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Ramsi Woodcock, a suspended University of Kentucky law professor, is taking UK to court over its new law school dean appointment.
Local News
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Sherelle RobertsIn a live conversation on WUKY's Third Cup, Carter discussed her background in real estate and civic leadership, her plans to address Lexington's housing crisis, data centers, public safety, and the city's ice storm response. -
Josh James/WUKYThe Kentucky Attorney General's Office has ruled that the Fayette County Board of Education violated the state's Open Meetings Act during its June 10 special meeting by failing to adequately explain why it was entering a closed session before voting to place Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins on administrative leave, however, actions taken by the board were legal. -
Jon Cherry/AP Photo/Jon Cherry/FR171965 APOutgoing Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is dismissing the idea he would run in a hypothetical special election for Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat, should McConnell be incapable of serving. -
Charles Krupa/AP/APA University of Kentucky infectious diseases specialist says the outbreak of cyclosporiasis in Kentucky and across the country shouldn't stop you from eating your regular diet — if you follow a few precautions. -
KNC/Adobe StockSmall towns in Kentucky are focusing on getting drivers to slow down and stop at intersections to improve walkability. -
Josh James/WUKYGov. Andy Beshear's pilot pre-K programs are expanding into schools in two additional counties.
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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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. -
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. -
PodcastsThis week on Open Studio WUKY membership and marketing director, Robert Hansel joins Tom to talk about the mission behind the WUKY Gallery; including how the station goes about recruiting local artists for the space. -
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.Josh & Joe navigate the landscape of offerings at the Farmers' Market. The weather has presented challenges, but the produce is starting show out and will be abundant soon. Stay for the end to hear a tasty twist on traditional salsa.
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