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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Power company offers tips to save energy costs amid heat wave

3 days ago | weku.org | Shepherd Snyder

Kentucky is in the middle of a heat wave as summer begins. Kentucky Utilities is letting people know to conserve energy amid high demand. KU spokesperson Daniel Lowry says the utility is having no problems meeting capacity as its customers use more power. “The system is performing like it should. But obviously we encourage customers to take the steps to reduce their energy usage and help prevent that extra drain and strain on the grid,” Lowry said.
Lexington's 17th annual Pride Festival set for Saturday

3 days ago | weku.org | John McGary

Lexington’s 17th annual Pride Festival is Saturday. Jason Schubert is the board president of the Lexington Pride Center. He said the most important change this year is that they’re back outside – on Oliver Lewis Way, between High Street and South Broadway. Schubert said the move had nothing to do with DEI crackdowns by the General Assembly and Trump Administration.
Lexington budget committee hears ideas on how to improve local tech industry

4 days ago | weku.org | Shepherd Snyder

The Lexington city council’s budget committee heard ideas on how to boost the city’s tech industry during a Tuesday meeting. A study from consultant company TEConomy presented to council members says Lexington has a significant talent pipeline from local universities. But, a lot of the city’s biggest tech initiatives are isolated from each other. The study says there’s not much local growth in traditional sectors like IT and computing, but there is a demand for more specialized work.
UK’s Voss says Massie's independence could help ward off Trump threat

4 days ago | weku.org | John McGary

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie could face his greatest threat yet next year – from fellow Republican President Trump and his MAGA political action committee. Trump has vowed vengeance against Massie for opposing the president’s budget and last week’s bombing of Iran. Stephen Voss is an associate professor of political science at the University of Kentucky specializing in American politics.
Central Kentucky vet offers tips to keep pets safe during heat wave

4 days ago | weku.org | John McGary

This week’s heat wave in Kentucky poses a threat to not only people, but also pets. Dr. Ashley Keith of Crossroads Veterinary Clinic in Versailles said many people don’t realize dogs and cats don’t sweat. Instead, they shed heat by panting and through their paw pads, which isn’t as efficient. He said some types of dogs are especially prone to heat-related illnesses and death.
Kentucky unemployment rate remains steady amid growth in jobs, labor force

5 days ago | weku.org | Shepherd Snyder

The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state’s Kentucky’s reported unemployment rate last month has kept stable at 5%. That’s about the same as both last month and around a year ago. Mike Clark is the Director of the University of Kentucky’s Center for Business and Economic Research. He says the state is seeing both more people employed and more people actively looking for jobs, though growth is slowing.
Blue Grass Army Depot expects to add jobs following chemical weapons destruction plant closure

5 days ago | weku.org | Shepherd Snyder

The chemical weapons destruction plant at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond has been slowly scaling back its workforce as it ends operations. More than 900 workers are still on the project, with around half having been hired locally. Depot officials hope they can bring in more jobs after it closes. The U.S. Army has been searching for ways to reuse the land and facilities used for weapons demolition for other means. Some of those proposals have been part of an Army feasibility study.
Blue Grass Airport’s shortage of air traffic controllers could leave tower empty some nights

5 days ago | weku.org | John McGary

Lexington air traffic controllers asked the state Department of Aviation last week to share news that due to staffing shortages, some 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shifts would be moved to daytime hours and the control tower may be closed some nights. It noted Indianapolis control would provide approach control during periods of reduced visibility.
Kentucky Utilities asks for 13.6 percent rate hike

5 days ago | weku.org | John McGary

Kentucky Utilities is asking for a base rate hike of 13.6 percent. In a filing with the state Public Service Commission, the utility serving nearly two-thirds of Kentucky’s 120 counties cited aging infrastructure and the increased frequency and severity of natural disasters. Linda Bridwell is the executive director of the PSC, which will hear the case. “They submit a number of different required financial exhibits that are part of the filing.
Horseracing industry group says ICE raids could leave racetracks with workforce shortages

6 days ago | weku.org | Shepherd Snyder

Around 80 migrant workers were arrested by ICE earlier this week at Louisiana’s Delta Downs racetrack. Members of the horseracing industry say those raids could leave tracks with massive workforce shortages. Those in the horseracing industry say around 75% of people who work on the “backside” of tracks are immigrants. Peter Ecabert is the general legal council for the national Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, a trade association that represents racehorse owners and trainers.