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WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home Wednesday to campaign for the midterm elections after what he claims is the most productive Congress in decades.
Local News
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Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was released from jail after the Kentucky Court of Appeals granted his emergency relief request.
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Candidates for Lexington mayor and city council gathered Wednesday to hear from stakeholders about the ongoing housing shortage and what solutions could ease the affordability crisis.
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Lexington Democratic Rep. Adrielle Camuel is introducing legislation that would confirm that artificial intelligence cannot be considered a person or used as a shield from criminal liability.
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A new ordinance meant to keep bike lanes clear will go into effect this week.
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Fayette County Interim Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford says he hopes to be considered for the permanent role as the district works to find its financial footing after a punishing budget year.
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Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Sec.Pete Hegseth.
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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PodcastsKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has proclaimed Sept. 21–26 as Fall Prevention Awareness Week to increase public awareness of fall-related injuries and deaths among older adults in Kentucky. Dr. Greg talks with Roy Tapp, coordinator of the Kentucky Safe Aging Coalition which is hosting a 2026 Virtual Fall and Osteoporosis Prevention Summit on Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom. Registration is free and open to the public.
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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 begin the 'Food at The Farmers' Market By The Meal' - starting with Breakfast. Enjoy local meat and eggs - even toast, jams, and potato or squash hash brown. Listen at the end for the breakfast Joe-which.
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PodcastsIn this special September 11th edition of WUKY's oral history series Saving Stories, Doug Boyd, director of UK's Nunn Center shares an interview he conducted with Kentucky native Janet Foushee. She was working as a flight attendant on the morning of September 11, 2001 and recalls how and when she found out about the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the attack that forever changed America.
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PodcastsAn exhibit that explores visual art as a mode of spirituality is opening September 18th at Christ Church Cathedral in Lexington. Co-curator Melissa Bright joins Tom Musgrave to talk about this free exhibit, which is part of Lexington Art League's Gallery Hop.
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