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.
Local News
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The 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.
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Kentucky'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.
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Republican 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.
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Dozens of mine safety field offices in Kentucky and across the country would close under a proposal by the federal Department of Government Efficiency.
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Adding 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.
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People 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.
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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)!
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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!
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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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PodcastsAlan and Mandy return for a special episode for National Indigenous History Month. Our special guest is Kelly Hyberger, Director of Curatorial Affairs with the Filson Historical Society. The museum in Louisville has endeavored to preserve and share Kentucky's underreported Native American History while also repatriating objects in their collection to their rightful places. Breaking News: On Tuesday November 12th Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear appointed Kelly to serve on the Native American Heritage Commission. The Commission was established in 1996 to recognize and promote Native American contributions and influence in Kentucky’s history and culture. Alan and Mandy also share news about a new digital exhibit saluting Lexington's military veterans, as well as a sneak peek at the Lexington History Museum's vital role in helping the city celebrate its 250th birthday in 2025.
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PodcastsIn the ever-evolving field of Alzheimer’s disease research, the development of disease-modifying therapies has sparked both excitement and debate. Two new publications from University of Kentucky researchers highlight critical advancements and their intersection with other fields that are considered more successful in advances to date. The collaborative papers were led by Greg Jicha, M.D., Ph.D., and Pete Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., both with UK’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. The work showcases the profound impact of partnerships across UK — in this case between the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the UK Markey Cancer Center. Dr. Greg talks with Nelson about this team approach to tackling this vexing disease.
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PodcastsIn this Veterans Day segment of WUKY’s Saving Stories Nunn Center Director Dr. Doug Boyd and Alan Lytle discuss an unlikely pairing between a researcher in Italy and the family of a World War II soldier from Campbellsville, Kentucky.
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PodcastsKenny Walker earned All-American honors in basketball at the University of Kentucky. He is the second leading all-time scorer in men’s basketball with 2,080 points, behind only Dan Issel who had 2,138. A native of Roberta, Georgia (2020 population: 813), Kenny was a McDonald’s All-American in high school before coming to UK in 1982. He is a member of the charter class of the UK Athletics Hall of Fame. He was the fifth overall pick in the 1986 NBA draft by the New York Knicks, and played in the NBA for the Knicks and the Washington Bullets. He also played professionally in Spain, Italy and Japan. We talked about his coming to UK from Roberta, his development into a college star and some of the teammates who were a big part of his success, as well as his relationships with coaches Joe B. Hall, Eddie Sutton and later in the NBA, Rick Pitino. His professional experience, both in the NBA and internationally, are also part of the conversation.
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