Featured News
A proposed anti-street racing ordinance could advance soon in Lexington.
Local News
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A Lexington-based nuclear energy startup is proposing to build a massive nuclear power plant complex along the Ohio River in Lewis County, which, if fully realized, would be the largest nuclear power plant site in the country and the first nuclear power plant in Kentucky.
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Lexington voters will see an unusual addition to their ballots in two weeks: a trio of city charter amendments. Their story is years in the making.
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Drew Metanchuk and Jake Manson recap the weekend in UK sports.
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Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services says a vendor’s recent security breach exposed some health plan information for nearly 4,000 people.
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This week on WUKY's Capitol Chat, Kentucky Gazette editor and publisher Laura Cullen Glasscock shares the latest developments in the key 6th congressional district race between Democrat Zach Dembo and Republican Ralph Alvarado. Polls suggest a tight race with a sizable portion of undecided voters still on the fence. We ask the question, are all of those TV ads making much of a difference?
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Kentucky U.S. Senate candidates Andy Barr and Charles Booker squared off Monday night in their lone scheduled debate before the fast-approaching midterm elections.
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.
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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.
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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.
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WUKY Listener Walt Remondini returns as a guest host for The Rock & Roots Special Edition. This program aired first on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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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 Continuum 5 of The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle – Tobacco, Truth, and Black Health, Dr. Abeni El-Amin continues her conversation with Dr. Valerie Yerger of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) by examining a critical question in tobacco prevention: Why do some public-health messages reach communities while others fail to resonate at all?
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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 pick the tree fruit of the season - 'Apples.' The Farmers' market offers nearly 17 varieties of apples and this is peak season. Make some apple butter, caramel apples, apple pie, or enjoy some apple cider. It's the time of the season, so find the apple that matches you.
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PodcastsFor nearly four decades now, the U.S. has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and access to timely, high quality care. Dr. Greg talks with Pat McGrath; professor emeritus in the UK Department of Surgery and former medical director of the Comprehensive Breast Care Center at UK.
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WUKY is giving away five pairs of tickets to see The Robert Cray Band at the Lexington Opera House on October 30, 2026!
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