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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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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. -
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.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Becca Mancari (It's Too Late), Noah Kahan & Hozier (Northern Attitiude), Juliana Hatfield (Don't Bring Me Down), Peggy Gou & Lenny Kravitz (I Believe In Love Again), Hurray For The Riff Raff (Alibi), Chris Stapleton (South Dakota), & Tee Dee Young (Love Me No More)! -
Joe Conkwright speaks with musician Michael Johnathon revealing plans for the long running Troubadour Concert Series to return to The Kentucky Theatre in 2024 for a year-long celebration of Lexington's 250th Anniversary, which will happen in 2025. -
This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Brandy, Deva Mahal & Allen Stone, Anthony Hamilton, Eryn Allen Kane, Corinne Bailey Rae, D'Angelo, Cree Summer, En Vogue, & more! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Lizzie No (Lagunita), Dylan Gossett (Coal), MGMT (Mother Nature), The Moss (The Place That Makes Me Happy), Sheryl Crow (Alarm Clock), Lovelytheband (Nice To Know You), & JJ Grey & Mofro (The Sea)!
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Rock & Roots afternoon host Joe Conkwright interviews Mike Marvin of this latest version of the historic Kingston Trio. The group will visit Lexington to perform at the Lyric Theater on Friday, November 17th.
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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