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Kentucky junior defensive back Maxwell Hairston was chosen in the first round by the Buffalo Bills as the 30th overall pick in the 2025 National Football League Draft on Thursday night in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Local News
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Samantha LedermanThe Olympic winning tandem of Michael Jung and FischerChipmunck FRH dazzled Thursday at the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event. WUKY's Samantha Lederman reports. -
Kentucky LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness FairThe 2nd Annual Kentucky LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Fair is Saturday, April 26th from 10-4 at Bluegrass Care Navigators. Offerings will include free and anonymous HIV testing, a name change clinic, and walk-in office hours with the Kentucky Health Justice Network. -
Paul Vernon/AP/FR66830 APA second confirmed case of measles has been reported in Kentucky. -
Josh James/WUKYFayette County Public School officials are sounding the alarm over the potential loss of tens of millions in federal funding — but they're stopping short of signing off on a compliance letter certifying they have eliminated diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Karyn Czar/WUKYGov. Andy Beshear said multiple challenges are making it difficult for the state to keep up with REAL ID demand and he supports an effort to delay the federal deadline for Kentucky's compliance. -
Germany's Michael Young riding Fischer chipmunk FRH won individual gold at the Paris Olympics last year and competed at this event in Kentucky in 2022.34 horse and rider combinations from six nations will start the first of three competitive phases, the dressage, which takes place Thursday and Friday at the Kentucky Horse Park. WUKY's Samantha Lederman reports.
Radio Shows & Music
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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! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Day Wave (As You Are), Jonah Kagen (The Roads), Liam Finn (I Just Want You To Be So Happy), Warren Haynes, Jim James, & Grace Potter (Gold Dust Woman), The Black Keys (No Lovin), & The Knocks & Sofi Tukker (One On One)! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Gregory Dwane (Screen Door), Newport (Maybe I), Future Islands (This Fight), Tré Burt (Santiago), The Worn Jets (Captivate), Shannen James (Old Mixtapes), & Wilco (Meant To Be)!
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Earth Wind & Fire, Linda Clifford, Bootsy Collins, SWV, Bernard Wright, Graham Central Station, Jody Watley, The GAP Band, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Last Dinner Party (Sinner), Sarah Jaffe (Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground), Kurt Vile (Cool Water), Ondara (Winter Depression), Toadies (Since U Been Gone), Björk & Rosalía (Oral), & J Mascis (Can't Believe We're Here)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews Larry Pemble and Jeanine Triplett about the mission, vision and activities of the James Baker Hall Foundation. -
September is Prostate Health Awareness month and Dr. Greg talks with local urologist Patrick Hensley about for some, is an uncomfortable subject. He says it's time to have a candid and frank conversation in an effort to save more lives from prostate cancer. -
PodcastsTuesday September 17th is National Voter Registration Day and we’re dropping this special episode of Voting Matters with Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb. We cover a plethora of frequently asked questions and separate myths from facts surrounding your right to vote! -
PodcastsSummer is winding down and fall is in the air, so this week Joe and Josh talk late summer produce, including the final chance to get delicious Kentucky tomatoes, fruit, and the return of lettuce—plus exotic varieties of apples. Also stay to the end to learn about out Hawthorn berries.
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