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UK’s Enviropods program brings free climate science camps to Hazard, Frankfort, Somerset
The University of Kentucky’s Enviropods program is registering middle schoolers for free three-day summer camps in Hazard, Frankfort and Somerset, where students use drones, virtual reality and other tools to study climate hazards and build resilience skills.
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Kentucky launches time capsule to mark nation’s 250th anniversary
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams launched the Kentucky Time Capsule Project to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, inviting residents to contribute stories and artwork through the state’s website. The bourbon barrel-housed capsule will tour the state before being permanently stored until its opening in 2051.
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UK HealthCare rejoins Cigna network
By Elizabeth Chapin University of Kentucky UK HealthCare has reached a new contract with Cigna Healthcare, restoring in-network access for patients with Cigna health insurance. The hospital and physician contract took effect April 27, and…
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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.