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A far eastern Kentucky organization known for capturing Appalachian culture and then dispersing information through video, audio, and theater is trying to determine what’s next regarding a permanent home.
The Commonwealth
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Stu Johnson/By the end of this week the temperatures may turn a bit crisper and the leaves a bit more yellow or red, and horses will turn for home. These are all signs of another fall racing meet at Keeneland. -
John McGary/WEKU NewsThe City of Lexington will hold an expungement clinic October 31st at Central Bank Center. At a news conference Monday afternoon, Mayor Linda Gorton explained it’s designed to help people overcome barriers to employment, housing and education by expunging misdemeanors and non-violent felonies from their criminal record.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
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Sam Dick met up with Larry Roberts of Lexington who just started playing Pickleball one year ago. Roberts is now heading to the national Pickleball championship in Dallas in November.
In the Eastern Kentucky mountains, the Mt. Tabor Benedictines run a monastery that focuses on prayer, work, solitude, and hospitality
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On Todays Eastern Standard, Mental health issues, exacerbated by the conditions of the pandemic, are becoming evident in schools, from first grade through college.
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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Shepherd Snyder/WEKUThe debut of the Twelve Lions Film Festival in the heart of Lexington made its mark for film lovers as a way to showcase independent film from regional and international artists.
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Cheri Lawson/WEKUKentucky comedian gets grant to produce and stream one-woman show on body autonomy
Today's Interview
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John McGary/WEKU NewsWoodford County artist Stephen Sawyer works in many formats, but visitors to downtown Versailles may be most familiar with his three large outdoor murals on display, the latest of which is a tribute to America's veterans.
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Brooke Raby/Kate Savage talks to Brooke Raby who is the new Interim Executive Director of the Lexington Philharmonic
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Dozens of elementary-aged children gathered in front of Stonewall school Friday afternoon. They are the current participants in Lexington’s extended school program. -
A flight instructor and student were killed when their small, single-engine plane crashed between Bowling Green and Owensboro last week. Investigators say a severe thunderstorm was in the area at the time. Sean Howard is the chief flight instructor at Eastern Kentucky University’s Aviation program. He said there are some things pilots just shouldn’t do.
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Many Kentuckians have been remembering the Commonwealth’s 58th governor this week. Friends and family came to the State Capitol Monday where Brereton Jones was lying in state.One of his driving ambitions while governor was to see more citizens find and be able to afford healthcare services.
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Ed Commons, Executive Producer of Red Barn Radio shares stories of the origins and growth of the program. The show is now in Season 22.
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Lexington city leaders are asking for proposals regarding a new City Hall. The Urban County Council Thursday moved ahead with a request for proposals motion.
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