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Kernel at the Buzzer: Deep Dive into Kentucky MBB

Colton Johnson, Ali Cetinok, and Jonathon Bruner March 12, 2024

Welcome to Kernel at the Buzzer, where on this episode your host Colton Johnson is joined by Assistant Sports Editor Ali Cetinok and reporter Jonathon Bruner as they take a deep dive into Kentucky men's...

DOCUMENTARY: Becoming Miss Kentucky-The Mallory Hudson Story

Giana Gallo, Broadcast/Podcast Manager March 4, 2024

From Miss Bowling Green to 3rd runner in Miss America, Mallory Hudson shares her journey of becoming 2023 Miss Kentucky.

VIDEO: Burl Brew

Carlee Hogsten and Sofia Gustafson February 26, 2024

Burl Brew, a new bar and distillery, will open on Friday, March 1, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky, on the Burl campus. Carlee Hogsten and Sofia Gustafson have the rest of the story here.

VIDEO: Lexington Pizza Week

Edward Smith, Reporter February 23, 2024

Lexington Pizza Week is in full swing, with two more days left in the week. From Monday, Feb. 19 to Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, participating restaurants offer two unique $10 specials for the community. Here’s...

VIDEO: Underground Formal

Sofia Gustafson, Reporter February 7, 2024

The annual Underground Formal was hosted by UK’s Student Activities Board and Underground Perspectives on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Here is Kentucky Kernel reporter Sofia Gustafson with more.

VIDEO: The Taylor Swift Club

Carlee Hogsten, Reporter February 7, 2024

The Taylor Swift club is a sanctuary for “Swifites” at the University of Kentucky to come together to celebrate and engage in all things Taylor Swift. The club was started by sophomore Chandler Maddox...

VIDEO: UK researchers solve ancient scroll using AI

Giana Gallo, Podcast Co-Host February 7, 2024

After a 20 year journey, University of Kentucky researchers solved the Herculaneum scroll, opening up the future for reading the unreadable.

PODCAST: Snow Day

Nate Lucas, Giana Gallo, and Matthew Mueller January 30, 2024

Welcome back to episode 12 of the Kentucky Kernel news podcast! This week, your hosts Nate Lucas and Giana Gallo interview Matthew Mueller, a staff photographer at the Kentucky Kernel. They ask him about...

VIDEO: Uniting Voices Lexington

Laurel Swanz, Assistant News/Features Editor December 6, 2023

University of Kentucky lecturer Dr. Michael Preacely recently started Uniting Voices Lexington, a children’s choir for grades 6-12 dedicated to bringing people together. Reporter Laurel Swanz has the...

VIDEO: Breakfast with Santa

Giana Gallo, Podcast Co-Host December 4, 2023

To kick off this holiday season, UK Healthcare hosted Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, joined by UK mascots, cheerleaders, athletes and service dogs.

VIDEO: Annual Lexington Christmas Parade

Edward Smith, Reporter December 4, 2023

Lexington’s annual Christmas Parade was held downtown on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Here’s Kentucky Kernel reporter Edward Smith with the story.

Linda Gorton and her supporters celebrate her mayoral race win at her election party at Limestone Hall in Lexington, Ky. on Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by McKenna Horsley | Staff

Gorton supporters celebrate future of Lexington at watch party

Sarah Ladd and Sarah Michels November 6, 2018

A large crowd celebrated Linda Gorton's victory over opponent Ronnie Bastin for the Lexington mayoral seat at a watch party at the Historic Lexington Courthouse on Tuesday with chants of "Linda, Linda,"...

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