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UPDATE: Missing UK Healthcare physician's body found in Alaska

UPDATE: Missing UK Healthcare physician’s body found in Alaska

Quézia Arruda Cunha, Reporter July 3, 2025

UPDATE: University of Kentucky spokesperson Jay Blanton released the following statement on July 7, written by Dr. Scott Black, University Health Service Clinical Director. "We are deeply saddened and...

Chocolate coins are scattered across the left side of the memorial bench on Monday, March 17, 2025, in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Photo by Ava Bumgarner

The night they didn’t come home: A look into the tragedy that shattered a Kentucky city

Ava Bumgarner, Reporter June 12, 2025

What began as a celebration turned into a tragedy no one could have imagined. This story unpacks the red flags leading up to Florence, Kentucky's first mass shooting, rooted in a violent, obsessive relationship...

UK’s Graduate and Nursing School deans have been replaced

UK’s Graduate and Nursing School deans have been replaced

Laurel Swanz, News Editor June 6, 2025

Two University of Kentucky deans are no longer in their roles.  As of May 15, Padraic Kenney is no longer serving as UK’s Graduate School dean, according to UK spokesperson Jay Blanton. An email...

Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell (6) drinks water from a bat after scoring a run during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball dominates Clemson 16-4 to advance in the Clemson Regional

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor June 1, 2025

Kentucky baseball (31-25, 13-17 SEC) blew out Clemson (45-17, 18-12 ACC) 16-4 to move on in the Clemson Regional. The 16-run outburst tied the most runs ever scored by Kentucky in an NCAA Tournament...

Journalism professor Buck Ryan before a College of Communication and Information meeting with President Eli Capilouto on Friday, September 21, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

After 6 years, UK settles journalism professor defamation case

Sylvia Freire, Staff Reporter May 28, 2025

The University of Kentucky reached a tentative settlement on Friday, May 9, in two lawsuits regarding professor Buck Ryan, who accused the school of defamation and retaliation. However, UK spokesperson...

People, surrounded by homes which were destroyed, talk with each other on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after an EF4 tornado hit London, Ky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff

‘It looked like a war zone.’ Laurel County rebuilds after deadly tornado

Sammy Wynn, Assistant News Editor May 21, 2025

LONDON, Kentucky — Following the EF4 tornado that struck Laurel County in Kentucky, the city and neighboring counties united to restore and rebuild the community. The tornado hit Laurel County around...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks up as he dribbles during the game against Vanderbilt Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won in overtime 83-81. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball is represented by every team left in the NBA Playoffs as the Conference Finals begin

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 20, 2025

The NBA Conference Finals have made its way back around and six former Kentucky players will be participating, all looking to win their first NBA Championship.  Each of the four qualified teams including...

Kentucky pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) hugs a Kentucky coach before the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky baseball falls short 5-3 to No. 9 Vanderbilt in 2025 regular season finale

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 17, 2025

Kentucky baseball (29-23, 13-17 SEC) fell short after No. 9 Vanderbilt (39-16, 19-11 SEC) took a late 5-3 lead and held on to secure the sweep. The Wildcats came into game three after back-to-back...

Kentucky infielder James McCoy (13) highfives Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) after an inning ended during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

No. 9 Vanderbilt walks off Kentucky baseball 9-8 for the second straight game

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 16, 2025

Jonathan Vastine launched a two-run walk off home run as Kentucky baseball (29-22, 13-16 SEC) fell 9-8 to No. 9 Vanderbilt (38-16, 18-11 SEC). The Wildcats came into game two looking to respond...

Kentucky Wildcats meet for a timeout during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Braden Holcomb hits a three-run walk off home run as No. 9 Vanderbilt beats Kentucky baseball 8-7

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 15, 2025

Kentucky baseball (29-21, 13-15 SEC) fell in heartbreaking fashion 8-7 to No. 9 Vanderbilt (37-16, 17-11 SEC) in game one of a three-game series. The Wildcats led for 8 2/3 innings until the final...

Kentucky outfielder Carson Hansen (34), Dylan Koontz (25) and Patrick Herrera (1) celebrate a home run during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball to close out 2025 regular season against No. 9 Vanderbilt

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 15, 2025

Kentucky baseball (29-20, 13-14 SEC) will close out the 2025 regular season on the road against No. 9 Vanderbilt (36-16, 16-11 SEC). What to Watch The stakes for this series were huge just one week...

Kentucky pitcher Scott Rouse (3) picthes the ball to the batter during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball takes care of Northern Kentucky 6-1 in final home game of the season

Brett Ramsey, Women’s Basketball Beat Head May 15, 2025

Kentucky baseball (29-20, 13-14 SEC) won its final home game of the regular season against Northern Kentucky (27-23, 15-12 HL) by a score of 6-1. The Wildcats used eight arms to get through the...

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