The Latest Breaking News from University of Kentucky

Cheerleader Laken Snelling Learns Her Fate After Her Newborn Son Was Found Hidden In A Trash Bag

Former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in the passing of her newborn son, McCoy Cade Hall.

Bored Panda · Oct 16

In 1943, Kentucky released a hardy pasture grass that farmers embraced; today, tall fescue covers an estimated 35 million acres, while its hidden fungus causes costly cattle health problems

In 1931, tall fescue grass was first found in Kentucky and later spread throughout the eastern United States. While it's advantageous for farmers, this grass harbors a harmful fungus contributing to fescue toxicosis, which severely impacts livestock health and leads to substantial financial losses in beef production. Ongoing research aims…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Scan Your Face To Enter Your Dorm? University of Kentucky Installs Facial Recognition Tech Around Campus

The rationale for AI facial scanning—to prevent bad actors from following students into buildings—makes little sense.

Reason · Sep 23

Who Is Laken Snelling? Ex-Kentucky Student-Athlete Indicted for Manslaughter After Her Newborn Was Found Dead in Closet

Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, faces manslaughter charges after her newborn was found dead in her closet. Discover the details of this tragic case.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12

Laken Snelling’s Newborn Baby’s Autopsy Results Revealed As Kentucky Cheerleader Now Faces Manslaughter Charge

The former University of Kentucky student has been indicted on first-degree manslaughter after authorities said her newborn was born alive before being found lifeless inside her closet.

Bored Panda · Mar 11

Tenured professor sues University of Kentucky for banning him from law school over comments on Israel

Exclusive: Ramsi Woodcock, who calls for an ‘end’ to Israel and military intervention against it, says the university violated his first amendment rights

The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2025

Kentucky Cheerleader Baby Tragedy “Could Have Been Avoided” As Expert Reveals Surprising Details

“She chose cruelty and evil instead. I hope she gets the maximum punishment allowed.”

Bored Panda · Sep 26, 2025

‘A bully’: Internet turns on Laken Snelling, the former Kentucky cheerleader with a dead newborn in her closet, over ‘mean girl’ allegations

Nonetheless, she's innocent until proven guilty.

We Got This Covered · Sep 5, 2025

People Outraged By 21YO Cheerleader’s Court Outfit And Makeup After Hiding Baby’s Body In Closet

Laken Snelling admitted she gave birth to the lifeless infant hidden in her closet. She appeared in court on September 2 for a string of charges.

Bored Panda · Sep 4, 2025

Cheerleader Who Police Say Stuffed a New Born's Body in a Garbage Bag Released

A University of Kentucky cheerleader who police say gave birth to a baby and hid its dead body in a garbage bag in a closet is out on bond.

Latin Times · Sep 3, 2025