Brenna Angel

Morning News Anchor / Reporter

Lexington native Brenna Angel wakes up early to anchor the local morning newscasts for WUKY. It's a job she's held since March 2010 after previously working for WHAS-AM in Louisville.

Brenna is also a general assignment reporter, always on the hunt for a story with good sound and interesting perspectives.  Her work has been honored by the Hearst Foundation, the Radio Television Digital News Association, and the Associated Press. Several of Brenna’s stories have aired on NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

In addition to her radio gig, Brenna works as an adjunct instructor at Bluegrass Community & Technical College. She earned her BA from Western Kentucky University (go Tops!) and a Master's in communication from the University of Louisville.

Brenna lives in Lexington with her husband Chad.

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Local/Regional News
4:15 pm
Fri September 21, 2012

To Prevent Youth Suicide, Family Battles Stigma of Mental Health

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A mother and father who lost their youngest son to suicide are urging other parents, educators, and health professionals to watch for warning signs of depression.

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Local/Regional News
7:31 am
Fri September 21, 2012

Education Bus Tour Stops in Central Ky.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Fayette County Public Schools showed off its world languages and Spanish immersion programs today Thursdayfor officials from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Local/Regional News
4:04 pm
Wed September 19, 2012

Mountain Bike Trail Opens in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Mountain bike enthusiasts now have a place to ride in Lexington. Officials and members of the Kentucky Mountain Bike Association cut the ribbon Wednesday at a four mile trail in Veterans Park.

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Local/Regional News
3:51 pm
Wed September 19, 2012

What to Do With $1.26 Million?

The old Fayette National Bank Building is the site of a proposed 21c Museum Hotel. Lexington Mayor Jim Gray thinks $1.2 million in development grant money should be used to help finance the project.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Money from a federal grant program dating back to the 1980s is available to the city of Lexington, but how to use the funds is still up for debate.

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Local/Regional News
5:51 pm
Tue September 18, 2012

Kroger Implements Action Plan After Customers Complain of Flies

LEXINGTON, Ky. - An outbreak of flies at a Lexington grocery store has led to the creation of a small watch group pushing for improvements.

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Sports
5:01 pm
Mon September 17, 2012

Schedule Gets Tougher for UK Football

LEXINGTON, Ky. - With a heartbreaking loss at the hands of Western Kentucky behind them, Coach Joker Phillips and the UK football team are now preparing for an even tougher match-up on the road against No. 14 Florida.

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Local/Regional News
3:21 pm
Fri September 14, 2012

Lexington Council Approves Fireworks Ban

LEXINGTON, Ky. - If you’ve got Roman candles and bottle rockets left over from the 4th of July, Lexington is not the place to light them.

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Local/Regional News
6:48 am
Fri September 14, 2012

Two Months After Independence Day, Winchester to Celebrate July 4th

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A central Kentucky community is finally celebrating the 4th of July -- on the 15th of September.

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WUKY In Depth
10:45 am
Thu September 13, 2012

Summer Drought a Challenge for Fall Corn Mazes, Agritourism

Glenn Devine Stands stands in front of his corn maze in Mercer Co.

HARRODSBURG, Ky. - As summer transitions to fall, many farmers are getting their pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hay rides ready for visitors. But the oppressive drought could put a damper on seasonal attractions.

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Local/Regional News
4:20 pm
Wed September 12, 2012

Kentucky Theatre Seeking Donations for Repairs, Digital Switch

LEXINGTON, Ky. - It’s been twenty years since the community rallied to save Lexington’s Kentucky Theatre. Now a group of volunteers say it’s time for another round of renovations.

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