Featured News
As hemp producers brace for federal regulation deadline, Sen. Rand Paul offers bipartisan compromise
Sen. Rand Paul has introduced a bill intended to scale back the reach of federal hemp regulations he says threaten the viability of the entire industry.
Local News
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The Defender Kentucky Three Day Event presented by Mars Equestrian gets underway this week at the Kentucky Horse Park. Our Horse Capital reporter Samantha Lederman has a preview.
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The Kentucky General Assembly is sending some $57M of state funds to a variety of projects in Fayette County; part of the $1.7B of one-time spending contained in House Bill 900. This week on WUKY's Capitol Chat, Kentucky Gazette editor and publisher Laura Cullen Glasscock highlights the recipients.
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Zoom Diallo, who has played two seasons at Washington, has signed with the Kentucky men’s basketball program.
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In eastern Kentucky, Floyd County officials are spearheading several projects aimed at boosting economic and climate resilience in the region. Housing also remains a challenge after years of devastating flooding.
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LexPark will be making its case this week for an increase in parking fees at some downtown garages.
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Some Kentucky public universities are breathing a sigh of relief. State funding cuts were largely eliminated from the final state budget.
Radio Shows & Music
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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.
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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)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Flyte Featuring Aimee Mann (Alabaster), Jade Bird (Save Your Tears), Jeff Tweedy (Enough), The Last Dinner Party (This Is The Killer Speaking), Robert Plant Featuring Suzy Dian (Everybody's Song), & Sheryl Crow & The Real Lowdown (The New Normal)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Goose (Your Direction), Khatumu (Fire Drill), Counting Crows (With Love From A To Z), Grant-Lee Phillips (She Knows Me), & Warren Haynes Featuring Derek Trucks (These Changes)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsOpen Studio features new interviews with Kentucky literary artists to celebrate Kentucky Writers' Day April 24th in Frankfort. This week is a rare opportunity to hear one former Kentucky Poet Laureate interview another. Affrilachian poets Frank X. Walker and Crystal Wilkinson talk about their childhood influences, inspirations as well as aspirations in this in depth conversation.
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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.Hot or mild, radishes have their place in salads and even sandwiches. Josh and Joe serve up the skinny about this colorful root vegetable.
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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.Spring is in bloom and so are the Farmers' Markets. Josh and Joe talk bouquets and even edible flowers.
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PodcastsFrom front yard landscaping to backyard gardens, patio planters to farm fields, warmer weather brings out everyone’s inner gardener, ready to jump in and get their hands dirty. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or planting your very first seeds, a little preparation can prevent a lot of problems. Amy Aldenderfer, agriculture Extension agent in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, shares these safety tips with Dr. Greg.
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