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WEKU Daily News Podcast - Thurs. June 12, 2025

Published June 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM EDT

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Fayette Co. Public Schools Audit - ICE and Local Jails - UK Extension Storm Strike Teams - Bowling Green Teen Arrested by ICE - Travel Bans Impact KY - Lexington Net Zero - Consent Decree in Louisville - Powell Co. Reptile Zoo Owner Bitten

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