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WUKY News Garners 8 Associated Press Nominations

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 30, 2016)WUKY, Lexington’s NPR news station at the University of Kentucky, has received eight statewide Associated Press (AP) news award nominations, the most of any radio station in the Lexington metro market.

First, second and third place winners will be announced at the AP's annual banquet to be held in Louisville April 30.

“It’s a testament to the talent and dedication of our news team,” said WUKY News Director Alan Lytle. “It’s especially gratifying because these nominations are the result of a rigorous assessment process from our colleagues and counterparts outside of Kentucky,” Lytle added. “These men and women listen to reams of recorded material to determine the best of the best. We are especially proud that so much of our work has been selected for top honors.”

The nominations are:

Best Long Light News Feature: Josh James: “Breathing New Life Into 2001: A Space Odyssey”

Best Long Sports Feature:  Alan Lytle: “What It Was Was Base Ball”

Best Political Coverage: Josh James and Karyn Czar: “Gay Marriage In Kentucky”

Best Continuing Coverage: Josh James and Karyn Czar: “Gay Marriage In Kentucky”

Best Short Newscast: Alan Lytle, Karyn Czar and Josh James

Best Use of Sound: Alan Lytle: “What It Was Was Base Ball”

Best Radio Reporter: Josh James

Best Radio Anchor: Alan Lytle

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