Governor Andy Beshear announced Friday that President Donald Trump signed a portion of his request that was submitted two weeks prior. FEMA has begun services for flood victims, including an in-person assistance in Woodford County.
Local News
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Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in four years, having served his punishment for Medina Spirit’s failed drug test and coming to the place where he’s won a record-tying six times.
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After the University of Kentucky confirmed it had canceled graduation ceremonies for minority students, the Lexington community is putting together celebrations of its own.
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Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance held a silent protest at the University of Kentucky's student center and at a Board of Trustees meeting Friday.
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With Rep. Andy Barr now in the running for U.S. Senate, that leaves Kentucky's Sixth District seat up for grabs. And the first contender has already stepped forward.
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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.
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The Olympic winning tandem of Michael Jung and FischerChipmunck FRH dazzled Thursday at the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event. WUKY's Samantha Lederman reports.
Radio Shows & Music
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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.
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Hiss Golden Messenger (The Wondering), Slow Pulp (Doubt), Scott Whiddon (Maybe That's Enough For Now), Jason Mraz (Details In The Fabric (Demo)), The Record Company (Roll With It), The Gaslight Anthem (Spider Bites), & Duran Duran Featuring Victoria DeAngelis (Psycho Killer)!
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This time on Joe’s Blues…Something for the Season of the Witch!An enchanted hour of mischief called “Halloween Magic!”Originally broadcast October 27 and 30, 2023
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On Friday October 27th 2023, DeBraun Thomas was joined by Damon Dickson of the New Power Generation and Eric Rogers of The Paisley Five & Dime to talk about the legacy of Prince, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Brigitte Calls Me Baby (Impressively Average), Groove Galore Muzik (Night By Night), The Struts (Pretty Vicious), Cole Gallagher (The Ocarins Of The Tennessee), Dhani Harrison (New Religion), BADBADNOTGOOD & Charlotte Day Wilson (Sleeper), & The Black Crowes (99 Pounds)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsAn issue that has long drawn the energy and attention of the League of Women Voters is helping people with prior felony convictions regain their civil rights. Liza and Alan talk with Jessamine County resident Tipton “Tip” Moody who recently went through the process of having his voting rights restored after his felony conviction. We’ve also included some helpful info links if you or someone you know is in a similar situation.
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PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews fiction writer Josh Boldt about his new Southern crime novel, Moneymaker.
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Healthy brain aging is a concern for all of us. It’s normal to struggle with small things such as recalling names — and we all experience some slowing of the thought processes with advanced age — but everyone hopes to avoid serious cognitive impairment. Dr. Greg Jicha with the Sanders - Brown Center on Aging shares tips with Dr. Greg on how to maintain good brain health.
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PodcastsChristian Adair, Executive Director of the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center and Founder & Director of Alpha League, discusses civil rights history, empowering young Black and Brown men, and servant leadership.
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- State provides $6M to build homes in Jackson for flood victims
- Kentucky Power give KAED $60,000 growth grant
- Kentucky American Water Investing $18 Million to Support Water Service in Millersburg Area
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