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Governor Andy Beshear, state and local officials, construction teams, and volunteers raised the walls of a new home being built by the Housing Development Alliance at the Skyview high-ground neighborhood in Hazard.
Local News
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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. -
Benny Snyder/AP/APThe 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. -
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.
Radio Shows & Music
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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! -
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” -
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 -
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!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Kills (New York/LA Hex), Maia Sharp (She'll Let Herself Out), Bahamas (Working On My Guitar), Josh Ritter (Strong Swimmer), The Revivalists (Good Old Days), & Shakey Graves Featuring Sierra Ferrell (Ready Or Not)!
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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