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Linda Neace’s house sits on a hill above a pool of standing water in the yard on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at the Comb’s House in Chavies, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

On-campus initiatives help support Eastern Kentucky amidst flood recovery

Hannah Piedad, Staff Reporter March 2, 2025

Multiple relief initiatives have been organized across the University of Kentucky’s campus to support those impacted by the recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky. These initiatives, including donation...

Gale Allen, a volunteer at Hope Force International, and another volunteer line chalk up on a wall while they work to excavate wet drywall, after days of severe flooding, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at the Comb’s House in Chavies, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

‘We can rebuild this. We can get it done. It’ll just take time.’ Hazard community resilient after Eastern Kentucky flooding

Isabella Sepahban, Assistant News Editor February 25, 2025

  Over a week has passed since Eastern Kentucky communities were affected by heavy flooding, resulting in power outages, road closures and the near-destruction of some communities. On Sunday,...

The Kentucky Wildcats run onto the field during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 28-17. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats Eastern Kentucky 28-17

Abbey Cutrer and Samuel Colmar September 9, 2023

Kentucky defeats Eastern Kentucky 28-17 on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt (21) rounds third base heading for home plate during the Kentucky vs. Indiana State baseball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky baseball overcomes rocky stretch, defeats EKU 9-3 to extend win streak to 15

Luke Fetzer, Staff Writer March 24, 2023

Kentucky baseball (19-2) earned its 15th straight victory after defeating Eastern Kentucky (8-12) 9-3, extending its winning streak to, which stands as the longest in the nation at the Division-1 level.  The...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Tyler Bosma (35) pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs. Indiana State baseball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-4. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky baseball jumps into D1Baseball Top 25 at No. 23 in week five rankings

Parker Scott, Reporter March 24, 2023

Kentucky baseball (18-2) earned the No. 23 ranking in the week five D1 Baseball Top 25 rankings on Monday, marking its first ranking of the season. The ranking comes as a result of an impressive week...

Nathan Vanderford poses for a photo in his office on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at the UK Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Taking ACTION: UK Markey Center program addresses high cancer rates in Appalachia

Natalia Garcia, Reporter February 28, 2023

Appalachia may be known for its scenic mountain views and dense forests, but the region also happens to be home to the highest cancer rates in America, according to the North American Association of Central...

People gather outside of Appalshop to remove archival materials on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Photo provided by Carol Street.

Kentuckians help preserve Eastern Kentucky archives after historic flooding

Amber Chaney, Reporter October 20, 2022

Historic flooding in late July and early August devastated many families and people across Eastern Kentucky. People from all around the commonwealth have done their part to help recover lost items and...

Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari talks to fans during an open practice and telethon benefitting flood victims in Eastern Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky.

2022 Blue-White game to be played in Pikeville

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 26, 2022

Kentucky basketball announced via press release on Monday that the 2022 Blue-White scrimmage will be played in Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville, Kentucky. The move was made to support the victims...

The Kentucky Theatre hosts “And The Creek Rose,” a fundraising event benefiting Appalshop and the Appalachian Media Institution (AMI) on Sept. 16, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rayleigh Deaton | Kentucky Kernel

‘Not a building.’ Kentucky Theatre hosts benefit event for Appalshop in wake of flooding

Rayleigh Deaton, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2022

The Kentucky Theatre hosted “And The Creek Rose,” a fundraising event benefiting Appalshop and the Appalachian Media Institution (AMI). Held on Sept. 16, the evening featured local musicians, a...

Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari talks to fans during an open practice and telethon benefitting flood victims in Eastern Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Calipari announces home-and-home series against Gonzaga

Cole Parke, Sports Editor August 2, 2022

Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari announced Tuesday that Kentucky will challenge reigning No. 1 overall seeded Gonzaga in November. Calipari promised a “big announcement” prior to...

The Kentucky mens basketball team will hold a telethon and open practice on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, to benefit those impacted by flooding across eastern Kentucky. Via Twitter

Kentucky mens basketball telethon to benefit those impacted by Eastern Kentucky flooding

Ian Alvano August 1, 2022

The UK mens basketball team will host a telethon and an open practice on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to benefit the people of Eastern Kentucky who have been affected by the floods.  The telethon will air on LEX...

The Kentucky State Capitol dome breaks through the morning fog in Frankfort, Ky. on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Photo by Martha McHaney | Staff

The real division in Kentucky

Brooklyn Kelley January 27, 2022

Moving to Lexington to attend the University of Kentucky might as well have been like moving to a whole other part of America, even though I only live a few counties away, and I grew up coming here to...

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