Sean Lykins
Severe Midwest weather, including a tornado, leaves at least 14 dead in Kentucky; 7 dead in Missouri
Gov. Andy Beshear says 14 people have been killed by severe weather — including a devastating tornado in Kentucky — and that the number is likely to rise.
Local News
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Sean LykinsConfirmed tornado warnings have been issued in parts of the state, meaning a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. -
Josh James/WUKYThe University of Kentucky's proposed budget includes raises, expanded leave, and two new official holidays — even as the school faces lots of economic variables. -
LFUCGA relative of the Marquis de Lafayette and the man himself — so to speak — paid a personal visit to Lexington on the bicentennial of his famed trip through the city. -
Jon Cherry/AP/FR171965 APKU and LG&E are seeking rate hikes, citing a need to respond to increased severe weather events in the commonwealth. -
James Crisp/AP/FR6426 APState Auditor Allison Ball is taking Gov. Andy Beshear to court over a dispute involving funding for a kinship care law. -
National Weather ServiceThunderstorms late Friday afternoon into the evening could produce significant severe weather. All severe hazards, including very large hail and strong tornadoes, are possible.
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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)! -
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.' -
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)!
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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)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsAn issue that has long drawn the energy and attention of the League of Women Voters is helping people with prior felony convictions regain their civil rights. Liza and Alan talk with Jessamine County resident Tipton “Tip” Moody who recently went through the process of having his voting rights restored after his felony conviction. We’ve also included some helpful info links if you or someone you know is in a similar situation. -
PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews fiction writer Josh Boldt about his new Southern crime novel, Moneymaker. -
Healthy brain aging is a concern for all of us. It’s normal to struggle with small things such as recalling names — and we all experience some slowing of the thought processes with advanced age — but everyone hopes to avoid serious cognitive impairment. Dr. Greg Jicha with the Sanders - Brown Center on Aging shares tips with Dr. Greg on how to maintain good brain health. -
PodcastsChristian Adair (he/him), Executive Director of the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center and Founder & Director of Alpha League, discusses civil rights history, empowering young Black and Brown men, and servant leadership.
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