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A young volunteer looks at books during the Firefighter Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters supports families with annual toy program

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters hosted their annual Christmas auction and toy program to help local children and families in need. The toy program, held on Saturday, Dec. 14, took place...

Volunteers help attendees choose gifts during the Firefighter Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: the annual Lexington Firefighter’s Toy Program

Christian Kantosky, Assistant Photo Editor December 15, 2024

The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters hosted their 92 annual toy drive where they provided families with the chance to receive toys this holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the "North...

Parade participants ride horses down the route during the Lexington Holiday parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Lexingtonians marched into the holiday season at the Lexington Holiday Parade

Aimee Pierce, Reporter December 10, 2024

Downtown Lexington was full of families, businesses, schools and other organizations as they participated in the annual Lexington Holiday Parade. On Saturday, Dec. 7, families and community members...

Attendees walk through the various booths during the Crafted Social Winter Market on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Lexington community shops, skates at Winter Market

Cassady Brockman, Reporter December 8, 2024

Crafted Social hosted their third Winter Market, featuring local artists and craftsmen, food trucks, and an indoor ice-skating rink.  On Dec 6. and Dec. 7, vendors sold their work alongside at the...

A parade participant waves at bystanders during the Lexington Holiday parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: The annual Lexington Holiday Parade

Christian Kantosky and Sydney Yonker December 8, 2024

Fayette County locals gather to watch the annual Lexington Holiday Parade. This festive event kicks off the holiday season for the city on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, on Main Street in downtown Lexington,...

An employee sweeps the indoor ice rink during the Crafted Social Winter Market on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: The Crafted Social Winter Market highlights local artists

Christian Kantosky, Assistant Photo Editor December 7, 2024

The Crafted Social Winter Market hosts local, traditional and contemporary artists. Craftspeople and designers are able to sell their art and promote their small businesses to the people of Lexington...

Guleus S’Xavier stands in front of his artwork Vintage Festival on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff

Kentucky Vintage Festival returns to Greyline Station

Aimee Pierce, Reporter December 5, 2024

Vintage clothing fans spent Saturday shopping from vintage vendors, local shops, food and various booths at the Kentucky Vintage Festival at Greyline Station. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 23, visitors...

David Yount helps customers choose out ornaments from Sherwood Acres' offerings at Shaker Village's Christmas Market on Nov. 16, 2024, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff

Shaker Village holds its first Christmas market as holiday season begins

Adah Hufana, Staff Reporter November 26, 2024

The Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Kentucky held its first ever Christmas Market to kick off the holiday season. About 30 vendors and food trucks were available for visitors to the...

Saif Al-Khafaji was arrested by Louisville Airport police on a warrant issued in Fayette County. Al-Khafaji was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree indecent exposure. Photo sourced from WDRB.

Suspect arrested for reported on-campus sexual assault released from jail

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor November 24, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Dec. 4, 2024 at 4:08 p.m. An arrest was made in connection to an on-campus sexual assault that occurred on Nov. 10. Saif Al-Khafaji of Louisville was released...

Kentucky Kernel TikTok Manager Bryce Towle's injuries after assault off-campus.

Kentucky Kernel TikTok Manager assaulted off-campus

Abbey Cutrer, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2024

In the early hours of Sunday morning after leaving The Hill, a University of Kentucky student was walking behind the S. Limestone Chipotle to head home when five men jumped him, according to a police report.  A...

Festival attendees watch performances on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Festival Latino de Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

PHOTOS: Festival Latino de Lexington

Sydney Novack and Hannah Piedad November 11, 2024

  Lexington, Kentucky hosted the annual Festival Latino de Lexington showcasing diverse traditions.

A voter fills out their ballot on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at The Carver Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer

Fate of Fayette County amendments and proposal decided by Kentucky voters

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter November 8, 2024

Kentucky citizens cast their votes and decided the future of amendments and proposals at both the state and local level during the 2024 election. Two amendments, a tax proposal and local officials were...

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