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WEKU @weku.bsky.social · 1d

While many national park visitors across the country have been met with shuttered visitor centers and limited availability amid the federal government's shutdown, a unique partnership in southern Kentucky has ensured that Mammoth Cave visitors are still greeted at the park's entrance.

Local tourism offices greet Mammoth Cave National Park visitors amid government shutdown

While the visitor center at Mammoth Cave National Park is closed during the federal government shutdown, tourism offices from the nearby region are helping visitors make the most of their south-centra...

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · 1d

After requesting guidance from the Kentucky attorney general, the Oldham County Board of Education voted not to accept a proposal for Bible-based moral education group Lifewise.

Oldham Co. schools reject Bible program during school hours in unanimous vote

After requesting guidance from the Kentucky attorney general, the Oldham County Board of Education voted not to accept a proposal for Bible-based moral education group Lifewise.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · 4d

Construction is underway on a new training facility for the Kentucky State Police. Officials broke ground late last week on a new $2.7 million driving skills pad.

Officials break ground on new driving skills pad for Kentucky State Police

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · 4d

Democrat Amy McGrath, who has lost two high-profile races for Congress, announced a bid for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat Monday.

Amy McGrath announces another bid for US Senate in Kentucky

Democrat Amy McGrath, who has lost two high-profile races for Congress, announced a bid for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat Monday.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · 4d

The Public Service Commission approved a $40 million rate increase for Duke Energy in an order last week. It would see its customers pay around $12.51 extra each month for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours of energy. That would increase the average bill by around 10%, from $124.64 to $137.15 each month.

Utility bills for northern Kentuckians expected to rise following Duke Energy rate increase

Utility bills for northern Kentuckians in five counties are expected to go up.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · 10d

Several Kentucky Congressmen called on U.S. House leadership to block budget language that would ban certain hemp-derived products, joining hemp farmers.

Kentucky Congressmen ask House leadership to leave hemp ‘loophole’ open

Several Kentucky Congressmen called on U.S. House leadership to block budget language that would ban certain hemp-derived products, joining hemp farmers.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · 10d

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is working to reduce recidivism rates in the Commonwealth. Part of that plan includes providing training for inmates to help them land a job after their release.

Kentucky Department of Corrections is looking for instructors for courses to help inmates re-enter society

This is part of an ongoing plan to keep recidivism rates low in Kentucky

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · 16d

Clay pigeons being hurled at the wall, Mason jars smashed to smithereens with a baseball bat, and a 75-inch flat-screen TV bashed with a sledgehammer, that’s the scene at a rage room in Florence, Kentucky. And it’s where Nathan Powell came to celebrate his 31st birthday.

Kentucky rage rooms, an unconventional way to let off steam while having fun

Did you ever have "one of those days" when you wanted to smash something? There are places for people who'd like to take a swing at electronics or Mason jars and hear them crash.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · 18d

On Today's Morning Edition - Mourners gathered to remember Charlie Kirk, Palestinians react as more countries recognize them as a sovereign state, and a campaign seeks to change how communities respond to substance use emergencies. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Sep 10

On Today's Morning Edition - Israel launches airstrike targeting Hamas in Qatar, Administration released plan to improve children's health, and with possible SNAP cuts on the way, a central Kentucky food bank is expanding. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 26

On Today's Morning Edition Trump moves to fire member of Federal Reserve's governing board, Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody again, and Berea College named 'number one best college for your tuition and tax dollars'. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Environmental Protection Agency has seen a lot of changes under the current Trump Administration. In late July, the agency proposed rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding.

Kentucky environmentalists concerned over EPA changes

In late July, the agency proposed rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 12

The University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center is showing off new surgical equipment that allows some early-stage lung cancers to be diagnosed and even treated the same day.

