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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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LexTVLexington Parks and Recs rolled out their new accessible "Trackchair" at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and the first in Kentucky. WUKY’s Karyn Czar was there to test it out. -
Ted S. Warren/AP/APKentucky's Senate Transportation chair Jimmy Higdon and 27 colleagues have sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem requesting a formal delay of the REAL ID enforcement date. -
Samantha LedermanThe Defender Kentucky Three Day Event gets underway at The Horse Park Wednesday and continues through Sunday. WUKY's Samantha Lederman has this preview. -
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.
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! -
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)! -
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. -
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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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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