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This week, we discuss a vote allowing solar in rural parts of Fayette County — and whether the mayor may veto it — along with updates on Complete Streets, "Privilege Fees," and tightening data center policy drafts.
Local News
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Robert Pokorny/Kentukcy LanternWhile Kentucky cattle farmers are facing challenges like a loss of farmland and a move from the Trump administration to import more foreign beef, agriculture leaders are trying to boost the policies that will help them. -
Marissa Gilchrist/UK AthleticsNASSAU, The Bahamas – No. 3 Kentucky closed out the 2026 Paradise Invitational with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-23) sweep over Houston on Sunday afternoon at BahaMar Resort and Convention Center in Nassau. -
Kentucky Lantern/Kentucky TourismOther counties and cities have issued moratoriums, or temporary bans, on data centers -
PNS/Adobe StockAs artificial intelligence chatbots become more popular, advocates for teens and young adults are concerned about a growing trend where young people use them for advice instead of reaching out to friends or family. -
Tony Wagner/AP Photo/Tony Wagner/FR172429 APKeelon Russell threw for 188 yards and a touchdown to help No. 12 Alabama beat Kentucky 45-17 on Saturday in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. -
LRC Public InformationFayette County Schools is crafting its corrective action plan, which grew out of a wide-reaching district audit.
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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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 begin the 'Food at The Farmers' Market By The Meal' - starting with Breakfast. Enjoy local meat and eggs - even toast, jams, and potato or squash hash brown. Listen at the end for the breakfast Joe-which. -
PodcastsIn this special September 11th edition of WUKY's oral history series Saving Stories, Doug Boyd, director of UK's Nunn Center shares an interview he conducted with Kentucky native Janet Foushee. She was working as a flight attendant on the morning of September 11, 2001 and recalls how and when she found out about the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the attack that forever changed America. -
PodcastsAn exhibit that explores visual art as a mode of spirituality is opening September 18th at Christ Church Cathedral in Lexington. Co-curator Melissa Bright joins Tom Musgrave to talk about this free exhibit, which is part of Lexington Art League's Gallery Hop. -
PodcastsVanessa Grossl, State Representative for Kentucky House District 88, discusses exchanging ideas, forward thinking, and good neighbors.
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