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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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University of KentuckyThe University of Kentucky is no longer hosting graduation events described as "identity-based." -
Josh James/WUKYWith 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. -
Associated PressThose 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. -
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.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Red Clay Strays (I'm Still Fine), Shaboozey (Highway), The Head And The Heard (Arrow), Pom Pom Squad (Downhill), Father John Misty (She Cleans Up), Maggie Rogers (In The Living Room), & Teddy Swims (Bad Dreams)! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Struts (Can't Stop Talking), Mt. Joy (She Wants To Go Dancing), Orla Gartland (Little Chaos), Lady Blackbird (Like A Woman), Sports Team (Condensation), Basia Bulat (Baby), & Fantastic Negrito (I Hope Somebody's Loving You)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Donavon Frankenreiter (Get Outta Your Mind), The Tano Jones Revelry (Light It), Faye Webster (After The First Kiss), Shemekia Copeland Featuring Alejandro Escovedo (Is There Anybody Up There?), Dwight Yoakam (Wide Open Heart), Ben Sollee (Shine), & Amythyst Kiah (Silk & Petals)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Jeremie Albino (So Many Ways To Say I Love You), Emily Barker (Tonight, Tonight), Michael Kiwanuka (The Rest Of Me), Sixpence None The Richer (Julia), Lucinda Williams (While My Guitar Gently Weeps), Beabadoobee (Beaches), & Waxahatchee (Much Ado About Nothing)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Tears For Fears (The Girl That I Call Home), Lights (Damage), Billy Strings (Gild The Lily), Joy Oladokun (I'd Miss The Birds), U2 (Picture Of You (X+W)), Yola (Future Enemies), & The Cure (Alone)!
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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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