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State leaders have touted Kentucky's economic growth in recent years, with the governor placing a special emphasis on drawing new companies to the commonwealth. But the increase in jobs raises questions about housing.
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Karyn Czar/WUKYFor only the second time in her two terms as Lexington mayor, Linda Gorton has exercised her veto power. The veto overrode a decision that would have permitted large-scale solar on Fayette County farmland.
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Drew Metanchuk and Jake Manson preview the weekend in UK sports. -
Karyn Czar/WUKYWhen Lexington firefighters respond to a call, they’ll be riding in state-of-the-art equipment designed to carry them for the next 25 years. -
McKenna Horsley/Kentucky LanternFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear this week appointed Lexington businessman Joseph Palumbo and retired Circuit Judge Phillip Patton to fill vacancies on the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees. -
Federal authorities have charged five people in Kentucky in connection with cockfighting in cases that show the state remains a key player in the illegal activity, according to animal-welfare groups. -
J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite/APKentucky U.S. Rep. James Comer will not be seeking another term as chair of the House Oversight Committee.
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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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. -
PodcastsJay Henning from the band Stego looks back on the 2002 album Bull in a China Shop, discusses his favorite Lexington bands, and talks about his current band, Bonneville Tigers. -
PodcastsKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has proclaimed Sept. 21–26 as Fall Prevention Awareness Week to increase public awareness of fall-related injuries and deaths among older adults in Kentucky. Dr. Greg talks with Roy Tapp, coordinator of the Kentucky Safe Aging Coalition which is hosting a 2026 Virtual Fall and Osteoporosis Prevention Summit on Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom. Registration is free and open to the public.
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