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Joe's Blues knows numbers...
3 is the magic one on "The Ways of Three"
7-9 this evening on 91.3 or @ wuky.org
Listen together with two other friends and make it a party!

09.03.2026 18:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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President Donald Trump to visit northern Kentucky According to a release from the White House, the event is scheduled to take place at Verst Logistics Contract Packing Facility in Hebron on Wednesday, March 11, near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky I...

President Trump's visit is scheduled to take place at Verst Logistics Contract Packing Facility in Hebron on Wednesday, March 11, near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

09.03.2026 13:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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KY mom: Bill limiting environmental rules would harm families Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill to cap environmental regulations at the federal standard.

Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill to cap environmental regulations at the federal standard.

09.03.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Late rally falls short as Cats drop home finale to Gators 84-77 Otega Oweh scored 28 points but Kentucky could not overcome a slow start and the Cats lost to No. 5 Florida 84-77 on Saturday at Rupp Arena. Denzel Aberdeen had 15 points for the Cats and Mo Dioubate ...

Otega Oweh scored 28 points but Kentucky could not overcome a slow start and the Cats lost to No. 5 Florida 84-77 on Saturday at Rupp Arena. Denzel Aberdeen had 15 points for the Cats and Mo Dioubate added 10.

08.03.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two bills targeting trans Kentuckians come in just before filing deadline Senate Bill 351 uses decades-old criteria to ban anyone diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria from applying for or renewing a teaching license. House Bill 867 requires transgender people to u...

WUKY's @claywallace.bsky.social talks with @oliviakrauth.bsky.social about Senate Bill 351, which uses decades-old criteria to ban people with gender dysphoria from having a teaching license, and House Bill 867, which is a bathroom ban for state and local government buildings.

07.03.2026 18:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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New Kentucky voters showing an increased aversion to both major political parties New voters registering in Kentucky are continuing to lean away from the two major parties, a trend that's been become the norm over the past year.

According to Sec. of State Michael Adams, there were 2,606 new net registrations in February. Close to two-thirds chose to identify as Independent or other third party affiliations.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

07.03.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Election reform package advances in the Kentucky House over Democratic objections A omnibus election reform bill passed the Kentucky House Thursday with less than full support from the Republican supermajority. Democrats made multiple unsuccessful attempts to offer amendments.

A omnibus election reform bill passed the Kentucky House Thursday with less than full support from the Republican supermajority. Democrats made multiple unsuccessful attempts to offer amendments.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

07.03.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Capitol Chat Recap: National politics influencing several pieces of legislation in General Assembly Session In this edition of the Capitol Chat recap, Kentucky Gazette editor and publisher Laura Cullen Glasscock talks about several proposed bills that reflect GOP priorities at the national level including i...

In this edition of the Capitol Chat recap, Kentucky Gazette editor and publisher Laura Cullen Glasscock talks about several proposed bills that reflect GOP priorities at the national level including immigration and voting reforms.

07.03.2026 15:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lexington's women to receive special recognition this Sunday The Lexington History Museum and the Lexington League of Women Voters are celebrating International Women's Day in a unique way. Since January they've been collecting stories submitted by Lexingtonian...

Since January, the Lexington History Museum and the Lexington League of Women Voters have been collecting stories submitted by Lexingtonians who want to honor a special woman in their life.

07.03.2026 03:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK Women fall to South Carolina 87-64 in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals Amelia Hassett was a perfect five-of-five from three-point range but No. 17 Kentucky lost to No. 3 South Carolina 87-64 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Women’s Baske...

Amelia Hassett was a perfect five-of-five from three-point range but No. 17 Kentucky lost to No. 3 South Carolina 87-64 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament.

06.03.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opposition surges against bill limiting KY utility case intervenors A GOP-sponsored bill to remake Kentucky’s utility regulator is getting some pushback.

Senate Bill 8 would expand the Public Service Commission board from three members to five and give the Republican state auditor the authority to make two of the appointments. The governor would continue to appoint the other three.

06.03.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Joe's Blues gives it to you in threes...

Stop by the Radio Juke Joint and enjoy
"The Ways of Three"

This evening 9 to 11 only on 91.3, streaming on wuky.org or free on the WUKY App.

Find your three favorite songs on the playlist.

06.03.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Weekend UK Sports Preview: Mitch Barnhart announces retirement after 24 years as athletic director Drew Metanchuk and Jake Manson preview this weekend in UK sports.

This week: Mitch Barnhart retires as athletic director after 24 years and six national titles, men's basketball hosts No. 5 Florida in the season finale after dropping a game to Texas A&M, and women's basketball advances in the SEC tournament with a dominant 94-64 win over Arkansas.

06.03.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From 'good riddance' to congrats for her successor, Kentucky leaders offer their takes on Noem exit Kentucky leaders are reacting to the departure of now former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Kentucky leaders are reacting to the departure of now former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

06.03.2026 12:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kentucky GOP congressmen stake out opposing positions on Iran, mirroring lopsided split in party The Trump administration's military action in Iran has deepened the divide between two prominent Kentucky Republican congressmen.

The Trump administration's military action in Iran has deepened the divide between two prominent Kentucky Republican congressmen.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

06.03.2026 01:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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KY lawmakers look to expand General Assembly flexibility, grant leaders ability to call sessions Kentucky Republicans are reviving a proposed amendment that would allow House and Senate leaders to call the General Assembly into session, a power currently reserved solely for the governor.

