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Tailgating Guidelines 2025 Kentucky Football Season

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June 24, 2025

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Tailgating Guidelines 2025 Kentucky Football Season

Key Takeaways – 2025 Tailgate Rules & Regulations

Tailgate Setup Window:
- Begins Saturday, August 9 at 8 a.m.
- Any tailgates set up before Aug. 9 will be removed.
Season-Long Tagging Requirement:
- Once tailgate setups are approved to begin on Aug. 9, All tents/trailers – must be tagged with Name, Phone Number, and Email Address
- Tags can be picked up at Kroger Field Gate One starting July 21or tailgaters may choose to create and use their own tags
- All untagged items are subject to removal
Safety Guidelines:
- “Call Before You Stake”
- Stakes more than four inches deep require  approval by UK Athletics (Call 859-218-3716)
- Do not stake near tree roots
- Ensure setups do not block parking spaces

UK Athletics is introducing updated tailgating guidelines for the 2025 season.

The guidelines will provide more structure around the tailgating experience with an eye toward fairness and safety to benefit all those who come to the University of Kentucky campus throughout the week and on game days.

The guidelines are aimed at assisting the University of Kentucky with maintaining the grounds around Kroger Field.

Setup and Removal Dates
Tailgate Setup is approved to begin on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 8 a.m.

Any setups prior to this point will be removed from the grounds of Kroger Field.

The start date has been set to allow staff to prepare and maintain the complex as much as possible prior to the start of tailgating and football season.

Following the regular season, tailgating tents, structures and trailers must be removed by Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. ET.

Any items left after that point will be removed from the Kroger Field grounds.

Beginning August 9, anything set up (e.g., tents and trailers) must be tagged with contact information to allow UK Athletics staff to reach each item’s owner.

All items left at Kroger Field must contain the following information:

First and Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address

For those who do not wish to provide their own tags, UK Athletics will have tags available starting Monday, July 21 at 8 a.m. ET at Kroger Field Gate 1. (NOTE: setups may not begin until August 9 or later).

Those seeking to set up their tailgates, beginning August 9, must tag anything left at the stadium so UK staff who need to mow and perform other maintenance needs can contact them in advance of moving those items.

Tents/trailers that are not tagged with contact information will be subject to removal from the Kroger Field grounds.

Safety Measures
Permanent structures are prohibited around Kroger Field.

“Know what’s below, call before you stake.” Any tent or structure that requires “stakes” more than four inches into the ground must be pre-approved by UK Athletics (859) 218-3716.

Kroger Field is serviced by numerous underground electrical lines, water pipes and other utilities. Driving stakes into utility lines is extremely dangerous. For safety and usage purposes, it is essential that rules regarding the use of stakes are followed.

Do not stake any tents or structures next to the base/root of a tree.

Ensure that setting up a tent or trailer does not limit the use of a parking space for game day or a normal workday. Tents or trailers who violate this requirement will be removed and/or towed at the expense of the item’s owner.

Full-Service Tailgate Options
UK Athletics and REVELxp have teamed up once again this year to offer turnkey, hassle-free tailgating for Kentucky football fans! All tailgates are located steps away from Kroger Field and offer a variety of package offerings to accommodate all groups.

To learn more about tailgate packages, click here.

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Which Northern Kentucky boys basketball teams can win regional titles?

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February 28, 2026

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Which Northern Kentucky boys basketball teams can win regional titles?

The best week of the boys Kentucky high school basketball season is here, as the regional tournaments begin.

Three boys basketball tournaments with Northern Kentucky teams begin next week as they try to punch their ticket to Rupp Arena. They are all in their traditional homes: The Eighth Region takes place at Henry County, the Ninth Region at Truist Arena and the 10th Region at the Mason County Fieldhouse. Here is a look at those brackets.

Eighth Region (at Henry County)

Wednesday, March 4: Henry County (19-11) vs. South Oldham (20-8), 6:30 p.m.; Simon Kenton (16-10) vs. Spencer County (19-13), 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 5: Walton-Verona (17-15) vs. North Oldham (22-5), 6:30 p.m.; Woodford County (17-7) vs. Gallatin County (11-20), 8 p.m.

Monday, March 9: Semifinals – March 4 winners, 6:30 p.m.; March 5 winners, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10: Final, 7 p.m.

What to watch: Simon Kenton edged Walton-Verona 56-51 for the 32nd District championship. Bray Bilton was the tournament MVP. SK did not play Spencer County this year, and lost to South Oldham in its half of the draw by 20. North Oldham and Woodford County are considered the two favorites, and are both 8-0 in the region as they have not played each other. WV lost to North Oldham by 20 on Feb. 6.

