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Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear announced the launch of a new interactive domestic violence data dashboard that provides the public with access to statewide and county-level information on domestic violence cases, shelters, support services, and law enforcement outcomes.
Local News
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AdobeLexington planners have voted down a recommendation that would have permitted large-scale solar projects in the city's surrounding agricultural land. -
UK AthleticsJ Batt will begin his tenure as CEO of Champions Blue LLC and UK Athletics Director on July 28, University of Kentucky officials announced Thursday. -
FCPSTensions continue to simmer between the Fayette County Public School board and Superintendent Demetrus Liggins. -
AP Photo/Timothy D. EasleyLondon Mayor Randall Weddle is stepping down. -
National Weather ServiceA Flood Watch remains in effect through late Saturday night for much of central and eastern Kentucky, including Lexington, Louisville, and surrounding communities. -
AP Photo/Timothy D. EasleyLondon Mayor Randle Weddle is facing a civil lawsuit brought by Lamborghini Financial Services.
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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PodcastsThis week on Open Studio WUKY membership and marketing director, Robert Hansel joins Tom to talk about the mission behind the WUKY Gallery; including how the station goes about recruiting local artists for the space. -
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.Josh & Joe navigate the landscape of offerings at the Farmers' Market. The weather has presented challenges, but the produce is starting show out and will be abundant soon. Stay for the end to hear a tasty twist on traditional salsa. -
David Butler, former owner of iconic Lexington club, The Wrocklage, looks back at the club’s history and his favorite moments there. -
PodcastsJimmy Chadwell (he/him), President of Voices of Hope, discusses pathways to recovery, shared vulnerability, and harm reduction.
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