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Lexington is activating Phase One of its high-heat plan on Tuesday, as the heat index is expected to reach 95 degrees or higher.
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Josh James/WUKYLexington city council has got its eyes on the road with two proposed safety ordinances — one dealing with drag racing and another with bike lanes. -
kybloodcenter.orgThe Kentucky Blood Center says blood supplies are running especially low amid an uptick in transfusions over the last week. -
Josh James/WUKYThe chat is back! In this installment, we touch on a pair of proposed Lexington ordinances aimed at reining in reckless driving, property taxes, senior "villages," and more. -
KNC/Adobe StockMassive changes to Medicaid are on the horizon and could have crippling impacts on Kentucky communities, experts said. -
Josh James/LRC Public InformationA fresh survey shows the Republican and Democratic candidates seeking to replace Congressman Andy Barr now neck-and-neck.
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Josh James/WUKYLexington's newest grocery offers something different, a community-driven engine for food connectionFoodChain unveiled its new Neighborhood Green Grocery Friday, inviting Lexington residents in to check out what's on offer at the nonprofit's latest addition.
Radio Shows & Music
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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. -
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. -
WUKY Listener Walt Remondini returns as a guest host for The Rock & Roots Special Edition. This program aired first on Saturday, March 7, 2026. -
Molly Tuttle stops by WUKY's Rock & Roots and joins host Joe Conkwright.Recorded live on Thursday, August 14, 2025. -
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)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsFrom museums, movies to indoor sports, there's no shortage of solutions for you to have fun and get away from the withering heat. Alan and Fiona discuss their favorite spots in an all new episode of Lexington Stories, Lore and More! -
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 discuss the Summer Big Three: Cucumber, Summer Squash, and Zucchini. From Raw to Deep Fried, and all points in-between, there are many ways to enjoy this vegetable trio. -
PodcastsThe Lexington Art League's annual Woodland Art Fair is one of Central Kentucky's largest free cultural events; with food and drink, musical performances throughout the weekend, and nearly 200 of the nation's finest artists. This year's event, August 15 &16, marks the fair's 50th anniversary. Tom Musgrave gets a preview from LAL assistant director Faville Donahue. -
PodcastsJacqueline Coleman, Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, discusses coaching, classrooms, and campaigns.
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