Ninth Region (at NKU’s Truist Arena)

Saturday, March 7: Highlands (25-5) vs. Conner (14-12), 1 p.m.; Covington Catholic (28-2) vs. Dixie Heights (18-12), 2:30 p.m.; Lloyd Memorial (22-4) vs. Holy Cross (21-9), 6:30 p.m.; Ryle (21-8) vs. Newport (21-9), 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 8: Semifinals – Highlands/Conner vs. CovCath/Dixie winners, 6:30 p.m.; Lloyd/Holy Cross vs. Ryle/Newport winners, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10: Final, 7 p.m.

What to watch: CovCath is the overwhelming favorite. Its only losses are to other top Kentucky teams Male and Madison Central. CovCath has not played Lloyd or Newport but has beaten the other five teams in the field by an average of 27 points. The Colonels’ closest win against Ninth Region competition is by 18 (72-54) against its first opponent, Dixie Heights.

Conner beat Highlands 72-58 on Feb. 10. Ryle beat Conner by 12 in the 33rd District final for its first district title since 2014. Ryle beat Newport 45-30 on Dec. 17 but Newport has won seven of nine heading into the regional.

Lloyd is the hottest team in the region besides CovCath, winning 12 straight including a 21-point victory over Dixie in the 34th District final. Lloyd beat Holy Cross by 10, 63-53, on Jan. 6. Lloyd and Newport did not play each other this season, and time will tell if either can challenge CovCath if they get that chance. But barring injuries, it’s hard to imagine anyone other than the Colonels going to Rupp.

10th Region (at Mason County Fieldhouse)

Wednesday, March 4: Scott (15-14) vs. Mason County (7-19), 6 p.m.; Pendleton County (17-12) vs. George Rogers Clark (26-4), 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 5: Montgomery County (17-12) vs. Bracken County (14-15), 6 p.m.; Campbell County (21-9) vs. Nicholas County (20-12), 8 p.m.

Monday, March 9: Semifinals – March 4 winners, 6 p.m.; March 5 winners, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10: Final, 7 p.m.

What to watch: George Rogers Clark is the heavy favorite here. Scott beat the host Royals 64-59 Dec. 18 in Taylor Mill. The hosts have struggled all year but won the 39th District. Scott survived a wild finish in the 37th District semifinals, with Jordan Clemons hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer after a steal to give the Eagles a win over Brossart. Freshman Benjamin Brown has averaged 23 points per game in half a season. Pendleton County won the 38th District behind junior Kamden O’Hara, one of Northern Kentucky’s best shooters (15.4 ppg., 100 3-pointers). They drew the short straw after tourney favorite GRC lost the 40th District final to Montgomery County, 73-66. Campbell County has won four straight, including two dominant wins in the 37th District tournament. The streak started with a 90-89 win over its first-round regional opponent Nicholas County Feb. 13. Sophomore standout Austin Davie put up 50 points against Nicholas. Campbell lost by 12 to potential semifinal opponent Montgomery County Jan. 23.

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Cities Drive Kentucky License Plate fund aims to support disaster relief across the commonwealth

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February 28, 2026

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Cities Drive Kentucky License Plate fund aims to support disaster relief across the commonwealth

(LEX 18) — With peak flood season approaching in eastern Kentucky, a new license plate is hitting the road with a mission: helping communities recover when disaster strikes.

The Kentucky League of Cities is launching the Cities Drive Kentucky license plate to raise money for communities affected by natural disasters. The plates are expected to arrive at county clerk’s offices across the state next month.

Kentucky League of Cities CEO J.D. Chaney said the idea grew from watching Kentuckians rally together during past disasters — most notably in 2021, when an EF-4 tornado touched down in western Kentucky as part of a widespread outbreak.

“We saw people from the far east going far west that weren’t even touched,” Chaney said.

Chaney said getting local governments back on their feet quickly is essential to helping residents recover.

“Getting the city up and going to be able to respond to the citizens they serve is absolutely critical for individuals to make recovery,” Chaney said.

The Kentucky League of Cities also aims to serve as a communication hub during disasters, helping local officials manage the flood of offers of support so they can focus on their communities.

“They’ve got [300] or 400 other phone calls they need to be doing, and we help on that other side. So, there’s one point of contact to facilitate those things,” Chaney said.

The need for that kind of support is growing. Research from the organization shows extreme weather caused $22 million in damages in 2025.

Chaney described the license plate program as a safety net for cities across Kentucky.

“It’s an insurance policy, for Kentucky cities to know that they have that backing with other communities that have the resources so they can immediately get back and start serving their constituency,” Chaney said.

“We hope others also see how important that is,” Chaney added.

The Cities Drive Kentucky license plates will be available at county clerk’s offices statewide next month.

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Western Kentucky residents share benefits of backyard chickens (copy)

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February 27, 2026

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Western Kentucky residents share benefits of backyard chickens (copy)

Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 276 earlier this month, which would allow Kentucky residents to keep up to six backyard chickens on residential properties while setting guidelines for local regulation.

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