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Matt Bevin talks to his supporters during the Republican ticket election night party on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at the Galt House hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff file photo

Dear Matt Bevin, journalism is no joking matter

Rayleigh Deaton, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2023

Friday, Jan. 6, at 4 p.m., was the deadline for Kentucky’s gubernatorial hopefuls to formally file their candidacy for governor. The state Capitol was lively, the first week of the General Assembly’s...

Matt Bevin talks to his supporters during the Republican ticket election night party on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at the Galt House hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff file photo

Gov. Bevin requests recanvass after tight election

Kernel News Staff November 6, 2019

Governor Matt Bevin has officially requested a formal recanvass after yesterday's general election, according to a release from his campaign. Bevin narrowly lost the race to maintain his seat to challenger...

Democratic candidate for governor Andy Beshear answers questions from reporters following the gubernatorial debate on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Beshear unseats incumbent Bevin to be next Kentucky governor

Arden Barnes November 5, 2019

Democratic challenger Andy Beshear will serve as Kentucky’s new governor after defeating Republican incumbent Matt Bevin.Beshear won the race by less than a percentage of the vote at the time the race...

WATCH: Hear from both sides of Trump’s latest visit to Lexington

Mackenzie Dixon November 5, 2019

Rally-goers and protesters alike flooded downtown Lexington on Monday, November 4, 2019, to enjoy and oppose President Donald Trump's stump visit for Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin.

President Donald Trump speaks from the podium at his Rupp Arena rally on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Photo by Ryan C. Hermens | Provided by the Lexington Herald-Leader

Trump energizes Lexington audience with Bevin endorsement right before Election Day

Editor's note: The following story is being re-published after running in the College Heights Herald, Western Kentucky University's independent student newspaper, and the photos are courtesy of the Lexington...

University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital. STAFF

UK receives $87 million grant to help stop opioid crisis in Kentucky

Sydney Momeyer April 18, 2019

The University of Kentucky has received its biggest grant to date.On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar announced that UK received a grant of $87 million. The grant was...

State senator Reggie Thomas speaks to the crowd about sexual assault on April 28, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Congressional candidate Reggie Thomas hopes to make a difference for students

Sarah Ladd April 18, 2018

With primary elections looming, state Sen. Reggie Thomas, wants to promote his policies.Thomas hopes to replace incumbent Repbulican Andy Barr for Kentucky's Sixth Congressional District Senate seat, but...

Legalize marijuana for the state’s sake

Editorial Board December 8, 2016

In 1996 California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana. Since then 28 more states have approved the drug for medical use, with another eight, including California, allowing adults to use...

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin addressed the Commonwealth with his budget for the next two years on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Capitol building in Frankfort. The budget included a $110 million cut from UKs state general funding over the next two years.

Bevin nominates Republican activist, lawyer and dentist to UK Board of Trustees

News Staff August 12, 2016

On Friday, Gov. Matt Bevin appointed three new members to UK's Board of Trustees.The new trustees are Jennifer Yue Barber, Kelly Knight Craft and Michael A. Christian. Their terms will end on June 30,...

Matt Bevin

Bevin neglects need-based aid

Editorial Board February 10, 2016

Legislators and other guests applauded Gov. Matt Bevin for his plans to give Kentucky Lottery money back to higher education.Unfortunately, the proposal is not as good as it sounds. Though Bevin plans...

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin addressed the Commonwealth with his budget for the next two years on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Capitol building in Frankfort. The budget included a $110 million cut from UKs state general funding over the next two years.

Bevin’s funding plan criticized

Liberal arts community reacts to governor’s education initiative January 31, 2016

By Marjorie [email protected] Matt Bevin’s budget announcement met criticism from the liberal arts community for the proposed cuts to the Kentucky Arts Council and his comments on liberal...

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