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On CBS's Face the Nation Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear weighed in on the gains made by Democratic Socialists in recent elections and the presidential primary schedule for Democrats in 2028.
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Karyn Czar/WUKYEvents are being held to help those affected by this weekend's mass shooting on Lexington's East End cope with the tragedy. -
Photo ProvidedMayor Linda Gorton will be on hand to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of an area of town that's come to be known as the Warehouse Block, a commercial and entertainment district around Walton and National Avenue that continues to grow and diversify. Major tenants include Mirror Twin, Blue Door Smokehouse, Eppings, Sav's Chill, and more than 30 others. WUKY talks One on One with Warehouse Block spokesman Chad Walker of Walker Properties. In August of 1986 Chad's father bought a rundown building in an abandoned corner of Lexington. Little did he know what would literally develop 40 years later. -
KNC/AdobeRecovery experts in Kentucky said the state’s new law requiring courts to consider whether a defendant is a primary caregiver and use community-based sentencing for nonviolent offenses is a game-changer for families impacted by addiction. -
Fayette County Detention CenterLexington police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting at Charles Young Park that left a 16-year-old dead and four others injured. -
WECEP/facebookA community event in Lexington's East End turned deadly Saturday night after gunfire erupted at Charles Young Park. -
Eric Risberg/AP/APA leading Kentucky healthcare official says President Donald Trump executive order on childhood vaccines will have no immediate impact on vaccine availability, recommendations, or Kentucky health policy.
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. -
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. -
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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PodcastsWith a new school year upon us we're revisiting a conversation Tom Musgrave recently had with Austin Vahle, the Arts Magnet Coordinator & Curriculum Coach for the Visual and Performing Arts Academy at Harrison Elementary. It's a dynamic, lottery-based magnet school where creativity, collaboration, and academic excellence thrive. VPAA offers a full spectrum of arts programming, including band, dance, music, orchestra, theatre as well as digital art forms. -
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.Across Central Kentucky students are beginning a new school year and Josh and Joe discuss some snack options for young and old, including raw and dried fruit and vegetables, jerky, and quick protein bowls. This episode will help you achieve all A's in food choices for the school year. -
PodcastsMany patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias have agitation that can be quite stressful for them and their caregivers. Now there's new evidence that a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia could benefit patients. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. Greg Jicha, director of clinical trials at the University of Kentucky Sanders Brown Center on Aging. -
PodcastsFrom museums, movies to indoor sports, there's no shortage of solutions for you to have fun and get away from the withering heat. Alan and Fiona discuss their favorite spots in an all new episode of Lexington Stories, Lore and More!
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