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Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton spoke out against Kentucky American Water's proposed rate increase and the company's construction practices at a meeting of the state's Public Service Commission Tuesday. The board overseeing utilities dismissed the city's recent complaint.
Local News
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David Goldman/AP/APKentucky's capital city has voted not to renew its contract with Flock Safety, the makers of controversial camera systems that have come under fire nationwide over privacy concerns. -
City leaders got their first chance to dig deep into Lexington's overhauled snow and ice plan Tuesday. -
Drew Metanchuk and Jake Manson preview the weekend in UK sports. -
Josh James/WUKYIn this installment, we chat with Aaron Mudd about the overhaul of the city's snow and ice plan following two years of rough winter episodes. We also takes a look at new recommendations to bolster the city's response to homelessness. -
Timothy D. Easley/AP/FR43398 APWhile most of us are contemplating this upcoming election, Kentucky's gubernatorial hopefuls are actively fundraising for a big campaign next fall. Kentucky Gazette editor and publisher Laura Cullen Glasscock has been poring over the official reports. -
Mark Schiefelbein/AP/APThe U.S. House of Representatives is in recess through the midterms, but Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is continuing his campaign to pass what he's dubbed the "Epstein Files Transparency Act II."
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
Podcasts
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PodcastsCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and yet it remains one of the most under-recognized, under-researched, and under-addressed health threats they face. A luncheon at the Central Bank Center in Lexington on Friday, October 16th, the Lexington Go Red for Women luncheon, will be addressing such health disparities in women and awareness of heart disease. To mark the occasion we are revisiting a conversation Dr. Greg had with Dr. Nouran Sorour, faculty member in the UK Division of Cardiology and cardiologist at UK HealthCare's Gill Heart and Vascular Institute. -
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 Joe and Josh get you ready for fall decorating and Halloween. Pumpkin carving or pumpkin painting, or pumpkin stacks? It's the season for scarecrows, mums, and corn stalk decorations. Stick around for a trick to make caramel apples that will be fun for the whole family. -
Podcasts2026 is the 50th anniversary for the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts and Tom welcomes back Mark Shanda, Dean of the college, to talk about how it plans to celebrate this milestone, as well as how the college has evolved in five decades and where it's going from here. -
PodcastsLinda Gorton, Mayor of Lexington, KY, discusses nursing values, community wellness, and women’s resilience.
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