Shepherd Snyder
ReporterShepherd joined WEKU in June 2023 as a staff reporter. He most recently worked for West Virginia Public Broadcasting as General Assignment Reporter. In that role, he collected interviews and captured photos in the northern region of West Virginia. Shepherd holds a master’s degree in Digital Marketing Communication and a bachelor’s in music from West Virginia University.
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Gov. Andy Beshear is requesting to expand FEMA assistance for victims of April’s severe storms in 16 more counties. -
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council discussed the city’s budget plan Tuesday for the first time since the mayor’s proposal earlier this month. -
Two environmental nonprofits cut the ribbon on new office space in Winchester last weekend. -
Neighborhoods affected by floods earlier this month could see FEMA agents in affected areas.
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For some, disasters can lead to depression or post-traumatic stress disorder over the long-term. -
Public filings with Kentucky’s Public Service Commission show the city of Livingston plans to sell its local water system. -
Multiple groups protested at a University of Kentucky Board of Trustees meeting Friday to advocate for canceled graduation ceremonies and higher stipend pay for students. -
Environmentalist group Sierra Club says it’s concerned about cuts to federal funds for Kentucky farmers. -
FEMA is reminding those affected by February storms they can get documents like IDs, birth certificates or insurance papers replaced if they were damaged or lost.
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Raven Run Nature Sanctuary's trail system will be outfitted with new, all-terrain wheelchairs. They’ll make its unpaved trails able to be traversed for people with mobility challenges.
