A brighter look to the stage of Lexington’s historic Opera House
WEKU | by Stu Johnson Lexington’s best-known theatrical venue has undergone some upstairs improvements. Some of the changes will brighten the patron experience at the venue. The Lexington Opera...
Taxes near the top of priority list as Lexington City Council returns
WEKU | By Stu Johnson There are certain aspects of the fall season that are seen each year. In addition to cooling temperatures and falling leaves, there’s a given when...
Ky. attorney general files lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers, manufacturers over alleged insulin pricing scheme
By Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News Attorney General Daniel Cameron has filed a lawsuit against three pharmacy benefit managers and drug manufacturers over an alleged insulin pricing scheme. ...
Kentucky road project benefitting London mayor fast-tracked amid political donation controversy
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A state road project in Laurel County, set to benefit a business owned by London Mayor Randall Weddle, has been expedited from Fiscal Year 2025 to...
Kentucky’s Tourism Numbers Smaller When Adjusted for Inflation, Despite Claims of ‘Record’ Year
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s tourism industry celebrated a record-breaking year in 2022, generating nearly $13 billion in economic impact, according to state officials. However, a closer examination of the...
Incentives for controversial Bitcoin mining operation run by Kentucky’s largest coal producer gets regulator’s OK
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s utility regulator has approved more than $4 million in electricity cost discounts over several years for a Bitcoin mining operation being run by...
Lexington airport master plan development moving along
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Officials at Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport are about halfway through the updating of the air transportation facility’s master plan. This Tuesday offers an opportunity for...
Behind the Facade: The perverse media feedback loop shaping public perception in Lexington
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor Lexington, Kentucky, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history, presents an image of prosperity and charm. However, beneath this carefully curated facade, there...
Questions abound from legislators during energy-related meeting
by Nancy Royden, Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office FRANKFORT — Questions abounded on Thursday from legislators on the Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy as a...
Omnibus electronic privacy protection bill in the works for 2024 legislative session
by Jordan Hensley, Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office FRANKFORT — Technology once seen only in science fiction is now becoming reality. Some members of the Kentucky General Assembly...