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Broadband service set to expand to Fayette County hamlet Jimtown
Originally published by WEKU. The Fayette County hamlet of Jimtown is the first of multiple rural communities to be outfitted with broadband Internet as part of a push from...
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Demonstration at Blue Grass Army Depot tests AI security camera tech for potential military use
Originally published by WEKU. The Blue Grass Army Depot hosted national defense officials Wednesday to test smart-camera technology meant to better detect active shooters. The depot is the first...
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EV charger funded by federal dollars officially opens in Richmond
Originally published by WEKU. State and federal officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in Richmond Tuesday afternoon for a new electric vehicle charging station. It’s the first in the...
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EKU campus under precautionary boil water advisory as new water line gets installed
Originally published by WEKU. Buildings on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus are under a boil water advisory as they get hooked up to a new main water line. The new...
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University of Kentucky “Wildcat Market” brings accessible, free produce to students
Originally published by WEKU. Free and accessible produce for University of Kentucky students was handed out Wednesday as part of the third annual on-campus Wildcat Market. The student farmers’...
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Lexington hosting regular household hazardous waste disposal event Saturday
Originally published by WEKU. Lexington is hosting its regular hazardous waste collection this Saturday. The event is meant to help residents get rid of household items in a way...
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Lexington to spray for mosquitos across the city amid reported increase
Originally published by WEKU. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will be spraying for mosquitos across town after a round of increased activity in multiple neighborhoods. That includes increased activity...
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McConnell voices support for shipping container production facility on grounds of Blue Grass Army Depot
Originally published by WEKU. A proposal for a shipping container production facility at the Blue Grass Army Depot is being backed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The Senate...
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Senate Minority Leader McConnell speaks to Madison County leaders at EKU luncheon
Originally published by WEKU. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell met with Madison County leaders Wednesday, speaking about his future priorities at EKU’s Center for the Arts. McConnell told those...
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Lexington to continue odor control project with smoke tests
Originally published by WEKU. The Lexington Division of Water Quality is continuing its efforts to control strong odors coming from the city’s sewer system starting September 9. The city...