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L8nite employees wait for help getting their forklift out of the mud on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: L8nite claims denial of signage on Cornerstone grounds ‘unfair’

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky September 8, 2024

L8nite, a fast-food restaurant located on the University of Kentucky’s North Campus, was sent a notice of default for a sign that had yet to be approved.

BROADCAST: Medical Marijuana in Kentucky

Nate Lucas, Reporter April 29, 2024

On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced businesses will begin to apply for a license to distribute medical marijuana once it’s legalized Jan. 1st, 2025. Reporter Nate Lucas has more on the story.

BROADCAST: KY officials stress importance of work zone awareness

Edward Smith, Reporter April 27, 2024

As orange cones begin to line the roads this summer, Kentucky officials are asking drivers to drive safely when approaching work zones.

Sarah Corman, a social work graduate student, watches the partial solar eclipse with her daughter Penelope on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Solar eclipse 2024 in Lexington

Abbey Cutrer, Matthew Mueller, and Samuel Colmar April 8, 2024

Students watch the partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.  

Tom Fricker, a UK groundskeeper, lifts branches out of the road behind the Whitehall Classroom Building and Patterson Office Tower after severe storm damage on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Severe weather causes damage across Lexington

Hannah Stanley and Adah Hufana April 2, 2024

This story has been updated as of April 8, 2024 at 4:12 p.m. After damage from strong winds and heavy rainfall across Lexington and surrounding areas, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state...

Tom Fricker, a UK groundskeeper, lifts branches out of the road behind the Whitehall Classroom Building and Patterson Office Tower after severe storm damage on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Severe weather causes damage across Lexington

Abbey Cutrer and Matthew Mueller April 2, 2024

Severe weather knocks down trees and damages cars across campus on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

BROADCAST: UK cancels classes due to massive rainstorm that caused damages around campus

Giana Gallo, Broadcast/Podcast Manager April 2, 2024

Around 9:30 a.m., the University of Kentucky sent out a tornado warning advising all students to seek shelter. However, after many trees fell, students wondered why class wasn’t canceled earlier.

BROADCAST: Lexington-favorite restaurant Tolly-Ho moves locations down South Broadway

Gabriella Mercedes, Reporter March 31, 2024

All-night burger restaurant Tolly-Ho, currently located on South Broadway, is relocating next to the Newtown Crossing apartments after the University of Kentucky bought the current building. Reporter Gabriella...

BROADCAST: Powering Up

Nate Lucas, Reporter March 12, 2024

Powerlifting at the University of Kentucky is growing. Soon, there will be UK students representing their school at a national powerlifting meet. Nate Lucas has more on the story.

BROADCAST: It’s more than just ice cream

Giana Gallo, Broadcast/Podcast Manager March 12, 2024

Never Too Much Creamery is a local Black-owned business ran by twin sisters Jerrica and Jameshia Croley, who focus on bringing a smile to a child’s face, one scoop at a time.

Catching up with the Kernel: Never Too Much Creamery, UK faculty Senate meeting and UK student Madison Becknell

Welcome to Catching Up with the Kernel. Today, host Giana Gallo interviews Digital Editor Gracie Moore on Black-owned business Never Too Much Creamery, followed by Sports Editor Cole Parke’s update on...

Burl employees prepare the bar for opening night on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the Burl Brewery in Lexington, Kentucky. The Burl opens their newest addition, a brewery, on Feb. 29. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Burl Brew to join Burl entertainment campus

Alexis Baker, Reporter February 29, 2024

Burl Brew, a bar and distillery located on the Burl campus, will have its grand opening on Friday, March 1 after the three-year project's completion, co-owner Cannon Armstrong said. The new addition...

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