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The push in Kentucky to delay federal enforcement of REAL ID — which is set to begin May 7 — doesn't seem to be gaining much traction with the Trump administration.
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Noah Berger/AP/FR34727 APAn open letter taking direct aim at the Trump administration's policies surrounding higher education gained the support of several Kentucky colleges, but none of the state's public universities have signed on. -
Josh James/WUKYLexington is poised to approve increased parking fines proposed by LexPark, but they aren't the typical fines most drivers encounter when parking downtown. -
In this episode, we chat with CivicLex's Adrian Bryant about the city's pedestrian and cycling safety goal, the beginning of the council's budget process, and exactly what kinds of fines LexPark wants to raise. -
Karyn Czar/WUKYThe second annual Blue Morpho Walk was held this weekend to honor a young Lexington woman who died of cancer and help raise money for one of her favorite legacy projects, the Kentucky Children’s Hospital. -
chaiyapruek - stock.adobe.com/252680431New data shows incarceration has ballooned in Kentucky's rural counties, and less populated regions are building more jails. -
Samantha LedermanMichael Jung and FischerChipmunck FRH dominated and dazzled from start to finish at the Five Star equestrian event at the Kentucky Horse Park. Samantha Lederman has this recap.
Radio Shows & Music
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On this episode of The Radio Juke Joint - step into the catalog of one of America's premier song writing teams - Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller.Selections from across the musical map representing the music that made Rock & Roll History - "The Lieber & Stoller Song Reunion." -
This week on Joe’s Blues…a journey beyond space and time!Twisted selections from the psychedelic sixties and more…Experiences this colorful muscial exbiition called “Far Out”Originally broadcast Friday, September 8, 2023. -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Stoll Vaughan (Fate), Griffin House (Lifeline), The Japanese House (Sunshine Baby), Jeshua Marshall (In A Dream), Israel Nash (Can't Stop), Genesis Owusu (Tied Up), & Ringo Starr (Rewind Forward)! -
WUKY Contributing Listener Chris Morgan steps in as guest host for this episode of the Rock & Roots Saturday Edition, delivering a showcase of songs that have a history of controversy. -
This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from The Jones Girls, Bernard Wright, Luther Vandross, Jody Watley, Heatwave, Michel'le, Patrice Rushen, & more!
Podcasts
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This week Dr. Greg talks with Theresa Brown, RN; the New York Times best-selling author of Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient and The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients’ Lives. She recently penned an article for Cancer Nursing Today asking the question – Who Broke American Health Care? -
PodcastsIn the run-up to election day 2024 WUKY's Alan Lytle and Liza Holland, Lexington chapter president of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky are co-hosting a podcast on all things voting. Our first episode includes a conversation with Megan Gulla of CivicLex. The League and CivicLex are co-sponsoring a number of Urban County Council candidate forums this fall. -
PodcastsThis week Josh and Joe discuss the various ways to preserve your delicious summer fruits and vegetables - from refrigeration and freezing, to pickling and canning. -
PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews Blair Hess, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Kentucky Community and Technical College System and co-author (with Cameron Ludwick) of Kentucky, Y'All.
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