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Weekend UK Sports Recap: Women's basketball dominates with back-to-back wins Drew Metanchuk and Jake Manson preview this weekend in UK sports.

This week: Women's basketball sweeps Texas A&M and Ole Miss with Clara Strack earning Naismith Player of the Week honors, men's basketball falls to No. 14 Florida 92-83 on Valentine's Day, and baseball opens the season with a sweep but loses star shortstop Tyler Bell to a shoulder injury.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2026
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“IN THE MIDDLE OF IT” – ‘I’M PEOPLE’ (Out May 01, 2026)
North Carolina singer songwriter MC Taylor and his lustrous musical courier get to the middle.
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when u listen to a high quality lossless mp3

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

How to register to vote and check your registration status For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

Eligible voters of the United States!

The @npr.org voter registration guide has been updated to help get you ready for the 2026 primary elections.

You can find deadlines and the links you need to register and check your registration status at npr.org/vote

X is down it’s our time to shine, get on your best behavior don’t be weird

Tomahawk icon James E. Webb passes away at 81 James E Webb's legacy as a luthier and educator echoes through the local music scene. Read his remarkable story.

James E. Webb's obituary, written by musician Phill Barnett. Webb's influence has touched generations of Kentucky musicians, including us.

zoomed in on security camera tv from last photo. image of the mark pope standee from behind, plus me with my phone out taking a picture of it.

me and mark pope at the speedway

mark pope cardboard standee at the front of a speedway. taped to his chest is a sheet of paper (zoomed in next image)

zoomed in sheet of paper. reads: MARK POPE RAFFLE RULES: -DRAWING FOR WINNER WILL BE ON MARCH 1ST 2026 -MUST HAVE TICKET TO WIN, SO HANG ON TO THEM -WINNER WILL BE DRAWN, WINNING TICKET WILL BE SHOWN TO ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO COMPARE THEIR NUMBERS. WINNER MUST VERIFY WINNING TICKET WITH MANAGER TO "TAKE POPE HOME" -EVERY VISIT = 1 FREE RAFFLE TICKET PER DAY -EVERY PURCHASE = 1 FREE TICKET, ENDLESS TICKETS PER DAY PER VISIT -DEPENDING ON HOW UK IS DOING IN MARCH, YOU CAN TAKE SELFIES TO POST ONLINE, THROW DARTS AT HIM OR BURN HIM IN YOUR YARD. YOU WIN HIM YOU OWN HIM. -SPEEDWAY AND IT'S AFFILIATES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR MARK POPE OR UK BASKETBALL'S GAME PLAY, SCORE OR PERFORMANCE

mark pope at the speedway

Can Appalshop, the 'voice of the mountains,' survive Trump cuts? “Appalshop has been around for 60 years, so we are no stranger to hard times,” said an Appalshop executive.

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"Bigger than Watergate" - Representative Thomas Massie demands accountability during DOJ hearing During Wednesday's DOJ oversight hearing, Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein files.

During yesterday's DOJ oversight hearing, KY Rep. Thomas Massie questioned AG Pam Bondi about the department's handling of the Epstein files. Massie presented instances in which names of victims were published while names of co-conspirators were redacted.

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browsing adult products

GOP bill seeks guardrails for new data centers to ‘pay their own way’ in Kentucky A GOP bill seeks to make new data centers cover their own utility costs in Kentucky, preventing existing electricity customers from subsidizing them.

A GOP bill seeks to make new data centers cover their own costs for utility infrastructure in Kentucky, preventing existing electricity customers from subsidizing them. The bill comes as utility companies and local communities deal with an influx of prospective data center projects. #kyga26

“Frankfort Rocks!” takes civics class city-wide The City of Frankfort is kicking off a year-long civic engagement initiative to mark America's 250th anniversary. It comes with an original theme song and animated video celebrating civic pride.

The City of Frankfort marks America250 with a year-long civic engagement initiative, complete with an original theme song and animated video.

From @claywallace.bsky.social

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour WATCH: Rep. Massie questions Attorney General Pam Bondi on Epstein case

PBS clip of Rep. Thomas Massie questioning AG Pam Bondi in an oversight hearing earlier today.

Massie pressed for accountability on the wrongful release of a page of victims' names.

Medical conscience bill revives debate over patient and provider protections Kentucky lawmakers have advanced a bill that would grant health care professionals the right not to participate in services that violate their conscience.

Kentucky lawmakers have advanced a bill that would grant health care professionals the right not to participate in services that violate their conscience.

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US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections • Kentucky Lantern WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed legislation 218-213 Wednesday that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote, less than a year out from N...

The U.S. House passed legislation 218-213 Wednesday that would require a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote, less than a year out from November midterm elections.
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EVERY BRILLIANT THING - Free Community Performance Come celebrate the brilliant things in life with your friends at Mountain Movers Theatre Company and Earendel Theatricals!

Louisa, KY: We’re bringing a story of hope to the stage. It’s free, it’s interactive, and it’s for you. 🍦📖 #EveryBrilliantThing #MountainMovers

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WOW fun! what kind of dancing?

CivicLex Chat: A winter storm post-mortem, major city solar project nears finish line, plus more In this installment, we chat with CivicLex Executive Director Richard Young about Lexington's widely-criticized response to the weeks-long winter wait, the city's first major solar field development, ...

Snow may be melting away (finally), but the questions won’t: what went wrong?

Frankfort Rocks! Civic Proud - PublicInput

The city's new Civic Engagement Hub:

Frankfort Civic Proud Final Cut January 30, 2026 The City of Frankfort is launching this video to support its initiative to engage citizens in civic life! Blair Hecker ... Executive Producer Joanna Hay ... Producer/Director/Editor Jeri…

The City of Frankfort debuted its new "Frankfort Rocks!" civic engagement initiative with a Schoolhouse Rock-esque song and video from Jeri Howell and Joanna Hay.

Weekend UK Sports Recap: Comeback Cats rally against Tennessee Student commentators Drew Metanchuk and Jake Manson recap Kentucky sports results.

This week: UK gymnastics' win over Auburn, softball's successful start to the season with freshman pitcher Hailey Nutter throwing a no-hitter, and men's basketball's comeback victory over Tennessee featuring the return of denim uniforms and former players from the "Untouchables" era in the house.

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nooo my blob :(

The Man From Everywhere Charley Crockett's story sounds larger than life, but the singer — who just released his 11th album in seven years — says, "Everything I ever said I am is true and then some."

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Jake Manson and Drew Metanchuk will bring you that first roundup TODAY at 9:51 - catch them on 91.3 WUKY (or streaming at wuky.org)!

You'll now be able to hear two new UK sports segments every week - a sports roundup Tuesdays, and a weekend preview Fridays.

I've been so excited to share this with you all - this semester, WUKY is working with three excellent interns, two covering sports, one covering civics.

"A new normal for Lexington': City leaders rethink winter storm response Lexington leaders are reviewing what factors led to the widely-criticized response to the winter storm that began January 24.

"I think the city is admitting that this is probably the new normal for Lexington," says Richard Young with CivicLex.