On Today's Morning Edition - WHO declares ebola outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, jury deliberations begin in OpenAI case, and one year after tornado, a southern Kentucky church and electric co-op reflect on rebuilding. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Pres Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jingping, appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump, and U.S. Rep. Massie responds to hush-money allegations less than a week ahead of primary. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - President Trump arrives in China Wednesday, Pete Hegseth faces questions on the Hill about the rising cost of the Iran war, and a grand jury will consider case of accused Berea bank shooter. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - U.S. starts operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships, SCOTUS delays restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone, and Kentucky still needs more than 7 inches of rain to get out of drought. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Trump extends ceasefire deadline with Iran, Virginians approve Democratic effort to redraw congressional map, and Ky Gov. Andy Beshear releases funding to address water issues in Martin County. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - As U.S.-Iran ceasefire comes to an end - talks to extend the agreement remain unclear, Trump's labor secretary resigns, and the Ky Supreme Court denies ex-sheriff's bid to remove judge in murder trial. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 or weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Trump announces planned Iran war peace talks, businesses can now apply for Trump tariff refunds, and census shows some central Appalachian counties gained residents. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - V.P. Vance will serve as lead US negotiator in peace talks to end Iran war, NASA's Artemis II astronauts return to Earth, and over $13 million in federal funds awarded to replace bridges in Bath County. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Trump and NATO chief meet to discuss the partnership, attacks continue across the Gulf region despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and after Trump EPA visited Kentucky, solar almost caught up to coal. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - U.S. and Iran agree to two week ceasefire, the effects of the war in Iran give investors around the world whiplash, and ex-PSC chief says regulators should look closely at LG&E-KU merger plan. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Trump repeats threat to bomb Iran's infrastructure if a deal isn't reached, Artemis II crew heads home after historic moon mission, and state data show Kentucky last used more of its own coal in 2019. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - President Trump says Iran has until Tuesday night to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Artemis II crew readies for lunar flyby, and a Bill expanding Kentucky PSC heads to Beshear's desk. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Attorney General Pam Bondi is out at the Department of Justice, Iran introduces new toll system for passage through, and Gambling, Medicaid, KSU: what passed (and didn’t) in Kentucky ahead of veto period. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Iran rejects U.S. peace proposal , a jury finds Meta and Google liable in social media addiction trial, an Lexington officials want help from residents on the budget for the next fiscal year. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Iran attacks world's largest liquified natural gas complex, Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces lawmakers at DHS confirmation hearing, and the Kentucky Senate passes amended $31B state budget bill. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Pres. Trump floats idea of "taking" Cuba, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady, and the Kentucky legislature overturns Beshear’s veto of education tax credit. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Israel's ground moves in Lebanon raise pressure on Western countries, Europeans leaders reject Trump's demand to help with the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump's rollback of emissions rules will cost Kentucky. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Editio - Israel launches strikes in Beirut, FBI investigating two unrelated attacks in Michigan and Virginia, and coal generation to drop 7% in 2026, despite Trump's policies. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - U.S.-Israel strikes continue as Iran effectively closes Strait of Hormuz, probe points to U.S. being at fault for Iran school strike, and Pres.Trump visits Kentucky to tout economic agenda. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - U.S. strikes on Tehran intensify, Americans' views on Iran war, and auditor finds that Kentucky housed children in unsafe settings, with little oversight. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Pres. Trump hails Iran successes but offers no end date, two teens are charged in NYC attack attempt, and Ky Senate bill targeting planning and zoning rules moves on to the House. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Pres. Trump fires Kristi Noem as head of DHS, Israeli airstrikes hit the capitals of Iran and Lebanon, and Governor Beshear calls Senate PSC bill Republican 'shenanigans'. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - The Sierra Club pushes back on a bill to limit PSC role of advocacy groups in Kentucky, the Middle East conflict enters Day 6, and clerics convene to replace Iran's supreme leader. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Ky Transportation Cabinet urges caution as crews begin spraying for invasive plants, Israel continues airstrikes, as Iran widens attacks, and Trump claims Iran would have struck first if U.S. had not acted. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 or weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Mason County officials approve ordinance paving the way for potential large-scale data center, U.S. and Israel continue attacks against Iran, three American service members killed. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - U.S. and Iran will hold another round of nuclear talks, a Harvard professor retires amid investigation int Epstein ties, and Lex. Immigration attorney discusses what to know after a reported ICE sighting. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 or weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - U.S. and Iran to hold third round of nuclear talks, Cuba says four killed on boat were trying to infiltrate country, and Kentucky House committee clears new GOP two-year budget bill spending $31B. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Editio - Pres. Trump touts economy, attacks political foes in State of the Union address, U.S. House rejects aviation safety bill and Kentucky GOP bill to ban machine gun conversion devices moves forward. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - A second U.S. aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East Thursday, Pres. Trump's Board of Peace held its first meeting, and volunteers needed for annual Lexington homeless count and outreach effort. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Talks to end war in Ukraine conclude with little progress, Meta CEO defends the platform in social media addiction trial, and the KY Senate advances a bill to restrict more forms of voter ID. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - U.S. and Iran say they'll continue talks as both ramp up military forces, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial, and Lexington will host an expungement clinic for residents. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Lawmakers are no closer to a deal as partial government shutdown continues, officials to meet for more talks as Ukraine war nears 4th anniversary and Ky coal production rises, while employment declines. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - AG Pam Bondi's contentious hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, 6 House Republicans vote against Trump's Canadian tariffs, and Ky GOP bill would limit license plate reader data sharing and storage. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 or weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Immigration officials testify before House, Britain's prime minister faces calls to resign over ex-ambassador's Epstein tire, a spending bill passed last week includes funding for 3 highway projects in Ky. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - The search for Nancy Guthrie enters its second week, Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress Monday, and an Appalshop filmmaker documents frustration over Kentucky Power rates. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org

