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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

KSR’s Matt Jones may run for Senate if McConnell seeks reelection

Kernel News Staff March 25, 2018

Kentuckians may see a new but familiar name on the 2020 Senate ballot should majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) seek another term. Matt Jones, who is best known as the host of the ever-popular Kentucky...

Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes calls for democratic votes in upcoming elections during the NOW Womens March Anniversary Rally in front of the Circuit Courthouse in downtown Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, January 20, 2018. The rally was held a year after the first Womens March protesting Donald Trumps presidency. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Thousands clamor for Democratic push at downtown Lexington women’s rally

Rick Childress January 20, 2018

Up to their ankles in mud and slush, a crowd left-leaning people with pink hats and signs took to the courthouse lawn to cry out for change. Saturday afternoon's rally— which was organized by the Kentucky...

Terry Allen, organizer of the march, marches in front of the old Lexington courthouse during the Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative march on Monday, January 15, 2018. In October 2017, two confederate statues were removed from the old courthouse grounds after Lexingtons long debate about their location. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

Lexington, UK celebrate MLK Day with downtown march and program

Rick Childress January 15, 2018

Almost a full year after President Donald Trump was inaugurated, amid growing fears of alt-right protests and after Confederate statues were removed from the old Lexington Courthouse, thousands of marchers...

UK students stand in solidarity with Charlottesville at vigil downtown

Rick Childress August 14, 2017

“No hate. No fear. Nazi Thugs aren’t welcome here,” chanted the crowd of about 1,500 standing together on Monday evening in front of the Fayette County Circuit Court House.The event, billed as a...

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Grimes, panel discuss Kentucky civics report

Maddi Dyment April 6, 2017

An overflowing crowd gathered in The Plantory in downtown Lexington to hear Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and a panel discuss Kentucky’s Civic Health Report.This event marked the...

Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes addresses Buck Ryans journalism 101 class about the importance of citizen participation in politics on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in the Cats Den at UK in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Adam Pennavaria | Staff

Tuesday is the last day to register to vote in Kentucky

News staff October 11, 2016

Tuesday, Oct. 11 is the last day for Kentuckians to register to vote. Future voters must submit their application by 4 p.m. Without registering, citizens cannot vote in the Nov. 8 presidential election.Those...

Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes addresses Buck Ryans journalism 101 class about the importance of citizen participation in politics on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in the Cats Den at UK in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Adam Pennavaria | Staff

Alison Lundergan Grimes speaks to UK students about the importance of voting

Emily Cole April 5, 2016

[email protected] Commonwealth will now step into the 21st century's voting style with an online voter registration system.Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes spoke with students in...

Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear poses for a portrait.

Attorney General talks family, values

Cheyene Miller February 25, 2016

When the Beshear family gathers around the dinner table, politics is just one of the subjects they discuss — others include the Beshear children, sleep and the UK Wildcats.But titles like “former Kentucky...

Alison Lundergan Grimes speaks to the audience at her Election Night Event at the Carrick House in Lexington on Nov. 4, 2014. Photo by Tessa Lighty | Staff

Federal grand jury subpoenas Alison Grimes for campaign documents

News Staff February 1, 2016

Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes received a subpoena from a federal grand jury in Lexington for documents related to her 2014 and 2015 political campaigns.The subpoena came about a week ago,...

Cheyene Miller, Managing Editor

Democrats find hope in Jim Gray

Cheyene Miller January 20, 2016

For years, Kentucky was the last remaining Southeastern state where Democrats dominated at almost every level of state government.But with both senate seats and the governor’s mansion held by Republicans...

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