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University of Kentucky Police are embracing major technology upgrades as a way of enhancing security on campus, but they're also looking to students and staff to create an atmosphere where individuals feel safer reporting sexual assault.
Local News
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NPRDemocrat Andy Beshear has twice won election as governor of Kentucky — thriving in a state that has voted for Donald Trump three times. -
StoryCorps Mobile BoothChristian Adair recounts how being mentored as a child in Kansas inspired his program serving young men and boys of color in Lexington. -
Associated PressThe Kentucky Department of Corrections is expanding its employment education programs to help create more opportunities for people leaving prison. -
Eric Gay/AP/APA majority of Kentucky's congressional delegation is aligning against Sen. Mitch McConnell in his effort to place more stringent limits on THC in hemp-related products. This week, the president offered some signals of where he stands by way of a video post. -
Bruce Schreiner/AP/APKentucky Congressman Thomas Massie now has a primary opponent. The outspoken House member has been the subject of a well-financed opposition campaign by Trump allies looking to unseat the lawmaker. -
J. Scott Applewhite/AP/APKentucky leaders are responding to the partial government shutdown, which kicked in Tuesday night after talks failed to produce a consensus on funding.
Radio Shows & Music
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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)! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Flyte Featuring Aimee Mann (Alabaster), Jade Bird (Save Your Tears), Jeff Tweedy (Enough), The Last Dinner Party (This Is The Killer Speaking), Robert Plant Featuring Suzy Dian (Everybody's Song), & Sheryl Crow & The Real Lowdown (The New Normal)!
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This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Grace Jones, Trouble Funk, Klymaxx, Erykah Badu, George Clinton, Slave, Bonnie Pointer, & more! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Goose (Your Direction), Khatumu (Fire Drill), Counting Crows (With Love From A To Z), Grant-Lee Phillips (She Knows Me), & Warren Haynes Featuring Derek Trucks (These Changes)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsLast month new federal guidance from Health and Human Services Cabinet Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. regarding acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, sent shockwaves throughout the medical community. Dr. Greg speaks one-on-one with Kentucky Cabinet for Health Family Services Secretary Dr. Steven Stack about what patients, particularly pregnant women, should do in the wake of the new recommendations. -
PodcastsOctober's 250Lex theme explores Lexington's history as the "Horse Capital of the World." We talk with Hallie Hardy, executive director of Visit Horse Country, which is celebrating its own 10 year anniversary with numerous equine-related events happening all this month. We also run down some exciting new things happening at the Lexington History Museum. -
PodcastsThis week Josh and Joe move on to sides. Enjoy baked potatoes, chili, and fruit bowls and more.Support The Farmers' Market Report on 91.3, WUKY with a donation at wuky.org. -
PodcastsIn this episode, we meet Gerri Botts Stuart, PACE Outreach Coordinator with Bluegrass Care Navigators. Gerri champions health through compassionate care, dedicating her work to ensuring dignity and hope for individuals and families navigating serious health challenges.
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