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
8:36 am
Mon May 21, 2012

With No Budget Funds Available, Fire Training Tower Sits Condemned

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Lexington Division of Fire is currently training a class of 26 recruits, but they likely won’t have the benefit of using a multi-story training tower.

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Local/Regional News
7:57 am
Fri May 18, 2012

Emergency Responders Put to Test in Tornado Exercise

LEXINGTON, Ky. -  “Help me!” “Can anybody hear me?”

It was a worst-case scenario at the VA Medical Center on Leestown Road in Lexington Thursday. An EF-5 tornado destroyed the hospital, leaving wounded patients crying for help.

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Local/Regional News
3:53 pm
Wed May 16, 2012

A & W Opens Lexington Headquarters

Lexington Mayor Jim Gray (left) with A & W executives (and Rooty the Great Root Bear) at the company's ribbon cutting.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A company known for its hamburgers, hot dogs, and root beer is back in central Kentucky. A & W Restaurants cut the ribbon Wednesday at its new headquarters in Lexington.

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Local/Regional News
6:40 am
Thu May 10, 2012

Airline Merger Could Hurt Blue Grass Airport

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The head of Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport is predicting that US Airways will eventually acquire the struggling American Airlines, and he’s not looking forward to that merger.

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Local/Regional News
4:14 pm
Mon May 7, 2012

UK Committee Analyzing Incentive-Based Budget Model

LEXINGTON, Ky. -  As the University of Kentucky deals with a 6.4 % budget cut for the upcoming fiscal year, a steering committee is looking at different models for developing a spending plan.

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Sports
3:13 pm
Thu May 3, 2012

UK Championship Trophy Continues Making the Rounds

Photo by Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. - It may not be the most stunning trophy in the sports world, but the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team isn’t shy about showing off its national championship trophy.

Over the past month the wood and gold-plated trophy has been kissed by the players, sat in the Cincinnati Reds dugout, and this week a Lexington baker even made a cake that looks like the trophy. It's made stops across the state from Ashland to Paducah.

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Local/Regional News
5:08 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

Lexington Attorney Sentenced in Investment Scheme Case

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A Lexington attorney convicted last year of defrauding hundreds of investors in an oil and gas drilling scheme has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by a U.S. District Court judge.

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WUKY In Depth
12:35 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

In-Depth: More Non-profits Receiving City Funds Under Proposed Budget

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Lexington’s Urban County Government is in the process of developing a budget for the next fiscal year, and a small portion of city money will go to what are called “partner agencies.”  Brenna Angel reports on a new system officials used this year that’s allowing more non-profit organizations to use the funds.

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Sports
2:20 pm
Fri April 27, 2012

Road to 2012 Olympics Includes Stop at Rolex Kentucky for Equestrians

Olympic hopeful Boyd Martin and Remington XXV (Photo by Shannon Brinkman courtesy USEF)

LEXINGTON, Ky. - $250,000 in prize money, a Rolex watch, and pride aren't the only things at stake during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event underway at the Kentucky Horse Park this weekend.  Equestrians will also be trying to earn a spot on their country’s Olympic team.

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WUKY In Depth
2:19 pm
Thu April 26, 2012

In-Depth: Could Town Branch Creek Flow Again Through Lexington?

Underneath the heart of downtown Lexington flows the Town Branch Creek. It’s been buried for more than 100 years, but now community leaders are talking about bringing the water back to the surface as part of the creation of a Rupp Arena, Arts, and Entertainment District.

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