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
7:17 am
Fri March 22, 2013

Kentucky Beef Network to Manage UK's Eden Shale Farm

Eden Shale Farm - photo courtesy UK College of Agriculture

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A University of Kentucky farm that’s been out of operation for more than a year will soon be put to use by the Kentucky Beef Network for cattle demonstrations. The UK Board of Trustees recently approved the three-year collaboration for Eden Shale Farm, a 960-acre property in Owen County.

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Local/Regional News
9:39 pm
Wed March 20, 2013

Researchers Studying Market Viability of Industrial Hemp in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. - While Kentucky lawmakers continue to wrangle over an industrial hemp bill, researchers at the University of Kentucky are working on an economic impact report.

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Local/Regional News
8:00 pm
Tue March 19, 2013

UK Tuition and Fees to Increase Three Percent

The Main Building at the University of Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Tuition, fees, and on-campus housing rates are on the rise at the University of Kentucky. UK’s Board of Trustees approved the changes at its meeting Tuesday afternoon.

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Local/Regional News
11:10 am
Tue March 19, 2013

Reenactors Help Preserve, Pass On Kentucky's Rich History

Abolitionist John Fee, played by Obadiah Ewing-Roush

LEXINGTON, KY--Famous Kentuckians like Henry Clay, Adolph Rupp, and Col. Sanders are household names.

But many people know them only through books or TV shows.

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Local/Regional News
6:23 pm
Mon March 18, 2013

Richie Farmer Facing 42 Ethics Charges, Possible $210,000 in Fines

Former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer

FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Kentucky Executive Branch Ethics Commission on Monday  issued 42 charges of ethics violations against former state agriculture commissioner Richie Farmer.

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Local/Regional News
4:51 pm
Thu March 14, 2013

School Superintendent Salaries, Benefits to be Made Public Online

State Auditor Adam Edelen

FRANKFORT, Ky. - School superintendent contracts, benefit packages, and evaluations will be available to the public online under recommendations supported by Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday and state Auditor Adam Edelen.

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Local/Regional News
4:25 pm
Wed March 13, 2013

Lexington to Enforce Litter Law with Warnings, Citations

LEXINGTON, Ky. - People caught throwing trash, including cigarette butts, on the ground will be subject to a police citation under a recent change to how littering laws are enforced. Lexington officials announced their plans Wednesday for litter prevention and enforcement as part of a “pick it up” campaign.

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Local/Regional News
2:06 pm
Tue March 12, 2013

UK Provost Search Enters Interview Phase

LEXINGTON, Ky. - After a national search that resulted in applications from more than 70 candidates, the UK provost search committee has narrowed the pool down to a small group for confidential off-campus interviews.

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Local/Regional News
5:09 pm
Mon March 11, 2013

Fayette Co. Public Schools Using Strict Criteria for Out-of-Area Requests

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Parents of Fayette County Public School elementary students are being urged to send their child to the school they were assigned to and not make an out-of-area request. The district recently issued an advisory saying it will use stricter criteria school changes.

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WUKY In Depth
9:30 am
Fri March 8, 2013

Big Preschool Goals Face Tough Budget Realities

Lisa Mudd is a preschool teacher at Dixie Magnet Elementary in Lexington.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - In his State of the Union address last month, President Obama made the case for expanding early childhood education. Adding more pre-K opportunities is also one of Governor Steve Beshear's goals, but budget constraints at both the federal and state level present significant challenges.

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