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As country music fans and admirers mourn the passing of Dolly Parton, Lexingtonians are remembering her 2024 stop in the city to celebrate the expansion of a project close to heart.
Local News
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Rupp Arena and Central Bank Center are trimming their operating budget amid a slowdown in ticket sales.
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University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto welcomed students back to campus Tuesday as the fall semester officially began, reflecting on move-in, K Week and the excitement surrounding a new academic year.
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This Friday, Lexingtonians of all backgrounds will stand together in a show of nonpartisan unity. Organizers hope see the idea grow in its second year.
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A review ordered by the city found nearly 20,000 accessibility barriers at Lexington parks and other facilities.
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In this installment, we discuss the evolving landscape of federal grants under the Trump administration, nearly 20,000 barriers found that could violate disabilities laws, "privilege frees," and more.
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In front of a concrete retaining wall in Whitesburg, Kentucky, amidst piles of broken pottery and glass, Lacy Hale sifted through a plastic bag full of jewelry.
Radio Shows & Music
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Joe Conkwright interviews Rock & Roots artist Brandon Flowers about his new album Thrasher, which comes out August 21st, 2026.
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Rock and Roots celebrates America's Birthday with a showcase of Americana music and a time capsule of the golden music of 1976. Join Joe Conkwright and John Lee for a listening party on Rock & Roots this weekend - 10 am to 2 pm Friday, and Saturday noon to 5 pm.Only on 91.3 or streaming live @ wuky.org or the free WUKY app.
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10 Foot Pole brings the Roots of Lexington Music Scene back to life at the next Tahlsound, Sunday June 28th at the Great Lawn Stage behind Oleika Shriners Temple, 326 Southland Drive.10 Foot Pole and Rebeca Rego join Joe Conkwright for a conversation on Rock & Roots. Recorded June 16, 2026.
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WUKY Listener Walt Remondini returns as a guest host for The Rock & Roots Special Edition. This program aired first on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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Molly Tuttle stops by WUKY's Rock & Roots and joins host Joe Conkwright.Recorded live on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Podcasts
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PodcastsIn Continuum 4 of The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle – Tobacco, Truth, and Black Health, Dr. Abeni El-Amin continues her conversation with Dr. Valerie Yerger of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) by examining what happens after communities learn the truth about menthol tobacco, targeted marketing, and corporate influence.
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PodcastsThis week on WUKY's Open Studio, Tom Musgrave talks with Lyric Theatre executive director Christian Adair about the history and mission of the venue as well as a number of upcoming community events.
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PodcastsBilly Quinn from the legendary Lexington funk rock band, 10 Foot Pole, looks back on the band's long history and shares stories from the early 90s music scene in Lexington.
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PodcastsThe Lexington Farmers' Market Report on WUKY is brought to you by Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, providing safe, reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately half a million people in portions of 14 counties. Learn more at kentuckyamwater.com.This week The Farmers' Market is buzzing with coffee creations. Fifteen venders compete for top honors, and you'll experience the first and most caffeinated of many festivals lined up for fall.Stick around at the end for Josh and Joe's interesting sweet and savory coffee uses for your recipes.
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WUKY is giving away five pairs of tickets to see Kenny G at the Lexington Opera House on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM!
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