Stu Johnson
ReporterStu has been reporting for WEKU for more than 35 years. His primary beat is Lexington/Fayette government.
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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.
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A weekly community partners’ event at Lexington’s Goodwill Opportunity Center carried a slightly different meaning Thursday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.