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
2:24 pm
Tue April 3, 2012

20,000 Fans Celebrate UK Title at Rupp

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Thousands of UK fans will be packed into Rupp Arena this afternoon for a celebration of the men’s basketball teaming winning the NCAA title.

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Local/Regional News
10:16 am
Thu March 29, 2012

Woodland Park Losing 200-Year-Old Poplar Tree

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Decay and vandalism have finally taken their toll on a 200-year-old yellow poplar in Woodland Park.

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Local/Regional News
4:24 pm
Wed March 28, 2012

CentrePointe Design Wins Review Board Approval

LEXINGTON, Ky. -  "This is CentrePointe’s time," architect Rick Ekhoff told the Courthouse Area Design Review Board Wednesday as he provided updates of the proposed downtown Lexington skyscraper.

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Local/Regional News
1:46 pm
Wed March 28, 2012

Lexington Government Seeks Citizens' Advocate

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Wanted: someone who knows about the city of Lexington and local government, is a good listener, and is resourceful.

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Local/Regional News
4:03 pm
Tue March 27, 2012

Kentucky Joining National Prescription Monitoring Network

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky’s prescription monitoring program will soon link up with databases in other states.

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Local/Regional News
3:52 pm
Tue March 27, 2012

Hospice of the Bluegrass Agrees to Medicare Settlement

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A Lexington company has agreed to pay nearly $700,000 to the U.S. government to settle civil allegations of Medicare fraud.

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Local/Regional News
4:07 pm
Mon March 26, 2012

Mayors of Louisville, Lexington Make Friendly Wager on Final Four Game

Photo by Britney McIntosh / UK Athletics

FRANKFORT, Ky.  Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer presented his Lexington counterpart with a bottle of Woodford Reserve Bourbon today as part of a friendly wager on who will win the Final Four matchup between U of L and UK.

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Local/Regional News
1:19 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

Rupp Task Force Main Outlines Revenue Possibilities

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Before the home of the UK mens’ basketball team can get a complete makeover, city leaders need to figure how to pay for the project. Brent Rice, chairman of the Rupp Arena task force, discussed possibilities Friday morning at a Commerce Lexington event.

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Local/Regional News
2:45 pm
Thu March 22, 2012

Online Map Keeps Track of Lexington Crime

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Police officers in Lexington are using an online tool to keep track of crime trends across the city, and the information is also available to the public.

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WUKY In Depth
8:46 am
Thu March 22, 2012

High School Bowlers Competing for First Ever State Championship

The Scott Co. High School bowling team is competing in the first ever state tournament sanctioned by the KHSAA. Photo by Brenna Angel

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Thursday is a historic day for high school sports in Kentucky. For the first time ever, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association is hosting a state championship for bowling. Over the next two days students from across the state will compete at the Executive Strike and Spare in Louisville.

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