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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.
Local News
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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. -
University of KentuckyThe University of Kentucky is no longer hosting graduation events described as "identity-based." -
Paul Vernon/AP/FR66830 APKentucky hasn't joined the seven states with official measles outbreaks, but with at least one known case in the commonwealth and two neighboring states with outbreaks, it's a good time to review your vaccination history. But it can get a bit tricky. -
Josh James/WUKYWith the loss of a federal grant bolstering support services for unhoused students in Fayette County, some residents are worrying aloud about the future of those programs.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Nada Surf (In Front Of Me Now), Moby Featuring Benjamin Zepheniah (Where Is Your Pride), Ra Ra Riot (The Wish), Danielia Cotton (Kiss An Angel Good Mornin), Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Featuring Graham Nash (Dare To Dream), Ringo Starr (Crooked Boy), & Billie Eilish (Lunch)! -
A full hour of fun, soul and blues from the Godfather's extensive catalog, featuring some of his finest blues and grooves. -
WUKY supporting listener Walt Remondini returns for another round of music sharing. This time he presents songs that have inspired and entertained him across the decades. -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Dehd (Dog Days), Remi Wolf (Toro), The Tano Jones Revelry (Daisy), Beabadoobee (Take A Bite), American Aquarium (Crier), Nubiyan Twist Featuring Nile Rodgers (Lights Out), & Steve Earle (Yer So Bad)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Chris Stapleton (I Should Have Known It), Carsie Blanton (Ain't We Got Fun), Eddie 9V (Saratoga), Nilüfer Yanya (Like I Say (I runaway)), Little Feat (Can't Be Satisfied), Chicano Batman (Live Today), & The Black Crowes Featuring Lainey Wilson (Wilted Rose)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsDr. Abeni El-Amin and Terry Dumphord present the next episode of The Ricochet Effect: Voices. -
In this week's edition of Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine, Lindsay Ragsdale, M.D., chief medical officer for Kentucky Children’s Hospital, discusses the importance of bringing your child in for regular well-child visits and keeping them up to date with vaccinations. -
PodcastsBurney Jenkins (he/him), Mayor of Georgetown, KY, discusses his background as an educator, the importance of mentorship, and lifelong values. -
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to handle stress better in 2025, we're revisiting this recent interview Dr. Greg did with Jackie Carroll – health coach for UK Health & Wellness about acute and chronic stress reduction.
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2024-2025 Meetings
Location: WUKY - Studio 49
- March 12, 2025, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm