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 took a look back at some favorites from 2023! Featured music from ALO, Peggy Gou & Lenny Kravitz, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Beyoncé Featuring Tems & Grace Jones, & more!
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show was our December 2023 tribute to Eddie Hazel!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new holiday music from My Morning Jacket (Feelin' Sorry), Norah Jones & Laufey (Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas), Lumineers (Deck The Halls), Bright Eyes Featuring John Prine (Christmas In Prison), War ((Yes It's) Christmas), & Chicago Featuring Dolly Parton (Wonderful Christmas Time)!
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The Reverend Freakchild joins Joe Conkwright in WUKY's studio for a live session and conversation about dementia, psychedelics, recovery, and his journey through blues.
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Missy Elliot, Michel'le, TLC, Janet Jackson, Des'ree, Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige, En Vogue, & more!
Podcasts
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The Kentucky Cancer Action Plan (KY CAP) is the state’s blueprint for cancer prevention and control by 2030. It was developed with the input of over 100 Kentucky Cancer Consortium (KCC) partners from across the Commonwealth. The KY CAP gives partners and communities a voice, provides evidence-based strategies, and can be used to inform policy change. It communicates the shared vision for all Kentuckians to have the ability to reduce their cancer risk, detect cancer early, access quality treatment and support for survivors and caregivers. Dr. Greg talks one-on-one with Elaine Russell, Coordinator of the Kentucky Cancer Consortium about the first update the program has seen for 10 years.
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PodcastsDr. Abeni El-Amin and Terry Dumphord present the next episode of The Ricochet Effect: Voices.
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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.
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PodcastsBurney Jenkins (he/him), Mayor of Georgetown, KY, discusses his background as an educator, the importance of mentorship, and lifelong values.
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