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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Efforts to ban the popular social media app TikTok unless Chinese parent company ByteDance sells its stake have stalled in the Democratic-led U.S. Senate, but Kentucky’s leading Republican is working to rekindle interest in passing the bill. -
Lexington might not have witnessed a full solar eclipse this afternoon, but that didn’t stop many from taking in one of nature’s rarest shows. -
In this episode, we chat with Adrian Bryant about upcoming presentations on gun violence recommendations, the likely adoption of another five-year contract with the city's license plate reader provider, and a possible ban on the retail sales of dogs and cats. -
DanceBlue – the University of Kentucky’s celebrated charitable dance marathon – is set to hit the floor at Rupp Arena. -
An annual Lexington tree-planting event is celebrating its 25th year by heading back to the spot where it began. -
Gov. Andy Beshear is praising the work of emergency crews and first responders in the wake of punishing severe weather this week — and calling on Kentuckians to keep up weather awareness. -
Keeneland’s 16-day Spring Meet begins this Friday, as the track continues work on the largest construction project in its history. But Keeneland officials say, once inside the gates, visitors will experience the same venue they know and love. -
As cleanup begins after Tuesday’s one-two punch of severe weather, Lexington officials are making sure residents know how and where to remove debris. -
Lexington emergency officials are keeping a close eye on the unfolding weather situation in Fayette County – and advising residents to keep roadways as clear as possible. -
A handful of controversial measures that gained momentum during Kentucky’s legislative session appear to be dead as legislators break for the governor’s veto window. One took aim at diversity programs that have been on the end of a red state backlash this year.
