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Addison Adkins walks out of his arraignment with Mike Roland, his defense attorney, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Adkins is facing charges of rape in the first-degree and strangulation in the second-degree. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

UK students arrested for on-campus rape

Casey Sebastiano, Managing Editor March 4, 2025

This story has been updated as of March 4, 2025, 5:50 p.m. Two University of Kentucky students have been charged with the rape of another student in an on-campus residence hall. Freshmen Angus Thompson,...

Chuck Adams poses for a photo. | Photo provided by Hilary Brown

UKPD officer carries torch, represents Kentucky in the Special Olympics abroad

Sylvia Freire, Reporter February 25, 2025

A captain from the University of Kentucky’s Police Department is set to carry the torch for the Special Olympics, representing Kentucky in Turin, Italy, as part of the movement to end discrimination...

Crime bulletin alerts campus of 6th reported sexual assault

Crime bulletin alerts campus of 6th reported sexual assault

Sylvia Freire, Reporter February 24, 2025

The University of Kentucky Police Department released a crime bulletin email on Feb. 24 detailing an on-campus sexual assault. According to the crime bulletin, the assault, reported on Feb. 22, occurred...

PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Safety concerns at UK and what’s being done

Giana Gallo, Owen Chesemore, and Jackson LaCroix December 1, 2024

In this special episode, hosts Giana Gallo and Owen Chesemore bring on UK Police Chief Joe Monroe to give insight on how safety measures are being increased around campus and how UKPD is handling the recent...

Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault

Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault

Casey Sebastiano, Managing Editor November 15, 2024

The University of Kentucky Police Department released a crime bulletin detailing an on-campus sexual assault reported on Nov. 13. According to the crime bulletin, the assault occurred when the victim...

VIDEO: UKPD increases security measures again

Edward Smith, Broadcaster November 12, 2024

For the second time this semester, UKPD has announced there will be increased patrols in the north area of campus. These changes are the result of another shooting near campus.

Tape patches bullet holes in the Cornerstone Parking Structure window after a shooting at Raising Canes across Winslow Street on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

UKPD to increase safety measures, access to be limited for parking on campus

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor November 7, 2024

The University of Kentucky Police Chief Joe Monroe sent an email to UK students regarding the rise in criminal activity on campus this year.  Starting this weekend, UKPD will deploy extra officers...

UKPD reports fourth sexual assault this semester

UKPD reports fourth sexual assault this semester

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor October 21, 2024

The University of Kentucky Police Department sent out an email to the student body about a sexual assault that occurred on campus on Sunday, Oct. 20.  This is the fourth sexual assault that UKPD has...

Students walk through Category 4 Hurricane Helene to get to class on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Road closures and bus delays: UK remains open amid Hurricane Helene conditions

Kelsey House, Reporter September 27, 2024

The University of Kentucky remains open and operating on Friday, Sept. 27, as inclement weather affects Lexington, Kentucky. In an email sent by UK Police to students and faculty on Sept. 26,...

Sexual assault reported on and off UK’s campus

Sexual assault reported on and off UK’s campus

Adah Hufana, Reporter September 22, 2024

UK Police sent out a crime bulletin to the campus community in the form of an email detailing a report of sexual assault on and off campus. The assault was reported on Friday, Sept. 20, according to...

UKPD presence to increase on North Campus

UKPD presence to increase on North Campus

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor September 5, 2024

The University of Kentucky Police Department sent an email to the student body on Thursday, Sept. 5 addressing the “concerns surrounding the safety of our campus” after events from this week.  According...

UK to host full-scale active aggressor exercise on Thursday, May 30

UK to host full-scale active aggressor exercise on Thursday, May 30

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter May 29, 2024

The University of Kentucky will be undergoing a full-scale active aggressor crisis exercise on Thursday, May 30. The exercise will begin around 8 a.m. and will finish in the afternoon, according to...

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