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Joe Monroe knew he had a good shot at winning as a write-in candidate, yet he also realized it was going to be an “uphill battle.”
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Photos ProvidedThe contest for Lexington's Fourth District council seat ended on a less-than-conciliatory note, with both candidates continuing to lob attacks after the vote were tallied and the winner called. -
Wikimedia commonsIn our post-election edition of Capitol Chat, Kentucky Gazette editor and publisher Laura Cullen Glasscock breaks down the victory margin for Democrat Zach Dembo, who will be the first in his party to represent Kentucky's sixth district in Congress since 2013. She also shares some interesting data surrounding Republican Andy Barr's US Senate victory over Democrat Charles Booker. -
Josh James/WUKYKentucky voters approved an amendment to the state Constitution while Lexington voters passed three changes to the city's charter. -
KETRenee Shaw has been named the new executive director and CEO of Kentucky Educational Television. KET announced the appointment on Wednesday, following the death of longtime leader Shae Hopkins last week. -
Jacob Noger/UK AthleticsAccording to the College Football Playoff committee's first rankings, Kentucky would be the No. 6 seed if the playoffs started today, setting up a first-round showdown with No. 11 Notre Dame right here in Lexington! -
Josh James/WUKYDemocrat Zach Dembo secured a U.S. House seat that has eluded his party for more than a decade.
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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PodcastsIn 1867, professors at the newly formed land grant university in Kentucky assembled a museum as an instructional aid for faculty teaching geology, zoology, and botany. Gradually, “curiosities” were added to the natural science holdings including paintings, garments, and weapons from various cultures. Museum curator Dr. Rachel Hooper talks with Tom about a retrospective exhibit bringing together art, insects, meteorites, minerals, and anthropological collections from across campus. -
PodcastsKaterina Stoykova interviews poet Kathleen Gregg about her book, Soliloquy to the Night Sky. -
PodcastsOur federal and state administrations acknowledge that we have a loneliness epidemic in the United States and in our Commonwealth. Dr. Greg's guest talks about a Lexington nonprofit that addresses social disconnection and loneliness. Roxanne Cheney is the chair and founder of A Caring Place in Lexington, an interfaith based nonprofit dealing with the elderly and disabled who are socially isolated. -
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 weekend is the final chance to enjoy the Farmers' Market at Southland Drive this year, and the downtown Saturday Market will be moving to the Greyline Station location next week. It's also Halloween - and Josh gives a fun recipe using Pumpkins!
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