University of Kentucky researcher: climate change a threat to fireflies University of Kentucky researchers helped put together a new study about the dangers facing fireflies. WEKU · May 1, 2024
University of Kentucky faces lawsuit over alleged sexual assault by former swim coach Two former University of Kentucky swim team members have sued the school, former coach Lars Jorgensen and athletic director Mitch Barnhart. WEKU · Apr 17, 2024
Coach Calipari Departs Kentucky After 15 Years Coach John Calipari bids farewell to University of Kentucky after 15 years, leaving a legacy of basketball excellence. The search for a new head coach begins. Top News · Apr 10, 2024
University Of Kentucky Warns Of Counterfeit Eclipse Glasses University of Kentucky warns students about counterfeit eclipse glasses posing safety risks for viewing the upcoming eclipse. Top News · Apr 8, 2024
Construction to begin soon on $60 million Ag Sciences building at UK Construction will begin soon on a $60 million dollar facility that University of Kentucky officials say is their first new agriculture teaching building in 35 years. WEKU · Mar 28, 2024
Ruling dismisses lawsuit but protects controversial mural at the University of Kentucky A lawsuit filed to stop the removal of a controversial mural on the University of Kentucky’s campus has been dismissed. But the judge’s ruling also requires it still be maintained. WEKU · Mar 21, 2024
Report: Bears to interview Kentucky’s Liam Coen for vacant OC position CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reports the Bears are planning to interview University of Kentucky's Liam Coen for their OC position. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2024
New College Program Gives Students Seed Money To Invest A University of Kentucky program provides students with seed money to become better savers and investors. Kiplinger · Dec 28, 2023
UK, other partners put Lexington historical records online With a few clicks, people can now access Lexington history from the 1780s to the 1870s. University of Kentucky students have digitized nearly 80-thousand deeds and other records and posted it on the Fayette County Clerk’s website. WEKU · Nov 15, 2023
Researchers use AI to read word on ancient scroll burned by Vesuvius University of Kentucky challenged computer scientists to reveal contents of carbonised papyrus, a ‘potential treasure trove for historians’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Debunked: No, that ‘University of Kentucky’ photo of Rishi Sunak isn’t photoshopped Why has a University of Kentucky jumper ignited a photoshop conspiracy? Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023
University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute distillery opens doors to industry students Doors opened Monday at the University of Kentucky’s James B. Beam Institute. It’s a school initiative that offers students a chance to learn the ins and outs of Kentucky’s spirits industry. WEKU · Aug 8, 2023
UK baseball Wildcats en route to historic season For the second time in school history, the University of Kentucky baseball team is headed to the N-C-Double-A super-regionals. WEKU · Jun 6, 2023
2023 Lakers draft prospect profile: Chris Livingston A look at Chris Livingston, a wing from the University of Kentucky. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 31, 2023
WEKU · Apr 10, 2023 UK launching health tracking survey tied to February Ohio train derailment A University of Kentucky researcher is leading a health tracking survey in the East Palestine region of Ohio. It comes following the February derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 31, 2023 Best photos from Panthers’ QB pro day tour Photo gallery: 35 photos from the Panthers' 2023 QB pro day tour
WEKU · Mar 6, 2023 Kentucky 'Cocaine Bear' used to encourage participation in drug research The Cocaine Bear movie has brought with it attention given to a long-standing drug issue. Bill Stoops is a behavioral scientist at the University of Kentucky. Stoops said studies show five million Americans used cocaine last year, compared to two to three million took methamphetamines and about a million used…
Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023 Grand jury indicts former University of Kentucky student accused of racist attack LEXINGTON, Ky. — A 22-year-old former University of Kentucky student accused of hurling racial slurs at a Black student desk clerk has been criminally indicted on all charges by a Fayette County grand jury.
WEKU · Jan 17, 2023 Kentucky egg production industry expanding in multiple ways Kentucky is seeing some growth in egg production. That’s according to Jacquie Jacob, a poultry specialist with the University of Kentucky. She said expansion has come in free range farming, but she added there is only one commercial operation.
Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023 University of Kentucky one of largest holders of Native American remains that haven’t been returned to tribes LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky is one of the largest holders of Native American remains and artifacts that have not been made available for return to tribes, a report from ProPublica published this week showed.
WEKU · Dec 15, 2022 EKU moving to FBS football could lead to additional revenue for the school and surrounding area Eastern Kentucky University Athletics is expecting to announce what it calls "good news" in the coming months. That would be official word that the football Colonels are moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision.
Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022 John Clay: Two architects of Kentucky football’s ‘Air Raid’ era have now died, both too soon They were both part of Hal Mumme’s first staff as football coach at the University of Kentucky. Guy Morriss was the former NFL offensive lineman from Texas. Mike Leach was the quirky law school graduate from California. Both are now gone, both way too soon.
WEKU · Dec 8, 2022 New UK therapy clinic housed at Cardinal Hill Hospital Lexington’s Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital is the home of a new University of Kentucky outpatient clinic. Beginning Monday, patients seeking advanced orthopedic and neurological therapies will receive care in the over 19-thousand-foot clinic space.
Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022 Congress sticks with Twitter instead of flocking to other social media, for now WASHINGTON — When Elon Musk took over Twitter a few weeks back, the online vultures began to circle. Pundits signed up for competing platforms like Mastodon and Post, and then tweeted to ask their followers to join them. Online communities held impromptu funerals for the app as Musk laid off…
Roll Call · Dec 7, 2022 Congress sticks with Twitter, not flocking to other social media — for now Whatever happens to Twitter under Elon Musk, communications directors on Capitol Hill are hanging around to find out.