Kentucky Republicans are reviving a proposed amendment that would allow House and Senate leaders to call the General Assembly into session, a power currently reserved solely for the governor.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

05.03.2026 22:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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6000 Lexington residents were wiped of medical debt; a second wave will abolish the debt of 3200 more. Last year, Lexington entered a partnership with Undue Medical Debt, a national nonprofit which purchases and forgives medical debts.

Last year, Lexington entered a partnership with Undue Medical Debt, a national nonprofit which purchases and forgives medical debts. So far, 6000 residents have had their medical debt abolished.

From @claywallace.bsky.social

05.03.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Strack Leads No. 17 Kentucky Past Georgia in SEC Second Round Kentucky needed its best players to play their best on Thursday in the Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament against Georgia. As it turns out, UK’s best player had perhaps the best gam...

Kentucky needed its best players to play their best on Thursday in the Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament against Georgia. As it turns out, UK’s best player had perhaps the best game of her career.

05.03.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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No action taken on superintendent following Fayette school board meeting The Fayette County School Board took no action following a special meeting Wednesday night. The the board remains in talks about an investigation into Superintendent Demetrus Liggins' handling of budg...

The Fayette County School Board took no action following a special meeting Wednesday night. The the board remains in talks about an investigation into Superintendent Demetrus Liggins' handling of budget matters.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

05.03.2026 11:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kentucky GOP leader pushes for return to summaries on ballot questions Should proposed Constitutional Amendments appear on Kentucky ballots in summary form or include the full text? That's the question raised by Senate President Robert Stivers in a measure that's moving ...

Should proposed Constitutional Amendments appear on Kentucky ballots in summary form or include the full text? That's the question raised by Senate President Robert Stivers in a measure that's moving in the General Assembly.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

05.03.2026 00:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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State panel overseeing utility rates would undergo changes under a new Kentucky bill The commission in charge of supervising state utilities and hearing cases regarding rate increases would be overhauled under a bill advancing in the General Assembly. A provision limiting who can inte...

The commission in charge of supervising state utilities and hearing cases regarding rate increases would be overhauled under a bill advancing in the General Assembly. A provision limiting who can intervene in rate cases is drawing particular scrutiny.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

04.03.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK Women cruise past Razorbacks 94-64 in SEC Tourney opener Kentucky placed six players in double figures as the Cats rolled past Arkansas 94-64 in the first round of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina.

Kentucky placed six players in double figures as the Cats rolled past Arkansas 94-64 in the first round of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina.

04.03.2026 21:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kentucky falls at Texas A&M on Tuesday Otega Oweh scored 24 points, but Kentucky lost at Texas A&M 96-85 on Tuesday night inside Reed Arena.

Otega Oweh scored 24 points, but Kentucky lost at Texas A&M 96-85 on Tuesday night inside Reed Arena.

04.03.2026 20:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Should city council pay be increased? Lexington's first Civic Assembly is beginning its exploration of the topic Lexington's ongoing Civic Assembly heard an overview Tuesday night on the most divisive of the two issues facing the group, specifically council pay, and whether it should be raised.

Lexington's ongoing Civic Assembly heard an overview Tuesday night on the most divisive of the two issues facing the group: council pay, and whether it should be raised.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

04.03.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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11th Annual Frank X Walker Festival underway in Danville The Frank X Walker Creative Arts Festival celebrates the literary, visual, and performing arts, and is produced annually in honor of Walker, one of the leading literary voices in Kentucky, a 1979 Danv...

Celebrate the arts and Kentucky's own Frank X Walker this week in Danville!

04.03.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Independent probe finds forecasting 'deficiencies' but no evidence of intentional wrongdoing at FCPS Independent findings point to breakdowns in financial oversight and communication inside Fayette County Public Schools, which led to unauthorized use of the district's contingency fund.

An investigation conducted by a law firm out of Missouri did not find any evidence of intentional wrongdoing by district personnel, but it did identify "systematic deficiencies in forecasting," leading to confusion over the district's contingency fund.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

04.03.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Capilouto warns of UK funding cuts in current version of state budget University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto is cautioning that the school β€” and all of higher education in the state β€” would be absorbing cuts under the version of the state budget that passed the ...

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto is cautioning that the school β€” and all of higher education in the state β€” would be absorbing cuts under the version of the state budget that passed the Kentucky House.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

04.03.2026 12:18 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart exiting long-held top spot University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart is retiring after 24 years in the role amid major changes in the college sports landscape.

University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart is retiring after 24 years in the role amid major changes in the college sports landscape.

From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

04.03.2026 00:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kentucky’s rural counties would be affected by fluoride-optional bill Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill which would make water fluoridation optional by removing a statewide mandate that water systems serving more than 3,000 people be treated with the natural min...

Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill which would make water fluoridation optional by removing a statewide mandate that water systems serving more than 3,000 people be treated with the natural mineral.

03.03.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Telehealth - Cool Job (Official Music Video)
Telehealth - Cool Job (Official Music Video) YouTube video by Telehealthβ„’

ROCK & ROOTS NEW MUSIC TUESDAY
MARCH 03, 2026
1 PM ON WUKY,
WHERE NPR ROCKS @ 91.3

TELEHEALTH
β€œCOOL JOB” – from β€˜GREEN WORLD IMAGE’ (Out MAY 15, 2026)
Seattle Indie Rock Quintet enjoy cool jobs and cool synth sounds.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWmv...

03.03.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0