WUKY NewsRoom

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".

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.

Commentator Says There's Nothing Quite Like The County Fair

Lexington, KY (2009-07-16) A Central Kentucky summertime tradition gets under way again with the opening of the Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair. Commentator Georgia Green Stamper says besides the sights, sounds, and smells, there's also one other distinct quality of a county fair.

Assessing The Winners And Losers Of The Special Session

Lexington, KY (2009-06-26) Now that the 2009 Special Session of the Kentucky General Assembly is over, Hall of Fame Journalist Ken Kurtz assesses the winners and losers in Frankfort. Ken Kurtz is a former news director of WKYT and WLEX TV in Lexington.

Commentator Recalls Her First Summer Vacation

Lexington, KY (2009-06-16) Everybody's got a funny or horrifying summer vacation story. Commentator Georgia Green Stamper shares hers.

Georgia Green Stamper On Fixeruppers

Lexington, KY (2009-06-03) Commentator Georgia Green Stamper shares this life lesson particularly for potential homebuyers who are contemplating investing in the proverbial "fixer-upper". She says there's more to it than just re-sale value.

Commentator Assails Vote To Eliminate Tenure

Lexington, KY (2009-04-21) Controversy continues to swirl over a recent decision by the Board of Regents for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System to eliminate teacher tenure for new hires. Board members claim it will save money and offer schools more flexibility in hiring decisions. WUKY commentator Cara Richards, a retired professor at Transylvania University has a few thoughts on that.

Hall Of Fame Journalist Says KY U-S Senate Race About To Get Very Interesting

Lexington, KY (2009-04-17) In this candid conversation with Alan Lytle, Ken Kurtz talks about the latest developments in next year's Kentucky U.S. Senate race. Ken Kurtz is a former news director at WLEX and WKYT TV in Lexington, and a member of the KY Journalism Hall of Fame.

Commentator Calls Organ Donation The Ultimate Unselfish Act

Lexington, KY (2009-04-06) Contributing Commentator Scott Winkler has this essay in conjuntion with National Donate Life Month. Scott Winkler is pastor of the Old Union Christian Church in Lexington, and member of the Fayette Equity Council.

Could It Be The Basket?

Lexington, KY (2009-03-30) WUKY Commentator Cara Richards normally submits essays about education and the economy, but today Ms. Richards shares an interesting theory on the ups and downs of a college basketball game. Cara is Professor Emerita in Sociology and Anthropology at Transylvania University, and she was one of the first to teach a course in the Sociology of Sports.

KY Man Says FACEBOOK Made Him A Reluctant Acivist

Lexington, KY (2009-03-02) Kentuckian Craig Cammack shares an essay on how the popular social networking site turned him from a concerned citizen, to the leader of a cause.

Hall Of Fame Journalist Says Possible 911 Tape Ban A Bad Idea

Lexington, KY (2009-02-09) One of the more controversial pieces of legislation in this short session is a possible ban on the release of 9-1-1 emergency calls to the media. WUKY political analyst / commentator Ken Kurtz, a former Lexington TV news director, shares his thoughts with Alan Lytle.

The Pros And Cons Of The Economic Stimulus Pkg.

Lexington, KY (2009-02-03) Contributing commentator Kiley Lane says Congress needs To get it right this time. Kiley is a video journalist, producer and humanitarian. She has recently returned to Lexington after a half a year abroad and plans to make Lexington her full time home.

Kurtz Says A Lot On The Line For KY Gen. Assembly Session

Lexington, KY (2009-02-03) Today lawmakers return to Frankfort To Tackle The Budget And Other Pressing Problems, And Governor Beshear Gives His State Of The Commonwealth Address Later This Week. Political Analyst / Commentator Ken Kurtz Talks With Alan Lytle About What We Can Expect. Ken Kurtz Is A Former News Director For WKYT and WLEX TV, And A Member Of The Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame.

Commentator Says Recession Offers Opportunity To Reinvent

Lexington, KY (2009-02-02) Commentator Sylvia Lovely says there may be one unintendend, but beneficial consequence to the current economic crisis. Sylvia Lovely is the Executive Director and CEO of the Kentucky League Of Cities, and the founder and president of the New Cities Institute. She currently serves as Chair of the Morehead State University Board of Regents.