Local News
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Carlos Osorio/AP/APGeneral Motors and Stellantis announced fresh layoffs Wednesday that they blamed on damage from the United Auto Workers strike, and the labor standoff grew more tense just two days before the union was expected to call for new walkouts. -
Lexington Planning/Lexington’s proposed urban service boundary expansion has been scaled back to something more modest than what some had envisioned.
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University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto used an appearance before a state appropriations and revenue committee to defend the school against recent stories criticizing spending levels at universities.
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Timothy D. Easley/AP/FR43398 APKentucky's debate over abortion access intensified Wednesday as the Democratic governor pounded away at his rival's longstanding support for the state's existing abortion ban shortly after Republican challenger Daniel Cameron had signaled new willingness to accept exceptions for rape and incest.
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Timothy D. Easley/AP/FR43398 APRepublican nominee for governor Daniel Cameron says he would back a bill adding exceptions for rape and incest in Kentucky’s strict abortion laws.
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In this installment, CivicLex's Jillian Riseman reviews last week's public comment on Lexington's boundary expansion, plus new meetings this week regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit rules and diversity in contracting.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Gary Clark Jr., Minnie Riperton, Jill Scott, Al Green, Deneice Williams, Silk Sonic, The Emotions, Donny Hathaway & more! -
On this episode of The Radio Juke Joint - step into the catalog of one of America's premier song writing teams - Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller.Selections from across the musical map representing the music that made Rock & Roll History - "The Lieber & Stoller Song Reunion."
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This week on Joe’s Blues…a journey beyond space and time!Twisted selections from the psychedelic sixties and more…Experiences this colorful muscial exbiition called “Far Out”Originally broadcast Friday, September 8, 2023.
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Stoll Vaughan (Fate), Griffin House (Lifeline), The Japanese House (Sunshine Baby), Jeshua Marshall (In A Dream), Israel Nash (Can't Stop), Genesis Owusu (Tied Up), & Ringo Starr (Rewind Forward)!
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WUKY Contributing Listener Chris Morgan steps in as guest host for this episode of the Rock & Roots Saturday Edition, delivering a showcase of songs that have a history of controversy.
Podcasts
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PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews Gwenda Bond about her latest book, Mr. & Mrs. Witch, the Lexington Writers Room and more.
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PodcastsThe last weekend of summer means your last chance to grab some favorite summer produce at the Famers' Market...plus Josh solves the mystery of the exploding watermelon!
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PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews Shawn Pryor about his latest book, Fighting for Freedom Along the Underground Railroad (Part of Capstone Publishing’s “You Choose” series).
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PodcastsProject Ricochet has developed The Urban Arts Collective to provide cultural programming to support the mission of “offering concrete ways in which youth can be redirected to access economic opportunity through youth-driven entrepreneurial projects”. Tom Godell joins the Ricochet Effect to discuss the impact and success of the WUKY Urban Art Collective Gallery Opening and the WUKY Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging Community Advisory Board (WUKY DEIB CAB). Additionally, DeBraun Thomas discusses the importance and vision of the WUKY DEIB CAB.
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Location: Lyric Theater, 300 E Third St, Lexington, KY 40508
Location: Lyric Theater, 300 E Third St, Lexington, KY 40508
- June 12, 2023, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- September 11, 2023, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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