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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 11, 2025) — After serving 20 years in the U.S Marine Corps, Nick Lanier is now pursuing his degree in the Community and Leadership Development (CLD) program at the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Throughout his time in the military, Lanier has built an impressive resume of accomplishments, service and…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 11, 2025) — The University of Kentucky’s Department of Arts Administration will host its 8th annual Fish Tank: Emerging Entrepreneurs in the Arts. The experiential learning event that celebrates student innovation, creativity and leadership in the arts will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Awesome Inc, 348 E. Main St.…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 11, 2025) — To encourage servant leadership, Tony Colella, instructor and director of admissions and recruitment for the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College, dedicated class time for first- and second-year Singletary Scholars students to write thank-you notes and assemble 75 goody bags for residents of Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore,…

Commission discusses juvenile services fund November 11, 2025 Sen. Keturah J. Herron, D-Louisville, told her fellow members on the Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity on Wednesday she plans to file legislation next year that would create a trust fund for juvenile justice-related services. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT —…

By Ashley MurrayKentucky Lantern WASHINGTON — Seven U.S. Senate Democrats and one independent joined Republicans on Sunday night in advancing legislation to reopen the government and temporarily keep it afloat until the end of January, after a record-breaking shutdown that began Oct. 1. Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Maggie Hassan…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Five cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have been reported in four Fayette County schools since early October, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.  WKYT-TV reports that a message was sent to parents about the cases at the following schools: Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lafayette…

Registration is open for Kentucky Voices for Health‘s 2025 annual meeting, to be held Dec. 9 at the Hyatt Regency Lexington. Click here to register. “Sessions will touch on the impact of recent state and federal legislation, how providers and communities are preparing for changes, and opportunities for advocacy as we prepare for the…

StatePoint Media As temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors, the flu and other respiratory viruses can spread easily. Fortunately, you can take precautions to protect yourself, your family and your community. The American Medical Association recommends that all eligible Americans — everyone 6 months and older (with rare exceptions) — get vaccinated…

Kentucky Health News For more than 50 years, Appalachian Kentucky has consistently ranked among the highest in the nation for cancer and deaths from it. To recognize the impact of this disease in Appalachia, Kentucky high school and college students from the region have written fictional short stories and poems that are showcased in…

By Dee DlugonskiUniversity of Kentucky In today’s busy world, long hours at a desk, in class or on the couch can easily add up. But research continues to show that regular movement — even in small amounts — has a big impact on both physical and mental health. Movement doesn’t have to mean a…