The Urban Search and Rescue Program looks to have nearly 300 highly-trained first responders ready to deploy from twin locations in Kentucky. The goal is to either have them in communities ahead of anticipated weather disasters or in affected communities within a matter of hours.

Stranger With a Camera is a 2000 film by director Elizabeth Barret, produced and distributed by #Appalshop. The movie explores the 1967 murder of Canadian filmmaker Hugh O’Connor in Letcher County, Kentucky.

Kentucky's top health voice is warning against following federal guidance regarding #acetaminophen, commonly known as #Tylenol.

With a Democratic win in Arizona's 7th Congressional District this week, and a promise from the winner to sign, that could seal the deal on the #Epstein petition pushed by #Massie.

The Hickman Holler Reading Club is a collaboration between #TylerChilders and Libby, an app which allows readers to borrow ebooks and audiobooks for free using a library card.

Officials with the London-Laurel Co. Economic Development Authority have confirmed that four people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a cleaning barrel exploded at the plant on Wednesday morning.

Kentucky's required college admissions exam is shifting from the ACT to the SAT. The test will be administered to high school juniors beginning in the spring of 2026. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

The Hickman Holler Reading Club features a new recommendation from Tyler Childers each month, starting with Jack Kerouac’s “On The Road” - for which his current tour is named.

The Southeastern Conference announced league matchups for the next four years Tuesday, including designating three annual — not permanent — opponents for each of its 16 teams.

Four people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a cleaning barrel exploded at a London dairy plant on Wednesday morning.

Senator Rand Paul said he doesn't think it's right for Republicans or Democrats to engage in government-directed censorship, but he stopped short of directly condemning Trump by name in this week’s Meet the Press interview.

Updated version includes statement from #FCPS Board Chair Tyler Murphy.

As late night host Jimmy #Kimmel is set to return to the airwaves tonight, Sen. Rand Paul says he's against the #FCC pressuring ABC or other networks to censor hosts. But the senator is quick to switch the subject to what he sees as Democratic censorship under former president Joe Biden.

Frustration with Fayette County Public Schools is mounting. The chorus now includes Democratic lawmakers from the district.

Tonight's meeting starts at 6.

Despite change at the top, protesters still seek answers in Doug #Harless case.

"'My prayers have been answered."

Kentucky faith groups help some facing bankruptcy for medical debt. Story by KY News Connection.

A U.S. District Court judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's U.S. Department of Agriculture from unlawfully accessing personal data of #SNAP benefit recipients.

"Are we just going to blow them up before asking them to show us if they have drugs?"

Swinging benches, a dog park, a stage, three-story climbing playground, sensory play area, and... (drum roll)... "self-cleaning" bathrooms. #PhoenixPark

Lexington's ban on no-knock warrants was struck down Thursday by the state's highest court, which said it conflicted with a state law that limits but doesn't prohibit such warrants during police raids.

Day one of WUKY’s Fall Fund Drive. With the loss of federal funding (200k/yr), your gift is MONUMENTALLY important. Lock in the coverage you count on. (859) 257-9859. WUKY.org.

Muhammad Ali's refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ's life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement. Now that piece of history is coming up for sale.

Relocating Lexington's city hall has proven an elusive goal. Could this council be close?

Joel #Willett, a military veteran and former CIA officer, launched his Democratic campaign for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky today.

Bienvenidos!

Kentucky's leading healthcare voice says the state will have to move "lightning fast" to craft a rural healthcare transformation plan he described as a "bureaucrat's dream." #OBBB

With a 5-0 vote during a special-called session on Tuesday, #FCPS board members agreed to bring in an outside company to review the district's budget process.

Sen. Rand Paul is calling for social media companies to remove speech encouraging violence. The statement comes as conservative lawmakers urge enforcement of speech limits in the aftermath of the assassination of #CharlieKirk.

On budget controversy, #FCPS Superintendent Demetrus Liggins says the "buck stops" with him. but he also suggested he may have received inaccurate financial info.

Since opening its doors in 1976, Rupp Arena has been home to countless unforgettable moments, including four NCAA Championship-winning teams, legendary players, and generations of Big Blue Nation faithful.

In this week’s Conversation from the Lexington StoryCorps booth, Lauren Cagle chats with her mother, Gail Waller, about their experiences as a military family.

Kentucky has experienced numerous weather and climate disasters in the past five years, including tornadoes, flooding, and winter storms, costing the state billions of dollars. Last year, FEMA provided nearly $4 million in disaster aid to individual households across the Commonwealth.

The University of Kentucky saw both a candlelight vigil held for Kirk and the launch of an investigation of a university employee over a controversial social media comment. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

Full story this afternoon during All Things Considered at 4.

Lexington is getting closer to agreement on new city hall. Are they going to put a ring on it? That'll be up to council. We chat with @adrianpbryant.bsky.social about that saga and much more. Take a listen.

"You do see people online who are immediately glorifying when #CharlieKirk died," Paul added. "Those people should be shunned." The senator also sounded perplexed by hostile responses from respondents he described as not on the left but rather obsessed with "purity" and political gatekeeping.

When it comes to Trump's ties to #Epstein, #Massie has been less forceful — suggesting there may be files that are embarrassing to people in the president's orbit, but nothing directly implicating the president in crimes.

Amid escalation of political violence, leaders can't "fan the flames but condemn the fire," Beshear said, answering a question about the killing of #CharlieKirk.

Contracts to build the shelter housing up to 214 people did get their initial vote of approval at city council Tuesday. But not before several concerned citizens, including two former council members, voiced worries about the choice of location.

Kentucky leaders quickly responded to news that conservative activist #CharlieKirk was shot Wednesday. Most called for prayers for Kirk's family and condemned political violence, with former Attorney General Daniel Cameron writing that nation needs to "repent" and "return" to Jesus.

Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah, a source familiar with the matter says. The extent of Kirk's injuries was not immediately clear. https://cnn.it/46wT7i4

"The next natural step is to kind of take a look back and say ok, what can we do to improve moving forward?" #FCPS School Board Chair Tyler Murphy tells WUKY as independent audit push gains steam.

After confusion over whether and when #COVID vaccines would be accessible to Kentuckians, the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy updated their guidance to allow pharmacists to administer the #vaccine in advance of the CDC’s ACIP recommendations. Story by @claywallace.bsky.social

Starting in 2028, both UK HealthCare and UofL Health will sustain a 10 percent cut to the supplemental payments — which go to university hospitals, ambulance providers, and private hospitals to increase reimbursement rates to the average commercial insurance rate. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

A motion to move Massie's petition failed in committee Tuesday, but the petition still stands at 216 signatures — just two names shy of muscling its way through to the House floor. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

The Fayette County Public Schools Board met Monday night for more than five hours to discuss the budget. While officials say the budget is balanced, board and community members disputed the amount in the district's contingency fund, which is reportedly at $26.3 million.

Kentucky's Sen. Rand Paul had strong words for Vice President JD Vance over the weekend regarding Vance's comments about a strike on an alleged drug boat. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

During the rally, Beshear recognized six new counties as “Recovery Ready” communities: Boyd, Carter, Clay, Greenup, Letcher and Owsley. From @claywallace.bsky.social