WUKY NewsRoom

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 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.

Kurtz Handicaps Beshear's Big Gamble

Lexington, KY (2009-06-08) One Week From Today, Lawmakers Will Return To Frankfort For A Special Session On The Budget, Expanded Gaming, And Other Economic Incentives. Our Political Analyst / Commentator Ken Kurtz Talks With Alan Lytle About The Drama Likely To Unfold. Ken Kurtz Is A Former News Director At WLEX And WKYT Television, And A Member Of The KY Journalism Hall Of Fame.

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.

Georgia Green Stamper's Back With More Commentaries

Lexington, KY (2009-04-28) Georgia visited our studios recently and recorded a whole new batch of commentaries. Listen as she sends out this audio birthday card to her grandson, Hudson.

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.

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.

Commentator Cara Richards Offers Possible Solutions To Current Economic Mess

Lexington, KY (2009-02-24) Contributing commentator Cara Richards has submitted essays comparing our current economic crisis to her memories of the great depression. Today, she offers some possible solutions. Cara Richards is Professor Emerita in Sociology and Anthropology at Transylvania University.

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.

Georgia Green Stamper on Mr. Carrol

Lexington, KY (2007-10-06) Commentator Georgia Green Stamper remembers a childhood neighbor.

Georgia Green Stamper on Family Reunions

Lexington, KY (2007-08-11) Stamper muses on family reunions and the "cost of family membership."

Sylvia Lovely on Citizenship

Lexington, KY (2007-07-14) Contributing commentator Sylvia Lovely discusses how citizenship can be a two-way street.