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Forecastle Festival Prize Pack

Josh James — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:44:46 +0000

Pledge any amount during this week’s Pledge Drive and be entered to win a musical experience of a lifetime!

One lucky winner will walk away with 2 VIP Passes and hotel accommodations valued at over $1,000 for Louisville’s Premier Musical Event, the Forecastle Festival (July 12th-14th). In addition to featuring a who’s who of musical acts such as My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys, and The Avett Brothers, Forecastle has consistently promoted local artists as well as focusing on environmental activism and outdoor recreation.

VIP passes include:

Daily Prizes

Josh James — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:37:06 +0000

Tuesday (5/21)

6' Tree from Henkel Denmark

Henkel Denmark Landscaping will provide the winner of our daily drawing on Tuesday with a 6 foot tree of the listener's choice.

Henkel Denmark will also bring the tree to you and install it!

UK Board Of Trustees OKs Purchase Of Lexington Theological Seminary Campus

Josh James — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:47:07 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has given the green light for the school to purchase the Lexington Theological Seminary’s 7-acre campus.

Mayor Jim Gray Orders Audit Of HealthFirst Clinic Project

Josh James — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:47:53 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The troubled HealthFirst clinic project on Southland Drive is due for an audit – that announcement came from Lexington Mayor Jim Gray Tuesday.

Georgetown President Search Dealt A Setback

Josh James — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:58:15 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - With two of its three finalists for the open presidential position bowing out, Georgetown College is set to bring in five new candidates for the post.

In Depth: Lexington Parks And Priorities

Josh James — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:59:28 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - It’s often said that if you want to know what a community really cares about, look no further than its budget. WUKY is beginning a series of reports digging deeper into the priorities of Lexington’s Urban County Council members as they begin the process of crafting a spending plan for the city. First, Josh James has this look at a summertime favorite: parks.

Chandler To Head Up Kentucky Humanities Council

Josh James and Kentucky Public Radio's Kenny Colston — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:37:08 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Kentucky Humanities Council has named former Congressman Ben Chandler as its new executive director.

The non-profit group is not affiliated with the state, but works closely with state tourism and arts organizations. It is affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Chandler will officially start July 1^st. Current executive director Virginia G. Carter will retire in August.

At a press conference Friday, Chandler joked that he's looking forward to taking a hiatus from politics.

Arrest Made In UK Indecent Exposure Investigation

Josh James — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:33:42 +0000

University of Kentucky police have arrested a man in connection with a string of indecent exposure reports on campus.

Alcohol Policy Among Issues To Be Examined By UK Task Force

Josh James — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:14:34 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A work group formed to study alcohol policy, along with other health-related issues, at the University of Kentucky has been appointed by university president Eli Capilouto.

Ky. Public Service Commission to Consider Water Rate Hike

Josh James — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:10:57 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Public Service Commission is set to hold a meeting later this month to take public comments on rate increase requested by Kentucky American Water.