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Those lucky enough to win a license to cultivate, process and sell medical marijuana in Kentucky are closer to having products available to patients who hold a medical marijuana card. Governor Andy Beshear anticipates it could be just months away, but the exact timing could shift.
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AP/Timothy D. EasleyKentucky's auditor said Thursday that her office will investigate the state's medical cannabis program after receiving complaints about the lottery system used to award highly sought-after licenses to grow, process, and sell the medicinal products to eligible patients. -
Curioso.Photography - stock.adobe.com/1193563216Kentucky ranks among the worst states for seasonal allergies from early spring through late fall, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. -
AP/Jon CherryKentucky is in a holding pattern regarding federal assistance requested to help with recovery efforts from recent flooding. Governor Andy Beshear says help will come quickly if President Trump signs off. -
Karyn Czar/WUKYKentucky's next poet laureate was announced Thursday in the heart of the state Capitol. -
Kentucky News ConnectionKentucky lawmakers have opened a path for more public universities to offer professional and advanced degree programs. -
Carolyn Kaster/AP/APKentucky’s congressional delegation is backing Gov. Andy Beshear’s request for a federal disaster declaration following a weeklong flooding event impacting most of the state.
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Sam Fender (People Watching), Fairfield AD (Blood On The Highway), Beirut (Caspian Tiger), Paul Thorn (Tough Times Don't Last), U2 (Luckiest Man In The World), Charles "Wigg" Walker ((Feels Like) Things Are Comin' Our Way), & Ringo Starr Featuring Alison Krauss (Thankful)! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (Never Be You), Peach Pit (Magpie), Flipturn (Rodeo Clown), George Harrison (Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)), Chuck Prophet Featuring ¿Qiensave? (First Came Thunder), Jon Batiste (Für Elise- Batiste), & Elton John Featuring Brandi Carlile (Never Too Late)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Inhaler (Your House), Moody Joody (El Camino High), Girl And Girl (The Cow), Half•Alive Featuring Jordana (Songs), Mk.Gee (Rockman), Talking Heads (Pulled Up (Live At CBGB 10/10/77), & Tunde Adebimpe (Magnetic)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Brigitte Calls Me Baby (Too Easy), Bartees Strange (Too Much), Johnny Delaware (Jungle Full Of Ghosts), Lola Young (Messy), Eilen Jewell (The Pill), Tears For Fears (Astronaut), & Lenny Kravitz (Honey)!
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Rock & Roots Host Joe Conkwright welcomes WUKY Guest DJ, Jeremy Nelson, who shares a Dream Pop program of new and recent selections exploring various stages of 'Love.'
Podcasts
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PodcastsThis week Josh and Josh talk eggs and the short season of 'Ramps.' Come for the eggs and stick around for Josh's recommendation for the new boushie breakfast. -
Podcasts250 Lex's designated theme for April is the dual, and equally important roles of music and the written word in our city's history. For such a heavy lift Mandy and Alan turn to the one and only DeBraun Thomas who is certainly adept at both. He's a singer, a songwriter, truth-teller and last but not least, a radio host extraordinaire. This conversation will be anything but conventional and we guarantee you'll learn something new about our community! -
PodcastsAngela Evans (she/her), the Fayette County Attorney in Kentucky, discusses social work, public service, and the pursuit of justice. -
PodcastsApril is National Dog Bite Prevention Awareness month and Dr. Greg's guest has seen his share of them. Doctor Roger Humphries is chair of the department of emergency medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He says most dog attacks are preventable if people, especially kids, heed the warning signs.
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