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.
Local News
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A 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.
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Sovereignty outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday.
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Neither 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.
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Beshear 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.
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The 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.
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A 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.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Vacations (Next Exit), A Doll's House (Hey Wait), Munya (Un Deux Trois), M. Ward Featuring First Aid Kit (Too Young To Die), Bully (Days Move Slow), Mitski (Bug Like An Angel), & The Blind Boys Of Alabama (Friendship)!
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show celebrated the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop! Featuring music from Queen Latifah, Digital Underground, Angie Stone, MC Lyte, Luniz, Anderson .Paak, Da Brat, Lauryn Hill, TLC, & more!
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This week on Joe’s Blues Vintage soul recordings mixed with neo soul recordings…A fully stocked hour of songs out of time – “Real & Retro Soul”
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Guest DJ Walt Remondini with WUKY's Joe Conkwright.PLAYLIST – August 5, 2023Willie Nile – “Expect Change” – 2021Heather Nova – “Virus of the Mind” – 2001Bruce Springsteen – “Ghosts” – 2020The Heavy Heavy – “Miles and Miles” – 2022Chuck Prophet – “Post-War Cinematic Dead Man Blues” – 2017The Rolling Stones – “Loving Cup” – 1972Liz Phair – “6’1”” – 1993Grace Potter & The Nocturnals – “Only Love” – 2010Alejandro Escovedo – “Pyramid of Tears” – 1992Will Hoge – “Better Off (Now that You’re Gone)” – Wire 2003Marshall Crenshaw – “Someplace Where Love Can’t Find Me” – 1989Lucinda Williams – “Honey Bee” – 2008First Aid Kit – “Turning Onto You” – 2022Barbaro – “Barbaro” – 2020
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Gloria Gaynor, William Bell, Buddy Miles, Teena Marie, The Meters, Ann Peebles, The Brothers Johnson, Al Green, & more!
Podcasts
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If one of your New Year's resolutions is to handle stress better in 2025, we're revisiting this recent interview Dr. Greg did with Jackie Carroll – health coach for UK Health & Wellness about acute and chronic stress reduction.
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PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews radio personality Tom Martin about his 55 years in radio and about Under Main magazine.
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PodcastsDr. Abeni El-Amin and Terry Dumphord present the next episode of The Ricochet Effect. Terry Dumphord is a dedicated leader and changemaker who profoundly impacts his community and beyond.
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PodcastsLexington is about to turn 250 years old in the year 2025, and Saving Stories will be featuring a number of familiar voices from our community. Jump starting that look back is this episode featuring former Vice Mayor Isabel Yates. The Nunn Center interviewed Yates in 1996 for a project involving members of the Lexington Fayette Urban County local government. Listen as she details how she got involved in local politics and talks about a number of then pressing issues that seem all too relevant today - especially issues of growth versus preservation. Isabel Yates celebrated her 100th birthday this past October.
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