Featured News
A controversial mental health clinic in the Chevy Chase neighborhood received a permit this week. The approval came over the objections of nearby residents.
Local News
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Gavin BreunigThe primary, now just over a month out, will narrow the field down to two. -
Clay WallaceIn 2025, a combination of new state laws and federal requirements sent wait times at Kentucky's 35 driver licensing offices soaring. -
(c) Andrew WestThe Kentucky General Assembly took up Gov. Andy Beshear's vetoes in short order Tuesday, with GOP supermajorities prepared to overturn them. -
Josh James/WUKYLexington Mayor Linda Gorton made her proposed budget public Tuesday afternoon. The spending plan is being described as balanced but "challenging."
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UK AthleticsFour University of Kentucky women’s basketball players heard their names called in the 2026 WNBA Draft and will embark on a lifelong dream of playing professional basketball. -
Josh James/WUKYThe mercury may be rising, but Lexington leaders are focused on rewriting the city's winter weather plan from scratch. The overhaul comes in response to public dissatisfaction with the city's response to recent ice events.
Radio Shows & Music
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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. -
Molly Tuttle stops by WUKY's Rock & Roots and joins host Joe Conkwright.Recorded live on Thursday, August 14, 2025. -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Rodney Crowell Featuring Tyler Bryant (The Twenty One Song Salute (Owed to G.G. Shinn and Cléoma Falcon)), Mt. Joy (Lucy), St Paul & the Broken Bones (Sushi And Coca Cola), Tame Impala (End Of Summer), Alison Krauss & Union Station (One Ray Of Shine), & Christone "Kingfish" Ingram (Voodoo Charm)! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Flyte Featuring Aimee Mann (Alabaster), Jade Bird (Save Your Tears), Jeff Tweedy (Enough), The Last Dinner Party (This Is The Killer Speaking), Robert Plant Featuring Suzy Dian (Everybody's Song), & Sheryl Crow & The Real Lowdown (The New Normal)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Goose (Your Direction), Khatumu (Fire Drill), Counting Crows (With Love From A To Z), Grant-Lee Phillips (She Knows Me), & Warren Haynes Featuring Derek Trucks (These Changes)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsFrom front yard landscaping to backyard gardens, patio planters to farm fields, warmer weather brings out everyone’s inner gardener, ready to jump in and get their hands dirty. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or planting your very first seeds, a little preparation can prevent a lot of problems. Amy Aldenderfer, agriculture Extension agent in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, shares these safety tips with Dr. Greg. -
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.Josh and Joe discuss the opening of outside markets, Easter offerings and a delicious side for your gathering. -
PodcastsAll this month Open Studio features new interviews with Kentucky literary artists. To celebrate Kentucky Writers' Day April 24th in Frankfort, Tom talks with current Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell and you'll also get to meet and hear from Kentucky Youth Poet Laureate Esme Morris. -
PodcastsMcKenna Dowell (she/her), Student Body President at the University of Kentucky, discusses cheerleading, affordability, and transparency.
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