Stu Johnson
ReporterStu has been reporting for WEKU for more than 35 years. His primary beat is Lexington/Fayette government.
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There are topics which generate much debate and sometimes emotional commentary. One is abortion, which has been that kind of topic in Frankfort in recent years. There’s another which has not been formally debated but often carries a strong reaction as well.The death penalty is legal in Kentucky and has been since it was reinstated nationally in 1976. A court ruling in 2010 put an indefinite pause in capital punishment in Kentucky.
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The end of April has no shortage of events in the bluegrass region of Kentucky. Upwards of 90,000 people will converge on Kentucky Horse Park grounds over the next few days for the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian.
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This Saturday offers opportunities around the Commonwealth to get old and unused prescription medications out of the house. One of the med toss events will be held in Lexington.
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The Kentucky man credited with innovative jail construction and operational methods is being remembered. Ray Sabbatine died earlier this week at the age of 74.
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Two seniors at Bryan Station High School are the recipients of 2024 “Be the Change” scholarships in Lexington. The $10,000 scholarships are available to students of color at Bryan Station.
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The Kentucky Horse Park is getting a $39 million shot in the arm. The infusion of state money will impact the almost 50-year-old facility honoring the horse in a variety of ways.
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Lexington’s mayor is proposing some funding go towards catchup maintenance at the Recycle Center. There are also plans to expand the acceptable material list.
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Supporters of the Purchase of Development Rights Program in Fayette County are seeking an adjustment in the acreage requirement. Currently, farms must be a minimum of 20 acres to come under PDR eligibility.
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In one of his final actions as Senate Majority Floor Leader, Damon Thayer attained voice-vote support for a resolution pertaining to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
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The City of Lexington is moving forward with various recommendations to improve its business climate with minority and women-owned businesses.