CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta
WASHINGTON — CNN announced on Wednesday morning that it will host a debate between President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at the network’s Atlanta studios...
Louisville Democratic Rep. Nima Kulkarni ruled off ballot by Court of Appeals
LOUISVILLE — A sitting Democratic state representative has been disqualified as a primary candidate after the Kentucky Court of Appeals reversed a recent Jefferson County Circuit Court decision. Rep....
Woodford County Man Sentenced for Armed Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking
For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Versailles, Ky., man, Anthony Travon Garrett, 31, was sentenced on Wednesday, by Chief U.S. District...
Public comments primarily support a proposal to make the sale of dogs and cats at Lexington pet stores illegal
Originally published by WEKU. A Humane Pet Sales Ordinance proposal continues to move forward at Lexington City Hall. The topic attracted significant public comment during Tuesday’s Council work session....
Former President Donald Trump expected at high dollar fundraiser in Lexington
Republished from WEKU. Former president Donald Trump will be in the Bluegrass today. He is attending a fundraising event hosted by Joe and Kelly Craft in Lexington. Tickets for...
Fact checking claims about vaccines as new COVID-19 variant emerges
In the last month, new COVID-19 variants — known as FLiRT and part of the omicron family — emerged as the dominant strain in the United States. COVID-19 vaccines...
Legal fights leave question marks over ballot access in presidential battleground states
In Wisconsin, voters don’t yet know whether the ballot drop boxes that were in use in the state for years will be allowed this fall. Georgians are waiting to...
Paid leave for domestic violence victims under consideration at Lexington City Hall
Originally published by WEKU. Lexington city leaders are considering expanding the paid leave policy for urban county government workers. The proposal got Council committee approval Tuesday. If adopted, classified...
Fourth case of “Whooping Cough” reported in Fayette County schools
Republished from WEKU. Fayette County Schools have reported another case of highly contagious Whooping cough. A case of pertussis, or whooping cough, has been confirmed at Lafayette High School....
First Kentucky Safety Summit brings transportation workers together to discuss research, raise awareness
Originally published by WEKU. Transportation workers from across Kentucky came together in Lexington Tuesday for the state Transportation Cabinet’s first Kentucky Safety Summit. The conference brought workers together to...