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Coal mining is indelibly woven into the fabric of daily life in the mountains of southeast Kentucky, but a decline in the coal industry and an associated migration away from mining towns is prompting new efforts to preserve what once was for the next generation. Harlan County is a prime example.
Local News
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Freshman Jasper Johnson scored 15 points as No. 9 Kentucky beat top-ranked Purdue 78-65 in exhibition basketball action on Friday night at Rupp Arena.
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After dropping an overtime heartbreaker to No. 21 Texas last week, Kentucky is back in action on Saturday, hosting 17th-ranked Tennessee at Kroger Field at 7:45 p.m. ET, and will be televised on the SEC Network.
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Kratom is commonly sold as an herbal supplement in Kentucky, but it's drawing the attention of lawmakers and regulators who are taking note of its more potent variants.
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With the fall wildfire season underway, Gov. Andy Beshear announced an award of more than $922,000 to help high-risk areas of the Commonwealth guard against wildfires by creating protection plans.
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On Friday night at Rupp Arena, the Cats will play in what may be the most anticipated exhibition game in program history.
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The University of Kentucky women’s basketball team is ranked 20th in the Preseason USA Today Women’s Basketball Coaches Poll, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced on Thursday.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Crowded House (Teenage Summer), Fastball (Rather Be Me Than You), Dana Vogel (Favorite), Glass Animals (Creatures In Heaven), Blackberry Smoke (Hammer And The Nail), Swamp Dogg Featuring Jenny Lewis (Count The Days), & Ringo Starr (February Sky)!
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This week's episode was a tribute to original Funkadelic guitarist Eddie Hazel! Featured music from his time with Parliament, Funkadelic, Ruth Copeland, Bonnie Pointer, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Mavericks Featuring Nicole Atkins (Live Close By (Visit Often)), Local Natives (April), Fantastic Cat (All My Fault), Blondshell Featuring Bully (Docket), Bleachers (Tiny Moves), The Black Keys (On The Game), & Marcus King (Delilah)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Better Than Ezra (Live A Little), Chris Kasper (Shuffle On Through), French Cassettes (White Noise), Travis (Gaslight), Silverada (Anywhere But Here), Hurray For The Riff Raff (Hawkmoon), & Eels (Goldy)!
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, Donna Summer, Bernard Wright, Lakeside, Tina Turner, Lenny Williams, Aurra, & more!
Podcasts
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PodcastsBill Ransdell is a member of the UK Athletics Hall of Fame, and one of the outstanding quarterbacks in UK history. Playing from 1983-86, he set Kentucky season records for most offensive plays, total offense, pass attempts, pass completions, passing yardage, completion percentage and consecutive passes without an interception. He established school career records at that time for total offense, total offensive plays, pass completions, passing yardage and completion percentage. He helped lead the Wildcats to a 9-3 record and Hall of Fame Bowl victory in 1984. In this conversation, he talks about playing for coach Jerry Claiborne, his early experience in football, including a camp run by then-Indiana coach Lee Corso, and the leadership and the decision-making skills required of a quarterback, among other topics. He also offers his outlook on the 2025 Wildcats.
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PodcastsIn April, governor Andy Beshear named Kathleen Driskell as the next Kentucky poet laureate. She will serve in the position for the next two years acting as Kentucky's literary ambassador. She talks with Tom Musgrave about that position, what plan she has for her two year term, and you'll even get to hear her read from her work.
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Podcasts250 Lex is celebrating our culinary traditions. WUKY's Saving Stories serves up this behind the scenes look at Lexington's role in launching the Long John Silver's Fish 'n Chips restaurant chain. The very first Seafood Shoppe was located on Southland Drive. In 2009, the Nunn Center worked with Mike Hammonds to interview Warren Rosenthal; the business entrepreneur credited with taking the experimental fast food concept nationwide.
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PodcastsPeriod poverty is a global community health dilemma that has long been overlooked. A condition described as having insufficient access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities. This week Dr. Greg talks with Skylar Davis, who has taken it upon herself to address period poverty through her nonprofit, Period Y'all.
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