Lisa Autry
Lisa is a Scottsville native and WKU alum. She has worked in radio as a news reporter and anchor for 18 years. Prior to joining WKU Public Radio, she most recently worked at WHAS in Louisville and WLAC in Nashville. She has received numerous awards from the Associated Press, including Best Reporter in Kentucky. Many of her stories have been heard on NPR.
-
Kentucky’s attorney general is asking two of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains not to distribute abortion pills by mail. CVS and Walgreens plan to make the drugs available to consumers after gaining approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
-
A regional blood center serving Kentucky, Tennessee, and other states is preparing to ease donor restrictions for gay and bisexual men under newly proposed guidance from the Food and Drug Administration.
-
A start-up distillery is coming to Henderson, marking a new investment in Kentucky’s signature bourbon industry. Henderson Distilling Company plans to repurpose the downtown Municipal Power and Light facility into a full production distillery, as well as tourism and retail space.
-
The electric vehicle footprint is growing in Kentucky with the announcement of a new manufacturer in Simpson County. Liochem e-Materials announced plans on Thursday to create 141 jobs related to the production of battery materials for the EV industry.
-
Kentucky’s highest court has a new leader following an investiture ceremony at the State Capitol.
-
The Bowling Green-Warren County NAACP says it won’t participate in a protest this weekend seeking justice for Emmett Till.
-
Kentucky is easing restrictions on residents who leave the state to access medical marijuana in places where it’s legal. Gov. Andy Beshear signed two executive orders on Tuesday to assist those struggling with issues including chronic pain and PTSD.
-
Nettie Depp was a teacher, public speaker, and education reformer who advocated for wider access to education and higher pay for teachers.
-
The more high profile of the two proposed constitutional amendments will determine the future of abortion rights in the commonwealth.
-
The Vine Grove Police Department is home to Kentucky’s first Narcan vending machine. The nasal spray is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.