On Today's Morning Edition - Hundreds of federal agents are leaving Minnesota, the last major arms control treaty between Russia and the U.S. expires, and Tom Martin talks with Lex. Mayor Linda Gorton about ice and snow removal. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - The partial shutdown enters its fourth day, Iran and U.S. negotiate over Iran's nuclear program, and officials are waiting on word from investigators at the site of the Dessie Scott School fire in Wolfe county. Plus local wx and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Debate over DHS funding continues amid partial government shutdown, judge allows immigration enforcement surge to continue in MN, and EKY towns ask residents to conserve water amid freezing temperatures. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Democrats are demanding changes to DHS funding as partial shutdown looms, the Fed votes to hold interest rates steady, and Ky House GOP releases ‘bare bones’ budget bill. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Pres. Trump says the economy is "booming" in Iowa message, the NTSB releases findings in DCA midair crash, and UPS is retiring the plane model involved in a fatal Louisville crash. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

On Today's Morning Edition - Trump will "consider" reducing number of ICE agents in Minnesota, social media apps on trial over effects on children, and power restoration ongoing in southern Kentucky after storm outages. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.

Emergency and road crews in Lexington have been working to clear roads after yesterday’s winter storm. Kentucky's second-largest city got much less snow than forecasted but was hit with a mix of freezing rain and sleet overnight, with some ice accumulation.

Snow has transitioned primarily to sleet and freezing rain across much of Kentucky. Ice accumulations are causing hazardous road conditions, and power outages are now being reported throughout the southcentral and southeastern parts of the state.

Update 10:10a 1/25/2026 88.9 WEKU now operating at full power. Update 9:57a 1/25/2026 88.5 WEKC Corbin is off the air due to significant ice accumulation on antenna. 102.5 Middlesboro is also off the air.

On Today's Morning Edition - Pres. Trump will speak at the World Economic Forum, Concerns about conditions at Texas detention center grow after 3 deaths, and Ky Power notifies PSC of Mitchell cooling tower project. Plus local weather and traffic. Join us 5-9 on 88.9 and weku.org.