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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Police work a scene after responding to reports of shots being fired on University Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Increased Lexington, UK police patrol in neighborhoods near campus

Hannah Stanley, News Editor September 15, 2022

Starting Thursday, Sept. 15, UK Police and Lexington Police will be increasing the number of patrols around campus to reduce alcohol and party violations, as well as criminal activity. Increased patrol...

Kernel Opinion SIG

Social media users turning to harsh language, undermining due process

September 21, 2018

If you’ve been watching the news this week, you’ll recognize these comments: “Just hang him.” “This POS should never go free.” “Death penalty.”These are just a few of the comments I’ve...

State government giving much-needed second chances with criminal expungement bill

Editorial board April 8, 2016

Prisoners are often the forgotten block of American society. While not acceptable, this is somewhat understandable, since they are, by definition, being punished for committing a crime deemed worthy of...

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