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Lexington, KY (2009-11-17) We conclude our 2-part examination of the University of Kentucky's sometimes controversal relationship with the coal industry.... Today Jennifer Parker talks to some people on and off the campus who would like to see the university distance itself from coal.....

Mining Prosperity at the State's Flagship Institution

Lexington, KY (2009-11-16) Today we begin a two part series examining the University of Kentucky's sometimes controversial relationship with the coal industry. In Part one, Jennifer Parker talks to some who are working to strengthen those ties even further.

Displaying Military Treasures Beyond Vets Day

Frankfort, KY (2009-11-13) As America celebrated Veteran's Day this week, the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort debuted a powerful new exhibit on military history. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh got a preview before the doors opened to the public.

Big Blue Sports Archives Preserves Memory Of "The Shot"

Lexington, KY (2009-11-05) On the cusp of another UK basketball season, we visit with the school's archivists and revisit a Memorial Coliseum Magic Moment featuring the 1958 National Championship Team.

7 of 9 U-S Senate Candidates Speak At UK Forum

Lexington, KY (2009-11-04) Campaign finance, runaway government spending, healthcare, and the environment were among the topics discussed on Wednesday by seven of the nine candidates vying to replace Jim Bunning in the Kentucky U-S Senate. The University of Kentucky's First Amendment Center hosted a get to know the candidates forum. click here to hear what the hopefuls had to say.

The Week That Was In Frankfort

Frankfort, KY (2009-10-30) The political games of one upsmanship was on full display this week as Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear chose another powerful Senate Republican to fill a gubernatorial appointment. And as Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports, the governor's intentions are clear.

UK History Professor Fights Appalachian Stereotypes

Lexington, KY (2009-10-29) In this edition of "Focus on UK" we profile UK History Professor Ron Eller and his effort to dispel myths and misconceptions about the people and the land he loves.

Tobacco Free Campus Coming November 19th

Lexington, KY (2009-10-01) Some big changes are about to come to the University of Kentucky as the school implements a new tobacco-free policy across the entire campus on November 19th. In this week's Focus on UK, we talk about the initiative with Ellen Hahn, Director of UK's Tobacco Policy Research, and the system vice president for campus services, Anthany Beatty.

Looking For Signs Of Life After "Centrepointe"

Lexington, KY (2009-09-20) The CentrePointe project has been the focus of controversy since last year's demolition of 14 of Lexington's buildings on West Main Street. The area used to be a local hotspot for music venues, but the arts culture in Lexington has been scrambling to relocate. WUKY's Jennifer Parker recently moved to Lexington and decided to investigate the slow resuscitation of the city's music scene.

Solar Decathlon Part Of Sustainability Week At UK

Lexington, KY (2009-09-17) This week the University of Kentucky kicks off its annual Big Blue Goes Green Sustainability Showcase. Part of the event includes a chance to see UK's entry in the solar decathlon contest, before it's packed up and set up on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Jennifer Parker sat down recently with UK Design Professor Gregory Luhan, one of the project's chief participants.

Women Writers' Conference Turning 30

Lexington, KY (2009-09-10) The Kentucky Women Writer's Conference gets under way again on Thursday. In this edition of Focus on UK, Jennifer Parker takes us behind the scenes of the annual literary showcase.

UK Researchers Working To Unravel Some Ancient History

Lexington, KY (2009-09-02) Anyone who's taken a Western Civilization class is certainly familiar with the sudden and cataclysmic destruction of the Ancient Roman Cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now, thanks to some cutting edge technology being employed by researchers at the University of Kentucky, future students may one day find themselves poring over new chapters in their history textbooks. Jennifer Parker reports.

A Different Issue Of Preservation

Frankfort, KY (2009-08-18) Some recent disasters are drawing attention to a 25-year old program aimed at protecting and preserving Kentucky's treasure trove of public documents. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh says alarm bells are sounding over declines in funding for the program.

A Candid Chat With Jonathan Alter

Lexington, KY (2009-08-17) The Community Action Council is once again holding its annual Poverty Forum tonight in Lexington, and we were fortunate to speak recently with the keynote speaker of the event. Jonathan Alter is a former editor of Newsweek magazine; he's a regular contributor to various NBC news programs, as well as the author of "The Defining Moment- FDR's Hundred Days And The Triumph of Hope"

A Preview Of Monday's Poverty Forum

Lexington, KY (2009-08-14) The Community Action Council is holding its annual Poverty Forum Monday Night in Lexington. Alan Lytle gets a preview of this year's event from CAC Executive Director Jack Burch.

Horse Breeder Lifts The Lid On Horseracing's Dirty Little Secrets

Lexington, KY (2009-08-10) Since the tragic deaths of Barbaro and Eight Belles, Jim Squires has been an outspoken advocate for reform of the thoroughbred industry. His new book is titled "Headless Horseman; A Tale of Chemical Colts, Sub-Prime Sales Agents, And the Last KY Derby On Steroids".

Holliday's In The Hot Seat

Frankfort, KY (2009-08-07) This week Kentucky's new Commissioner of Education started checking off what promises to be a very extensive to-do list. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports on Terry Holliday's first working day in the commonwealth.

Greening The Bluegrass Up In Time For WEG

Lexington, KY (2009-08-06) In this encore edition of Focus on UK, Bryan Bartlett highlights the efforts of UK's Tracy Farmer Center and it's participation in the "Greenstar" program.

Senate Candidates Spar At Fancy Farm

Graves County, KY (2009-08-02) Saturday's 129th Fancy Farm Picnic was a somewhat subdued affair, likely because it's not an election year in Kentucky. But as Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh reports, the 2010 U-S Senate race ignited a few sparks at the picnic.

Assessing The Beshear / Abramson Ticket And Interesting Tidbit On Grayson's Future

Lexington, KY (2009-07-21) Hall of Fame Journalist Ken Kurtz discusses the pros and cons of the newly announced tandem, and speculates on what race Trey Grayson may enter next.