WEKU (Richmond, KY)

WEKU (88.9 FM) is a National Public Radio-charter member station that has received a Peabody Award. It is based in Richmond, Kentucky, and serves the central and eastern regions of the state, including the Lexington area. Owned by Eastern Kentucky University, WEKU mainly airs NPR news and talk shows. It also features original programs such as Eastern Standard, along with local news and stories about arts and culture.

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Two Kentuckians explain the art of tea

5 days ago | weku.org | Cheri Lawson

At his Louisville home in a room done in minimalist Japanese Style, tea-tasting facilitator Rohit Wason sits cross-legged on a round meditation pillow across from guests Jen Hankee and Frank Puc. At this tea ceremony, Wason pours each of them a cup of Oolong tea. “Since we are drinking several teas, I’ll ask that the first cup of this tea we can enjoy in silence. That way we are present with the touch and the feel and the smell of the tea.
EKU President on Tornado Recovery, Pell Grant Funding, and University Neutrality Policy

5 days ago | weku.org | Mike Savage

On Today's Interview, Mike Savage speaks with EKU President David McFaddin about the Aviation program's assistance to tornado victims, potential changes to the Federal Pell Grant program, EKU's Neutrality position, and an increase in degrees being conferred. ** WEKU is working hard to be a leading source for public service, and fact-based journalism. Monthly supporters are the top funding source for this growing nonprofit news organization.
Politics chat: Trump's economic policy

1 week ago | weku.org | Ayesha Rascoe |Tamara Keith

WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation. A group of women in Kenya rebelled against trading sex for a fisherman's catch to sell. They got their own boats, had success — but in past years have faced floods and now fears about HIV medications. The latest flurry of activity between Israel and Hamas over a possible ceasefire is still far from a done deal.
EKU Aviation instructors fly two planeloads of supplies to southern Kentucky tornado victims

1 week ago | weku.org | John McGary

Flight instructors from Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Aviation brought two planeloads of supplies to the London-Corbin Airport Thursday. Satchel Tatum said the two Cessna 172’s carried a total of about 400 pounds of items for survivors of the May 16th tornado that killed 19 people in Laurel and Pulaski counties and damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes. “It was a big range of supplies.
Steel country breaths a sigh of relief after partnership announcement but not everyone is happy

1 week ago | weku.org | Scott Simon |Don Gonyea

Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy.
Sen. McConnell discusses House reconciliation bill, tariffs at Lexington event

1 week ago | weku.org | Shepherd Snyder

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he thinks the contents of a sweeping House budget bill are a “moving target” during an event in Lexington Friday. He thinks much of what’s included could change when it goes to the Senate. The legislation, also known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” includes restrictions to Medicaid and food stamp benefits, scaling back tax credits to clean energy projects and more than $40 billion to fund a wall at the southern border.
Possible tornado hits Washington County

1 week ago | weku.org | John McGary

The lead forecaster for the National Weather Service in Louisville says radar for a storm that hit southeastern Washington County around 6:50 a.m. showed a strong tornadic signature and debris signature. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports multiple homes damaged and several injuries. WEKU will provide updates through the day.
Gatton Park on Town Branch

1 week ago | weku.org | Sam Dick

When Lexington’s newest park officially opens on August 23rd, one of the first things visitors will notice is a stream flowing right down the middle of the park. Gatton Park on the Town Branch is the culmination of ten years of planning, private fundraising, and for the last two years, construction. From the beginning, designers saw Town Branch as a key focus of the 39-million-dollar park located on 11 acres behind Rupp Arena.
Kosair for Kids Center for Safe and Healthy Families designed to help children who’ve been terribly hurt

1 week ago | weku.org | John McGary

An article in the Kentucky Lantern highlights a partnership between the University of Kentucky and a Louisville-based group designed to help children who’ve been terribly hurt. Reporter Sarah Ladd said the Kosair for Kids Center for Safe and Healthy Families at UK Chandler Hospital was founded last year with an aim of providing a safe place for kids who’ve been neglected or abused, sometimes sexually. “We've all been in an ER, right?
Kentucky Geological Survey works to predict, mitigate floods and severe weather

1 week ago | weku.org | Shepherd Snyder

The Kentucky Geological Survey is researching how to predict floods and landslides amid more extreme weather statewide. That includes how and why the state’s rivers flood, where flood waters go and how that could affect people and communities. Much of the work is through its CLIMBS project, which works with Kentucky universities. Michael McGlue is the survey’s director. He says much of its work involves creating models and predictions based on past weather events.