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Timothy D. Easley/AP/FR43398 APSerious crime in Kentucky declined for the second straight year in 2025, according to the annual Crime in Kentucky report released Thursday. -
Richmond Police DepartmentGovernor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency Saturday as torrential rain triggered widespread flooding across Kentucky, leading to multiple water rescues, evacuations and four confirmed fatalities as of Saturday evening. -
UK AthleticsThe University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was announced Thursday, with Paul Calhoun (football), Tim Duckworth (men’s track and field), Leah Edmond (volleyball), Patty Jo Hedges-Ward (women’s basketball), Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (men’s basketball), and Asia Seidt (women’s swimming and diving) chosen for induction. -
Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta/APA federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution. -
National Weather ServiceThe National Weather Service in Louisville warns that strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast across the region today, with the greatest threat expected between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. EDT. -
PNS/Adobe StockActivists promoting progressive causes are organizing a nationwide day of action on Saturday as the 250th anniversary of America approaches.
Radio Shows & Music
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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. -
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)! -
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)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsWhen the Lexington Philharmonic takes the stage next Friday for its annual patriotic concert celebrating Independence Day, it will be opening its 65th season here in central Kentucky. Tom Musgrave welcomes newly re-signed music director and conductor, Melisse Brunet, and executive director, Brooke Raby, for a preview of coming attractions.
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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.It's now peak Blackberry season, and this week Josh provides some tricks to make the best Blackberry Cobbler, and Joe suggests an ingredient to surprise and spice up your taste buds. -
PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews author B. Elizabeth Beck about her short story collection Swan Songs. -
PodcastsPeriod poverty often goes unseen, but its impact on women and teens is significant in the Commonwealth and beyond. Governor Andy Beshear signed a proclamation last month declaring May 11 through 17 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in the Commonwealth. Dr. Greg recently got an update on the mission of the non-profit Period Y'all and its founder Skylar Davis.
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