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Kentucky Kernel

Lucas Thomas, a freshman who frequently DJs at local bars, poses for a photo on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

Humans of UK: Lucas Thomas brings a new type of jockeying to Lexington

Reese Durham, Reporter February 6, 2023

UK freshman economics major Lucas Thomas found his passion of DJ’ing at the age of 13 when he began tinkering around with online production software. His interest in music started even earlier than that.  He...

Ahead of Thanksgiving, Beshear shares highest Monday cases and responds to restrictions

Andrew Dixon November 23, 2020

Three days out from Thanksgiving, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is doubling down on warnings about holiday plans and the surge of COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth.At his press conference on Monday, Nov....

Gov. Andy Beshear announces new COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Andy Beshear announces new COVID-19 restrictions

The top five days for positive cases in Kentucky during the entire COVID-19 pandemic have been recorded in the last week.Tuesday, Nov. 17 was the fourth highest day for positive cases in the state, with 2,753...

Savannah Spurlock was last seen leaving The Other Bar near UKs campus on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Missing woman last seen at bar near UK campus

Rick Childress January 8, 2019

Richmond Police are investigating a report of a missing woman who was last seen leaving a South Limestone bar just north of the UK campus.Savannah Spurlock, 22, was reportedly last seen Friday night leaving...

UK alum and Tin Roof bartender Topher Aldridge takes drink orders from BRian Britt, left, and Brian Knight Friday night during the South Limestone Block Party to benefit the Huntsman Cancer Foundation..Photo by Zach Brake

Use deals to get the most of your bar experience

Christie Netherton October 19, 2016

Every college student knows the struggle of eating ramen during the week in order to afford a fun weekend. College students want their alcohol and they want it cheap. That is why the wonderful bars of...

The Burl is open on weekdays from Happy Hour at 4, to 2:30 am. 

Burl livens old Pepper District

By Taylor Hubbard August 31, 2016

New Lexington bar and music venue, The Burl, has a packed schedule and is on track to rise in the Lexington music scene.The bar, owned by Jomo Thompson and Cannon Armstrong, is located off UK’s campus...

Micki Martin of the Bearded Lady Club poses for a picture with a member of the Queen City Beard and Mustache Society at Cosmic Charlies nightclub in 2012. Photo by Brandon Goodwin | Staff

Beards, Bourbon, Bands, Burlesque unite for charity

Aspen Gage January 29, 2016

What’s not to like about Beards, Bourbon, Bands and Burlesque? Students and Lexingtonians alike can find out this weekend, all while supporting GreenHouse 17, a local charity focused on supporting victims...

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