Brenna Angel

Morning News Anchor / Reporter

Lexington native Brenna Angel wakes up early to anchor the local morning newscasts for WUKY. It's a job she's held since March 2010 after previously working for WHAS-AM in Louisville.

Brenna is also a general assignment reporter, always on the hunt for a story with good sound and interesting perspectives.  Her work has been honored by the Hearst Foundation, the Radio Television Digital News Association, and the Associated Press. Several of Brenna’s stories have aired on NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

In addition to her radio gig, Brenna works as an adjunct instructor at Bluegrass Community & Technical College. She earned her BA from Western Kentucky University (go Tops!) and a Master's in communication from the University of Louisville.

Brenna lives in Lexington with her husband Chad.

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Local/Regional News
12:59 pm
Thu April 26, 2012

From Plant to Plate, Teen Moms Learning Benefits of Healthy Eating

Chef Jeremy Ashby shows students how to prepare carrots for a healthy meal.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Chef Jeremy Ashby of Azur Restaurant led a cooking demonstration Wednesday for students at the Lexington Family Care Center, showing them how to prepare broccoli mac-n-cheese, carrots, almond-crusted chicken tenders, and cornbread.

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Local/Regional News
4:16 pm
Tue April 17, 2012

City Examining Property for Possible New Senior Citizens Center

LEXINGTON, Ky. - As more of Lexington’s population grows older and enters retirement, city leaders are looking for ways to better serve the elderly.

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Local/Regional News
2:01 pm
Mon April 16, 2012

UK Launches Scholarship for Domestic Violence Survivors

LEXINGTON, Ky. - For women suffering physical, mental, and sexual abuse at the hands of their partner, a lack of education can be a barrier to independence. The University of Kentucky hopes to change that by launching a new scholarship specifically for victims of domestic violence.

Carol Jordan, director of UK’s Center for Research on Violence Against Women, believes the scholarship is the first of its kind in the country because it provides a full financial aid package.

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Local/Regional News
4:44 pm
Thu April 12, 2012

First Ever Federal Hate Crime Charges Based on Sexual Orientation Filed Against Ky. Men

David Jason Jenkins (left) and Anthony Ray Jenkins

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Two eastern Kentucky men have been charged with a federal hate crime in an attack against a gay man last year, marking the first time the law has been applied in a case involving a victim's sexual orientation.

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WUKY In Depth
10:21 am
Thu April 12, 2012

FEATURE: Art Project Reaches Incarcerated Youth

LEXINGTON, Ky. - For boys and girls incarcerated at juvenile detention centers, the future beyond their next court date can seem dark and uncertain. The facilities house children and teenagers facing charges that range from habitual truancy to violent crimes.

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Local/Regional News
12:18 pm
Tue April 10, 2012

21c Museum Hotel Coming to Downtown Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Lexington’s original skyscraper will be transformed into a contemporary art museum and hotel. City leaders and officials with 21c Museum Hotels unveiled plans this morning for the historic Fayette National Bank Building.

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Local/Regional News
12:51 pm
Mon April 9, 2012

Middle School Students Walking for World Fit

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Thousands of Lexington middle schoolers are putting their sneakers to work over the next six weeks as they participate in World Fit, a fitness program started by Olympians to reduce childhood obesity.

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Local/Regional News
5:03 pm
Fri April 6, 2012

Keeneland Opens 2012 Spring Meet

Keeneland Photo

LEXINGTON, Ky. -  A kids club and a betting system called fractional wagering are two of the new offerings at Keeneland Race Course this year. Thousands of fans poured through green gates at the Lexington track today for the opening of spring meet.

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Local/Regional News
3:25 pm
Wed April 4, 2012

14th Annual Reforest the Bluegrass Announced

LEXINGTON, Ky. - More than two acres of land at the northern part of Lexington’s Legacy Trail near Spindletop Hall and Iron Works Pike is the site of this year’s Reforest the Bluegrass.

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Local/Regional News
2:29 pm
Tue April 3, 2012

Wildcat Sculpture Installed at UK Campus

Photo by Brenna Angel, WUKY

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Perfect timing. A day after winning the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, a larger-than-life bronze wildcat sculpture was installed at the University of Kentucky campus.

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