Josh James
Reporter / WebmasterJosh James fell in love with college radio at Western Kentucky University's student station, New Rock 92 (now Revolution 91.7). After working as a DJ and program director, he knew he wanted to come home to Lexington and try his hand in public radio.
In 2003, he joined WUKY as a part-time reporter and weekend announcer. He's earned numerous awards from the Kentucky Associated Press, including Best Radio Reporter in 2014 and 2016. An avid music fan raised on British Invasion rock, Josh also enjoyed a stint in the programming department, hosting WUKY's Rock & Roots from 11-1 pm weekdays. He currently serves as a station reporter and webmaster.
When he's off duty, Josh enjoys songwriting, philosophy, and watching bad horror movies with his cat, Rufus.
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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has vowed to relentlessly oppose a proposed school choice constitutional amendment moving closer to reaching Kentucky's general election ballot. Republican lawmakers have accelerated action on the measure. A Senate panel advanced the bill Thursday, a day after it won House passage. Beshear says he's ready to lead the campaign against the proposal if it reaches the statewide ballot in November. -
Kentucky's Senate has voted to ban devices resembling slot machines that have proliferated in the state. The vote caps one of the most bitterpolicy fights of the year. Josh James reports. -
Democrats got their chance in court Tuesday to argue against new state voting maps. The party has been calling the GOP-drawn maps "extremely partisan" for months now. -
Starting Friday, Kentuckians can login to the commonwealth’s newly-revived state-based health insurance marketplace known as kynect. The online portal,… -
Kentucky is losing social workers at an alarming rate, according to the Department of Community-Based Services. A number of factors are being blamed.More… -
Lexington took a step toward approving Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, on Tuesday. Community members have been split over the proposed housing… -
In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says parents “absolutely should be telling their local… -
Kentucky’s political landscape shifted Tuesday, as the state's only Democratic representative on Capitol Hill took himself out of the running for… -
Rosa Parks Elementary School is the only Fayette county school to receive the prestigious "Blue Ribbon" national ranking this year. Rosa Parks students… -
A Kentucky circuit judge has pressed pause on a hotly-debated school choice law, arguing it runs afoul of the state Constitution. The ruling revolves…
