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Tourism Secretary Sparrow Stepping Down
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A member of Gov. Steve Beshear's cabinet, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Marcheta Sparrow, is retiring at the end of May. A...
Orb A One Hit Wonder Or Legit Triple Crown Threat?
BALTIMORE -- Everything's a go for Orb. The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness, making faces for...
1 Navy SEAL Dead, Seven Injured In Fort Knox Training Accident
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing...
Appalachian College Students Look for Job Opportunities Beyond Coal
PIKEVILLE, Ky. - Colleges and universities in central Appalachia are struggling to retain students. Roughly half the freshmen at the University of...
Parking Authority Approves Modified Food Trucks Proposal
LEXINGTON, Ky. - A city ordinance that would allow an increased presence of food trucks in downtown Lexington has cleared a major hurdle, but not...

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WUKY's Rock & Roots plays the classics you grew up with alongside new, innovative artists. From Paul Simon to Jack White to Cat Power, you'll ears will love Rock & Roots.

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Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale: Tiny Desk Concert
'Space Oddity' In Space: Yes, Astronauts Are Still The Coolest Humans by: Linda Holmes
Song Premiere: Sharon Jones' Explosive 'Retreat' by Bob Boilen
The Rock & Roots Featured Album of the Week: Vampire Weekend "Modern Vampires of the City"
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Appalachian College Students Look for Job Opportunities Beyond Coal
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In Depth: Lexington Parks And Priorities
Some In Eastern Kentucky Wondering About Life After Coal
Gala Event Celebrates Finale Of Community Reading Project

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Stroke Called A Silent Killer For Good Reason
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Dr. Greg Discusses Innovations In Lung Transplant Technology
Dr. Greg Discusses Lung Cancer & The Benefits Of Quitting Smoking

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    Carla Gover Performs at Woodsongs Coffeehouse@Kentucky Green Art Studio
    At Kentucky Green Art Studio
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    WoodSongs: The Joe Lewis Walker / Aoife O'Donovan
    At Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center
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