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A bomb disposal robot is guided to the entrance of UK Chandler Hospital at 10:30 a.m. as part of law enforcement’s response to a situation with a suspicious package in the hospital’s emergency room the morning of March 25, 2021.

What we know about the emergency situation at UK Chandler Hospital

Kernel News Staff March 25, 2021

An alert was tweeted out by UK Police at 10:58 a.m. saying to avoid the area surrounding the UK Chandler Emergency Room at South Limestone with reports of a suspicious package located at the ER. 3 p.m....

A robbery was reported on the corner of Conn Terrace and South Limestone early Wednesday morning, UK Police say. The alleged robber was last seen wearing white tennis shoes, dark colored pants and a two-toned colored hooded sweatshirt, and driving an early 2000s gold Toyota Camry. Photo courtesy of UK Police. 

UK Police warn of robbery on the corner of Conn Terrace and South Limestone

Sydney Momeyer February 12, 2020

A robbery occurred on the corner of Conn Terrace and South Limestone, the University of Kentucky Police Department reports.The robbery happened at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday morning. According to a campus-wide...

An overlook of the Winslow Project as construction proceeds on November 13, 2019 in Lexington, Ky.

Near-campus street to go down to one lane in coming weeks

Emily Laytham January 28, 2020

Near-campus Winslow Street will be closed to one lane starting Wednesday morning of this week, according to a campus-wide email from Eric Monday, UK's executive vice president.In the email, Monday said...

A car drives through the intersection of West Short Street and South Broadway on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. A major sewer construction project promises to disrupt near-campus traffic. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Major sewer update near UK campus to disrupt traffic for over a year

Emily Laytham January 22, 2020

An expansive sewage construction project expected to cause major traffic issues for upwards of a year is rolling onto UK’s campus early this semester.The project, now years in the making, will impact...

An empty Pazzo’s Pizza Pub, which is closed until further notice on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Pazzo’s in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Popular near-campus eatery ‘closed until further notice’

Emily Laytham December 4, 2019

Another week on campus brings another hastily closed restaurant on one of the strips nearest UK.Pazzo's Pizza Pub at 385 South Limestone has closed its doors. A sign proclaiming the change appeared on...

A rendering of the future parking and retail space that is to occupy the space that was once Kennedys Bookstore. | Photo provided by UKNOW

Near-campus Winslow Street closed for two weeks

Sydney Momeyer October 15, 2019

Winslow Street will be closed until the end of October, a UKPR press release said.Winslow Street is located between the South Limestone parking garage and Crumzz.The street will be closed to traffic due...

Restaurants and shops line South Limestone in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Surviving on ever-changing South Limestone proves a tough task for local business

Emily Laytham September 5, 2019

The beginning of a new school year brings many things.Sometimes, it takes them away, too.In the case of dining options close to campus, the new semester both giveth and taketh away.A construction-filled...

After three months of renovations, the new McDonalds on South Limestone opens its doors to customers on Thursday August 22, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jacob Eads | Staff 

Return of the ‘Mac’: McDonald’s reopens doors on South Limestone

Jacob Eads August 22, 2019

The arches are back in business. After three months of renovations, the UK McDonald’s on South Limestone celebrated its grand re-opening complete with Big Macs, balloons and prizes Thursday morning. The...

A rendering of the future parking and retail space that is to occupy the space that was once Kennedys Bookstore. | Photo provided by UKNOW

Kennedy’s Bookstore to become parking garage and retail space

Sydney Momeyer February 22, 2019

Kennedy's Bookstore, once located on the corner of South Limestone and Winslow Street, will now become an opportunity for UK to expand parking and add space for retail.UK announced its plans for the space...

The Jimmy Johns on S. Limestone closed its doors on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jacob Eads. 

Jimmy John’s closes its doors on S. Limestone amid trend of closing restaurants in area

Jacob Eads May 11, 2018

The South Limestone Jimmy John’s suddenly closed its doors on Thursday in a way reminiscent of its “freaky fast” motto. This Jimmy John’s location has been the ninth eatery in just over a year...

Lextran bus accident

UPDATE: Driver reportedly passed out before bus collided with 5 parked cars on Limestone

Kernel News Staff March 26, 2018

UPDATE: The driver of a Lextran bus that collided with cars parked along Limestone Monday afternoon possibly had a medical incident that caused him to briefly faint or pass out, Lexington police said.Around...

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Unpopular Opinion: Local Taco is overrated

October 6, 2017

Everyone has their favorite Lexington restaurant, whether it is one that cures all hangover ailments or serves up favorites that remind them of home. There is one place, however, to rule them all: The...

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