Lexington, KY – Monday, in Lexington, Chuck Geveden, with the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, presented Mayor Jim Newberry and Police Chief Ronnie Bastin with a 65-thousand dollar National Highway Safety grant to curb impaired driving, speeding, and other reckless behavior, as well as promoting child safety seats, and seatbelt usage.
Lexington, KY – The CentrePointe project has been the focus of controversy since last year's demolition of 14 of Lexington's buildings on West Main Street. The area used to be a local hotspot for music venues, but the arts culture in Lexington has been scrambling to relocate. WUKY's Jennifer Parker recently moved to Lexington and decided to investigate the slow resuscitation of the city's music scene.
Lexington, KY – The Kentucky Department for Public Health has raised the level of H1N1 flu activity in the state to widespread, which is the highest level. In Lexington, city leaders are holding an H1 N1 Flu Summit next week. Alan Lytle has more on the story.
Lexington, KY – Steve Nunn appeared by video from the Fayette County jail for the brief hearing. He looked tired and had a five-o'clock shadow. His attorney, Astrida Lemkins entered a NOT guilty plea on Nunn's behalf. Bond was denied. Lemkins says a preliminary hearing in the case is set for next Friday. "Then if the judge decides, of the defendant waives the preliminary hearing, then it will be sent up for an indictment, at which time there will be another arraignment in the circuit court."
Lexington, KY – According to a new UK HealthCare survey, more than one and a half million Kentuckians underestimate the health impact second-hand smoke can have. Ellen Hahn, is the director of UK's Tobacco Policy Research Program and Kentucky Center for a Smoke-free Policy...
Lexington, KY – This week the University of Kentucky kicks off its annual Big Blue Goes Green Sustainability Showcase. Part of the event includes a chance to see UK's entry in the solar decathlon contest, before it's packed up and set up on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Jennifer Parker sat down recently with UK Design Professor Gregory Luhan, one of the project's chief participants.
Lexington, KY – University of Kentucky and city officials are encouraging football fans to be responsible and respectful during Saturday's home opener at Commonwealth Stadium. Alan Lytle has more on the story.
Frankfort, KY – With Steve Nunn facing the possibility of posting a cash bond today and obtaining release from jail, Lexington Police last night announced they're charging Nunn with murder. He's accused of gunning down 29-year old Amanda Ross, Friday morning, outside her Lexington townhouse. Lt. Douglas Pape tells Kentucky Public Radio authorities are continuing to gather evidence in the case. "We're following up on every lead as diligently and quickly as we can."
