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Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr has officially joined the race to claim Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat in 2027.
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Karyn Czar/WUKYCresco 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. -
Josh James/WUKYHousing 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. -
Karyn Czar/WUKYAt 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. -
tong2530 - stock.adobe.com/351526174Labor unions in Kentucky predict workers will face more threats as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is dismantled. -
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.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Steel Wheels (Hero), Middle Kids (Dramamine), Big Head Todd & The Monsters (Her Way Out), The Wandering Hearts (River To Cry), Real Estate (Water Underground), Aaron Lee Tasjan (Horror Of It All), & The Black Keys Featuring Beck (Beautiful People (Stay High))! -
Musician and visual artist Tony Wavy joins WUKY's Joe Conkwright for conversation and shared songs for an hour of The Rock and Roots Saturday Edition (originally broadcast 01/13, 2024). -
This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from ZZ Hill, Koko Taylor, Susan Tedeschi, Luther Allison, Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, Jimi Hendrix, & more! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Dylan LeBlanc (Let It Rain), Luna (Satellite Of Love), Matt The Electrician (Human Echo), JJ Grey & Mofro (Wonderland), Matthew Logan Vasquez (Blue Eyes), Letters Of Acceptance (Foxhole Hideaway), & Black Pumas (Ice Cream (Pay Phone))!
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show celebrated the life and musical legacy of Lucius Tawl "Tal" Ross, the original rhythm guitarist for Funkadelic who passed away on January 3rd 2023 at the age of 75.
Podcasts
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PodcastsOur final 2024 episode of Lex Talk History features a conversation with 250 Lex Commission Co-chair Kip Cornett. Alan and Mandy get a sneak peek at just about everything the city has planned to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2025; and what role the Lexington History Museum will play in the commemoration. -
PodcastsIn the sixth episode of Writing Lessons, Silas House has a conversation with award-winning poet and former Kentucky Poet Laureate Frank X. Walker about the craft of poetry and much more. -
PodcastsJoe and Josh are stuffed - but looking for some ways to use the leftovers - from soup to pancakes, find a way to make your holiday meal go further. -
In this week's episode of Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine, Michaela Keener, Ph.D., discusses her work in developing an interactive digital health system designed to enhance access to care for equestrians. Keener is an assistant professor of athletic training and clinical nutrition in the UK College of Health Sciences. She has received research funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and University of Cincinnati.
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