Today it’s 50 years: Men walked on face of the Moon and UK professors, grads were part of Apollo team
By Jenny Wells University of Kentucky Today marks 50 years since human beings first landed and walked on the surface…
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UK’s Brad Calipari to transfer to Detroit Mercy as graduate transfer to finish last two years of eligibility
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Brad Calipari will finish his collegiate career away from home. Calipari, son of Kentucky men’s…
Sports community saddened by the loss of former Highlands, UK quarterback Jared Lorenzen
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When word got out that Jared Lorenzen passed away on Wednesday, John Messmer got…
Former Highlands, UK quarterback Jared Lorenzen hospitalized with serious medical issues
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Jared Lorenzen, a record-setting quarterback for Highlands High School and the University of Kentucky,…
Fort Thomas resident McKenna Miller earns Stanley R. and Martha C. Helbert Scholarship from Pony Club
Six exceptional Pony Club members — including Fort Thomas resident McKenna Miller — were awarded college scholarships through the United…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet awards engineering scholarship to Kenton County graduate
Ryan Huesman, a 2018 graduate of Simon Kenton High School, has been selected to receive a full scholarship from the…
University of Kentucky trustees approve $4.2 billion budget; includes pay and modest tuition increases
By Jay Blanton University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees have approved a $4.2 billion budget. Among the…
Former UK basketball star Derek Anderson among six to be inducted into Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame
Six individuals who have made outstanding contributions to sports – dating back nearly a century through recent times – have…
Former University of Kentucky basketball stars Hawkins, Willis part of TBT Bluegrass Boys Squad
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will be well-represented in The Basketball Tournament next month. Former Kentucky players Derek Willis,…
UK’s proposed budget decreases tuition for some, gives faculty and staff seventh straight pay increase
More than 6,500 University of Kentucky undergraduate students will see a slight decrease in their tuition in academic year 2019-2020…
UK President Eli Capilouto elected president of the Southeastern Conference, to serve one-year term
By Guy Ramsey University of Kentucky University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto has been elected president of the Southeastern Conference….
UK, UofL presidents speak to appropriations, revenue committee about priorities and funding issues
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The presidents of Kentucky’s two largest public universities appeared before a legislative committee on Tuesday…
Kentucky farmers forced to navigate options as shrinking cash flows cause financial pressure
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service With a downturn in the farm economy, many Kentucky farmers are under increasing financial…
Hospital coalition, including St. Elizabeth, and state cabinet launch statewide assault on opioid epidemic
The National Institute on Drug Abuse ranks Kentucky among the top 10 states with the highest opioid-related overdose deaths, and…
University of Kentucky alumnus D.C. Storm putting Gatton College education to work for Churchill Downs
By Carl Nathe University of Kentucky When the call to the post is played before the 145th running of the Kentucky…
$100,000 grant from NTRA Charities to establish new UK Equine Surfaces and Safety Laboratory
By Holly Wiemers University of Kentucky The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Charities has made a $100,000 gift that will enable…
UK gets historic 4-year $87m grant to lead HEALing Communities opioid project; includes NKY counties
By Kristi Willett University of Kentucky In the largest grant ever awarded to the University of Kentucky, researchers from UK’s Center…
Jim Beam Bourbon donates $5 million to UK for the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits
Jim Beam® Bourbon will donate $5 million to the University of Kentucky to establish the James B. Beam Institute for…
Calipari rebuilding as Nate Sestina, a graduate transfer from Bucknell, and Keion Brooks join roster
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky added two new faces to its roster Thursday. Nate Sestina, a 6-foot-9, 245-pound graduate…
Tyler Herro decides to stay in the NBA Draft, ending possiblity of returning to UK for second season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Tyler Herro’s college career is over. The Kentucky guard announced Tuesday he plans to remain…
Tyler Herro to test NBA waters — but would be ‘thrilled’ to return to UK to compete for championship
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Tyler Herro is going to test the waters. The Kentucky freshman guard declared for…
UK’s PJ Washington going to NBA draft, ‘ready for next step’; Hagans returning next season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today PJ Washington has decided to enter the NBA Draft and this time for good. …