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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

A fallen tree covers Administration Drive near the Gatton Student Center after damaging wind gusts hit the area on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

UK begins repair efforts following historic windstorm

Kristen Roberts, Reporter March 6, 2023

UK’s campus sustained damage to multiple buildings and properties after high winds crashed through on Friday, March 3.  UK spokesperson Jay Blanton said the university is still assessing the damage...

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Transformer fire downs power in four UK buildings, facilities closed until Monday

Sydney Momeyer July 5, 2019

Four University of Kentucky buildings will be closed until Monday due to a Thursday morning fire. A transformer in Bowman Hall caught fire resulting in power outages in Bowman and other buildings on Rose...

UK guards against squirrels after critters cause power outages

December 7, 2007

Squirrels: They're cute, they're fuzzy and they've been causing power outages all over campus.In response to four power outages in the last two months, the university is now installing about $100,000 in...

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