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Ronald Exantus, the man convicted in connection with the 2015 attack that killed Logan Tipton, is scheduled to be released from the Kentucky State Reformatory on July 29 after completing his sentence.
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wikimedia commonsKentucky coroners are asking lawmakers for a state mandated salary schedule. -
Karyn Czar/WUKYOn Wednesday, Governor Andy Beshear called on U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide a public update on his health, saying growing concern among Kentuckians has fueled questions about the longtime senator's ability to serve. -
PNS/Adobe StockA new report showed the average American family’s costs have risen by at least $2,000 since Republicans passed a federal budget bill last summer. -
Ty ONeil/AP/APState lawmakers are convening a town hall on data centers in Louisville, with the goal of hearing from residents across the state. -
Josh James/WUKYSixth District Congressional hopefuls Ralph Alvarado and Zach Dembo shared the stage Tuesday at a Commerce Lexington luncheon primarily focused on business and economic issues.
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One Lexington, facebookOne Lexington is awarding nearly $200,000 dollars in grants to 20 Lexington-based organizations working to prevent youth gun violence and support young people affected by violence.
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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PodcastsJimmy Chadwell (he/him), President of Voices of Hope, discusses pathways to recovery, shared vulnerability, and harm reduction. -
PodcastsViolence in health care settings is a growing problem in Kentucky and in other states as well. It is now a felony to assault a health care worker punishable by one to five years in prison. Teresa Brown is a nurse and writer who lives in Pittsburgh and has written numerous books about her experience as a nurse. She talks about a recent episode of violence in the workplace that left her shaken. -
PodcastsYou never know where a conversation about World Cup Soccer will go, especially when it's the primary theme for Lexington Stories, Lore and More. Alan and Fiona - far from expert soccer fans, discuss how this tournament has brought excitement and a few surprises to the host countries. They also talk about some of the more internationally-flavored places in Lexington and Central Kentucky. -
Tom's guests this week are Lucy Jones, founder of the Harry Dean Stanton Fest, which is July 10th through 12th in Lexington, and multiple award-winning actress, Sean Young, joining in over Zoom, who is part of the roster of guests coming to town to celebrate Kentucky native and acclaimed actor Harry Dean Stanton.
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