Alan Lytle

News Director

Bitten by the radio bug as a teenager, Alan Lytle got his start start more than 30 years ago volunteering in Clermont County, Ohio for WOBO-FM. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree  in Broadcasting from the University of Cincinnati and worked at a variety of radio stations in the Cincinnati market, then made the move to Lexington in the mid-1990s.

Lytle has served as WUKY News Director since 2002 and been the recipient of numerous Associated Press, CASE, and Communicator awards. When not covering news, Lytle enjoys cheering on the Wildcats (and Bearcats) and hanging out with his pet beagle, Howie. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in U.S. History from the University of Kentucky.

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Sports
2:40 pm
Mon October 1, 2012

UK QB Max Smith Out Indefinitely

Credit UK Athletics
Quarterback Maxwell Smith may not see the field again this season after injuring his ankle last week against South Carolina

LEXINGTON, Ky. - UK Coach Joker Phillips says he refuses to believe that his team is “snake-bit”, despite learning Monday that starting quarterback Max Smith is out indefinitely with a torn ligament in his ankle.

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Local/Regional News
3:26 pm
Fri September 28, 2012

Bryan Station Middle School Host Site For Green Apple Day Of Service

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Volunteers and students will spend Saturday morning making landscaping improvements to Bryan Station Middle School as part of the U.S. Green Building Council’s first annual Green Apple Day of Service.  The campus on Wickland Drive has been selected as the Pilot Site in Fayette County for the event.

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Local/Regional News
1:00 am
Thu September 27, 2012

Community Action Council Readies For Poverty Forum

LEXINGTON, Ky.  -  The Community Action Council is holding its fifth annual Poverty Forum this Friday night in Lexington.  CAC spokesman Charlie Lanter says the goal of the event is to get people talking about something outside their comfort zones.

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Local/Regional News
10:17 am
Mon September 24, 2012

History Museum Holding Fundraisers For Old Courthouse

LEXINGTON, Ky.  -  The Lexington History Museum is holding a couple of fundraisers this week to support the restoration of its currently shuttered home.

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Local/Regional News
3:05 pm
Fri September 21, 2012

Abramson Tells Business Group Real Tax Reform Is Possible

LEXINGTON, Ky.  -  Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson told a group of business leaders that his current commission studying tax reform is genuinely making an effort to affect big changes to the way the state gathers revenue. 

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Sports
12:23 pm
Tue September 18, 2012

Joe B. Hall Sculpture Unveiled

Credit Alan Lytle
Former UK Coach Joe B. Hall poses with his bronze likeness. The sculpture, which was dedicated Tuesday, is located just outside the new Wildcat Coal Lodge

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A 400 lb. bronze sculpture of former UK Coach Joe B. Hall now has been placed outside the new Wildcat Coal Lodge.  The work was officially dedicated this morning in front of a crowd of well-wishers.

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Local/Regional News
4:38 pm
Mon September 17, 2012

Occupy Lexington-One Year Later (Almost)

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street Movement means it’s just about the one year anniversary of Lexington’s response to the political, social, and economic demonstrations. 

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WUKY In Depth
9:00 am
Mon September 17, 2012

Mondays With The Mayors - Tom Bozarth, Midway

LEXINGTON, Ky. - This week on Mondays With The Mayors we chat with Midway Mayor Tom Bozarth about the progress of a sewer and water infrastructure task force, the initial impact of curbside recycling, and the challenges Midway faces in balancing smart growth with preservation. 

Local/Regional News
5:11 pm
Tue September 11, 2012

Trustees Approve Shriners/UK Healthcare Collaboration Plan

LEXINGTON, Ky.  -  The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has approved a plan that would result in the relocation of Shriners Hospitals for Children from its current site on Richmond Road, to a new facility near the UK Campus.

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Local/Regional News
4:36 pm
Tue September 11, 2012

Capilouto Gets Mostly Positive Job Review

LEXINGTON, Ky.  _  University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto has received a mostly positive review after a year on the job but won't receive a performance bonus.  That word was made official Tuesday by UK Board of Trustees Chair Britt Brockman.

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