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Shooting, dribbling and, yes, tweeting part of player evaluation for NBA Draft

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Shooting, dribbling and, yes, tweeting part of player evaluation for NBA Draft

Posting has more than one meaning when it comes to assessing a basketball player.

May 26, 2019 06:32 AM

Mitch Barnhart, yes Mitch Barnhart, is nation’s best athletics director

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Mitch Barnhart, yes Mitch Barnhart, is nation’s best athletics director

May 26, 2019 06:28 AM

The three rival fan bases burning to see Kentucky football ‘slip back’

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The three rival fan bases burning to see Kentucky football ‘slip back’

May 26, 2019 06:18 AM

‘Roe v. Wade is under attack.’ Abortion rights protesters rally in Lexington.

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‘Roe v. Wade is under attack.’ Abortion rights protesters rally in Lexington.

May 25, 2019 06:22 PM

They dislike Bevin but voted for Trump. Can Beshear win them over in November?

Politics & Government

They dislike Bevin but voted for Trump. Can Beshear win them over in November?

May 24, 2019 02:15 PM

With $82 million investment, AppHarvest finally ready to build its 60-acre greenhouse

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With $82 million investment, AppHarvest finally ready to build its 60-acre greenhouse

May 24, 2019 02:44 PM

After 50 years, Critchfield’s butcher is hanging up his apron. What’s next for the store?

Food & Drink

After 50 years, Critchfield’s butcher is hanging up his apron. What’s next for the store?

May 24, 2019 11:23 AM

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Bart Starr, QB who led Packers to greatness, dies at 85

May 26, 2019 10:58 PM

Man, teen charged in two shootings that injured people in south Lexington

May 26, 2019 04:32 PM

Former Colgate plant could become hotel, commercial space

May 26, 2019 09:41 AM

North Carolina moves to help offenders clear their records

May 26, 2019 09:13 AM

Aliens, bigfoot and Princess Di’s crash: Pigeon Forge has new unconventional museum

May 25, 2019 01:39 PM

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Watch Rachel Lawson’s press conference after UK softball’s elimination

May 26, 2019 08:37 AM

Kentucky NOW rally for women’s reproductive rights

May 25, 2019 06:21 PM

Comments concerning high suspension rates among black students made at board meeting

May 24, 2019 10:48 AM

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UK softball’s season ends one step short of College World Series for third straight year

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UK softball’s season ends one step short of College World Series for third straight year

May 26, 2019 02:04 AM

Shooting, dribbling and, yes, tweeting part of player evaluation for NBA Draft

May 26, 2019 06:32 AM

Mitch Barnhart, yes Mitch Barnhart, is nation’s best athletics director

May 26, 2019 06:28 AM

Simon Pagenaud wins Indy 500 on Penske’s golden anniversary

May 26, 2019 05:54 PM

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Life sentences possible after Kentucky Islamic leader, 2 men indicted in alleged murder plot

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Life sentences possible after Kentucky Islamic leader, 2 men indicted in alleged murder plot

May 24, 2019 04:24 PM

Nearly 6 years in prison, a $19.2 million tax bill. Fraud ends badly for Kentucky businessman.

May 24, 2019 07:51 AM

He was found dead in the Kentucky woods nearly 33 years ago. Now we know his name.

May 24, 2019 10:06 AM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: A few severe storms possible today

May 26, 2019 05:38 AM

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More beer on the way: Georgetown brewery announces $1.8m expansion

Business

More beer on the way: Georgetown brewery announces $1.8m expansion

May 24, 2019 10:12 AM

Young homebuyers scramble as prices rise faster than incomes

May 25, 2019 02:59 PM

CEOs get $800,000 pay raise, leaving workers further behind

May 24, 2019 03:54 PM

The highest-paid CEOs by state

May 24, 2019 01:46 PM

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Joel Pett says there’s only one message from Trump evangelicals listen to

Opinion

Joel Pett says there’s only one message from Trump evangelicals listen to

May 23, 2019 09:19 PM

Worried about Lexington’s recycling woes? Here are some steps we can all take to help.

May 22, 2019 01:48 PM

Primary takeaways: Beshear’s brand? Last chance for Adam? The Democrat of the future?

May 23, 2019 03:39 PM

When the Run for the Roses became the War of the Roses

May 24, 2019 10:38 AM

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George Takei ‘tempted’ to challenge Mitch McConnell. He has support from other actors.

Actor George Takei, known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in “Star Trek,” tweeted he is tempted to move to Kentucky to run against longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell. Mark Hamill, Henry Winkler tweeted their support.

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Owner says Maximum Security will not run in Belmont Stakes

May 20, 2019 08:01 AM

Who are these horses running in the 2019 Preakness Stakes?

May 18, 2019 08:55 AM

Pimlico chief says horse racing must avoid going the way of dog racing

May 18, 2019 02:58 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

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May 22, 2019 04:35 PM

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May 16, 2019 04:26 PM

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May 10, 2019 02:47 PM

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Why rapper Lil Nas X showed up at Billy Ray Cyrus’ house with a shiny red surprise

Kentucky native Billy Ray Cyrus got a surprise this week when rapper Lil Nas X showed up at his house in a Maserati. It was Lil Nas X’s way of celebrating the success of the remix of “Old Town Road.”

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First look: New version of Graze has opened in The Woodlands with new menu

Restaurant News & Reviews

First look: New version of Graze has opened in The Woodlands with new menu

May 23, 2019 12:29 PM

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From Elton to Elle, the best images of Cannes

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From Elton to Elle, the best images of Cannes

May 25, 2019 05:25 PM

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