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Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day, and in Kentucky and other states, a new movement aims to improve reading skills in rural communities where many children lag in literacy skills.
New push aims to improve literacy, access to books for Kentucky kids
Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day, and in Kentucky and other states, a new movement aims to improve reading skills in rural communities where many children lag in literacy skills.
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UK Athletics announced a landmark multiyear partnership with Heaven Hill Brands – America’s largest, independent, family-owned and led spirits company and the steward of Kentucky’s most celebrated Bourbons.
UK Athletics announces partnership with Heaven Hill Brands, names Elijah Craig and Evan Williams official partners of Kentucky Wildcats
UK Athletics announced a landmark multiyear partnership with Heaven Hill Brands – America’s largest, independent, family-owned and led spirits company and the steward of Kentucky’s most celebrated Bou...
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Amazon is bringing a new delivery facility to Lexington, and the company says it could mean faster deliveries and about 150 new jobs.
Amazon expanding, bringing same-day delivery to Central Kentucky
Amazon is bringing a new delivery facility to Lexington, and the company says it could mean faster deliveries and about 150 new jobs.
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Kenny Minchey threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns to lead Kentucky to a 45-13 win over Youngstown State Saturday. Minchey, a Notre Dame transfer, led the Wildcats to three straight touchdowns to give Will Stein a win in his Kentucky head-coaching debut.
Minchey shines in debut as Kentucky starts Stein era with win over Youngstown State 45-13
Kenny Minchey threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns to lead Kentucky to a 45-13 win over Youngstown State Saturday. Minchey, a Notre Dame transfer, led the Wildcats to three straight touchdowns to g...
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A collection of national medical groups are releasing their own vaccine guidance, bypassing federal health authorities. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Kentucky health official backs medical groups releasing independent vaccine guidance
A collection of national medical groups are releasing their own vaccine guidance, bypassing federal health authorities.
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This Monday WUKY serves 4 hours of historic recordings from 25 years of Rock and Roots. 10 am to 2 pm on 91.3 or wuky.org
Joe's Blues works hard... Two special hours prove it: "Work Your Blues Away" and "On the Job" Clock in this evening for the late shift - 9 to 11 on 91.3 or streaming live @ wuky.org Enjoy with your co-workers.
The debate over automated license plate readers made by Flock Safety is continuing in Frankfort. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Flock cameras see bipartisan backlash in Kentucky, but lawmakers differ on proper respose
The debate over automated license plate readers made by Flock Safety is continuing in Frankfort.
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More homeless people have been cited or arrested for unlawful camping in the Commonwealth two years after House Bill 5, the state's unlawful camping statute, went into effect.
After two years of Kentucky camping ban, more fines, arrests
More homeless people have been cited or arrested for unlawful camping in the Commonwealth two years after House Bill 5, the state's unlawful camping statute, went into effect.
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Former University of Kentucky President Lee Todd is pushing for the creation of a Kentucky Science Center, saying the emphasis on the subject is lagging behind reading and math. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Former UK President Lee Todd advocates for a new science center in Kentucky
Former University of Kentucky President Lee Todd is pushing for the creation of a Kentucky Science Center, saying the emphasis on the subject is lagging behind reading and math.
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The board of the Lyric Theatre has voted to dismiss executive director Christian Adair, citing a "transition." From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Lyric Theatre board unseats Christian Adair as executive director
The board of the Lyric Theatre has voted to dismiss executive director Christian Adair, citing a "transition."
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In his final months in the job, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is launching a second effort to force the release of more files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and push for prosecutions. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Massie spearheads second Epstein transparency push, names names on the House floor
In his final months in the job, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is launching a second effort to force the release of more files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and push f...
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Kentucky kicks off its 2026 football season on Saturday, facing Youngstown State at Kroger Field (1 p.m. ET, SEC Network Plus).
Stein excited for first opener as Kentucky Head Coach
Kentucky kicks off its 2026 football season on Saturday, facing Youngstown State at Kroger Field (1 p.m. ET, SEC Network Plus). It will be the first game as a head coach for new UK mentor Will Stein, ...
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The Kentucky Comeback initiative is opening doors for second-chance employment in the Commonwealth.
Kentucky jobs initiative aims to boost second-chance employment
The Kentucky Comeback initiative is opening doors for second-chance employment in the Commonwealth.
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Fayette County Public Schools is canceling and limiting outdoor activities because of a National Weather Service heat advisory and Lexington’s Phase One Heat Plan.
Heat is changing how schools and city services operate across Lexington
Fayette County Public Schools is canceling and limiting outdoor activities because of a National Weather Service heat advisory and Lexington’s Phase One Heat Plan.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a short-term spending bill Tuesday that could give Congress an extended window of time to head off strict new hemp regulations that critics call an "industry killer."
