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Actress and University of Kentucky alumna Ashley Judd is speaking out about sexual violence on campus, saying she know of assault survivors who attended the school when she was a student a member of a sorority.
Local News
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Lexington's grisly ghouls still have time to join this year's Thriller parade in Lexington.
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Beginning this month through December, more motorists on Kentucky roads will encounter wildlife, potentially causing fatal car crashes and accidents.
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Drew Metanchuk and Jake Manson preview the weekend in UK sports.
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Kentucky Gazette editor and publisher Laura Cullen Glasscock joins WUKY's Alan Lytle to talk about the latest voter registration numbers as well as the Alvarado versus Dembo Congressional contest and Booker v. Barr for U.S. Senate.
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A new campaign is encouraging Kentuckians to take a simple step that could save their lives: getting recommended cancer screenings. It uses a familiar basketball term with a potentially lifesaving message.
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Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s have been recalled due to E. coli fears.
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.
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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.
Podcasts
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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 Josh and Joe serve some of the sweeter side of the Farmers' Market. From the last of the berries to tree fruits, nuts and baked goodness, there are many options to finish off your meal with a treat or snack. Plus stick around for persimmons, sangria and stack cake.
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PodcastsOctober 5th kicks off Voter Education Week in Kentucky. Liza and Alan welcome in Megan Gulla of CivicLex to talk about all the ways you can prepare to cast your ballot. This month there will be numerous community and city-wide events where you can get to know some of the candidates as well.
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PodcastsSteve Swonke looks back on his time as owner of local hot spot, High on Rose, and also his time as guitar tech for renowned Lexington band, Black Cat Bone.
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PodcastsWoodford Theatre's third and final weekend of Footloose runs October 2nd through the 4th. Executive Artistic Director Daniel Ellis joins Tom to talk about this show and the rest of the season.
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