About
On Monday, October 7, 1968, EKU President Robert Martin turned on WEKU's new 50,000-watt transmitter from the studios in the Donovan Building on the campus of Eastern -Kentucky University in Richmond. In 1970, WEKU joined 89 other public radio stations as charter members of a new educational radio network known as National Public Radio.
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Today, WEKU broadcasts on 10 FM transmitters in Northern, Central, and Eastern Kentucky, reaching more than 1.5 million residents. WEKU delivers content free to the public on various platforms, including over-the-air broadcasts, internet streaming, mobile apps for smartphones, and on-demand content.
Mission: To deliver trusted and indispensable news, information, and entertainment audio programs with diverse and thought-provoking content contributing to lifelong learning.
Vision: To enhance listeners' understanding of issues that impact the people of Kentucky, the nation, and the world as the most trusted and reliable source of in-depth, fact-based journalism and arts, cultural, and entertainment programming.
Contact Information:
WEKU
102 Perkins Bldg
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
weku@eku.edu
800.621.8890
WEKU Management
Director & General Manager
Mike Savage
mike.savage@eku.edu
859-622-1662
Development Director
Wendy Wilkinson Ridout
wendy.wilkinson@eku.edu
800-621-8890
Director of Corporate & Community Support
Jeanne Marie Hibberd
Jeannemarie.hibberd@eku.edu
800-621-8890
Operations Director
Brian Burkhart
brian.burkhart@eku.edu
800-621-8890
News Director/Managing Editor
Jackie Starkey
jackie.starkey@eku.edu
800-621-8890
WEKU is licensed to Eastern Kentucky University and is governed by the Board of Regents