U.S. House vote raises hopes for hemp producers nervously watching negotiations
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a short-term spending bill Tuesday that could give Congress an extended window of time to head off strict new hemp regulations that critics call an "industry...
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Lexington’s Phase One Heat Plan was activated Monday and will remain in effect through Friday.
Lexington activates Phase One Heat Plan as temperatures rise
Lexington’s Phase One Heat Plan was activated Monday and will remain in effect through Friday.
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Wendell Berry, the acclaimed Kentucky writer, farmer, and activist known for pressing for responsible use of the land, died at his home in Port Royal on Monday.
Wendell Berry, writer, farmer, activist; dies at 92
Wendell Berry, the acclaimed Kentucky writer, farmer, and activist known for pressing for responsible use of the land, died at his home in Port Royal on Monday.
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ROCK & ROOTS NEW MUSIC TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 01, 2026 1 PM ON WUKY, WHERE NPR ROCKS @ 91.3 OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW (w EVAN FELKER) “REVOLUTION NOW” – from ‘UNION MADE’ (Out NOW) Evan Felker, of Turnpike Troubadours joins the revolution with the Medicine Show. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqKV...
Old Crow Medicine Show - Revolution Now (Feat. Evan Felker) (Official Music Video)
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission, which oversees utilities in the state, is launching an investigation into the affordability of electricity and natural gas. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Electric, natural gas affordability under scrutiny by Public Service Commission
The Kentucky Public Service Commission, which oversees utilities in the state, is launching an investigation into the affordability of electricity and natural gas.
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ROCK & ROOTS NEW MUSIC TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 01, 2026 NOON ON WUKY, WHERE NPR ROCKS @ 91.3 DAVE ALVIN “ANGEL ON YOUR SHOULDER” – from ‘BLACKJACK DEVIL’ (Out NOW) Previously unreleased 1998 song from chief Blaster, Blackjack Dave. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUXb...
Angel On Your Shoulder
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Tensions between the city of Lexington and Kentucky American Water are simmering. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Water main project creates friction between neighborhood, city, and water company
Tensions between the city of Lexington and Kentucky American Water are simmering.
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ROCK & ROOTS NEW MUSIC TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 01, 2026 11 AM ON WUKY, WHERE NPR ROCKS @ 91.3 BUDDY MILLER “AS LONG AS I HAVE YOU” – from ‘BUDDY MILLER’ (Out SPETEMBER 11, 2026) A long time coming, Buddy’s first solo release in 15 years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXD_...
Buddy Miller - As Long As I Have You [Official Lyric Video]
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ROCK & ROOTS NEW MUSIC TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 01, 2026 10 AM ON WUKY, WHERE NPR ROCKS @ 91.3 TODD SNIDER “SOLID COUNTRY GOLD” – from ‘MY SECOND RODEO’ (Out OCTOBER 9, 2026) A posthumous release from one of Nashville’s favorite songwriters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahSw...
Solid Country Gold
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The Fayette County Clerks Office is seeking poll workers for the November general election. The office recruits around 1,000 people for the job, with the large majority serving as the public facing precinct workers and around 75 serving as staff.
Fayette County Clerk seeking poll workers for fall election
The Fayette County Clerks Office is seeking poll workers for the November general election. The office recruits around 1.000 people for the job, with the large majority serving as the public facing pr...
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Kentucky's top law enforcement official is taking issue with a banner flown over the state fair by reproductive choice advocates.
Kentucky AG calls 'Abortion Pills' banner at state fair illegal
Kentucky's top law enforcement official is taking issue with a banner flown over the state fair by reproductive choice advocates.
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Kentucky Volleyball head coach Craig Skinner won his 500th career match Saturday night in Historic Memorial Coliseum, as No. 3 Kentucky defeated South Florida, 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-19) to close out the 2026 Bluegrass Battle.
Craig Skinner wins 500th game in sweep of South Florida
Kentucky Volleyball head coach Craig Skinner won his 500th career match Saturday night in Historic Memorial Coliseum, as No. 3 Kentucky defeated South Florida, 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-19) to close out t...
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, saying officers would use them to control detainees and protesters who resist.
ICE awards $16.7M contract to buy 6,000 pairs of gloves that deliver electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, saying officers would use them to control deta...
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Joe's Blues has Time... "Talking Time With Taj Mahal" Hang out out and hear music and stories from one of America's greatest blues giants. This Monday evening 7 to 9 91.3 or streaming wuky.org
Two people were killed and two others injured in four separate shootings in Lexington in a 7-hour span over the weekend.
Four shootings remain under investigation in Lexington
Two people were killed and two others injured in four separate shootings in Lexington in a 7-hour span over the weekend.
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