There was a steady rain and birds chirping as the church bells at Saint Paul's Catholic Church in Downtown Lexington rang out on Monday morning. Inside, a memorial was already placed near the altar by Stan "JR" Zarkowski, a pastoral associate and director of LGBTQ ministries.
Local News
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Dozens of mine safety field offices in Kentucky and across the country would close under a proposal by the federal Department of Government Efficiency.
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Adding to a growing number of protests throughout the state, people in Lexinton gathered again for the “No Kings Then No Kings Now” protest in honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. WUKY’s Adah Hufana has more.
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People from all over Lexington helped expand the city’s tree canopy on Saturday at the annual Reforest the Bluegrass event, WUKY’s Adah Hufana reports.
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The University of Kentucky is no longer hosting graduation events described as "identity-based."
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Kentucky hasn't joined the seven states with official measles outbreaks, but with at least one known case in the commonwealth and two neighboring states with outbreaks, it's a good time to review your vaccination history. But it can get a bit tricky.
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With the loss of a federal grant bolstering support services for unhoused students in Fayette County, some residents are worrying aloud about the future of those programs.
Radio Shows & Music
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The 67th Grammy Awards were presented last night! Did any of your favorites win?
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Matt Pond PA (The Ballad Of The Natural Lines), Bob Mould (Here We Go Crazy), The Lemon Twigs (My Golden Years), Miso Extra (Certified), Doobie Brothers Featuring Mavis Staples (Walk This Road), Lucy Dacus (Ankles), & Lord Huron Featuring Kristen Stewart (Who Laughs Last?)!
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This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show was a tribute to Steven Douglas Jones (1950-2012)! Featured music from Beck, Bogert, & Appice, Gary Clark Jr., Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, Deva Mahal & Son Little, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Shemekia Copeland, Luther Allison, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Hamilton Leithauser (Knockin Heart), Trampled By Turtles & Sumbuck (For Emma), Julien Baker & Torres (Sugar In The Tank), Kashus Culpepper (After Me), Mary Chapin Carpenter Featuring Julie Fowlis & Karine Polwart (A Heart That Never Closes), The Lumineers (Same Old Song), & Japanese Breakfast (Orlando In Love)!
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Joe's Blues - "Blue California Dreams" - musical reflections of the 31st State
Podcasts
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PodcastsThis week on Voting Matters Liza and Alan conduct an in-studio panel discussion on ensuring legal immigrants cast their ballots in the upcoming election. We talk with Emily Jones of the group New Americans Initiative, Isobel Taylor with Global Lex and Basel Touchan; a new American citizen who emigrated from Syria.
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PodcastsBelle Townsend (she/they) is a poet, advocate, political organizer, researcher, baker, and multi-media artist from rural Henderson, Kentucky. Now living in Louisville, KY, Belle uses poetry to make personal experiences accessible and relatable, offering comfort and connection to a broad audience. Her work is especially geared toward those with short attention spans, limited reading capacity, or no academic background, ensuring their stories are both digestible and meaningful.
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PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews poet and musician Mike Norris about his latest book, Mommy Goose's Appalachian Melodies with carved illustrations by Minnie Adkins.
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PodcastsIt is Apple Season at The Farmers' Market! Josh and Joe discuss varieties and the many ways to use this versatile tree fruit, from pies to cider.
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Location: WUKY - Studio 49
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