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A group of economists in charge of forecasting how much revenue Kentucky will bring in the next two fiscal years predicted a more pessimistic financial outlook in the coming years, citing a number of uncertainties in the economy.
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A Bowling Green nonprofit is attempting a world record for the longest internet literacy live streamConnected Nation's 25-hour live stream - spanning 25 partners and six continents - kicks off September 24th
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Josh James/WUKYFayette County Public School leaders officially authorized a wide-ranging corrective action plan Monday night meant to steady the district's troubled finances. The plan emerged from an audit by performed by Texas firm Weaver Tidwell.
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Tasha Poullard, Herald LeaderA Franklin County circuit judge has issued a permanent injunction in favor of Fayette County Board of Education Chair Tyler Murphy and the Kentucky Education Association in a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 4. -
Iowa Public RadioFayette County high school principals are warning parents about a student game involving water guns and Orbeez guns. -
Meg Kinnard/AP Photo/Meg Kinnard/APKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is weighing in on Democratic Socialists and the inroads some are making inside the Democratic Party. -
Drew Metanchuk and Jake Manson preview the weekend in UK sports.
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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PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews poet and fiction writer Wendy Jett about her trilogy and upcoming poetry book. -
PodcastsIn Continuum 5 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 a critical question in tobacco prevention: Why do some public-health messages reach communities while others fail to resonate at all? -
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 continue the meal planning series with 'Lunch.' From chicken tenders to salsa and vegetarian sandwiches on English muffins, there are many quick delicious items to make or pick up at the market for you and your kids. -
PodcastsJay Henning from the band Stego looks back on the 2002 album Bull in a China Shop, discusses his favorite Lexington bands, and talks about his current band, Bonneville Tigers.
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