Local News
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Julio Cortez/AP/APSeize the Grey has won the Preakness Stakes for 88-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. His victory ended Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown bid. -
University of KentuckyA Lexington psychiatric hospital is celebrating its 200th anniversary Friday. WUKY’s Josh James has more on how the hospital has achieved such longevity. -
Joshua DouglasA new book by a University of Kentucky law professor Joshua Douglas makes the case that the U.S. Supreme Court has been gradually abdicating its responsibility to protect voter rights in cases spanning the last 50 years. -
WUKYWhile the University of Kentucky has thus far avoided the types of disruptions seen at campuses with large pro-Palestinian protests, the school's Dean of Students says a handful of incidents involving signs were reported, and the school is providing a variety of resources for anyone expressing concerns about the campus climate. -
Department of Juvenile JusticeThe investigation will examine conditions in eight youth detention centers - used to temporarily hold children awaiting a court hearing - and one youth development center. -
JOSH REYNOLDS/AP/FR25426 APGov. Andy Beshear’s Antisemitism Task Force held its third meeting of the year Wednesday, this time at the University of Kentucky with a focus on the recent wave of Pro-Palestinian student protests nationwide.
Radio Shows & Music
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Dusting off vintage recordings from the archive for over 50 years of blues, rock & soul set out out in the sun with renewed energy...Settle in for a "Spring Clean!" -
Lexington musician Vera Stonestreet Paige joins Joe Conkwright and the Rock & Roots Saturday Edition for conversation and a set of inspiring songs. -
This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Snoh Aalegra, Brandy, Jamila Woods Featuring Saba, Jeymes Samuel & Jorja Smith, Aaliyah, Jazmine Sullivan Featuring HER, Angie Stone, Brittany Howard, & more! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Phosphorescent (Revelator), Rainbow Kitten Surprise (Superstar), Judah & The Lion (Long Dark Night), Lizzie No (Halfsies), Brigitte Calls Me Baby (Eddie My Love), Iron & Wine Featuring Fiona Apple (All In Good Time), & Kacey Musgraves (Cardinal)! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Billy Idol (Love Don't Live Here Anymore), Cigarettes After Sex (Tejano Blue), Liz Brasher (Be In California), Mt. Joy (Highway Queen), Catfish And The Bottlemen (Show Time), Sheryl Crow Featuring Peter Gabriel (Digging In The Dirt), & Ibibio Sound Machine (Pull The Rope)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsThis week we'll learn about sugar snap peas and how to best enjoy them.Also, the Weekday market is moving to a new location and Josh fills us in the details. -
PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews poet Linda Freudenberger about her new chapbook, The Other Side of the Bed and Beyond. -
The International Society of Neurogastronomy (ISN) will bring their annual symposium back to the University of Kentucky campus on May 18th at the UK Gatton Student Center. Neurogastronomy is a relatively new field that explores how flavor sensations are created in the brain, what the brain does with flavor information, and the behavioral and physiological consequences that result. Dr. Greg talks with ISN president Tim McClintock about this year's symposium. McClintock is a professor of physiology at UK. -
PodcastsThis week is all about the abundance of strawberries in Central Kentucky, and in an extra feature, Josh shares some fun ways to add strawberries to your Mothers' Day celebration
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A Woman of Distinction embodies resilience and gracefully overcomes challenges to uplift those around her. Congratulations Marilyn Clark, Ann Backus, Claudia Love Mair, and Angela Evans! These women have emerged as the 2024 WUKY Women of Distinction.
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2024-2025 Meetings
Location: WUKY - Studio 49
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