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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Aliina Keers leads members of the Iroquois Hunt Club on a hunt on Nov. 24, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Thrill of the Hunt: Lexington fox hunting club preserves a centuries old tradition

Just a half hour’s drive from the bustling, cell-phone ringing, e-scootering UK campus, the steady plod of dozens of former race horses could be heard marching over a babbling creek deep in the rolling...

Citizens gathered at the Fayette County courthouse to express opinions and march for the National Organization for Women on January 19, 2019. Photo by Sydney Carter | Staff

Lexington women’s march celebrates recent political gains

Emily Laytham January 19, 2019

Despite harsh wind and pouring rain, a crowd of sign-toting marchers gathered before the Fayette County Courthouse on Saturday afternoon.The marchers braved the weather to support the third annual Women’s...

Red Mile hopes hosting the Fayette County Fair will bring crowds to watch harness racing.

Red Mile hosts Fayette County Fair on day of Kentucky Sire Stakes Finals

Allie King September 17, 2018

The Fayette County Fair, held at Red Mile, was a day to celebrate Kentucky Sire Stakes Day with food, shopping and music.The Fayette County Fair was a fun event for all of Lexington. Tons of vendors set...

The statue of John Hunt Morgan was moved to storage from its original location in downtown Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 after Lexingtons long debate about their removal. The city plans to put the statues in Lexington Cemetery permanently. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Lexington removes statues in snap decision

October 18, 2017

Just before midnight on Tuesday, the John Hunt Morgan statue was lifted by crane from its pedestal in front of the old Fayette County Courthouse.The lift was the climax of six hours of constant construction...

Congressman Andy Barr was all smiles after regaining his seat as a United States Representative for Kentuckys 6th congressional district on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

Andy Barr wins 6th District Congressional race

Emily Cole and Sara Nederhoed November 8, 2016

Republican Andy Barr was re-elected for his third term as state representative for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District.Barr was initially elected to the House of Representatives in 2012 and sought...

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