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The citys snow crews first clear major streets like Limestone, but neighborhood roads in student neighborhoods often go untouched for days after a storm. Photo by Joel Repoley | Staff

Lexington ready for ice and snow, mayor says

Rick Childress January 12, 2018

The city of Lexington is prepared for this afternoon's wintery forecast, Lexington Mayor Jim Gray said in an afternoon press conference."Our salt barn is full with 6,000 tons of salt," Gray said.Gray said...

Kentucky wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. reacts after a kickoff return during the game against the Florida Gators on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky was defeated 28-27. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Top players for the Cats’ 2018 football season

January 12, 2018

With the 2017 UK football season in the books, it’s time for the coaching staff to put the past behind them and start preparing for next season.However, next year’s team will look drastically different...

UK heads to Nashville early to avoid weather

Chris Leach January 12, 2018

The Kentucky basketball team made a late change of plans last night and decided to leave for Nashville a day earlier for its game at Vanderbilt.Head coach John Calipari joined a teleconference with media...

Participants in the Lexington Martin Luther King Day parade march downtown on Monday, January 18, 2016 in Lexington, Ky.

UK, LFUCG hosting Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration

News Staff January 12, 2018

UK is partnering with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to host a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. There will be several events throughout the day on Monday,...

New year, new semester, new GPA

Megan Brown January 12, 2018

It’s the season of college students' New Year’s resolutions to avoid procrastination and improve their GPA’s from last semester. Students will enter the year revived with dreams of A’s and a determination...

What wearing another school’s logo actually means

McKenna Horsley January 12, 2018

When UK students go to a football or basketball game, there is only one choice of color: that familiar, trustworthy Kentucky blue. So, why is it that when we get ready for class, some of us choose a Louisville...

Junior guard Taylor Murray gets ready to pass the ball during the game against California on Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky was defeated 62-52. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

UK Hoops snaps losing streak by getting first SEC win over Florida

Brianna Dooley January 11, 2018

On Thursday evening, the UK women’s basketball team ended one of its longest losing streaks in program history by defeating the Florida Gators 56-53.Kentucky ended the first two quarters leading Florida,...

Wide receivers coach Lamar Thomas of the Kentucky Wildcats walks out to the field prior to the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at EverBank Field on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Lamar Thomas let go by UK

Kernel Sports Staff January 11, 2018

Kentucky football lost three wide receivers in the offseason due to graduation, and the team will also lose its wide receivers coach as Lamar Thomas’ contract will not be renewed in the offseason.The...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Allen (41) runs onto the field pointing his hand with the L down before the game against Louisville on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Newborn son and NFL Draft process humbling for Josh Allen

Chris Leach January 11, 2018

One thing in particular helped Josh Allen decide to come back to Kentucky for his senior season instead of pursuing his NFL dreams. On Jan. 3, Allen announced on Instagram that his son, Wesley Allen,...

Bringing awareness to hazing can prevent it

Matt Hasty January 11, 2018

Hearing about the hazing at Penn State compelled me to investigate exactly what constitutes hazing and what does not.The Beta Theta Pi chapter at Penn State gave large amounts of alcohol to a 19-year-old...

2018 could become the solution to problematic 2017

Saadia Akhtar January 11, 2018

2017 was a memorable and problematic year.Kentucky had quite a few of its own newsworthy events, from basketball scandals to controversial politicians. One of the biggest-- and maybe for some Kentucky...

Allegro Dance Project will perform its encore show In Our Element at the Lyric Theater on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. Photo provided by Jeana Klevene, founder and artistic director for Allegro. 

Allegro will bring the elements and inclusiveness to the stage this weekend

Bailey Vandiver January 11, 2018

Seven years ago, a young man with autism took a ballet class and inspired a dream in the instructor.Jeana Klevene said this dancer started her on a journey that, after years of research and paperwork,...

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