https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports WMKY Feature Reports en-US Copyright Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:11:54 GMT https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-09-24/poppy-mountain-music-festival-celebrates-34-years-of-music The music played on util 1 a.m. Sunday, with sets from John Anderson, Jake Worthington, and Shenandoah. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:11:54 GMT https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-09-24/poppy-mountain-music-festival-celebrates-34-years-of-music Alex Standifer https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-09-21/creek-walk-at-rodburn-hollow-park-reveals-a-healthy-water-ecosystem Creek walk participants filled out their Stream Critter Passport under the guidance of Tom Timmerman- the district biologist for the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Northeast district’s 26 counties. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-09-21/creek-walk-at-rodburn-hollow-park-reveals-a-healthy-water-ecosystem Alex Standifer https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-09-14/uk-st-claire-makes-lung-cancer-screening-advancements-with-their-new-ion-machine UK St. Claire has joined more than 40 hospitals across the state in the use of a new cancer diagnosis machine to help combat eastern Kentucky’s high lung cancer rates. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-09-14/uk-st-claire-makes-lung-cancer-screening-advancements-with-their-new-ion-machine Alex Standifer https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-08-31/contaminated-water-continues-to-plague-residents-of-wyoming-county-west-virginia The area, like many other parts of Appalachia, has seen the coal industry at its peak and still hosts mining operations today. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-08-31/contaminated-water-continues-to-plague-residents-of-wyoming-county-west-virginia Alex Standifer https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-08-17/msu-students-faculty-staff-and-alumni-gather-for-ribbon-cutting-at-prefontaine-hall Just over a week before classes began at MSU, officials marked the opening of Prefontaine Hall, the first of several ribbon cuttings to look forward to on the Morehead campus. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-08-17/msu-students-faculty-staff-and-alumni-gather-for-ribbon-cutting-at-prefontaine-hall Will Nairn https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-08-03/rowan-officials-make-sure-students-have-health-resources-they-need-to-go-back-to-school Recently, the Rowan County Health Department held a Back to School Bash where they provided health services and information to students and families. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-08-03/rowan-officials-make-sure-students-have-health-resources-they-need-to-go-back-to-school Will Nairn https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-07-13/rowan-fiscal-court-allocates-funding-to-better-staff-county-volunteer-fire-departments With a new fiscal year beginning in July, public services around Morehead are experiencing budget adjustments. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-07-13/rowan-fiscal-court-allocates-funding-to-better-staff-county-volunteer-fire-departments Braeden Trent https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-07-06/rowan-county-schools-host-walkthrough-of-old-high-school-after-sale Rowan County High School, constructed in 1962, along with Morehead Grade School, built in the 1940s, have closed their doors for the last time. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-07-06/rowan-county-schools-host-walkthrough-of-old-high-school-after-sale Braeden Trent https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-07-01/new-exhibits-in-morehead-share-historical-and-cultural-significance-of-independence-day The Kentucky Folk Art Center and the Rowan County Veterans Museum both capture different aspects of the American story and are open for the public to enjoy. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-07-01/new-exhibits-in-morehead-share-historical-and-cultural-significance-of-independence-day Braeden Trent https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-06-22/local-golf-tournament-raises-nearly-200-000-to-fight-cancer In May, Morehead’s Eagle Trace Golf Course hosted the 30th Annual Rocky and Leah Adkins Cure for Cancer Golf Tournament. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://wmky.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/wmky-feature-reports/2026-06-22/local-golf-tournament-raises-nearly-200-000-to-fight-cancer Will Nairn