Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from WEKU

Groundswell community profiles to assess educational needs of Kentucky school districts

These profiles offer a comprehensive assessment of each district from the years 2018, 2021, and 2022.

WEKU

Western Kentucky man sentenced for 2018 KY/WV oil spill

The owner of a towboat that sank and spilled oil into a river along the West Virginia-Kentucky border has been sentenced.

WEKU

CDC: Kentucky has 4th-highest teen birthrate in U.S.

Kentucky has the fourth-highest teenage birth rate in the U.S. That’s according to the latest figures from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which showed Kentucky’s teen birthrate 38 percent higher than the national average.

WEKU

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Elliott County experiences early morning earthquake on same day of solar eclipse

Less than 12 hours before Monday’s solar eclipse, Elliott County was the site of another rare occurrence.

WEKU

Advocacy leader happy with Kentucky General Assembly's approval of transportation funding

The head of Kentucky’s best known transportation advocacy organization is giving high marks to the Kentucky General Assembly for it’s road, rail, air, and bridge investments.

WEKU

Programs in eastern Kentucky and central Appalachia have received $17 million dollars from the ARC

The money comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.

WEKU

Eastern Kentucky University budget office seeking more FAFSA information

Hiccups in the roll out of the modified Free Application for Federal Student Aid program, or FAFSA are causing headaches for university budget officials.

WEKU

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Lexington VA marks one-year anniversary of their Fisher House

Lexington Veterans Affairs Healthcare is marking the one-year anniversary of Fisher House – a home on the Sousley campus where family members of veterans undergoing medical procedures can stay for free.

WEKU

U.S. Rep. Barr announces $10 million federal grant for new Lexington industrial park

Congressman Andy Barr came to Lexington’s City Hall Monday with a $10 million dollar grant for the new Legacy Business Park.

WEKU

Lexington GOP state senator suggests a government charter review

A Republican state senator from Lexington says a comprehensive review of her city’s merged government charter might be in order.

WEKU

Kentucky Governor worried proposed state budget could hamper disaster recovery

Governor Beshear said he is unhappy with part of budget approved by state lawmakers.

WEKU

Horse racing deaths in the United States increased slightly in 2023

The report was complied from data tracked by the Equine Injury Database

WEKU

Berea College President discusses student unionization, future school programs amid inauguration

Cheryl L. Nixon was officially inaugurated as Berea College’s tenth president Saturday with a formal ceremony. She’s served in that role since July of last year.

WEKU

Lexington to celebrate 25 years of tree plantings

Saturday will mark 25 years of coordinated and city-sponsored tree planting in Lexington. The annual Reforest the Bluegrass event is expected to attract hundreds of volunteers.

WEKU

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

WEKU

New Kentucky road plan to fund several safety-oriented projects in Lexington

The Kentucky General Assembly’s new road plan calls for tens of millions of dollars for projects designed to make some of Lexington’s key roadways safer.

WEKU

Supporters of Berea College student workers’ union organize rally on campus

The United Student Workers of Berea say they’re organizing for a number of causes, including fair wages, negotiable job contracts and a formal grievance system.

WEKU

Grant expected help Hazard African American museum find a new home

Work continues in Hazard to establish a brick and mortar home for the Southeast Kentucky African American Museum and Cultural Center. The organization began in 2020 and currently has an online presence through a website and social media.

WEKU

A different look but the racing remains the same at Keeneland

It’s the first weekend in April which traditionally means the start of spring racing at Keeneland. This year’s fan experience will be slightly different and some are calling that a sign of progress.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

WEKU

Affordable housing partnership project in Lexington is getting a financial shot in the arm.

A public-private affordable housing partnership project in Lexington is getting a financial boost from the public sector.

WEKU

Anderson County man says he was in the basement with his dogs when a tornado ripped off his roof

An Anderson County man said he was in his basement with his three dogs Tuesday morning when a tornado ripped off the roof of the home he’s lived in for half a century.

WEKU

Three-year graduation strategy offered at Transylvania University

Incoming students at Transylvania University will have a new academic schedule option in the fall semester. The new program is called “Accelerate” for good reason.

WEKU

Kentucky state officials say impact of Tuesday storms include at least seven tornadoes, one fatality

State officials revealed the known impact of the severe storms across Kentucky during a Wednesday briefing.

WEKU

KY Fish and Wildlife Resources opens two new wildlife management areas

With spring turkey hunting season days away, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has opened two more wildlife management areas to the public.

WEKU

Today's Interview: Kentucky Climate Center Outreach Manager Shane Holinde

An official with the Kentucky Climate Center offers some reflection about severe weather in the Commonwealth

WEKU

Governor Beshear declares a state of emergency after severe weather rips through Kentucky

Governor Beshear declares state of emergency

1 … 6 7 8 9

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the National Labor Relations Board

82 stories

Eastern Kentucky University

The Kentucky General Assembly

24 stories

Kentucky General Assembly

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.