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New research shows how root canal treatment helps protect whole body
( StatePoint ) Root canal treatment is not only a tooth-saving procedure that preserves smiles and improves dental health, new research also suggests it can have far-reaching medical benefits that impact the entire body. While it’s long…
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UK Math Professor Stapleton Honored as University Research Professor
Nathaniel Stapleton, a mathematics professor at the University of Kentucky, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor for his work in chromatic homotopy theory and algebraic topology. The award, which includes a $10,000 grant, recognizes excellence in research and supports his long-term projects and research community at UK.
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Lexington hosts free watch party for Team USA’s World Cup match
Lexington is hosting a free public watch party for Team USA’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium in the 2026 tournament.
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Search continues for man missing after Herrington Lake boat crash
A 25-year-old man has been missing since a boat collision at Herrington Lake on July 4th. Multiple agencies are conducting an active search at Kentucky’s largest lake.
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Assault on 7th Street, nostalgia about Toño’s, and nightlife tips
r/Lexington residents discussed a violent assault witnessed on W Seventh Street and the arrest of a suspect; a visitor reconnecting with family history through memories of a closed Mexican restaurant; and nightlife and seasonal travel recommendations.
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Lexington teen charged in Douglass Park shooting
A 17-year-old girl has been charged after a shooting at Douglass Park left one female victim hospitalized with serious injuries that have since stabilized.
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2 new immigration-detention habeas petitions filed in E.D. Kentucky
Two new 28 U.S.C. § 2241 immigration-detention habeas petitions have been filed in E.D. Kentucky. Both were docketed on June 26, 2026, and assigned to Judge David L. Bunning.
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Climate data show Kentucky summers warming, study says
A new climate report shows that Kentucky summers are becoming hotter due to climate change, with July already the state’s hottest month. The warming trend has implications for public health, agriculture, and energy use across the Commonwealth.
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KY bill regulating kids’ social media had bipartisan support, AG backing. What killed it?
“Especially during points of isolation, kids were able to use social media as a means to stay connected to their friends and their peers, which is really important. We want that connectivity.”
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Editor’s Notebook: Civics centers, audits, lawsuits. The usual education drama
As usual, political shenanigans around education are a bipartisan game, fun for everyone except those most affected, our kids, be they little tykes or college students. The past couple of weeks in Kentucky are nothing new. Consider the following: -Auditor Allison Ball announced her completed audit of the Jefferson County Public Schools, and I…