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For the third consecutive year, the historic Lyric Theater in downtown Lexington will become home to the UK Diversity Festival this Friday.

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Jefferson Davis Inn reopens near campus

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The Jefferson Davis Inn was a bar and grill that burned down mysteriously in 1996, but one family is giving the Lexington establishment new life.

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Scorecard compares UK to other schools

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In President Obama’s State of the Union address, he announced the creation of a scorecard for American colleges to provide students and families with a look at some of the frequently, and not so frequently, asked questions.

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Runners bear cold for Color Me Rad 5K

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Runners bear cold for Color Me Rad 5K

The Color Me Rad 5K brought zany, color-filled fun to UK on Saturday in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass.

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Gold Star Chili reestaurant located at Newtown Crossing closed Saturday, Feb. 16, after being open sixteen months.

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A small crowd gathered Friday night at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Complex in downtown Lexington to remember gun violence victims from around the country.

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GameDay spectacle visits Rupp Arena

Rece Davis, Jalen Rose, Jay Bilas and Digger Phelps were the hosts of the day. Phelps was the first to make his way to the GameDay desk and had a message for the crowd.

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Lexington geared up for ESPN College GameDay

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Lexington geared up for ESPN College GameDay

The bright lights and fanfare of ESPN College GameDay roll into Rupp Arena on Saturday, as part of a daylong buildup to the national broadcast of UK versus Missouri on Saturday night.

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Move over Simon, Paula and Randy. There’s a new “Idol” in town.

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Group hosts vigil for victims of gun violence

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Recent shootings in Aurora, Colo., and Newtown, Conn., have sparked a call to action for one group — Organizing for Action, to be precise.

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