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A power plant in Western Kentucky with a history of polluting groundwater is planning to phase out coal after four decades of operation. It’s the seventh…
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As NPR celebrates its 50th anniversary today, WEKU is proud to have been one of 90 original charter stations that created the NPR network.The membership…
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform J.S. Bach’s six cello suites live from the studios of public media producer WGBH on Sunday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. ET, as a…
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WEKU was honored with four 2019 Kentucky AP Broadcasters awards for journalism excellence. The awards include:First place in Long Light News Feature for…
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WEKU Director & General Manager Elected To The NPR Board Of DirectorsWEKU Director and General Manager Mike Savage has been elected to the Board of Directors for National Public Radio (NPR). This is Savage’s second term as…
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WEKU remembers NPR Commentator Cokie Roberts. She has died from complications from Breast Cancer. Roberts was 75.Roberts visited Lexington in 2017 as part…
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Thank you to the thousands of members who have supported WEKU over the past 50 years.You've helped bring our community together through intriguing stories…
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WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour host, Michael Johnathon and his son Caleb visited WEKU studios to help General Manager Mike Savage encourage new members to…
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The City of Richmond, Mayor Jim Barnes, and Richmond City Commission issued the Proclamation of WEKU Public Radio Week, October 7 - 13. On October 7,…
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Lexington Mayor Jim Gray Declares WEKU Public Radio WeekLexington Mayor, Jim Gray, declares October 7-13, 2018 as WEKU Public Radio Week in honor of WEKU's 50th Anniversary.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep broadcasting live this morning from Broomwagon in Lexington. Thanks to Tom Martin for the pictures. Tom also interviewed Steve for…
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WEKU General Manager Mike Savage announced this morning that the station is purchasing a new Transmitter at a cost of about $100,000. The transmitter will…