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UK study reveals how excess nitric oxide blocks plant immune signals
University of Kentucky researchers discovered that excess nitric oxide impairs plant immune communication by creating a chemical barrier that traps disease-warning signals, preventing them from reaching other parts of the plant.
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As UK negotiates new food and facilities contract, it must continue to support local farmers
The University of Kentucky has hired Compass Group to manage dining, maintenance, grounds and other services at the university and at UK Healthcare. This cuts short the time that Aramark (another multinational corporation), was hired to provide dining services. This change has raised questions about whether 400 or so Aramark dining workers will keep…
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UK mathematics instructor wins Outstanding Teaching Award
UK graduate teaching assistant Faith Hensley has won the 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award for her innovative, student-centered approach to mathematics instruction, and will begin a tenure-track position at Cincinnati State this fall.
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Trump appoints former Kentucky GOP Senate candidate to become ambassador to Colombia
President Donald Trump has nominated former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Nate Morris to become ambassador to Colombia. Morris’ nomination was among dozens sent to the U.S. Senate Monday evening. The chamber has confirmation power over the president’s appointees. Morris had been one of several Republicans vying to succeed Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, but…
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Randall Cobb Named to 2027 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
Randall Cobb, a standout wide receiver for the University of Kentucky from 2006 to 2009, has been named to the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot by the National Football Foundation.
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Kentucky joins multi-state push to speed death penalty cases
Kentucky’s top law enforcement official has joined more than a dozen states urging federal intervention to accelerate death penalty litigation, citing concerns about prolonged case delays.
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Governor, First Lady Launch Kentucky Home Arts Writing Contest
Kentucky’s Governor and First Lady announced a new statewide Home Arts and Writing Contest inviting residents to submit art, photos, videos, poetry and essays via social media to celebrate Kentucky History Month.
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Kentucky baseball season ends in 10-inning loss to West Virginia
The University of Kentucky baseball team’s 2026 season ended Monday with a 6-5, 10-inning loss to West Virginia, capping a year in which the Wildcats showed resilience through multiple challenges.
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State board allows optometry graduates to practice without passing national exam
The state board that oversees Kentucky’s optometrists is standing by its decision to allow optometry graduates who haven’t passed all parts of a required national licensure exam to provide eye care – even as the number of people it improperly granted licenses to has increased from 21 to 30. Despite mounting criticism, the state…
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Standing in the mental health services gap in Appalachia
May was Mental Health Awareness Month, but in Appalachia, mental health isn’t a monthly conversation. Mental health challenges are a present reality shaped by the conditions of everyday life. At Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), we see mental health needs firsthand in the families and communities we serve. Depression, anxiety, and trauma are often compounded…