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Amy McGrath, a Democrat and retired Marine fighter pilot, made it official Monday morning and announced on social media that she would be running for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat.
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Space-kraft - stock.adobe.com/239024879An estimated 22,000 jobs in the wind manufacturing industry could be created in Appalachian Kentucky and neighboring states in the coming decades, according to a new report from ReImagine Appalachia. -
Richard Vogel/AP/APGovernor Andy Beshear announced Thursday that while license operators are already growing "safe medical cannbis, we're about to grow a whole lot more." -
Colin Hubbard/AP/FR172196 APGunner Stockton and Dillon Bell each had a pair of touchdown runs, leading No. 12 Georgia to a 35-14 victory over Kentucky as the Bulldogs bounced back from a loss to Alabama. -
irinanana_/Irina - stock.adobe.com/810973587Kentucky’s pandemic-era federal funds for child care centers expired in September, and many businesses said they are worried about retaining workers without being able to pay higher wages. -
Mark Humphrey/AP/FR171961 APKentucky Congressman Andy Barr has introduced legislation he argues would prevent future government shutdowns. -
Jose Luis Magana/AP/FR159526 APKentucky's Rand Paul, the only Republican senator to vote against the government funding plan, is predicting the Trump administration will ultimately negotiate with Democrats.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Arcade Fire (Pink Elephant), Zack Feinberg (What Happened?), Mary Chapin Carpenter (Bitter Ender), The Mighty Rootsmen (I Won't Back Down), The Wood Brothers (Witness), & Robert Randolph (Big Women)! -
This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Grace Jones, Stephanie Mills, Jeffrey Osborne, Cheryl Lynn, Ernie Isley, Zapp, & more! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Bug Club (Jealous Boy), Uwade (Call It A Draw), James McMurtry (The Black Dog & The Wandering Boy), Mt. Joy (Coyote), & Julien Baker & Torres (Bottom Of The Bottle)!
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This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show was a celebration of what would have been the 81st Birthday of Bernie Worrell! Featured music from his time with Parliament, Funkadelic, Talking Heads, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Craig Finn (Luke & Leanna), Little Feat (Midnight Flight), Mynd Reader (Simply Avanti), OK Go (Love), & Garbage (There's No Future In Optimism)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsThe University of Kentucky’s Department of Theatre and Dance has announced six productions that will make up its 2025-26 season. The offerings are a dynamic mix of classical, contemporary and thought-provoking performances. Program chair Susie Thiel joins Tom Musgrave for a preview of coming attractions. -
PodcastsThis week Josh and Joe dig into dessert and sample some snacks, from sweet to savory and all tastes in-between.Support The Farmers' Market Report on 91.3, WUKY with a donation at wuky.org. -
PodcastsLast month new federal guidance from Health and Human Services Cabinet Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. regarding acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, sent shockwaves throughout the medical community. Dr. Greg speaks one-on-one with Kentucky Cabinet for Health Family Services Secretary Dr. Steven Stack about what patients, particularly pregnant women, should do in the wake of the new recommendations. -
PodcastsOctober's 250Lex theme explores Lexington's history as the "Horse Capital of the World." We talk with Hallie Hardy, executive director of Visit Horse Country, which is celebrating its own 10 year anniversary with numerous equine-related events happening all this month. We also run down some exciting new things happening at the Lexington History Museum.
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