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Kentucky lawmakers heard a proposal to deal with homelessness among college students this week in a committee hearing.
Local News
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The new Cardiac Crusade initiative is bringing volunteers, first responders and healthcare professionals together to map every automated external defibrillator they can find across the city.
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Three years ago, we talked a lot about banning books in Kentucky. Kentucky Lantern's Linda Blackford has an update on today's climate.
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Kentucky is off to a 4-1 start and is ranked 25th nationally in the AFCA Coaches Poll this week. The Cats rallied to win at South Carolina on Saturday, capping the game with a successful two-point conversion for the win.
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Employer-sponsored healthcare plans, the Affordable Care Act marketplace, and Medicare are ramping up for a new enrollment period. Kentucky residents have just a few months to select the right coverage for next year.
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Lexington's city council has taken the first steps toward extending its moratorium on data centers in Fayette County until October 2027. City leaders also set in motion a process for creating a new dedicated zone that would only apply to the centers.
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Actress and University of Kentucky alumna Ashley Judd is speaking out about sexual violence on campus, saying she know of assault survivors who attended the school when she was a student a member of a sorority.
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.
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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.
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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.
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WUKY Listener Walt Remondini returns as a guest host for The Rock & Roots Special Edition. This program aired first on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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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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PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews multidisciplinary artist Shanta Lee about her latest book, Do Words Dream Themselves Into Silence Told in Riddles?.
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PodcastsThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that scammers cost Americans an estimated $200 billion annually. The mental health impact of these scams can be significant with nearly three in four scam victims reporting that the experience negatively impacted their mental health and overall wellbeing, often leading to lasting shame and isolation. Tasha Stewart, an information officer in the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions in the Public Protection Cabinet shares tips on what to look out for.
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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 serve some of the sweeter side of the Farmers' Market. From the last of the berries to tree fruits, nuts and baked goodness, there are many options to finish off your meal with a treat or snack. Plus stick around for persimmons, sangria and stack cake.
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PodcastsOctober 5th kicks off Voter Education Week in Kentucky. Liza and Alan welcome in Megan Gulla of CivicLex to talk about all the ways you can prepare to cast your ballot. This month there will be numerous community and city-wide events where you can get to know some of the candidates as well.
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