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WEKU Daily News Podcast - Thurs. Feb. 27, 2025

By Wendy Barnett

Published February 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM EST

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Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem in KY - Floyd Co. Emergency Disaster Declaration - Flood Recovery Efforts in KY Death Toll Update - Lost River Cave Cleanup - Lexington VA Cuts - Avian Flu in KY - Legislative Disruption Bill - Copper Thefts in Louisville - KY American Water Leadership Change - Water Flouridation Bill

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Wendy Barnett

Wendy oversees all station operations and serves as All Things Considered host. She began her career at WEKU in 2001.

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