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Freestyler Eli Summa Opts To Stay In-State With Kentucky (2025)
Summa, a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American, has a year remaining at Sacred Heart Academy located in Louisville, Kentucky. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
University of Kentucky appoints new vice provost
After a robust national search, Jana Jasinski has been named vice provost for the University of Kentucky. Pending approval by the board of trustees, Jasinski will step into the role effective Aug. 15. The vice provost is a new leadership role within the Office of the Provost that partners with...
Kentucky reaches out to 4-star guard, reclass candidate
Kentucky has one available scholarship remaining for the 2024-25 season and Mark Pope has been very disciplined and open about how he wants to use it. At the moment, he's 100 percent okay with heading into the season with 12 players on his roster. In fact, he needs to find the perfect fit in order to add to his current roster.
Information Session Monday for Fayette Industrial Solar Proposals
Lexington-Fayette (Kentucky) Urban County Government's 12th District Councilmember Kathy Plomin will host an information session on the two industrial-scale solar farm proposals in rural Fayette County in the Haley Road/Winchester Road area next Monday, July 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Macdeonia Christian Church, 4551 Winchester Road, Lexington. Members of the Lexington-Fayette or surrounding counties who are interested in learning more about these potential developments are encouraged to attend.
NBA jersey numbers revealed for newest Kentucky draftees
The last Kentucky players of the John Calipari era are off to the NBA and about to make their mark in the league. On Tuesday, the full reveal of their jersey numbers were finalized. Reed Sheppard, who was drafted 3rd overall to the Houston Rockets, will be wearing No. 15,...
Chamber presents festival proceeds to Shriners
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber presented Hillbilly Clan 1 Outhouse 2 with a check for $76,000 on Thursday, June 27. The presentation took place at the Garfield House in Pikeville with Shriner representatives and Southeast Kentucky Chamber Board members present. The proceeds will be donated to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Lexington.
From The Field to Flooring
HempWood is a Kentucky-based company, located in Murray. The flooring of the office and lab space at the Plant Sciences Building on North Farm at the University of Kentucky is made from materials grown right outside its four walls. Lexington, KY (July 1, 2024) - Hemp fibers are among the...
TBT Ticket Sales Will Help Boost Club Blue Revenue for UK Athletes
Club Blue, the official NIL partner of Kentucky Athletics, and The Basketball Tournament (TBT), the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on FOX Sports, has announced a partnership to benefit Kentucky student-athletes. A portion of all ticket sales for TBT’s Lexington Regional will go directly to Club Blue...
Deone Walker named Preseason All-American
Kentucky junior defensive tackle Deone Walker continues to pile up the preseason accolades as he was named a Preseason Second Team All-American by Walter Camp, it was announced Monday. Walter Camp is the nation's oldest college football All-America team. Walter Camp, "The Father of American football," first selected an All-America...
Police investigating early-morning Lexington shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington police are investigating an early-morning shooting. Officers were called to Cambridge Drive at around 2:30 Tuesday morning. When they arrived, they found someone suffering from a gunshot wound. That person was taken to the hospital. They are expected to recover. Police are still working to...
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