Josh James ☯️
@joshjameswuky.bsky.social
Reporter for @WUKY.org, Lexington’s NPR station. Covering Kentucky politics. Cat student. Buddhish. Will bore you to death with Dune lore. “Why is anything anything?” — Master Shake
It’s our free 85th anniversary bash/Public Radio Music Day and most importantly I’M NEO. Lots of food but there is no spoon.
October 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It’s our free 85th anniversary bash/Public Radio Music Day and most importantly I’M NEO. Lots of food but there is no spoon.
Band is warming up, food’s hot, and the staff are decked out for @wuky.org’s 85th anniversary bash. Getting underway right now! Show starts at 7. You’ve got plenty of time to join us! 2640 Spurr Road.
October 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Band is warming up, food’s hot, and the staff are decked out for @wuky.org’s 85th anniversary bash. Getting underway right now! Show starts at 7. You’ve got plenty of time to join us! 2640 Spurr Road.
NEW: New York philanthropist Tom Golisano announces $50 million gift to UK, UK HealthCare to support Kentucky kids — the largest gift to UK HealthCare history.
October 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
NEW: New York philanthropist Tom Golisano announces $50 million gift to UK, UK HealthCare to support Kentucky kids — the largest gift to UK HealthCare history.
Yea or nay? Lexington’s new $900k public art installation called “A Common Thread.”
October 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Yea or nay? Lexington’s new $900k public art installation called “A Common Thread.”
October 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Big line for the grand opening of UK’s new student-run thrift store, The #ThriftyCat.
October 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Big line for the grand opening of UK’s new student-run thrift store, The #ThriftyCat.
Separation is always the illusion. And the most interesting people are the ones who come along and break it. #JaneGoodall
October 2, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Separation is always the illusion. And the most interesting people are the ones who come along and break it. #JaneGoodall
Dr. #Goodall was a real one. Forever changing the way we look at animals by treating them as beings, not subjects. Approaching nature in a spirit of humility rather than mastery. Tirelessly advocating for a better world. I can’t think of a better legacy. RIP to one of my heroes.
October 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Dr. #Goodall was a real one. Forever changing the way we look at animals by treating them as beings, not subjects. Approaching nature in a spirit of humility rather than mastery. Tirelessly advocating for a better world. I can’t think of a better legacy. RIP to one of my heroes.
September 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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.
September 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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.
Expect plenty of coverage of Fayette Superintendent Demetrus #Liggins in the Education Committee today. The whole gang is here. Liggins is set to testify on the district’s budget turmoil.
September 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Expect plenty of coverage of Fayette Superintendent Demetrus #Liggins in the Education Committee today. The whole gang is here. Liggins is set to testify on the district’s budget turmoil.
#JackWhite melting Louisville’s face off at #BourbonAndBeyond.
September 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
#JackWhite melting Louisville’s face off at #BourbonAndBeyond.
Make friends with your local #squirrels. You never know when you may need to amass a wildlife army.
August 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Make friends with your local #squirrels. You never know when you may need to amass a wildlife army.
UK Administrator Lisa Higgins-Hord, who previously served in 2020, had become Lexington’s newest council member.
August 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
UK Administrator Lisa Higgins-Hord, who previously served in 2020, had become Lexington’s newest council member.
Comer: DOJ will begin handing over #Epstein records this week
No word on whether taking them out of the Schrödinger's Box will collapse the wave function.
No word on whether taking them out of the Schrödinger's Box will collapse the wave function.
August 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Comer: DOJ will begin handing over #Epstein records this week
No word on whether taking them out of the Schrödinger's Box will collapse the wave function.
No word on whether taking them out of the Schrödinger's Box will collapse the wave function.
UPDATE: KSP is now in charge of the #Lexington Terminal Dr/church shooting. More detail this afternoon.
July 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
UPDATE: KSP is now in charge of the #Lexington Terminal Dr/church shooting. More detail this afternoon.