WEKU (Richmond, KY)

1 week ago | weku.org | Sam Dick

In the early 1900s Clay City in Powell County was a busy community along the Red River. The small town of about a thousand people had a reputation for hard work in the thriving timber, iron, and railroad industries. The Clay City National Bank on Main Street was located in the heart of town. The two-story, red brick building opened for business in 1890. Pictures from the early 1900s show bank clerks working in front of a large, walk-in safe.

1 week ago | weku.org | Sam Dick

In the early 1900s Clay City in Powell County was a busy community along the Red River. The small town of about a thousand people had a reputation for hard work in the thriving timber, iron, and railroad industries. The Clay City National Bank on Main Street was located in the heart of town. The two-story, red brick building opened for business in 1890. Pictures from the early 1900s show bank clerks working in front of a large, walk-in safe.

1 week ago | weku.org | Shepherd Snyder

Pendleton County officials say residents have finished getting back into their homes after evacuations from floods earlier this month. County spokesperson Rob Braun says the process went smoothly, despite the county seeing the worst flooding in nearly 30 years. “This was the second or the worst flood since the ‘97 flood,” Braun said.

1 week ago | weku.org | Shepherd Snyder

Lexington mayor Linda Gorton says the city’s budget this year will not have any cuts. The city is passing a nearly $540 million budget this year. The mayor says the city projects a 5% rise in revenue, but they’re also seeing a 9% rise in costs because of rising prices of materials. Gorton says all its federal grants are intact for the time being. She says she doesn’t expect that to change, but they’re keeping an eye on potential federal funding cuts.

1 week ago | weku.org | John McGary

Richmond leaders cut the ribbon Tuesday on a new playground paid for by the company contracted to end the Bluegrass Army Depot’s chemical weapons mission. Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass spent more than $55,000 for the playground at the city’s Betty Miller Park. Mayor Robert Blythe said it was a contribution to the city’s quality of life. “Before the park playground portion was even open, children were over playing. I'd drive by, and they were just excited that they had their own playground.