Local News
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Sen. Rand Paul is among the lawmakers expressing skepticism that bills intended to protect children online are consistent with the Constitution.
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It's Olympics time again and in this edition of WUKY's Saving Stories we hear from NBC Olympics sportscaster and native Lexingtonian Tom Hammond. Doug Boyd, director of the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History in the UK Libraries shares audio from an interview with Hammond. He talks about one his most memorable moments from the 2000 games in Sydney, Australia. Aboriginal sprinter Cathy Freeman first had the honor of lighting the Olympic torch to open the games, then ten nights later she won 400 meters gold in a most dramatic fashion. Hammond, who called the action in 13 Olympic Games, was behind the microphone that historic day.
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The Lexington Theatre Company is in rehearsals for the second installment of their summer season.
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Tis the season for Back-to-School rallies in Lexington as K-12 classes get underway next month.
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For the first time since the 2019-2020 season, before the COVID-19 pandemic, season ticket prices for the games in Rupp Arena are going up. UK announced that 87% of season ticket holders will see a price increase.
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A former Kentucky lawmaker and cabinet secretary has been acquitted of a rape charge after a trial in Lexington. A jury found John Tilley not guilty Tuesday after five hours of deliberation. Tilley served as the head of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet under former Gov. Matt Bevin.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Boxmasters (Jayne Mansfield's Car), Art D'Ecco (I Feel Alive), Leslie Mendelson (Rock And Roll On The Radio), Sports Team (I'm In Love (Subaru)), Mat Kearney (Headlights Home), Bobby Rush & The Blind Boys Of Alabama (99 And A Half Won't Do), & Lake Street Dive (Dance With A Stranger)!
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The blues world lost a giant with John Mayall's passing...Here is a special episode of Joe's Blues - originally broadcast 04/24, 2014.
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The Tahlsound Concert Series presents The 2024 Lexington Reggae Fest, Sunday, July 28th.
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Vindys (Elton Glasses Baby), Suki Waterhouse (Supersad), Futurebirds (Solitaires), Sierra Spirit (Ghost), MJ Lenderman (She's Leaving You), Orville Peck & Beck (Death Valley High), & Shemekia Copeland (Tough Mother)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Pete Yorn (Real Good Love), Moony (Falllllllll In Love), Atomic Tom (Drive Away), Liana Flores (I Wish For The Rain), JD McPherson (Sunshine Getaway), Clairo (Nomad), & Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (I Would Like To Heal)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsThis episode Joe and Josh discuss stone fruit - peaches and plums and how to use these sweet treats in savory ways.
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PodcastsIt's Olympics time again and in this edition of WUKY's Saving Stories we hear from NBC Olympics sportscaster and native Lexingtonian Tom Hammond. Doug Boyd, director of the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History in the UK Libraries shares audio from an interview with Hammond. He talks about one his most memorable moments from the 2000 games in Sydney, Australia. Aboriginal sprinter Cathy Freeman first had the honor of lighting the Olympic torch to open the games, then ten nights later she won 400 meters gold in a most dramatic fashion. Hammond, who called the action in 13 Olympic Games, was behind the microphone that historic day.
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PodcastsThe Ricochet Effect Podcast Special Edition Series: WUKY Women of Distinction with Guest Vera MabsonVera Mabson is Singer-Songwriter, Poet, Choir Director, Praise Dancer, DancerMother, Psychology educator, Paraeducator for Fayette County Public Schools and Seamstress from Lexington Kentucky
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Dr. Greg Davis brings us another cancer-journey update from friend and WUKY colleague Karyn Czar who received a bone marrow transplant as part of her treatment for multiple myeloma eight months ago. In this particular conversation, Karyn details some of the ongoing mental and emotional challenges of her recovery.
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WUKY took home two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards this year! Karyn Czar won in the sports category for her profile of a Kentucky athlete competing in the Special Olympics. Josh James won in the hard news category for coverage of the local government response to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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