Josh James

Reporter / Webmaster

Josh James fell in love with college radio at Western Kentucky University's student station, New Rock 92 (now known as 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 several awards from the Kentucky Associated Press, including Best Radio Documentary in 2005. An avid music fan raised on The Beatles and British Invasion rock, James also enjoyed a stint in the programming department, hosting WUKY's Rock & Roots from 11-1 pm weekdays.  He currently works as a reporter and webmaster for the station. When he's off duty, James enjoys songwriting, philosophy, and kicking back with his cat, Brooklyn.

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Events
2:52 pm
Wed May 16, 2012

Summer Classic Movie Series

All showings will take place at the Kentucky Theatre.

May 30: Charade (1963) 

June 6: The Wizard of Oz (1939)

June 13: Johnny Guitar (1954) 

June 20: Ghostbusters (1984) 

June 27: Annie Hall (1977) 

July 4: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 

July 11: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) 

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Local/Regional News
2:30 pm
Wed May 16, 2012

UK Markey Cancer Center Awarded $6 Million Dollar Grant

Credit Josh James
Jennifer Bradley, explaining her poster on Jin Shin Jyutsu

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center will be receiving a $6 million dollar grant to investigate a disorder sometimes caused by chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The announcement was made at the annual Markey Cancer Research Day.

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Local/Regional News
4:30 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Mayor Forms Commission To Examine Homelessness In Lexington

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LEXINGTON, Ky. - Mayor Jim Gray is forming a commission to examine Lexington’s homelessness problem and make recommendations. 

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Local/Regional News
6:00 am
Mon May 14, 2012

UK Research Brings "Spintronics" Closer To Reality

UK Professor Madhu Menon

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Imagine an iPod Shuffle, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, that holds 50 gigabytes of information. One University of Kentucky professor says it could become a reality with the help of something called “spintronics.” 

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New Programs
3:49 pm
Fri May 11, 2012

Hillbilly Solid

Ashley Judd is the special guest on the next Hillbilly Solid.

Kentucky author Silas House plays his favorite music, reads poems and excerpts, and interviews the people who are making a difference in Appalachia. 

Hear it monthly Mondays at 8 PM (next episode May 14th).

Local/Regional News
1:32 pm
Thu May 10, 2012

Lexington To Honor Fallen Officers

Memorial services are scheduled throughout the country this week to honor police officers who have died in the line of duty.  Here in Lexington, that solemn public ceremony takes place this evening in Phoenix Park.

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Local/Regional News
6:00 am
Thu May 10, 2012

Meeting Planned To Discuss Versailles Road Fixes

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Versailles Road Exit

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Residents and business owners who live and work on Versailles Road have a chance to sound off Thursday night about the state of the road, which many say is badly in need of upgrades.

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Local/Regional News
12:29 pm
Wed May 9, 2012

12 PM News 5-9-12

Live at WUKY
2:22 pm
Tue May 8, 2012

Kim Richey

Credit Joe Conkwright
Kim Richey and her touring band

Singer/songwriter Kim Richey chats with Mike Graves and performs a live version of the title track from her latest album Wreck Your Wheels. Go to this link for all WUKY in-studio video...

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Local/Regional News
1:19 pm
Tue May 8, 2012

Toyota To Boost Engine Production

Credit Josh James
Toyota's Hybrid Engine

GEORGETOWN, Ky. - If one is looking for evidence of a recovering manufacturing sector, look no further than Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown. The company has announced it’s boosting engine production.

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