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WEKU Daily News Podcast - June 24, 2024

By Wendy Barnett

Published June 24, 2024 at 2:51 PM EDT

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Lexington Budget Vetoes - Lexington ESR Grants - Lexington Stormwater Grants - State Workers Compensation System - Medal for Valor - AppleAtcha Orchards Grant - Abortion Travel - Heat Health - Police Harassment - Louisville Budget - Buc-ee's in Warren County

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