Josh James

Reporter / Webmaster

Josh James fell in love with college radio at Western Kentucky University's student station, New Rock 92 (now known as Revolution 91.7). After working as a DJ and Program Director, he knew he wanted to come home to Lexington and try his hand in public radio.

In 2003, he joined WUKY as a part-time reporter and weekend announcer. He's earned several awards from the Kentucky Associated Press, including Best Radio Documentary in 2005. An avid music fan raised on The Beatles and British Invasion rock, James also enjoyed a stint in the programming department, hosting WUKY's Rock & Roots from 11-1 pm weekdays.  He currently works as a reporter and webmaster for the station. When he's off duty, James enjoys songwriting, philosophy, and kicking back with his cat, Brooklyn.

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Local/Regional News
2:10 pm
Tue May 7, 2013

Ky. Public Service Commission to Consider Water Rate Hike

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.

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2:35 pm
Mon May 6, 2013

Pyramid Scheme Case Moved To Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The case involving a Lexington company accused of operating a pyramid scheme has been moved from Illinois to Kentucky.

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2:19 pm
Fri May 3, 2013

White Nose Syndrome Detected At Daniel Boone Nat. Forest

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Appearances of white nose syndrome have been confirmed in Daniel Boone National Forest.

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12:46 pm
Fri May 3, 2013

Pilot Program Aims To Give Food Trucks More Access Downtown

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A new pilot program has been formed to test the viability of food trucks in downtown Lexington.

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Local/Regional News
2:03 pm
Thu May 2, 2013

Spending On Southland Clinic Halted As Financial Woes Mount

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Plans for a new health clinic on Southland Drive took a major blow Wednesday, as members of the finance and budget committees for HealthFirst voted to halt spending on the project in light of mounting costs.

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Local/Regional News
12:30 pm
Thu May 2, 2013

Christine Riordan Appointed UK's New Provost

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Dr. Christine Riordan speaking at a campus forum at UK

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Following a months-long search, Dr. Christine Riordan has been selected as the University of Kentucky’s next provost.

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Local/Regional News
3:30 pm
Wed May 1, 2013

Children's Advocacy Center Has A New Home

New Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass facility

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, which coordinates the investigation of the state’s most serious child abuse cases in 17 counties, has moved into a new home.

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Local/Regional News
2:11 pm
Mon April 29, 2013

Bill Named For Slain Lexington Police Officer Becomes Law

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Governor Steve Beshear (right) signs the Bryan Durman Act into law as Brandi Durman (left) and her son look on.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - On the third anniversary of the death of its namesake, the Bryan Durman Act officially became law Monday.

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Local/Regional News
3:06 pm
Fri April 26, 2013

Lexington Children's Theatre Calls On Special Actors For Fundraiser

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Lexington Children’s Theatre will present its largest annual fundraiser this Saturday. The evening brings together a host of talent.

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Local/Regional News
5:40 pm
Thu April 25, 2013

Provost Finalist: UK "Poised to Write Next Chapter in the History of American Universities"

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UK Provost Candidate Christine Riordan

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The third and final provost finalist addressed a forum at the University of Kentucky Thursday. Christine Riordan, dean of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, highlighted her areas of expertise, leadership development and workplace diversity, in her address.

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