminal penalties for pregnant women unpopular on both sides of the aisle

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WEKU · Feb 17, 2023

Officials begin to move forward with Brent Spence Bridge corridor project

Kentucky is preparing to move the Brent Spence Bridge corridor project forward . The bridge spans the Ohio River and connects Covington Kentucky to Cincinnati Ohio.

WEKU · Feb 16, 2023

Today’s Interview: Lexington is calling out for volunteers for CERT training

An interview with Shelley Bendall, preparedness coordinator for the Lexington Division of Emergency Management

WEKU · Feb 16, 2023

Kentucky Senate reaffirms it position on opening up Capital Avenue

The Kentucky Senate has voted overwhelmingly to open up a section of Capital Avenue between the State Capitol building and the annex. Governor Beshear ordered barriers to be placed there in the fall of 2021.

WEKU · Feb 15, 2023

Lexington council to address Hope Center's request to use $2 million in ARPA funds

The Hope Center wants to construct a 72-bed transitional housing unit with ARPA funds

WEKU · Feb 15, 2023

Kentucky Senate looking at bill to foster more physician wellness

The Kentucky General Assembly is considering legislation aimed at urging physicians to take advantage of wellness programs.

WEKU · Feb 15, 2023

EKU launches new engineering manufacturer degree this fall

Beginning this fall, Eastern Kentucky University will become the 24th postsecondary institution in the country to offer a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering.

WEKU · Feb 15, 2023

House Budget Committee seeks to boost Medicaid reimbursements for hospitals

Legislation to potentially benefit Kentucky hospitals by a billion dollars collectively is moving to the full House. That’s according to Russell Representative Danny Bentley, a co-sponsor of House Bill 75.

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