After ‘routine’ fire drill, Lexington middle school evacuated for actual gas leak
Lexington’s Leestown Middle School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after authorities discovered a gas leak, principal Joe Gibson told families in a letter. No injuries were reported and classes will be … Click to Continue »
After reported sex assault, death of visitor, Kentucky college suspends Greek life
Murray State University has suspended all social activities for fraternities and sororities following a tumultuous end to the school year. In a letter sent to Greek students Wednesday obtained by … Click to Continue »
Grand jury backs charge against ex-Dunbar student over threats to shoot up school
A former Paul Laurence Dunbar High School student accused of making threats to shoot up the school was indicted by a Fayette County grand jury on Monday. In March, an … Click to Continue »
Bisexual teacher lost his Kentucky job. Now, he’s suing in federal court.
A middle school chorus teacher who lost his job after disclosing that he is bisexual has filed a discrimination suit in federal court against the Montgomery County Board of Education. … Click to Continue »
These Lexington students are on a mission to save the bees. They want your help.
There’s a project going on at Lexington’s Paul Laurence Dunbar High School that makes some people cringe at first. Until they hear the rest of the story. Jin Cho and … Click to Continue »
Record number of students graduate from University of Kentucky this weekend
More than 5,300 undergraduate and graduate students were expected to receive degrees this weekend during the University of Kentucky’s May commencement ceremonies. It’s the largest May graduation ceremony in the … Click to Continue »
Dunbar High School Bee’s video
Members of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School’s Community Problem Solving Team of 2017-18 have taken on the mission to create community awareness in the impact of bees and the role as humans to help stop the rapid decline of the bee populous. … Cli…
Centre students protest racial problems on campus; president’s wife calls it a ‘showboat’
A group of Centre College students have been protesting against racial problems at the school, demanding concrete actions to improve the Danville campus’ climate. Student gathered inside the Old Centre … Click to Continue »
EKU Board of Regents violated law when it discussed job cuts in secret, AG says
The Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents violated the state open meetings act when it met behind behind closed doors for more than five hours, Attorney General Andy Beshear said. … Click to Continue »
‘Getting a degree means everything.’ UK football player to graduate after 30 years.
In 1985, Oliver White was captain of the University of Kentucky football team, celebrating one of its most successful years under Coach Jerry Claiborne. Scouts from the Pittsburgh Steelers had … Click to Continue »
Overseas flight reacts to college choir’s ‘My Old Kentucky Home’
The Kentucky Wesleyan College choir surprised a group of overseas travelers with a rendition of a classic Kentucky song Tuesday. Prior to their flight from Atlanta to Europe to begin … Click to Continue »
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