WEKU
| Broadcast area | Lexington Metro area Central Kentucky Eastern Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.9 MHz |
| Branding | Lexington's Radio News Leader |
| Programming | |
| Format | Public Radio - News - Talk |
| Affiliations | National Public Radio American Public Media Public Radio Exchange BBC World Service Kentucky Public Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Eastern Kentucky University |
| History | |
First air date | October 7, 1968 |
Call sign meaning | W Eastern Kentucky University |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 18307 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 219 meters (719 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°52′45″N 84°19′33″W / 37.87917°N 84.32583°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live HD2: Listen live |
| Website | www |
WEKU (88.9 FM) is a non-commercial, listener-supported, public radio station in Richmond, Kentucky. It is a charter member of National Public Radio and it is owned by Eastern Kentucky University, broadcasting a news, talk and information format.
WEKU is a Class C1 station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts. The transmitter is off Igo Road near Interstate 75. The signal covers northern, central and eastern Kentucky, including nearby Lexington. Programming is also heard on several satellite stations and FM translators.
WEKU is one of two full NPR members in the Lexington market, the other being the University of Kentucky's WUKY, a fellow NPR charter member licensed to Lexington proper. Lexington is one of the smallest markets with two separately owned and programmed NPR member stations.