In celebration of Lexington’s 250th anniversary, WUKY and the Lexington History Museum will host StoryCorps to record the stories of local residents through both in-person and virtual interviews and preserve them in the Library of Congress.
March 20th – April 16th at Woodland Park.
March 20th – April 16th at Woodland Park.
Local News
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Both of Kentucky's Republican senators have been staunch critics of President Trump's tariff strategy. But now they're getting heat from the president himself.
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The University of Kentucky is upping health insurance costs for employees on its HMO plan, along with other adjustments.
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With the 2025 legislative session in the books, the University of Kentucky now has the task of going through the bills and deciphering what changes the school need to make.
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The Kentucky League of Women Voters says a number of key bills passed during the 2025 legislative session moved through the process without the public getting its say.
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Gov. Andy Beshear is making good on a vow to sue the federal government over its attempts to claw back $11 billion in pandemic-related funds.
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With a University of Minnesota graduate student reportedly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, schools — including the University of Kentucky — are watching closely and working to keep students informed.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Vindys (Electric), Billie Marten (Feeling), The Shootouts (Trampoline), The Cat Empire (Going To Live), The Freedom Affair (Get My Share), & My Morning Jacket (Half A Lifetime)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Sons Of The East (Rescue Me), Ruthie Foster (Hold On (I'm Comin)), Van Morrison (Down To Joy), Bishop Briggs (Woman Is King), Tomar & The FC's (Ain't Worth It), & Willie Nelson Featuring Rodney Crowell (Oh What A Beautiful World)!
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This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show was a celebration of the life and legacy of the late great D'Wayne Wiggins! Featured music from his time with Tony! Toni! Toné! & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Suzanne Vega (Speakers Corner), The Jaws Of Brooklyn (Litebringer), Crowe Boys (Bootstraps), Sedona Featuring Claud (She's So Pretty), Southern Avenue (Upside), & Santana Featuring Smokey Robinson (Please Don't Take Your Love)!
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Rock & Roots Afternoon host is joined by Kentucky musician Ben Sollee for conversation and songs: talking mountain music, touring with a 9 piece band, and performing songs from his new album 'Long Haul' as a solo artist.Songs:"Under The Spell" from Ben Sollee's 2025 album, 'Long Haul' "Misty Miles" - Live at WUKY"Casino Loyale" - Live at WUKY
Podcasts
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PodcastsOliver Simmons was a member of Kentucky’s national championship team of 1996. He was recruited to UK by coach Rick Pitino after a high school career in which he was named Tennessee’s Mr. Basketball in 1994 and 1995. Simmons and other reserves worked their way through the same difficult Pitino practices and training as the stars who saw most of the playing time. The roster contained nine future NBA players, including current UK coach Mark Pope. Early in his sophomore season, Simmons transferred to Florida State, where he played for two and a half years and started a total of 47 games for the Seminoles. Simmons has had a long career in teaching and coaching. He and his family live in Stewartville, Minnesota, but he keeps up with the Wildcats and has some great memories of his time at UK. Here, he talks about the experience of being on a championship team and his long-standing relationships with his teammates, as well as some of the challenges of being part of the UK program in that era.
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PodcastsJosh England from the Lexington Farmers' Market joins WUKY's Joe Conkwright again to talk about the return of outdoor markets in Lexington and across Kentucky. 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary for Lexington's Farmers' Market with plenty of exciting announcements yet to come. Plus listen for news about 'Dinosaur Time' and Josh's least favorite green vegetables, and how to ruin a pizza.
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PodcastsWe've heard a lot in recent weeks about proposed federal cuts to research in science and health. Dr. Greg's guest today talks about potential impacts to us all. Doctor Sudip Parikh is chief executive officer and executive publisher of the American Association for the Advancement of Science based in Arlington, Virginia. He also appeared recently on NPR's Science Friday.
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PodcastsIn this podcast, we chat with the UK Prevent Alliance EMPOWER Team, housed in the University of Kentucky’s College of Education to address critical issues related to tobacco use, health disparities, and youth advocacy in underrepresented communities in Lexington and Louisville.
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In celebration of Lexington’s 250th anniversary, WUKY and the Lexington History Museum will host StoryCorps to record the stories of local residents through both in-person and virtual interviews and preserve them in the Library of Congress.
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2024-2025 Meetings
Location: WUKY - Studio 49
2024-2025 Meetings
Location: WUKY - Studio 49
- March 12, 2025, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm