Saving Stories remembers WUKY's first broadcast day

Saving Stories by WUKY

Oct 17, 20255:00Government & Organizations

October 17 is an important day in the history of WUKY. The station formerly known as WBKY signed on for the first time on October 17, 1940. To mark the station's 85th anniversary, this special edition of Saving Stories w...

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