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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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Suzy HosleyFrom April 25 through May 2, twenty restaurants in the capital city will be serving up their versions of the iconic Louisville open-face sandwich. -
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.
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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PodcastsJosh and Joe get you ready for your Thanksgiving meal preparations with suggestions to make your Holiday dining unique and healthy. Joe and Josh reveal their favorite side item for Thanksgiving, and an unusual vegetable available at the Farmers' Market to bring to your table. -
PodcastsIn this episode, Tony & B-Mad talk about inspiration through music, art, comics, pop culture, & more! -
PodcastsDawn Walters is a celebrated former University of Kentucky (UK) cheerleader, coach, and entrepreneur whose contributions have left a lasting impact on and the cheer and dance community. As a student-athlete, Walters played a pivotal role in UK’s cheerleading history, helping the Wildcats secure their first national championship in 1985. -
PodcastsThe Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign is a Team Kentucky initiative with the Kentucky Department for Public Health to engage and inspire Kentuckians on a personal journey of achievable health and wellness improvements through increased physical activity, improved nutritional health, and decreased social isolation through targeted interventions. Dr. Greg talks with Kentucky Health Commissioner Steven Stack on how you can get involved.
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Location: WUKY - Studio 49
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