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Donation to UK PATHways Program will allow expansion of opioid treatment, research

Sydney Momeyer May 14, 2018

As the opioid crisis in America continues to be a rising issue, UK has taken steps to attempt to treat and prevent the disease.On Tuesday, May 8, members of UK’s administration announced in a press conference...

University of Kentucky Baseball seniors are recognized prior to the game against Mississippi State on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. The seniors included Charlie Haunert, Luke Becker, Luke Heyer, Alec Maley, Brad Schaenzer, and Troy Squires. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK baseball closes out regular season at Cliff Hagan for final time

Charlee Schaefer May 13, 2018

In the final regular-season game at Cliff Hagan Stadium on Sunday, the UK baseball team fell to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 18-8.The Cats clinched the series on Saturday with the win, but suffered...

University of Kentucky Baseball seniors are recognized prior to the game against Mississippi State on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. The seniors included Charlie Haunert, Luke Becker, Luke Heyer, Alec Maley, Brad Schaenzer, and Troy Squires. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Senior night success: Cats take game one of big weekend series

Charlee Schaefer May 12, 2018

A beautiful night in Lexington brought out a rowdy crowd for senior night at Cliff Hagan Stadium for the No. 21 UK baseball team. The fan support helped the Cats to a 9-6 win in the series opener against...

The Jimmy Johns on S. Limestone closed its doors on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jacob Eads. 

Jimmy John’s closes its doors on S. Limestone amid trend of closing restaurants in area

Jacob Eads May 11, 2018

The South Limestone Jimmy John’s suddenly closed its doors on Thursday in a way reminiscent of its “freaky fast” motto. This Jimmy John’s location has been the ninth eatery in just over a year...

The seven candidates for mayor of Lexington participated in a forum hosted by the Lexington League of Women Voters at the Lexington Public Library on Monday, May 7, 2018. Photo by Noah Oldham. 

Mayoral candidates talk policy at forum, seek college votes

Noah Oldham May 9, 2018

On the evening of Monday, May 7, the Lexington League of Women Voters hosted a forum for Lexington's seven mayoral candidates at the Lexington Public Library. The candidates each shared how they would...

University of Kentucky senior Luke Heyer warms up in the outfield during the game against Louisville on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Cats evade walk-off at Indiana

Charlee Schaefer May 8, 2018

The No. 21 UK baseball team evaded a walk-off in the bottom of the ninth against the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday evening to secure another midweek game by a final score of 7-6.The Cats started producing...

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UK Police alerts campus about instance of sexual abuse at Gatton building last week

News Staff May 7, 2018

UK Police sent a campus-wide email Monday to alert campus about a report of sexual abuse that the department received.On May 2, 2018, which was in the midst of UK's finals week, a student was sexually...

Junior Justin Lewis throws a pitch during the game against Florida on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

UK baseball drops third SEC series to unranked Volunteers

Charlee Schaefer May 6, 2018

With the 5-3 loss in the rubber match on Sunday, the No. 14 UK baseball team dropped its third conference series on the road.The loss marks the first time Tennessee has taken a series from Kentucky since...

UK lands many first-place finishes at Kentucky Relays

Cody Ryan May 5, 2018

While horses raced at the derby, UK’s track and field team hosted the annual Kentucky Relays Saturday at the UK outdoor track and field complex.Senior Fred Dorsey landed in first in the men’s long...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Sean Hjelle hugs Kole Cottam after exiting the game in the eighth inning of the first round game of the Lexington Regional at Cliff Hagan Stadium on Friday, June 2, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

UK baseball drops game one of Knoxville series

Charlee Schaefer May 4, 2018

The No. 14 UK baseball team dropped game one of the three-game series in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday by a final score of 6-2.With their current 10-12 record in SEC play and 29-16 overall, the Cats...

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