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The University of Kentucky marked a major construction milestone Thursday for its new Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building with a ceremonial "topping out" to celebrate the placement of the final steel beam.
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Kentucky lawmakers heard testimony this week on a push to require hospitals to allow medical cannabis as part of end-of-life care.
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Optometrist applicants in Kentucky are again required to take the three national standard tests to qualify, following a window of time when applicants were permitted to take alternative tests. That led to a controversy lawmakers are still sorting out.
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20-year-old Kaydence Carpenter faces four counts of second-degree assault, along with charges of wanton endangerment, DUI, reckless driving and using a false ID.
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During his weekly Team Kentucky news conference, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky's elections are secure and rejected Trump's continued claims about the 2020 election.
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A Kentucky congressman is among the lawmakers on Capitol Hill championing efforts to make daylight saving time permanent.
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The University of Kentucky came in for some pointed criticism during the governor's weekly press briefing.
Radio Shows & Music
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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.
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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)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsGreenRoom Exchange creates international cross-cultural experiences, bringing artists and musicians from other countries to work with local artists, expanding our understanding of their cultures, enriching our community. Co-founder Lee Carroll joins Tom to talk about the program’s upcoming event 'Windows to the World' featuring Zach Brock and Vishnu R from India on July 26 at the Apiary.
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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 is all about eggplants. Why are they called 'eggplants?' We'll find out. Plus Josh has a few delicious ways to prepare eggplants. Enjoy this versatile vegetable and the main event or as a side.
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Podcasts“Families Moving Together’ is a community-based project to engage preschool-aged children and their caregivers to pursue a more active lifestyle. Dr. Greg talks with project co-leaders, Dee Dlugonski and Katherine Jury.
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PodcastsVoting Matters is back from hiatus with this fresh conversation with Melissa Coulston of Kentucky Refugee Ministries. She talks about the mission of the nonprofit and recaps their 12th annual Kentucky Refugee and Immigrant Inclusion Summit, which this year included a mock election conducted by the Fayette County Clerk's office.
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