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The risk of death from this cancer went down in Kentucky after Medicaid expansion

Kentucky still ranks first in the nation for colon cancer rates.

March 19, 2019 11:41 AM

Tyler Herro moves even higher up NBA Draft board, and there’s more room to rise

UK Men's Basketball

Tyler Herro moves even higher up NBA Draft board, and there’s more room to rise

March 19, 2019 10:35 AM

Save your bribes — your kids’ swanky colleges won’t make them successful

Paul Prather

Save your bribes — your kids’ swanky colleges won’t make them successful

March 19, 2019 01:26 PM

People live far shorter lives in some Kentucky counties. See how your county ranks.

Kentucky

People live far shorter lives in some Kentucky counties. See how your county ranks.

March 19, 2019 10:28 AM

After Michael Jackson documentary, could Lexington’s ‘Thriller’ Parade be in jeopardy?

Fayette County

After Michael Jackson documentary, could Lexington’s ‘Thriller’ Parade be in jeopardy?

March 19, 2019 01:26 PM

External review of UK archaeology praises two recently eliminated units

Education

External review of UK archaeology praises two recently eliminated units

March 19, 2019 02:59 PM

Grimes predicted ‘chaos,’ but meeting of expanded State Board of Elections was ho-hum

Politics & Government

Grimes predicted ‘chaos,’ but meeting of expanded State Board of Elections was ho-hum

March 19, 2019 02:45 PM

Latest News

NBC announces new air date for ‘Dateline’ episode about murder of UK football player

March 19, 2019 03:36 PM

Calipari reportedly donates $1 million he received from producers of docuseries

March 19, 2019 10:44 AM

Andy Barr playing big role helping Trump fight for emergency declaration

March 19, 2019 01:28 PM

Ford shifting 550 jobs to Louisville truck plant amid ‘surging’ SUV demand

March 19, 2019 09:43 AM

Man found near Lexington park shot to death in the city’s fifth homicide in 2019

March 19, 2019 07:07 AM

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UK football’s Landon Young talks about return to practice

March 19, 2019 02:38 PM

Kentucky State Board of Elections meets without Grimes

March 19, 2019 02:44 PM

Moose on the loose: see moose who broke into home

March 19, 2019 12:00 AM

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Who will make it to the Final Four? We asked dozens of college basketball experts.

Sports

Who will make it to the Final Four? We asked dozens of college basketball experts.

March 19, 2019 07:00 PM

‘A game changer.’ BBN holds its breath as it awaits Washington’s status.

March 19, 2019 07:42 PM

Kentucky should eclipse last year’s NCAA run — if PJ Washington is OK

March 19, 2019 06:29 PM

UK’s Landon Young back from torn ACL. Here’s his plan to be better (and bigger) than ever.

March 19, 2019 02:42 PM

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Former lobbyist to pay $15,000 ethics fine. He was already convicted in bribery case.

Local

Former lobbyist to pay $15,000 ethics fine. He was already convicted in bribery case.

March 18, 2019 05:30 PM

Grayson County 11-year-old critically injured when hit by SUV while riding bike

March 18, 2019 10:37 PM

US drug czar says border wall will reduce influx of drugs

March 18, 2019 04:16 PM

Oldham County school bus driver charged with DUI after accident with 33 students on board

March 17, 2019 11:16 AM

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Ford shifting 550 jobs to Louisville truck plant amid ‘surging’ SUV demand

Business

Ford shifting 550 jobs to Louisville truck plant amid ‘surging’ SUV demand

March 19, 2019 09:43 AM

They opened after Morris Book Shop closed. What’s next for Brier Books?

March 18, 2019 01:20 PM

It served Lexington’s movie theater needs for 25 years. Now it’s gone. Here’s what’s coming next

March 18, 2019 04:43 PM

Quarles: Sales of Kentucky hemp products surged in 2018

March 18, 2019 12:57 PM

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‘Six days was enough.’ Education commissioner explains why he asked for ‘sickout’ records.

Opinion

‘Six days was enough.’ Education commissioner explains why he asked for ‘sickout’ records.

March 19, 2019 11:08 AM

After sickening act of hate in New Zealand, time to call out some ugly truths at home

March 18, 2019 12:08 PM

The socialist label is propaganda. Here are some facts to look beyond the illusion.

March 15, 2019 04:28 PM

Forget the ‘Green New Deal.’ Kentucky isn’t ready for socialism.

March 15, 2019 05:18 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Unvaccinated Kentucky high schooler banned from basketball, school. He sues health department.

An Northern Kentucky high school student who wasn’t immunized for chickenpox sued his local health department after he was barred from playing basketball and attending school.

Blogs & Columns

LeVelle Moton dazzles every March, so why is he still at NC Central?

March 19, 2019 03:35 PM

NCAA links: Abilene Christian thrilled to be playing Kentucky

March 18, 2019 09:10 AM

CBS broadcast ‘A team’ coming to Columbia, Colonial Life Arena for NCAA Tournament

March 17, 2019 10:05 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 06:24 PM

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

March 10, 2019 10:37 AM

Pets for adoption in March 2019

Pets for adoption in March 2019

March 09, 2019 09:28 AM

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Batman

LexGo

LexGo

The (other) other Batman: He’s the one you’ve heard for decades but probably never seen.

Kevin Conroy barely knew who Batman was when he walked into an audition nearly 30 years ago. Now Conroy has spent half his life voicing the iconic hero in television shows, movies and video games, starting with ‘Batman: The Animated Series.’

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Pick your favorite on-screen Batman: Do you like your Dark Knight funny or ferocious?

Celebrities

Pick your favorite on-screen Batman: Do you like your Dark Knight funny or ferocious?

March 19, 2019 08:32 AM

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Manchester Music Hall swinging from roots country to post-grunge rock this week

Kentucky

Manchester Music Hall swinging from roots country to post-grunge rock this week

March 19, 2019 08:27 AM

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