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💰 UK by the numbers
With over 33,000 people employed by UK, we decided to dig around and see how much you can make working there. | Mark Cornelison | UKphoto
$1.08 million and $1.7 million. That’s the range of the top ten highest salaries at UK — aka one of LEX’s largest employers — according to reports from the Lexington Herald-Leader.
School administrators and athletics staff were among the highest paid employees at the school, but the majority of full-time roles held at UK include professors, research specialists, healthcare workers, and administrators.
UK’s top earners from the 2025-26 database are...
Brad White, former UK football defensive coordinator, $1.7 million
Dr. Robert DiPaola, provost and co-executive vice president for health affairs, $1.48 million
Mitch Barnhart, athletics director, $1.43 million
If you want to see exactly who is making what, the Herald-Leader broke down the top 10.
Lexington will remain under an extreme cold warning until late this morning, according to the National Weather Service. Safety recommendations include dressing in layers while outside and during travel, frequently checking on the elderly, and using your generators correctly + keeping them outside.
Development
UK HealthCare announced a multiphase renovation of its Birthing Center beginning in March. The Mother Baby Unit will relocate to Pavilion A as upgrades roll out through 2029. Plans include four additional labor and delivery rooms, expanded OB emergency services, enhanced resources for high-risk mothers, and more. (UKNow)
Civic
CivicLex is selecting 36 Lexington residents to serve on the city’s first Civic Assembly. From submitted applications, software will generate a diverse pool of residents, with one panel chosen at random. Watch the drawing live on Facebook tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Community
The recent wintry weather brought Lexington 5.5 inches of snow this past weekend, and Louisville received 5.9 inches. Kentucky Sports Radio crowned their winner of the KSR Meteorologist Madness challenge, but all of the participants overestimated the snowfall. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Learn
Take a break from doomscrolling. The Lexington Public Library shared six online resources you can access even when the library is closed. Find a new read from home or even learn a new skill.
Stat
Over 200 million. That’s how many people across the US were impacted by the recent winter storm. The weather also triggered the highest number of flight cancellations since March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. With more cold weather ahead, now’s a good time to review our local snow and ice control plan. (NBC News)
Job
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Shop
If we could only buy one thing this month? We’d buy two — a two-piece set, that is. Eliminate outfit guesswork + look instantly put together with this best-selling comfy travel set, or turn the cozy up a notch with this knit loungewear set.*
Number
1976. That’s when Clark’s Pump-N-Shop was established in Westwood, KY. Today, this family-owned, community-focused company operates 60+ convenience stores, offering clean, well-lit, fully stocked stores and a welcoming experience across the Tri-State area. Learn more.*
The Buy
One of our favorite on-the-go essentials: deodorizing body wipes. We stash them in our car + purse because you never know when you’ll need a quick little refresh.
You’ll find Jojo under a blanket this winter. | Photo by LEXtoday
No paparazzi, please. Jojo isn’t the biggest fan of her warming headband. Send us pictures of your furry friends experiencing the snow by replying to this email. We may feature them in a future edition.
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