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Kentucky leaders and election experts are weighing in on Trump administration plans to send federal poll monitors to Kentucky's two Democratic strongholds, Fayette and Jefferson counties.
Local News
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With Election Day on the horizon, questions about poll watchers, law enforcement at polling places, and other potential disruptions are raising concerns about voter access, ballot security, and election administration.
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Several at-large council candidates expressed frustration with the University of Kentucky over the growth of off-campus student housing at a recent forum. But a UK spokesperson says the school sees itself as acting responsibly as its study body grows.
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A leading financial official with Fayette County Public Schools is laying out expectations as the district continues to sort through its budgeting process.
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Fayette County Public Schools bus drivers and transportation employees are seeking a collective bargaining agreement with the district. Superintendent Bill Bradford offered his reaction in a press briefing Tuesday.
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As we come down the home stretch of the 2026 general election campaign season, Kentucky Gazette editor and publisher Laura Cullen Glasscock shines the spotlight on several intriguing matchups for seats in the Kentucky Legislature.
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The Georgetown City Council voted unanimously to extend the city’s data center moratorium through June 30, 2027, giving officials more time to consider restrictions and a potential ban on hyperscale facilities.
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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PodcastsOn the eve of early voting in the Commonwealth, Voting Matters talks with Ellen Mueller with the non-partisan civic education group Cats Vote Coalition at the University of Kentucky and in the second portion of the program we hear from Deborah Alexander. Deborah is a former State Department election attaché and longtime poll worker with international election observation experience. Currently she serves as a Fayette County Election Commissioner.
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PodcastsYou may or may not have heard of alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic reaction by the human body to a sugar molecule found in most mammals, but not in humans. It's now an important allergen that's causing problems all over the Commonwealth and the country. Dr. Greg talks all things alpha-gal with Dr. Kathleen Winter; Kentucky State Epidemiologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health of the UK College of Public Health.
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PodcastsThe Lexington Philharmonic is celebrating its 65th season and marketing & communications manager, Michaela Bowman tells us about a new exhibit debuting at the Lexington History Museum. Alan and Mandy also catch you up on history museum happenings including a spooky event coming up Wednesday October 28th.
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PodcastsIn this episode of Voting Matters, Liza and Alan talk with Alicia Hurle with Common Ground Kentucky, a non-partisan group behind the 'Our People Our Vote' initiative which is still seeking volunteers. Liza also details a number of upcoming voter education events across Lexington.
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