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Health insurance costs and energy assistance federal funding remain up in the air, despite President Donald Trump recently signing a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of January.
How federal funding limbo is affecting Appalachia
Health insurance costs and energy assistance federal funding remain up in the air, despite President Donald Trump recently signing a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of Jan...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The annual Governor’s Cup game between Kentucky and Louisville always means plenty to players, coaches, and fans on both sides. For UK, this year might mean even more.
Football Cats trying to beat rival, extend season on Saturday
The annual Governor’s Cup game between Kentucky and Louisville always means plenty to players, coaches, and fans on both sides. For UK, this year might mean even more.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The term was linked to a financial crash in the late 1800s, and in the mid-1900s became associated with shopping the day after Thanksgiving.
How Black Friday became associated with sales
The term was linked to a financial crash in the late 1800s, and in the mid-1900s became associated with shopping the day after Thanksgiving
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November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
No. 19 Kentucky placed five players in double figures and cruised to a 104-54 win over Tennessee Tech on Wednesday night inside Rupp Arena.
Three-Point Barrage Leads No. 19 Kentucky Past Tennessee Tech
No. 19 Kentucky placed five players in double figures and cruised to a 104-54 win over Tennessee Tech on Wednesday night inside Rupp Arena.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
No. 19 Kentucky placed five players in double figures and cruised to a 104-54 win over Tennessee Tech on Wednesday night inside Rupp Arena.
Three-Point Barrage Leads No. 19 Kentucky Past Tennessee Tech
No. 19 Kentucky placed five players in double figures and cruised to a 104-54 win over Tennessee Tech on Wednesday night inside Rupp Arena.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The number of residents in Kentucky with some form of higher education, a degree or credential, is up by 5% compared with last year, according to new state data.
More Kentuckians earning degrees and credentials
The number of residents in Kentucky with some form of higher education, a degree or credential, is up by 5% compared with last year, according to new state data.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The Kentucky volleyball team dropped the first two sets to a Texas team that UK had swept in the regular season. They came all the way back to capture the SEC tournament crown.
Resilient Cats reverse sweep Longhorns for SEC tournament title
The Kentucky volleyball team dropped the first two sets to a Texas team that UK had swept in the regular season. They came all the way back to capture the SEC tournament crown.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
What began earlier this year as a controversy over an attempted tax increase and budget shortfall has grown into a long list of complaints — and parents, teachers, and others weren't shy about airing them at the podium during a more-than-five-hour action meeting.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social
As community concerns multiply, Fayette school leaders contend with frustrated constituents
Fayette County's embattled school board heard from concerned citizens on a number of issues Monday night.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Kentucky advances to the championship match against (3) Texas on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET live on SEC Network with Eric Frede, Emily Ehman and Michella Chester on the call from Savannah.
Tuozzo’s Career-High 25 Digs Sends (1) Kentucky to SEC Title Match
Behind a new career-high 25 digs from junior libero Molly Tuozzo, the top-seeded Kentucky Volleyball team beat (4) Tennessee 3-1 (20-25, 25-22, 25-15, 25-23) in four sets Monday night at the 2025 Alls...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Lexington leaders narrowly voted down a proposed eight-story student housing complex at the corner of East Maxwell and Rose Streets last week. But that doesn't mean the area isn't primed for a similar, if smaller, development.
Council axes Maxwell housing development, but a scaled-down version is still possible
Lexington leaders narrowly voted down a proposed eight-story student housing complex at the corner of East Maxwell and Rose Streets last week. But that doesn't mean the area isn't primed for a similar...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Food Chain has provided fresh, local food to the community for over a decade, serving up free meals three afternoons a week from it's Sixth Street location. Now, thanks to a new hot food vending machine right outside the building, those meals can be accessible 24/7.
Food Chain experiments with pay what you can hot food vending machine
Food Chain has provided fresh, local food to the community for over a decade, serving up free meals three afternoons a week from it's Sixth Street location. Now, thanks to a new hot food vending machi...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Joe's Blues takes it home...
Hop on board, we'll take you there!
This Friday evening 9 to 11
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November 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
ROCK & ROOTS NEW MUSIC TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 25, 2025
1 PM ON WUKY,
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CROOKED FINGERS
“COLD WAVES” – from ‘SWET DETH’ (Out FEBRUARY 27, 2026)
Mac McCaughan of Superchuck joins Eric Bachmann and his crooked fingers in the cold surf.
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Crooked Fingers - Cold Waves (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Crooked Fingers
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November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
ROCK & ROOTS NEW MUSIC TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 25, 2025
NOON ON WUKY,
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SAMPA THE GREAT
“CANT HOLD US”– * SINGLE (Out Now)
Great single from Sampa Tembo, Zambian singer, rapper, and songwriter, based in Sydney Australia.
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Sampa The Great - Can't Hold Us (Official Visualizer)
YouTube video by Sampa The Great
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November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
ROCK & ROOTS NEW MUSIC TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 25, 2025
11 AM ON WUKY,
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MAGDALENA BAY
“THIS IS THE WORLD (I MADE IT FOR YOU)”– From (Out NOW)
Fresh offing from the Miami synth pop duo of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin.
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Magdalena Bay - This Is The World (I Made It For You) [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Magdalena Bay
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November 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sen. Rand Paul is calling some recent statements by President Donald Trump "reckless," while continuing to questions the administration's military buildup near Venezuela.
Trump online threats, posture toward Venezuela posture draw criticism from Sen. Rand Paul
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is calling some recent statements by President Donald Trump "reckless," while continuing to questions the administration's military buildup near Venezuela.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"We are using local ingredients. are sourcing things from Kentucky farmers. It is very different than fast food. is fresh, know, fresh and healthy meals is super important for us and for our community."
Food Chain experiments with pay what you can hot food vending machine
Food Chain has provided fresh, local food to the community for over a decade, serving up free meals three afternoons a week from it's Sixth Street location. Now, thanks to a new hot food vending machi...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The area is still primed for a similar, if smaller, development.
Council axes Maxwell housing development, but a scaled-down version is still possible
Lexington leaders narrowly voted down a proposed eight-story student housing complex at the corner of East Maxwell and Rose Streets last week. But that doesn't mean the area isn't primed for a similar...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
ROCK & ROOTS NEW MUSIC TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 25, 2025
10 AM ON WUKY,
WHERE NPR ROCKS @ 91.3

