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With the federal enforcement date of REAL ID less than a week away and the Trump administration denying a request for a delay, state officials are offering tips on how to tackle limited appointments and long lines.
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Brynn Anderson/AP/APA hard fall in March left jockey Junior Alvarado with an injured shoulder, but the Venezuelan put it behind him with the ride of a lifetime in the Kentucky Derby. -
Abbie Parr/AP/APSovereignty outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday. -
Jeff Roberson/AP/APNeither a muddy track nor a shaky start to the biggest race of her career deterred Good Cheer from staying perfect. The unbeaten filly rallied on the outside through the slop to overtake Tenma by the final furlong and win the 151st Kentucky Oaks by 2 1/4 lengths on Friday at Churchill Downs. -
Brynn Anderson/AP/APBeshear branches out, ramping up media appearances and acknowledging he's open to a presidential runGov. Andy Beshear has committed to finishing out his second term as governor and shown no interest in joining any upcoming national races, but after being shortlisted as a possible VP candidate with Kamala Harris, the Democrat is growing his profile. -
Mark Schiefelbein/AP/APThe U.S. Department of Education wants to claw back $56 million in federal pandemic relief funds once promised to the Kentucky education officials and schools. -
Josh James/WUKYA new artist-run space meant for creators and performers alike is now open in Lexington. WUKYs Josh James visited "Artfarm" during its grand opening Thursday evening.
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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)! -
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. -
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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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. -
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. -
PodcastsThis week is all about Pawpaws, Kentucky's own unique sub-tropical mountain fruit. Josh and Joe where and when to get the fruit and how to use it in a variety of ways. -
PodcastsIt’s September and we’re dropping a brand new episode of WUKY’s Lex Talk History with Alan Lytle and Lexington History Museum Executive Director Dr. Mandy Higgins. Join us as we re-cap the museum’s one year anniversary in its new home in the Thomas Hunt Morgan House and then in our Lex Get Into It segment Mandy talks with Judy Owens, President of the Woman’s Club of Central Kentucky, about a new focused exhibit opening this month. “Among Women – 130 years of the Woman’s Club of Central Kentucky,” will soon be on display for visitors. Get an audio sneak peek here on our show.
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