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There was a steady rain and birds chirping as the church bells at Saint Paul's Catholic Church in Downtown Lexington rang out on Monday morning. Inside, a memorial was already placed near the altar by Stan "JR" Zarkowski, a pastoral associate and director of LGBTQ ministries.
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Adah Hufana/WUKYThe research of more than 90 college and high school students was put on display at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health’s third annual showcase. -
KETKentucky's Supreme Court made history late last week, swearing in Justice Pamela Goodwine — the first Black woman elected to serve on the commonwealth's high court. -
Andrew Harnik/AP/APRepublican Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr is gearing up for a campaign announcement that could officially make the GOP primary for Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat a two-man race — for now. -
Downloads - stock.adobe.com/967338576Dozens of mine safety field offices in Kentucky and across the country would close under a proposal by the federal Department of Government Efficiency. -
Adah HufanaAdding to a growing number of protests throughout the state, people in Lexinton gathered again for the “No Kings Then No Kings Now” protest in honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. WUKY’s Adah Hufana has more. -
Adah HufanaPeople from all over Lexington helped expand the city’s tree canopy on Saturday at the annual Reforest the Bluegrass event, WUKY’s Adah Hufana reports.
Radio Shows & Music
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Paris, KY native Terry Dumphord joins Joe Conkwright to discuss the Central Kentucky Hip Hop scene and play some local and national selections. Originally broadcast on The Rock & Roots Saturday Edition for 06/15, 2024.Presented by Project Ricochet. -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Wild Feathers (Sanctuary), Vacations (Midwest), Shovels & Rope (Colorado River), Clairo (Sexy To Someone), Brigitte Calls Me Baby (We Were Never Alive), Los Lonely Boys (Wish You Would), & Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (Frogs)! -
This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Shalamar, Bobby Blue Bland, Amp Fiddler, Midnight Star, Sade, Margie Joseph, Herbie Hancock, LaBelle, & more! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The The (Cognitive Dissident), Donovan Frankenreiter (Gotta Believe), Belfountain (Through The Darkness), MRCY (R.L.M.), Snow Patrol (The Beginning), Teddy Swims (The Door), & The Fabulous Thunderbirds Featuring Billy F. Gibbons (Payback Time)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Will Kimbrough (The Other Side), The Dip (Doing The Thing), The Red Clay Strays (Wanna Be Loved), Mark Knopfler (Bad Day For A Knife Thrower), Greensky Bluegrass Featuring Holly Bowling (Born Again), Shelby Lynne (Over And Over), & Billie Eilish (L'amour de Ma Vie)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsIn this episode, Tony & B-Mad talk about inspiration through music, art, comics, pop culture, & more! -
PodcastsDawn Walters is a celebrated former University of Kentucky (UK) cheerleader, coach, and entrepreneur whose contributions have left a lasting impact on and the cheer and dance community. As a student-athlete, Walters played a pivotal role in UK’s cheerleading history, helping the Wildcats secure their first national championship in 1985. -
PodcastsThe Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign is a Team Kentucky initiative with the Kentucky Department for Public Health to engage and inspire Kentuckians on a personal journey of achievable health and wellness improvements through increased physical activity, improved nutritional health, and decreased social isolation through targeted interventions. Dr. Greg talks with Kentucky Health Commissioner Steven Stack on how you can get involved. -
PodcastsMushrooms are the talk this week on the Farmers' Market Report - how to prepare the different varieties and ways to use this unique produce. Listen to the end for Josh's favorite type of mushroom.
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