ROBYN
“DOPAMINE” – *Single (Out NOW)
Swedish artist Robin Miriam Carlsson has a new album planned for 2026, perhaps with the title ‘Sexistential.’
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Robyn - Dopamine (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Robyn
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November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A newly dedicated monument in downtown Hazard’s Triangle Park honors Perry County coal miners who died in the line of work and to thank their families for their service.
Coal miner memorial monument unveiled in Hazard
According to the bureau of labor statistics coal mining remains among the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Coal mining has a significantly higher fatal injury rate compared to other industries. A newly...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Joe's Blues takes you there...

Find out where when you tune in for this listening party -
7 to 9 tonight on 91.3 or streaming the globe @ wuky.org

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November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
While prevention was a major topic of conversation in the group's work over the summer, the committee did not devote time to examining efforts to cut emissions or otherwise address climate change.
Kentucky task force recommends new State Resiliency Office
A task force focused on Kentucky's increasingly costly weather-related disasters wrapped up its work late last week.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Joe's Blues is going places...
Down Home, Big and Small, and all points in-between!

Enjoy the sounds tonight from 9 to 11 on 91.3
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Invite your favorite friends over for a listening party and boogie in your own home.
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
What is CATS #AI? WUKY's @claywallace.bsky.social spoke with the program's interim co-directors, Ian McClure.
'One on One': Ian McClure on CATS AI
Last week, the University of Kentucky announced its "Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy" or, CATS AI, a framework built to support a university-wide integration of AI tools and technology. WUK...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Deputizing #Kentucky police under #ICE? Some lawmakers want to see the policy embraced statewide.
Deputizing Kentucky police under ICE? Some lawmakers want to see the policy embraced statewide
Kentucky lawmakers are discussing a bill that would mandate that all local law enforcement agencies and state police agree to a program that allows for the deputizing of local officers, who could then...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM