Lily Burris

Lily Burris joined WEKU as a reporter in April, 2026. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Western Kentucky University. She has written for the College Heights Herald at WKU, interned with Louisville Public Media, served as a tornado recovery reporter with WKMS, and as a journalist with the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.

Two public Kentucky universities launch artificial intelligence degrees this fall

By Lily Burris

Kentucky joins states asking appeals court to not require reporting of livestock emissions

Kentucky has joined a 25-state coalition asking a federal court to uphold an EPA rule that exempts farmers from reporting livestock air emissions.

By Lily Burris

EPA data show several Kentucky public water systems with PFAS levels exceeding federal limits

The highest level of contamination was recorded at Fort Campbell Water System.

By Lily Burris

Kentucky livestock, row crop farmers navigate winter weather

Kentucky’s winter storms strained livestock producers with cold stress and calving risks, while insulating dormant wheat — though a late freeze could still threaten crops.

By Lily Burris

Kentuckians turn out at peaceful ‘No Kings’ protests across state

Thousands turned out across Kentucky for a day of peaceful protest. Many wore inflatable animal costumes, carried signs and chanted protests against the Trump administration.

By Lily Burris

Electric vehicle ownership still lags in Kentucky, even as EV, battery projects accelerate

Federal tax credits for the purchase of most electric vehicles, new or used, started in 2023.

By Lily Burris

Assessment shows range of needs to address Hopkinsville housing shortage

Housing affordability data showed that more than 4,200 households in Hopkinsville were cost burdened, meaning that more than 30% of their monthly income goes to housing costs.

By Lily Burris

Hopkinsville, Christian County facing down multiple factors in housing shortage

According to a recent study, the median home sale price in the Hopkinsville area increased by 82.8% from 2014 to 2023, along with a 66.4% increase in average sale price.

By Lily Burris

Crop cashed out? Fewer than 1,000 Ky. farms are still growing tobacco 20 years after major reform

As the United States continues to see a decline in the number of smokers, farmers like Christian County's Dale Seay are pulling the plug on their tobacco growing operations.

By Lily Burris

Lawmakers, military officers cut ribbon on first in series of renovated Fort Campbell barracks

Originally built in the late 1970s and the early 1980s, the barracks came into use as the U.S. was transitioning away from using a drafted army.

By Lily Burris

Are Kentucky judges disclosing everything they should?

Judges and judicial candidates are expected to file financial disclosures each year in order to limit conflicts of interest. But an analysis by KyCIR revealed that the forms aren’t specific enough and don’t actually reveal much about their financial holdings.

By Lily Burris

Sen. Paul proposal would allow coronavirus relief money to be used for disaster recovery

Under the Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act, unspent COVID-19 funds could be used in tornado and flooding recovery efforts.

By Lily Burris