Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr has officially joined the race to claim Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat in 2027.
Local News
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Cresco Labs is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the country and landed one of only two of Kentucky's Tier 3 cultivation licenses.
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Housing advocates rallied in downtown Lexington Tuesday in tandem with more than a dozen similar events across the country. The rally comes on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court case that paved the way for communities to arrest and ticket people living outside.
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At Catholic masses across the globe and here in Central Kentucky, parishioners lifted their voices Monday in song and prayer in honor of the late Pontiff.
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Labor unions in Kentucky predict workers will face more threats as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is dismantled.
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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.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Snoh Aalegra, Brandy, Jamila Woods Featuring Saba, Jeymes Samuel & Jorja Smith, Aaliyah, Jazmine Sullivan Featuring HER, Angie Stone, Brittany Howard, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Phosphorescent (Revelator), Rainbow Kitten Surprise (Superstar), Judah & The Lion (Long Dark Night), Lizzie No (Halfsies), Brigitte Calls Me Baby (Eddie My Love), Iron & Wine Featuring Fiona Apple (All In Good Time), & Kacey Musgraves (Cardinal)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Billy Idol (Love Don't Live Here Anymore), Cigarettes After Sex (Tejano Blue), Liz Brasher (Be In California), Mt. Joy (Highway Queen), Catfish And The Bottlemen (Show Time), Sheryl Crow Featuring Peter Gabriel (Digging In The Dirt), & Ibibio Sound Machine (Pull The Rope)!
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Former Lexingtonian Ben Short, of the band In Lightning, joins Joe Conkwright for conversation and curated songs of influence.
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from The GAP Band, Heatwave, Chaka Khan & Mary J Blige, Jody Watley, Bobby Womack, Cameo, The Weeknd, Nona Hendryx, & more!
Podcasts
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PodcastsJosh and Joe get you ready for your Thanksgiving meal preparations with suggestions to make your Holiday dining unique and healthy. Joe and Josh reveal their favorite side item for Thanksgiving, and an unusual vegetable available at the Farmers' Market to bring to your table.
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PodcastsIn this episode, Tony & B-Mad talk about inspiration through music, art, comics, pop culture, & more!
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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.
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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.
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