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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The research of more than 90 college and high school students was put on display at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health’s third annual showcase.
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Kentucky's Supreme Court made history late last week, swearing in Justice Pamela Goodwine — the first Black woman elected to serve on the commonwealth's high court.
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Republican Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr is gearing up for a campaign announcement that could officially make the GOP primary for Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat a two-man race — for now.
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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.
Radio Shows & Music
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Rock & Roots afternoon host Joe Conkwright is joined by Joan Osborne for conversation and a sampling of music. Joan talks about growing up in Kentucky and her life in music, and she shares a taste of her music. Next year is the 30th anniversary of her major label debut, Relish.Hear what she may have in mind to celebrate.
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Joe P. (Violet), Wyatt Flores (Don't Wanna Say Goodnight), Jonah Kagen (God Needs The Devil), Bryan Ferry (Star), The Mavericks (Overnight Success), Ruthie Foster (Milage), & Lucius (Old Tape)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Something Corporate (Happy), Dawes (Still Strangers Sometimes), Valley (When You Know Someone), St. Vincent (Big Time Nothing), Coldplay (We Pray), Shemekia Copeland (Blame It On Eve), & Kate Pierson (Take Me Back To The Party)!
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WUKY contributing listener and Rock & Roots Guest DJ, Janet Whitaker joins Joe Conkwright for lively discussion and a set of Americana Rock that spans the ages with inspiring lyrics and crafty guitar.
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Dan Bern (Starting Over), Colin James Featuring Lucinda Williams (Protection), Ruel Thomas (Antarctica), LP Giobbi Featuring Portugal The Man (Bittersweet), Gillian Welch & David Rawlings (Empty Trainload Of Sky), Thee Sacred Souls (Live For You), & Father John Misty (I Guess Time Just Makes Fools Of All Of Us)!
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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