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Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is breathing independently after being hospitalized with pneumonia and placed on a ventilator, his spokesperson said Monday. The 81-year-old remains in critical but stable condition at a Florida hospital near Palm Beach and is being monitored as a precautionary measure, according to Lex 18 News. Spokesperson Ted…

A new Commonwealth Fund report released this week reveals that Kentucky has significantly worse health outcomes for people of color compared with white residents, with racial disparities ranging from infant mortality to preventable deaths and oral health. The Commonwealth Fund 2026 State Health Disparities Report shows Kentucky consistently underperforms the national average across multiple…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mayor Linda Gorton signed a proclamation honoring members of the Lexington Fire Department and emergency medical services for their bravery and commitment to community safety, marking International Firefighters Day. The recognition, reported by WUKY 91.3 FM, highlights the contributions of the city’s firefighters and EMS personnel who respond to emergencies across…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky will present documentary photographer Malcolm J. Wilson with an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree at its May 2026 Commencement Ceremony, recognizing his four decades of work documenting Appalachian life with dignity and authenticity. Wilson will receive the honor at 6 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Rupp Arena…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Trenton Schroering, a junior at the University of Kentucky majoring in political science, has been named one of 20 recipients of the 2026 Key into Public Service Scholarship, a highly competitive national award presented by the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Schroering is the first UK student to earn the honor. The…

Jenna Lifshen, a junior sports journalism major at the University of Kentucky, has accepted a competitive internship position with NBC Sports for the summer of 2026, according to UKNow. The position places her among an elite group of interns selected by the national sports broadcasting network. The School of Journalism and Media’s sports journalism…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky’s Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence recognized 31 graduating students and announced 30 new student fellows during an April 16 ceremony, marking the program’s 20th class. The Chellgren Center, which was established in 2005 through a gift from alumnus Paul W. Chellgren and his family, works to advance…

By Anna Claire Vollers, Kentucky Lantern · May 4, 2026 Community members arrive at their local polling location to vote in November 2022 in Atlanta. While intense national attention on the fallout from the recent Supreme Court decision gutting a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act has focused on Congress, the new…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Education has launched a new partnership with Picadome Elementary School to support the well-being of families and students through the #IChampionHealth initiative. The partnership, supported by the Healthy Kentucky Initiative, is hosting monthly Caregiver Cafés that provide opportunities for parents and caregivers to connect with…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Hannah Everett’s journey from pediatric cancer patient to nurse is complete, but her fight to improve care for young people with the disease is just beginning. The University of Kentucky College of Nursing graduate, who survived Hodgkin’s lymphoma twice, is channeling her personal experience into patient advocacy as she embarks on…