Josh James

GEORGETOWN, Ky. - Kentucky may seem like an unlikely breeding ground for human traffickers, but the problem is growing nationally and one area college is hoping a conference will shine a light on the issue.

LEXINGON, Ky. - Of the problems facing the nation's health care system, one rarely discussed factor helping up drive up costs is something called "health illiteracy." 

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A coalition of organizations is rallying Wednesday to urge lawmakers and citizens to take a stronger stance against smoking in the Commonwealth. “Kick Butts Day” is focusing on preventing young people from taking up the habit.

Winterpills stopped by WUKY's studios for a chat and a couple live songs. Hear the complete interview and watch their performance of "Rogue Highway" from All My Lovely Goners below.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The fifth annual Bluegrass Local Food Summit begins Thursday, March 22nd, and promises a wide array of events centered on the theme “Eating From Our Own Soil.” 

Each day of the summit will focus on a different topic – with Thursday highlighting the role of local government in creating programs to support local food systems, Friday spotlighting community partners, and Saturday emphasizing building community skills through school gardens and youth gatherings.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Keeneland and Maker’s Mark unveiled the 16th entry in their signature charitable bottle series this morning. The bottle will feature a likeness of UK football great Tim Couch, who said he’s humbled to have been chosen.

This week, the Director of UK’s VIP (Violence Intervention & Prevention) Center gives us a preview of the Take Back the Night rally, which has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 28th in downtown Lexington. 

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A new phase of a Lexington bike trail is in the works. City officials will be hearing public comment on the project Tuesday night.

The Urban County Government plans to seek grant funding for the project, which would connect the existing Brighton Rail Trail, which runs from Liberty Park to Man O War Boulevard, to Alysheba Way. Kenzie Gleason with the city’s Division of Planning says the 400-foot access trail would be a key piece in Lexington’s bike trail layout.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Commerce Lexington and Chamber Explorations will be taking two groups to Cuba this year. The tours are open to all.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - It may be a normal Friday for most, but medical students across the country know today – March 16th– as Match Day.