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Toyota officials in central Kentucky last week formally unveiled the company’s first of many, many all-hybrid Camries at the Scott County assembly plant. That came as work progresses to produce thousands of electric vehicle batteries at two plants along Interstate 65. Production is expected to start next year.
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Stu JohnsonA building with significant historical importance in Lexington is the new home to financial, health, and employment services in the East End. A ribbon cutting Monday attracted state and local leaders plus many community members. -
Stu JohnsonThe man who heads building inspection for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government says the modern building code covers a lot of ground.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
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Sam Dick visited a farmer in Fayette County who grows truffles
Sam Dick travels to Manchester, Kentucky to visit a woman who has made it her mission to help recovering addicts
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We explore the anxieties of college student parents with Boston University Staff Psychiatrist Mathilde Ross, Eastern Kentucky University Clinical Psychologist Maggie Freeman, and University of Kentucky Psychologist Shannon Sauer-Zavala.
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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Cheri Lawson/WEKUA Kentucky flute maker on a mission to educate people about his Native American heritage prepares for Native Dawn Flute Gathering -
courtesy of the Keeneland Association“The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers” showcases photos, art and video interviews of around 100 Black jockeys, trainers and owners from the early 19th century to modern times. It was previously on display in the Keeneland library throughout 2023.
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Photo by Rob SouthardPhotographs can tell us things that words fail to convey. It's the aim of Kate Savage's guest for this latest in her interview series on the arts. -
EKUEKU Athletics Director Matt Roan is about to make a move to James Madison University
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Primary election day is a dozen days away, but by then, many Kentuckians will have already voted. Secretary of State Michael Adams said the absentee ballot request portal closed Tuesday at midnight and he expects the final total to match last May’s – about 18-thousand. -
The National Weather Service in Jackson reports it was a strong microburst with 80 mile per hour winds that toppled trees near Natural Bridge in Powell County Tuesday night. -
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Lexington city leaders are beginning the formal process of updating zoning regulations. It has implications for specific businesses located near residential areas. -
A longtime Fayette County School Board member says her effort to introduce a resolution at Monday night’s meeting proved unsuccessful. Amanda Ferguson served from 2007 to 2016 and rejoined the board last year. She said it was an attempt to improve relations between district staff and school employees.
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