UK Markey Cancer Center shows off new same-day lung cancer technology, treatments

The University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center is showing off new surgical equipment that allows some early-stage lung cancers to be diagnosed and even treated the same day.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 11

Gov. Andy Beshear’s political action committee In This Together reported raising another $824,000 last week, including large contributions from real estate, horse racing and cryptocurrency industries.

Beshear PAC contributions now top $1.4M, led by housing & cryptocurrency CEOs

Gov. Andy Beshear’s political action committee In This Together reported raising another $824,000 last week, including large contributions from real estate, horse racing and cryptocurrency industries.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 11

Ford Motor Company plans to invest nearly $2 billion in the Louisville Assembly Plant to expand and build a new midsize electric truck. Its plans will require an expansion and retooling of the entire factory, but will mean fewer jobs.

Ford will build an electric truck in Louisville, but the new assembly process requires fewer workers

Ford Motor Company plans to invest nearly $2 billion in the Louisville Assembly Plant to expand and build a new midsize electric truck. Its plans will require an expansion and retooling of the entire ...

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 11

Governor Andy Beshear has announced awards totaling $110 million for school districts across Kentucky.

Governor Beshear announces awards totaling $110 million for school districts across Kentucky.

The money is for help with facility renovations and new construction projects across 11 school districts.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 8

On Today's Morning Edition - Israel announces plan to take over Gaza City, the political battle over redrawing congressional maps continues to escalate, and Apple announces plans to have all iPhone and Apple Watch glass produced in Ky. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 or weku.org.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 7

The Beshear Administration has joined 22 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit claiming the Trump Administration unlawfully froze unemployment funds already appropriated by Congress.

Beshear joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump Administration over unemployment funds

The Beshear Administration has joined 22 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit claiming the Trump Administration unlawfully froze unemployment funds already appropriated by Congress.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 7

A free market think tank found Kentucky awarded $150 million of single-bid asphalt contracts in the first six months of this year, following $270 million given in 2024.

Report: Kentucky has awarded $150M of single-bid asphalt contracts this year

A free market think tank found Kentucky awarded $150 million of single-bid asphalt contracts in the first six months of this year, following $270 million given in 2024.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 7

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) mobile black lung clinic sat for weeks behind the NIOSH office in Morgantown.

Sidelined For Weeks, NIOSH Black Lung Clinic Rolls Again

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s mobile black lung clinic sat for weeks behind the NIOSH office in Morgantown.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 6

The former Letcher County sheriff accused of murdering District Judge Kevin Mullins is scheduled to be back in court August 15.

Attorneys for former Letcher County sheriff accused of murder ask for psychiatric evaluation to be unsealed

The former Letcher County sheriff accused of murdering District Judge Kevin Mullins is scheduled to be back in court August 15.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 6

The Kentucky Supreme Court reheard a case Wednesday over whether a state law that only affects Louisville is constitutional after originally finding it was last year.

Kentucky Supreme Court rehears constitutional challenge to law limiting JCPS board power

The Kentucky Supreme Court reheard a case Wednesday over whether a state law that only affects Louisville is constitutional after originally finding it was last year.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 6

The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration is proposing rule changes that would limit the authority of district safety managers to require tailored safety measures at individual mines.

Trump’s mine agency wants to strip power from its own safety managers

The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration is proposing rule changes that would limit the authority of district safety managers to require tailored safety measures at individual mines.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 6

A Louisville real estate developer is suing to declare the city-county merger of 2003 unconstitutional and void.

Louisville developer sues to declare city-county merger unconstitutional

A Louisville real estate developer is suing to declare the city-county merger of 2003 unconstitutional and void.

WEKU @weku.bsky.social · Aug 6

At times, the crowd in the London Community Center was so loud that city council members and others attempting to speak had to wait. However, 14 charges against Mayor Randall Weddle were read into the record.

London City Council effort to remove mayor from office chaotic – and unresolved

At times, the crowd in the London Community Center was so loud that city council members and others attempting to speak had to wait. However, 14 charges against Mayor Randle Weddle were read into the ...