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Joanne Glasser, EKU’s first female president, dies
Joanne Glasser, the first official female president of Eastern Kentucky University who served from 2001 to 2007, has died. She later became president of Bradley University.
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UK’s Jayden Quaintance selected 20th overall by Spurs in NBA draft
University of Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance was selected 20th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA draft on Tuesday night, marking another success for the Wildcats basketball program.
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Dog abuse complaint sparks safety debate; residents weigh radio, trails, cameras
Today on r/Lexington, residents debated how to report animal abuse amid newly updated city ordinances, complained about corporate radio programming, sought hiking recommendations, discussed privacy concerns around Flock cameras, and shared updates on local shooting ranges.
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Technical committee to review 17 development proposals June 24
The LFUCG Technical Review Committee will consider 17 subdivision and development proposals across multiple council districts on June 24, with items ranging from a child development center to church facilities and commercial projects.
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UK-led Vesuvius Challenge unlocks 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scrolls
The Vesuvius Challenge, led by University of Kentucky researchers, announced a historic breakthrough in deciphering 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scrolls buried by Mount Vesuvius, revealing previously unknown philosophical texts and establishing UK as a global leader in digital heritage science.
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Judge rules London mayor ineligible for reelection
A Laurel Circuit Court judge has ruled that London Mayor Randall Weddle cannot run for reelection and ordered his name removed from the November 2026 general election ballot.
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Hopkins County animal shelter rebuilds after devastating tornadoes
Hopkins County is building a new animal shelter with capacity for over 100 dogs, supported by a $50,000 grant from Humane World for Animals, more than a year after tornadoes devastated western Kentucky communities and displaced many pets.
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Stormwater panel to hear on complete streets, climate impacts
The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee was scheduled to discuss how street design, landscape restoration and climate change affect Lexington’s stormwater management and local waterway quality.
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UK’s Quaintance makes NBA history as Pope’s first lottery pick
Jayden Quaintance became the highest draft pick under Kentucky coach Mark Pope when the San Antonio Spurs selected him 20th overall on June 23, making him Pope’s first first-round selection in his tenure as Wildcats coach.
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UK’s Quaintance drafted by Spurs despite knee injuries
Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance was selected 20th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, becoming the first Wildcat chosen despite playing in only four games this season due to a lingering knee injury.