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Attorney General Russell Coleman found the University of Kentucky to be in violation of Kentucky’s open records law in three different cases since August, showing the school’s continuing pattern of problems with the state law aimed at government transparency.
Local News
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Drew Metanchuk and Jake Manson recap the weekend in UK sports. -
Austin Anthony/Kentucky LanternIf there are one or two of you out there who still have doubts that Gov. Andy Beshear will run for president in 2028, doubt no more. This week, he officially released “Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country,” joining the Presidential Hopeful section of your local bookstore. -
(Photos provided by campaigns)Sixth District Congressional candidates Ralph Alvarado and Zach Dembo are making their case to voters through ads and events, but it's not yet clear if voters will see a head-to-head debate between the two. -
Peachtree EntertainmentA national concert promotion company has unveiled plans for a new concert venue in Lexington called The Rail. -
Kentucky News Connection/dinastya - stock.adobe.com/1159035166Should Kentucky inmates convicted of violent offenses be required to serve at least 85 percent of their sentence, even if they were convicted before that requirement was voted into law? That's question is now before the Kentucky Supreme Court. -
Karyn Czar/WUKYAhead of the November elections, Lexington’s mayoral candidates and Urban County Council candidates took part in a public forum last night that focused on the relationship between local government and nonprofit organizations.
Radio Shows & Music
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Joe Conkwright interviews Rock & Roots artist Brandon Flowers about his new album Thrasher, which comes out August 21st, 2026. -
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.
Podcasts
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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.This week Josh and Joe get down to the meat and potatoes of 'Dinner.' Have your mushroom sauce and green beans ready. Stick around for supper with vegetable beef soup and use those leftover tomatoes to make gazpacho. -
PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews poet and fiction writer Wendy Jett about her trilogy and upcoming poetry book. -
PodcastsIn Continuum 5 of The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle – Tobacco, Truth, and Black Health, Dr. Abeni El-Amin continues her conversation with Dr. Valerie Yerger of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) by examining a critical question in tobacco prevention: Why do some public-health messages reach communities while others fail to resonate at all? -
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.This week Joe and Josh continue the meal planning series with 'Lunch.' From chicken tenders to salsa and vegetarian sandwiches on English muffins, there are many quick delicious items to make or pick up at the market for you and your kids.
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