Featured News
A report from Lexington's Human Rights Commission says cases has increased by more than a third in 2026.
Local News
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The state-mandated overhaul of Kentucky State University is now facing a second legal challenge.
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After losing his primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein less than a week ago, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie has filed to run in 2028.
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For a school-record fourth consecutive season Kentucky baseball has earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament.
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Memorial Day is a solemn time to remember the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces, law enforcement and public service. Across the country, communities are hosting ceremonies, wreath-laying events, and flag displays to honor them.
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Liberty Hall and The Ashbrook are partnering to offer exclusive packages for private events hosted with both residences.
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A strain of influenza primarily found in cattle and pigs could potentially spread to humans as a contagious respiratory flu, according to new research from Ohio State University.
Radio Shows & Music
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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.
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Rodney Crowell Featuring Tyler Bryant (The Twenty One Song Salute (Owed to G.G. Shinn and Cléoma Falcon)), Mt. Joy (Lucy), St Paul & the Broken Bones (Sushi And Coca Cola), Tame Impala (End Of Summer), Alison Krauss & Union Station (One Ray Of Shine), & Christone "Kingfish" Ingram (Voodoo Charm)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Flyte Featuring Aimee Mann (Alabaster), Jade Bird (Save Your Tears), Jeff Tweedy (Enough), The Last Dinner Party (This Is The Killer Speaking), Robert Plant Featuring Suzy Dian (Everybody's Song), & Sheryl Crow & The Real Lowdown (The New Normal)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Goose (Your Direction), Khatumu (Fire Drill), Counting Crows (With Love From A To Z), Grant-Lee Phillips (She Knows Me), & Warren Haynes Featuring Derek Trucks (These Changes)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsAccess to safe drinking water depends not only on infrastructure, but on the people who operate and maintain it. At the University of Kentucky, Diana Byrne, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, is addressing long-standing challenges facing small water utilities. She talks about her research this week on Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine
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PodcastsBrittany J. Green closed out her season as composer in residence with the Lexington Philharmonic. Prior to the world premiere of a new work “Black Dandelions” featuring the poems of Crystal Wilkinson, she talked with Tom Musgrave about her experiences and future career goals.
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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 weekend is a big holiday weekend and the first big party to kick off the summer of 2026. That means it may be time to fire up the grill. Josh and Joe discuss the seasonal vegetables, hotdog, brats, and kabobs. Plus, they'll try and settle the debate about the best hamburger style - smash burger or original garden burger.
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