Kentucky News
Senator Mitch McConnell
Most of Kentucky's federal delegation, sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their support for Governor Beshear's request for a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky stemming from severe weather in April.
The Commonwealth
Lexington/Richmond News
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Shepherd Snyder/WEKUThe symbolic vote comes after a proposal from Capilouto that would transition the University Senate to one of four groups that would advise the President on decision making. Opponents say that advisory role would greatly reduce the Senate’s direct policy-making power on campus. -
LFUCGLexington officials were joined by members of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development Monday morning to celebrate the opening of five new affordable housing units.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
Sam Dick travels to Manchester, Kentucky to visit a woman who has made it her mission to help recovering addicts
Sam Dick visited a Franklin County farm featuring artistic sculptures from across the globe
Eastern Standard
The focus of Episode 4 of Democracy Optimist, an Eastern Standard special election year series: 4.6 million Americans have lost their right to vote because of a felony conviction due to a policy known as felon disenfranchisement. The policy has a disproportionate impact on people of color given our criminal legal system.
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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Cheri Lawson/WEKUA Kentucky flute maker on a mission to educate people about his Native American heritage prepares for Native Dawn Flute Gathering -
courtesy of the Keeneland Association“The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers” showcases photos, art and video interviews of around 100 Black jockeys, trainers and owners from the early 19th century to modern times. It was previously on display in the Keeneland library throughout 2023.
Today's Interview
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Whitney GrayArts Contributor Kate Savage talks with Artist Wylie Caudill. -
Carsen Bryant/EKUOur monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin
More Kentucky News Stories
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The University of Kentucky’s Faculty Senate has scheduled a “no confidence” vote on President Eli Capilouto Monday. -
The implementation and continuation of a successful street tree program covers a lot of ground literally and figuratively. Lexington Council Members got a briefing on urban canopy and street tree issues last week. -
Laying down new pavement along Lexington streets is something that often interests both citizens and Council members representing residents. Members of the Council’s Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee got an update this week. -
It is certainly the horse racing season in the Commonwealth. Saturday's 150th running of the Kentucky Derby follows the 100th running of the Bluegrass Stakes last month at Keeneland. Lexington Rotarians got their annual Thoroughbred racing update Thursday. -
With thousands of visitors expected to visit the commonwealth, officials are on the lookout for human trafficking.
NPR News
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