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Cannabis-infused beverages could be sold in bars, restaurants, and festivals under a bill currently being considered by the Kentucky General Assembly. The measure also places new rules on the sales.
Local News
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Josh James/WUKYLexington's ongoing Civic Assembly recieved a crash course Tuesday night in the merged government charter. The volunteer group will be weighing whether there should be a regular process for reviewing the core document governing the city. -
Josh James/WUKYThere are more players entering the fray in the U.S. Department of Justice legal effort to obtain private data on Kentucky voters. -
Timothy D. Easley/AP/FR43398 APLawmakers in Frankfort have less than 20 days to complete their work in the current legislative session. This week on Capitol Chat, Kentucky Gazette editor and publisher Laura Cullen Glasscock tells us about a number of proposed constitutional amendments that could make it to the finish line and appear on the fall ballot. -
Mark Schiefelbein/AP/APDetails on President Donald Trump's scheduled trip to Northern Kentucky are scant, but the visit will take the president into an area of the state represented by Thomas Massie — a Republican the president wants to unseat in the upcoming primaries. -
Timothy D. Easley/AP/FR43398 APGov. Andy Beshear has issued the first veto of the 2026 legislative session. -
Josh James/WUKYIn this episode, we sat with CivicLex Executive Director Richard Young to chat about the potential for a new city-developer point person, possible changes to rural solar rules, and this week's Civic Assembly news.
Radio Shows & Music
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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)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Caamp (Mistakes), Inhaler (Billy (Yeah Yeah Yeah)), Charley Crockett (Crucified Son), Ben Folds With The National Symphony Orchestra (The Luckiest), Foo Fighters (Today's Song), & Bon Iver (From)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsBecause Medicare does not routinely cover hearing aids and Medicaid coverage can leave high out-of-pocket costs, many patients are unable to move forward with recommended treatment. Third year UK med student Evan Smith helped organize a 5K race to offset some of those costs. Dr. Greg talks with Evan about the third annual event and how you can participate. -
PodcastsMeet Asia Smith. Asia is a real estate broker who champions health by bringing awareness to the accessibility of homeownership. -
PodcastsMeet Quron Marks and Justin Edmondson. Coach Marks is a rising leader in college athletics, now in his third year coaching basketball at Kentucky State University. Justin is a senior business major and shooting guard who brings wisdom beyond his years. Quron and Justin champion health through teamwork and common purpose.
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PodcastsKelly McManus, Vice President of Higher Education at Arnold Venture, discusses high-quality education, effective policymaking, and persistent advocacy.
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