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The failed execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christina Pike is putting new attention on a debate that has been playing out in Kentucky: Should the state move ahead with executions while questions about its lethal-injection procedures remain in court?
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Associated PressKentucky farmers and truckers can temporarily use untaxed, dyed diesel fuel on public roads under an emergency order issued by Gov. Andy Beshear as fuel costs rise amid the war in Iran. -
Linda Gorton campaign/WWUKYIn a debate on WKYT, Lexington's mayoral candidates, Linda Gorton and Raquel Carter, clashed on issues ranging from Flock cameras to the city's snow plan Wednesday night. But one theme kept surfacing throughout the hour-long back-and-forth. -
Fayette County Board of Education / Public DomainFayette County Public Schools is moving forward with plans to auction off some school and office locations as it works to get a grip on its finances. -
David Goldman/AP Photo/David Goldman/APAn independent panel set to review Lexington's Flock camera system is taking shape. -
Bud Kraft LRC Photography Superv/Bud kraftKentucky lawmakers heard a proposal to deal with homelessness among college students this week in a committee hearing. -
Karyn Czar/WUKYThe new Cardiac Crusade initiative is bringing volunteers, first responders and healthcare professionals together to map every automated external defibrillator they can find across the city.
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. -
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.
Podcasts
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Podcasts2026 is the 50th anniversary for the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts and Tom welcomes back Mark Shanda, Dean of the college, to talk about how it plans to celebrate this milestone, as well as how the college has evolved in five decades and where it's going from here. -
PodcastsLinda Gorton, Mayor of Lexington, KY, discusses nursing values, community wellness, and women’s resilience. -
PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews multidisciplinary artist Shanta Lee about her latest book, Do Words Dream Themselves Into Silence Told in Riddles?. -
PodcastsThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that scammers cost Americans an estimated $200 billion annually. The mental health impact of these scams can be significant with nearly three in four scam victims reporting that the experience negatively impacted their mental health and overall wellbeing, often leading to lasting shame and isolation. Tasha Stewart, an information officer in the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions in the Public Protection Cabinet shares tips on what to look out for.
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