John McGary
ReporterJohn McGary is a Lexington native and Navy veteran with three decades of radio, television and newspaper experience.
John comes to WEKU from The Woodford Sun, where he was editor while covering government meetings, reporting on community events and taking photographs. At the Sun, he won multiple awards for news and feature stories and columns.
At WLEX-TV, John won a Midwest Regional Emmy for an investigative story about illegal dumping and in 2003, was named Best Television Reporter by the Kentucky Associated Press. In the Navy, he was named Print Journalist of the Year once and Navy Broadcaster of the Year twice.
John’s radio experience includes news and starting a radio magazine show at NTC Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and co-hosting a morning news/talk show in Owensboro, Ky. while working for The Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer.
Note: John stepped down from his reporting role at WEKU in September 2025.
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After three weeks with no rain, a trickle irrigation system is watering a pawpaw patch at Kentucky State University’s Benson Research and Demonstration Farm. -
A recent case of West Nile Virus in Lexington is a reminder of the dangers of mosquito-borne illnesses. After the case was confirmed, crews sprayed for mosquitoes in the areas where the person who tested positive had been. -
The City of Lexington has installed two more weather sirens, bringing the total to 33 around Fayette County. -
The University of Kentucky is hosting its 3rd annual Be Healthy Bash Saturday – and everyone is invited to the free event. -
In 1930, it was founded as Epworth Methodist Church. Two years ago, the vacant building was purchased by the Qureshi Development Group for $445,000. The company is composed of three siblings who are medical professionals. Hera Qureshi says they grew up attending a mosque near the old church on North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. -
Much of Kentucky is abnormally dry or in moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. As of Friday afternoon, 41 of Kentucky’s 120 counties had burn bans in place, along with four cities. -
Pawpaw enthusiasts from around the world were at Kentucky State University this week for the Fifth International Pawpaw Conference. -
The former mayor of London, Kentucky, who was removed from office a week ago by the city council, has filed an appeal in Laurel Circuit Court. -
The family of a man killed after London police showed up at the wrong address has filed a civil lawsuit against the department, several officers and the City of London. -
Food banks across the country are bracing for increased demand as new work and paperwork requirements are set to take effect for recipients of SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
