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Avery Elliot, a computer science senior, Caroline Bruner, a civil engineering senior and Jenna Berlin an interior design senior make snow angels during a snow day on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, outside the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

UK cancels classes and in-person activities on Feb. 19

Hannah Piedad, Staff Reporter February 19, 2025

The University of Kentucky canceled classes and in-person activities on Wednesday, Feb. 19 amid weather-related safety concerns, according to UK Alerts.  In the alert, UK also announced revised operating...

Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency this weekend due to potential flooding

Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency this weekend due to potential flooding

Sylvia Freire, Reporter February 14, 2025

Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in Kentucky due to potential severe flooding this weekend.  According to WHAS11, there is currently a flood watch for all of Kentucky until Sunday afternoon.  “We...

UK cancels classes and in-person activities amid winter storm

UK cancels classes and in-person activities amid winter storm

Hannah Piedad, Staff Reporter February 11, 2025

The University of Kentucky canceled classes and in-person activities on Tuesday, Feb. 11, due to inclement weather, according to UK Alerts. The alert also provided revised operating hours for campus...

Students walk through the snow on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at The University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: First snowfall of the season on campus

Christian Kantosky and Abbey Cutrer November 21, 2024

  University of Kentucky students took to campus during the first snowfall of the semester on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Governor Andy Beshear gave a brief addressing the severity of imminent storms in a live briefing on Friday, March 3, 2023.

‘I don’t want to lose anybody else.’ Gov. Andy Beshear updates Kentuckians on inclement weather

Alexis Baker, Staff Reporter March 3, 2023

Gov. Andy Beshear addressed the severity of imminent storms in a live briefing, streamed on multiple social media sites, for the commonwealth this morning.  Beshear said that an hour before his briefing...

UK closed for expected inclement weather

UK closed for expected inclement weather

Kendall Staton, News Editor March 3, 2023

The University of Kentucky closed campus at noon on Friday, March 3, due to upcoming inclement weather, UK announced in a press release.  The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch and high...

The furry meteorologist

The furry meteorologist

Brooklyn Kelley February 3, 2022

This February brings yet another year of anxiously awaiting Punxsutawney Phil’s wise counsel. If Phil the groundhog sees his shadow when he emerges from his home in the ground on Groundhog Day, there...

A bed of flowers blows in the wind outside the Gatton Student Center on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Warmer weather a balm for students’ mental health

Rachel Crick March 24, 2021

Saturday, March 20 was the first official day of Spring. Along with higher temperatures, the season may also bring improved mental health and a renewed sense of hope in the face of the past year’s challenges.Students...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Rhyne Howard (10) celebrate a three pointer during the UK vs. Missouri women's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 61-55. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Athletics Events Update: Who’s Playing, and When?

Braden Ramsey February 18, 2021

You don’t need me to tell you this week has been chaotic. While all the winter weather we’ve witnessed has made for some spectacular spontaneous snow showcases, it has decimated a large portion of...

A snow-clearing machine works its way down the sidewalk outside of William T. Young library on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Campus closed for second day as ice storm batters region

Natalie Parks February 11, 2021

Afternoon updateAs of 7 p.m., the University of Kentucky planned to resume normal operations for in-person classes, the Kroger Field vaccine clinic and COVID-19 testing sites on Friday, Feb. 12."If weather...

Snow covers cars parked in the student parking lot outside Kroger Field on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Ice storm warning in effect

Natalie Parks February 9, 2021

Meteorologists are forecasting harsh wintry weather heading into Wednesday and Thursday, leading city governments and UK to prep for a potential ice storm.The National Weather Service issued an ice storm...

Students take part in the tradition of sledding in front of William T. Young Library on January 16, 2018, at the University of Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather.

Give us full snow days

Natalie Parks January 27, 2021

Forget toothbrushes in the fridge, ice down the toilet or spoons under pillows: even if these rituals made it snow, the University of Kentucky has decided we won’t be having snow days.“Students enrolled...

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