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Decisions still to come on how to spend opioid abatement settlement funds in Lexington

One of the people on the front line in Lexington's struggle with opioid overdoses says Narcan training takes many forms.Members of a Lexington Council committee received an update on intervention measures last week.

WEKU · May 20, 2024

Kentucky hunters donated more meat than ever before to food banks in 2023

The organization Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry posted its highest-ever donation totals in 2023.

WEKU · May 20, 2024

USFS asking for public input on fee increases in Daniel Boone National Forest Service, Red River Gor

Hikers and campers can chime in on the U.S. Forest Service’s proposal to start charging fees at 22 recreation sites in the Cumberland and London Ranger Districts. The plan would also raise fees for camping in the Red River Gorge.

WEKU · May 19, 2024

Fayette Mental Health Court officials seek funding to support the "aftercare" program

Representatives of Fayette County’s Mental Health Court are asking city leaders for additional funding to support an aftercare program. Members of the Lexington City Council’s Social Services Committee got an update Tuesday.

WEKU · May 16, 2024

Cannabis 101 course held during first Kentucky Safety Summit

The use of marijuana and the potential impact on driving is different than that found in alcohol consumption. It was a topic discussed during the inaugural Kentucky Safety Summit.

WEKU · May 15, 2024

Manufacturing company plans expansion in Lexington, creating 60 new jobs

Manufacturing company SRC of Lexington is planning an expansion that would see 60 new jobs created.

WEKU · May 15, 2024

Public Service Commission orders refunds after scaling back Kentucky-American Water rate increase

Kentucky-American Water customers will get partial refunds on their bills after the Public Service Commission issued an order trimming down a proposed rate increase.

WEKU · May 15, 2024

University of Kentucky agriculture meteorologist calls rainy spring a mixed blessing for Kentucky fa

Lots of rain the past two weeks is a mixed blessing for Kentucky farmers. That’s according to Matt Dixon, the senior meteorologist in the University of Kentucky’s Agriculture Weather Center.

WEKU · May 15, 2024

Addiction Recovery Care announces more than 20,000 Kentuckians steered into substance use disorder t

Officials with a company serving more than 100 Kentucky counties say they’ve helped more than 20-thousand Kentuckians get into substance use disorder treatment since 2018.

WEKU · May 15, 2024

Appalachian writer Pauletta Hansel reads from her latest book of poetry

Award-winning Appalachian poet, memoirist, and teacher Pauletta Hansel shares work from her latest book, Will There Also Be Singing?

WEKU · May 15, 2024