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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks at an event during President Biden’s visit to Kentucky to discuss infrastructure on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, near the Brent Spence Bridge in Covington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | File

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Leader in November

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter February 28, 2024

Clarification: Mitch McConnell will finish the term ending January 2027 in a different chamber seat than Senate Republican Leader. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell announced today, in an address to...

Gov. Andy Beshear is sworn in during the 62nd Kentucky inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

‘We love you, and we will get the job done.’ Beshear officially inaugurated for 2nd term

Alexis Baker, News Editor December 12, 2023

FRANKFORT – Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman were sworn in for a second term at the Kentucky State Capitol surrounded by friends, family and constituents.  Beshear and Coleman were...

Attendees bow their heads in prayer during the 62nd Kentucky inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Beshear officially inaugurated on Capitol grounds

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor December 12, 2023

Attendees gather for Kentucky's 62nd inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at the steps of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops walks through the Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops to stay in Lexington amidst Texas A&M rumors

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 26, 2023

After a hectic few hours, Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops confirmed he will not be the Texas A&M head coach in the foreseeable future and will return to Lexington. In a social media post...

A man stands in protest for the lives killed in Gaza holding a sign that reads ceasefire now on Nov. 7, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: Pro-Palestinians protest at the Kentucky State Capitol

Matthew Mueller, Photojournalist November 10, 2023

Demonstrators gather on Election Day at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort on Nov. 7 to demand a ceasefire in Gaza amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Andy Beshear gives his acceptance speech after winning the 2023 Gubernatorial race at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Beshear celebrates win at election night event in Louisville

Adah Hufana and Lilly Keith November 7, 2023

Democratic incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear won the 2023 Kentucky gubernatorial election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Beshear defeated Republican candidate Daniel Cameron 53% to 47% in unofficial results after...

Kylah Spring speaks at the March Against Racism on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

A year in review: Racial assault on campus still awaits verdict

Courtney Suber, Reporter November 6, 2023

Today marks one year since a former University of Kentucky student was filmed assaulting and hurling racial insults at a Black student in an on-campus residence hall. A video of former student Sophia...

A ballot drop box stands outside on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, outside of the Fayette County Clerks Office in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Analysis: Key issues facing Kentucky voters

Alexis Baker, Casey Sebastiano, and Hannah Stanley October 31, 2023

Kentucky voters will have to decide which candidate they want to represent them in an increasingly changing political climate this November.  Policies surrounding abortion, higher education, COVID-19...

People hold signs and flags during the “All out for Palestine” rally on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, outside of the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Demonstrators gather at “All out for Palestine” rally held in downtown Lexington

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor October 17, 2023

Editors Note: Some attendees wished to remain anonymous for their safety. Therefore, the Kentucky Kernel withheld all names published with the following images. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered...

US Supreme Court’s final rulings of the term to affect college students

US Supreme Court’s final rulings of the term to affect college students

Casey Sebastiano, Reporter July 6, 2023

The Supreme Court made its final rulings of the term on June 29 and 30. Two of the rulings will affect the college admissions process and student loan borrowers. The Court ruled to restrict the use...

University of Kentucky strategic communications sophomore Maigan Williams gets tested for COVID-19 on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky Supreme Court sides with UK students seeking tuition refunds from COVID-19 pandemic

Courtney Suber, Reporter July 4, 2023

Students at the University of Kentucky may become eligible to receive back more than $200 million in tuition dollars. On June 15, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion on a class action lawsuit...

Smoky haze covers downtown Lexington on Wednesday, June 28.

Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet issues air quality alert: How to protect yourself and others

Courtney Suber, Reporter June 29, 2023

The Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet issued an air quality alert on June 28, which is expected to last until June 30 at 12 a.m. The alert was issued as a result of the spread of smoke from...

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