Featured News
Justin Widener
National Weather Service teams are surveying storm damage across Kentucky following a severe weather outbreak that produced widespread rotation, funnel clouds and multiple suspected tornado touchdowns.
Local News
-
Samantha Lederman/WUKYSevere thunderstorm warnings did not deter a large and enthusiastic crowd from packing The Burl Brewery to the brim Tuesday afternoon. They were there to support Rocky Adkins’ announcement that he is running to be the next Governor of Kentucky. -
Nik Lee, AppalshopA conversation with Nik Lee, the documentarian of the recent Appalshop film Queer Jobs, following the work lives of two LGBTQ+ women in rural eastern Kentucky. -
Keeneland.comGolden Tempo galloped into the collective public consciousness this Spring when he surged from last place to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1. Five weeks later, he did it again to clinch the Belmont Stakes, the third of the Triple Crown races, and he’s now tentatively being aimed at the Breeders Cup Classic at Keeneland in October. Meanwhile WUKY’s Samantha Lederman has been to the literal source of this story, Claiborne Farm, where Golden Tempo was born and raised.
-
Timothy D. Easley/AP/FR43398 APFormer Gov. Andy Beshear's senior advisor, Rocky Adkins, has officially entered the race for Kentucky governor. He announced Tuesday morning ahead of a scheduled press conference. -
National Weather Service, LouisvilleA significant severe weather outbreak is expected across Kentucky today, with forecasters warning of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding. -
FCPSThe Fayette County Board of Education has approved a contract for Acting Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford, giving him additional pay while he leads the district.
Radio Shows & Music
-
Rock and Roots celebrates America's Birthday with a showcase of Americana music and a time capsule of the golden music of 1976. Join Joe Conkwright and John Lee for a listening party on Rock & Roots this weekend - 10 am to 2 pm Friday, and Saturday noon to 5 pm.Only on 91.3 or streaming live @ wuky.org or the free WUKY app. -
10 Foot Pole brings the Roots of Lexington Music Scene back to life at the next Tahlsound, Sunday June 28th at the Great Lawn Stage behind Oleika Shriners Temple, 326 Southland Drive.10 Foot Pole and Rebeca Rego join Joe Conkwright for a conversation on Rock & Roots. Recorded June 16, 2026. -
WUKY Listener Walt Remondini returns as a guest host for The Rock & Roots Special Edition. This program aired first on Saturday, March 7, 2026. -
Molly Tuttle stops by WUKY's Rock & Roots and joins host Joe Conkwright.Recorded live on Thursday, August 14, 2025. -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Rodney Crowell Featuring Tyler Bryant (The Twenty One Song Salute (Owed to G.G. Shinn and Cléoma Falcon)), Mt. Joy (Lucy), St Paul & the Broken Bones (Sushi And Coca Cola), Tame Impala (End Of Summer), Alison Krauss & Union Station (One Ray Of Shine), & Christone "Kingfish" Ingram (Voodoo Charm)!
Podcasts
-
PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews T. Crunk about his memoir in prose poems, Hopkinsville. -
PodcastsThanks to a new rural federal health grant, the University of Kentucky will be helping to establish two new regional trauma facilities in the commonwealth. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. Andrew Bernard; Paul A. Kearney MD endowed chair in trauma surgery at the University of Kentucky. -
PodcastsIn Continuum 3 of The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle – Tobacco, Truth, and Black Health, Dr. Abeni El-Amin continues her conversation with Dr. Valerie Yerger of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) to examine how the tobacco industry used trusted voices, respected institutions, and community relationships to protect the market for menthol cigarettes within Black communities. -
PodcastsGreenRoom Exchange creates international cross-cultural experiences, bringing artists and musicians from other countries to work with local artists, expanding our understanding of their cultures, enriching our community. Co-founder Lee Carroll joins Tom to talk about the program’s upcoming event 'Windows to the World' featuring Zach Brock and Vishnu R from India on July 26 at the Apiary.
Donate your car to WUKY. It's simple, hassle-free, and a great way to help fund your favorite public radio station.
Latest from NPR
See upcoming events in the Lexington area and submit your own.
The Lane Report Latest Headlines
- State provides $6M to build homes in Jackson for flood victims
- Kentucky Power give KAED $60,000 growth grant
- Kentucky American Water Investing $18 Million to Support Water Service in Millersburg Area
- Omni Architects’ Amy Arnold becomes firm shareholder
- Omni Architects promotes Jody Boelhauf to firm principal