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Senate Republicans returned to Washington on Monday with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally of President Donald Trump.
Local News
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Kentucky Open Government CoalitionAnother data center controversy is playing out, this time in Burgin, Kentucky — not far from the historic Shaker Village. -
Music of Joseph BaberLongtime Lexington Philharmonic conductor Dr. George Zack has died. -
Timothy D. Easley/AP/FR43398 APGov. Andy Beshear's senior advisor is reportedly laying the groundwork for a run at his boss's job. The advisor has already made his departure from Beshear's administration official. -
Taylor Sisk for KFF Health NewsDrugs and the consequences of addiction are woven into the fabric of Jamie Madden’s life. -
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell says he is recovering from a fall that briefly left him unconscious and will remain out of the Senate while he continues rehabilitation. -
Team KentuckyKentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear announced the launch of a new interactive domestic violence data dashboard that provides the public with access to statewide and county-level information on domestic violence cases, shelters, support services, and law enforcement outcomes.
Radio Shows & Music
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Rock and Roots celebrates America's Birthday with a showcase of Americana music and a time capsule of the golden music of 1976. Join Joe Conkwright and John Lee for a listening party on Rock & Roots this weekend - 10 am to 2 pm Friday, and Saturday noon to 5 pm.Only on 91.3 or streaming live @ wuky.org or the free WUKY app. -
10 Foot Pole brings the Roots of Lexington Music Scene back to life at the next Tahlsound, Sunday June 28th at the Great Lawn Stage behind Oleika Shriners Temple, 326 Southland Drive.10 Foot Pole and Rebeca Rego join Joe Conkwright for a conversation on Rock & Roots. Recorded June 16, 2026. -
WUKY Listener Walt Remondini returns as a guest host for The Rock & Roots Special Edition. This program aired first on Saturday, March 7, 2026. -
Molly Tuttle stops by WUKY's Rock & Roots and joins host Joe Conkwright.Recorded live on Thursday, August 14, 2025. -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Rodney Crowell Featuring Tyler Bryant (The Twenty One Song Salute (Owed to G.G. Shinn and Cléoma Falcon)), Mt. Joy (Lucy), St Paul & the Broken Bones (Sushi And Coca Cola), Tame Impala (End Of Summer), Alison Krauss & Union Station (One Ray Of Shine), & Christone "Kingfish" Ingram (Voodoo Charm)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsVoting Matters is back from hiatus with this fresh conversation with Melissa Coulston of Kentucky Refugee Ministries. She talks about the mission of the nonprofit and recaps their 12th annual Kentucky Refugee and Immigrant Inclusion Summit, which this year included a mock election conducted by the Fayette County Clerk's office. -
PodcastsThis week on Open Studio WUKY membership and marketing director, Robert Hansel joins Tom to talk about the mission behind the WUKY Gallery; including how the station goes about recruiting local artists for the space. -
PodcastsThe Lexington Farmers' Market Report on WUKY is brought to you by Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, providing safe, reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately half a million people in portions of 14 counties. Learn more at kentuckyamwater.com.Josh & Joe navigate the landscape of offerings at the Farmers' Market. The weather has presented challenges, but the produce is starting show out and will be abundant soon. Stay for the end to hear a tasty twist on traditional salsa. -
David Butler, former owner of iconic Lexington club, The Wrocklage, looks back at the club’s history and his favorite moments there.
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