Karyn Czar

Morning News Anchor / Reporter

Karyn Czar joined the WUKY News team July 1, 2013, but she's no stranger to radio.

As a news anchor and reporter for Clear Channel until they closed their Lexington news bureau in April 2009, she has over 15 years of radio experience and has taken home numerous Associated Press and Edward R. Murrow awards including best reporter, best continuing coverage, best spot news, best newscast and best use of sound.

You can hear her weekday mornings during Morning Edition.

Ways to Connect

Lexington Leaders Hold Roundtable Meeting For Coronavirus Preparation

By • Mar 3, 2020
Karyn Czar

On Tuesday city leaders, first responders and health officials gathered in Lexington to prepare the city for the Coronavirus. More from Karyn Czar.


Mayor Gorton Declares Lexington Is Very Strong In 'State Of City' Address

By • Jan 21, 2020
Josh James / WUKY

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton gave her State of the City address on Tuesday. As WUKY’s Karyn Czar reports, the Mayor outlined the successes of her first year in office and plans as we venture into 2020.


Kentucky's Rupp Arena Rebranded In Naming Rights Deal

By & Associated Press • Jan 16, 2020
AP File Photo

Kentucky's Rupp Arena is getting a new name. The home court of Kentucky's men's basketball team. The 44-year-old home of the Wildcats will be called Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center,  Under the 14-year rights agreement with the Lexington-area bank the university's marketing partner will be paid $1.5 annually.   Karyn Czar has details.


Mayor Gorton Launches New Opioid Initiative

By • Jan 6, 2020
Karyn Czar

A new program using the latest technology to educate and hopefully prevent teens from using opioids and other drugs is ready to launch in Lexington. More from WUKY’s Karyn Czar.


Inauguration Festivities Underway In Frankfort

By • Dec 10, 2019
Karyn Czar

The celebration is under way in Frankfort as Kentucky officially inaugurates its new governor Democrat Andy Beshear and his Lieutenant Governor Jaqueline Coleman.  Karyn Czar reports.


Horse Deaths Prompt Formation Of Safety Coalition

By • Nov 19, 2019
Keeneland.com

The nation’s leading Thoroughbred racing organizations have formed an industry-led effort to make the sport safer. More from WUKY’s Karyn Czar.


It's Pumpkin Picking Time: Karyn Takes A Ky. Adventure To Eckerts Farm In Versailles

By • Oct 24, 2019
photo provided

If you're itching to take a Kentucky Adventure Karyn Czar takes you to Eckerts Family Farm in Versailles for Fall Family Fun.  Eckerts recently was named one of the South's best orchards by Southern Living Magazine.


New Playground At Shillito Park Officially Open, And Ready For Fun

By • Oct 21, 2019
lexingtonky.gov

The new accessible playground at Shillito Park in Lexington is officially open. More from WUKY’s Karyn Czar.


Effort Under Way To Update Shillito Park Playground

By • Sep 12, 2019
Karyn Czar

A Lexington park is getting a new playground and they need your help.  Karyn Czar has details.


Lexington Remembers Victims And Heroes On 9/11 Anniversary

By • Sep 11, 2019
Karyn Czar

The city of Lexington is pausing to join the nation in remembering the victims and the heroes of the 9/11 Terror Attacks which took place 18 years ago today.  A Wreath Hanging ceremony took place earlier this morning at the Fallen Police and Fire Memorials in Phoenix Park.  WUKY's Karyn Czar reports.

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