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USFS
Hikers and campers can chime in on the U.S. Forest Service’s proposal to start charging fees at 22 recreation sites in the Cumberland and London Ranger Districts. The plan would also raise fees for camping in the Red River Gorge.
The Commonwealth
Lexington/Richmond News
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Stu JohnsonTo say medical care has changed dramatically in Kentucky and everywhere else in 200 years could be considered a major understatement. If you zero in on psychiatric treatment, it becomes even more profound. -
Stu JohnsonLexington’s mass transit system is examining a significant change in service delivery. Lexington City Council members got a briefing earlier this week.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
Sam Dick visited a farmer in Fayette County who grows truffles
Sam Dick travels to Manchester, Kentucky to visit a woman who has made it her mission to help recovering addicts
Eastern Standard
On this week's edition of Eastern Standard: Episode 5 of our special election year series, Democracy Optimist, hosted by University of Kentucky election law and voting rights research professor Josh Douglas.
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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Cheri Lawson/WEKUAward-winning Appalachian poet, memoirist, and teacher Pauletta Hansel shares work from her latest book, Will There Also Be Singing? -
Cheri Lawson/WEKUA Kentucky flute maker on a mission to educate people about his Native American heritage prepares for Native Dawn Flute Gathering
Today's Interview
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Photo by Rob SouthardPhotographs can tell us things that words fail to convey. It's the aim of Kate Savage's guest for this latest in her interview series on the arts. -
EKUEKU Athletics Director Matt Roan is about to make a move to James Madison University
More Kentucky News Stories
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A building with significant historical importance in Lexington is the new home to financial, health, and employment services in the East End. A ribbon cutting Monday attracted state and local leaders plus many community members. -
Early voting for next week’s primary elections begins Thursday and will last for three days. -
Kentucky got a rare light show over the weekend, thanks to a very large solar storm. -
The Kentucky Transportation Department is in the midst of an electric vehicle fast-charging station installation program. It is a balancing act between the current need and potential future needs. -
Summer is a time when restrictions go into place regarding what and when items can be burned in certain locations in the commonwealth.
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