Josh James
Political ReporterJosh James fell in love with college radio at Western Kentucky University's student station, New Rock 92 (now Revolution 91.7). After working as a DJ and program director, he knew he wanted to come home to Lexington and try his hand in public radio.
In 2003, he joined WUKY as a part-time reporter and weekend announcer. He's earned numerous awards, including Best News Coverage from the Kentucky Broadcasters Association in 2019 and Best Radio Reporter in 2014 and 2016 from the Kentucky Associated Press. An avid music fan raised on British Invasion rock, Josh also enjoyed a stint in the programming department, hosting WUKY's Rock & Roots from 11-1 pm weekdays. He currently serves as the station's chief political reporter and webmaster.
When he's off duty, Josh enjoys meditation, spending way too much on his vinyl collection, and watching bad horror movies with his cat, Rufus.
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These stories follow the passage of a sweeping Kentucky anti-crime bill that outlawed unauthorized street camping and the fallout as the city of Lexington and homeless advocates grappled with the change.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell's announcement that he will not seek an eighth term has officially launched the contest to claim his seat. -
A number of bills touching religious freedom and discrimination are being debated in the Kentucky General Assembly. -
Kentucky-specific jobsite safety rules that go beyond federal requirements would be stripped back under a bill advancing in the General Assembly. -
The exit of Sen. Mitch McConnell from the political stage in 2027 will mark the end of an era for both Kentucky politics and the nation. -
Air quality data collected by citizens would carry less weight in enforcement under a proposal making its way through the Kentucky General Assembly. -
With the latest round of flooding and winter weather taking a toll on Eastern Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear is asking the legislature to consider two actions while they are in session. -
State senators are hoping their top priority bill this session will put Kentucky's name in lights, so to speak. -
A bill barring cross-sex hormone therapy or surgery for transgender inmates sparked lengthy and fervent debate on the Kentucky Senate floor Tuesday. -
Kentucky lawmakers are again working to place statewide limits on how long police can keep data captured by license plate readers, like those used in Lexington.
