Stu Johnson
ReporterStu has been reporting for WEKU for more than 35 years. His primary beat is Lexington/Fayette government.
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A weekly community partners’ event at Lexington’s Goodwill Opportunity Center carried a slightly different meaning Thursday. -
The word “diverse” might well describe many a college athletic team in 2024. As one example, the Eastern Kentucky University men’s and women’s track teams have members from around ten different countries. Some of those student-athletes were challenged on and off the track in a different way this spring. -
Kentucky has a high percentage when it comes to cancers caused by human papillomavirus or H-P-V. Representatives of cancer centers from across the U.S. gathered in Lexington this week to discuss ways to raise vaccination rates. -
This springtime might just be the best time for many Kentuckians to consider getting another COVID booster shot. Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Dr. Stephen Stack said a newly developed booster is anticipated this fall. -
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is proposing an almost $532 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It represents a $27 million increase over the current spending plan. -
60 more legislative days are in Kentucky’s governmental history books. House and Senate members took up some last minutes issues and passed on some others. -
It's official, a school administrator from eastern Kentucky will take the reins of public education K through 12. It happened on the final day of the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly session. -
Members of the Kentucky House and Senate gather for the final day of the 2024 General Assembly Session today. There are issues that might be characterized as “in limbo.” -
Time was spent Friday, day 59 of the Kentucky Legislative Session, overriding vetoes offered by Governor Beshear. That includes final action on what proponents call the Safer Kentucky Act. The 78-page bill covers a lot of areas when it comes to addressing criminal behavior -
Both Houses of the Kentucky Legislature are taking action to override many vetoes offered by Governor Beshear. That was anticipated. Possibly what wasn’t expected was the GOP led Senate and House deciding not to override the veto on HB 8.
