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Firefighters enter the stands for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Lexington Fire Department hosts 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter September 12, 2024

Approximately 670 people walked 2,000 steps during the Lexington Fire Department’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Lexington, Kentucky. For two hours, on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 11, participants...

Don’t forget to relocate vehicles parked at Kroger Field by 7 a.m. Saturday

Don’t forget to relocate vehicles parked at Kroger Field by 7 a.m. Saturday

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor August 30, 2024

University of Kentucky students and staff that park at Kroger Field and surrounding locations must relocate their vehicles for the first home football game this weekend against the University of Southern...

Quarterback Brock Vandagriff speaks to the media about the upcoming Kentucky football season during Kentucky Football’s media day on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky Football Media day

Matthew Mueller, Photo Editor August 7, 2024

Kentucky Football’s media day was held on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) prepares to throw the ball during the Kentucky Blue-White Spring football game on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky football spring game

Samuel Colmar and Sydney Yonker April 15, 2024

The Kentucky Blue-White Spring football game was held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky wide receiver Dekel Crowdus catches the ball In the end zone during the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 49-21. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky football suffers a 49-21 defeat against Alabama

Abbey Cutrer and Travis Fannon November 12, 2023

Kentucky football suffered a 49-21 defeat against Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, as the last home game of the season.

Kentucky lines up against Tennessee during Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky football falls to No. 21 Tennessee 33-27

Samuel Colmar and Isaiah Pinto October 29, 2023

Kentucky football (5-3) fell to No. 21 Tennessee 33-27 on Saturday at Kroger Field, with the loss extending the Wildcats’ losing streak to three games.

Kentucky players celebrate a touchdown during the Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 33-14. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky football defeats No. 22 Florida 33-14

Travis Fannon, Isaiah Pinto, and Savanna Emrick September 30, 2023

Kentucky football defeated No. 22 Florida 33-14 at Kroger Field in Lexington on Saturday, remaining undefeated on the season.

Akron snaps the ball during the Kentucky vs. Akron football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 35-3. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky football takes down Akron 35-3

Abbey Cutrer and Travis Fannon September 16, 2023

Kentucky football defeated the Akron Zips 35-3 on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Lexington during the 50th anniversary of Kroger Field. CAT WALK:  PREGAME:  GAME: 

Kentucky prepares to snap the ball during the Kentucky vs. Akron football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Final whistle: Kentucky football takes down Akron 35-3

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor September 16, 2023

Kentucky football defeated the Akron Zips 35-3 on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Lexington during the 50th anniversary of Kroger Field. The win marked the third consecutive week in which the Wildcats have played...

Fans cheer as three planes perform a flyover before the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Kroger Field: Kentucky football celebrates 50 years at sporting cathedral

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 16, 2023

In the Southeastern Conference (SEC), college football is a religion. Followers gather at least once a week in attire that signifies their allegiances, children are raised and taught to love their team...

Lexington Firefighter Sarah McGill leads the 110 flight walk during the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Over 500 people gathered to honor the first responders who gave their lives rushing into the World Trade Center on 9/11. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Lexington Fire Department remembers 9/11 first responder victims with memorial stair climb

Ale Scrivner, Reporter September 12, 2023

The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters and the Lexington Fire Department hosted their 22nd annual 9/11 memorial stair climb at Kroger Field on Sept. 11, 2023. Participants climbed 110 flights...

Kentucky running back Ray Davis celebrates after a touchdown during the Kentucky vs. Ball State football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats Ball State 44-14 at first home game of the season

Abbey Cutrer and Travis Fannon September 2, 2023

Kentucky defeats Ball State 44-14 at first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.

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