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UK gets largest grant ever: $87 million to cut opioid deaths in 16 Kentucky counties

Education

UK gets largest grant ever: $87 million to cut opioid deaths in 16 Kentucky counties

The NIH grant will focus on 16 Kentucky counties, including Fayette and Jefferson.

April 18, 2019 01:30 PM

Kentucky pension systems need money. Here’s how these governor candidates would get it.

Politics & Government

Kentucky pension systems need money. Here’s how these governor candidates would get it.

April 18, 2019 04:12 PM

McConnell proposes raising minimum age to buy tobacco products, citing vaping epidemic

Politics & Government

McConnell proposes raising minimum age to buy tobacco products, citing vaping epidemic

April 18, 2019 11:33 AM

Don’t have reservations at Jeff Ruby’s? Here are nine other new places to try

Business

Don’t have reservations at Jeff Ruby’s? Here are nine other new places to try

April 18, 2019 02:59 PM

‘A huge moment.’ Churchill, Triple Crown tracks, plus Keeneland move to ban race-day drug

Horses

‘A huge moment.’ Churchill, Triple Crown tracks, plus Keeneland move to ban race-day drug

April 18, 2019 09:32 AM

Superintendent’s secret life insurance policy leaves Pikeville school board divided

Kentucky

Superintendent’s secret life insurance policy leaves Pikeville school board divided

April 18, 2019 10:14 AM

Trump initially called Mueller election probe ‘the end of my presidency,’ report says

Latest News

Trump initially called Mueller election probe ‘the end of my presidency,’ report says

April 18, 2019 09:38 AM

Latest News

Mueller report: WH wanted McConnell to urge Sessions to not recuse

April 18, 2019 04:14 PM

Read and search the 400-page Mueller report here

April 18, 2019 11:28 AM

Suspended Kentucky student found near high school with gun, ammunition, police said

April 18, 2019 10:55 AM

More charges for man accused of claiming to be missing child

April 18, 2019 10:50 AM

After dozens of racehorse deaths, new Kentucky lab will drill into safety of racing

April 17, 2019 02:11 PM

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VisitLex releases ASMR video with a horse

April 18, 2019 01:15 PM

Virginia Tech’s Blackshear on the ‘tremendous energy’ Zion brings Duke

April 18, 2019 11:29 AM

Photo slideshow: Paul Laurence Dunbar defeats Tates Creek 3-2

April 18, 2019 01:50 AM

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New UK basketball signee showed Calipari he’s a ‘winner’ with stellar play as senior

Sports

New UK basketball signee showed Calipari he’s a ‘winner’ with stellar play as senior

April 18, 2019 02:12 PM

Calipari on Kentucky basketball’s newest recruit: ‘He’s where the game is going’

April 18, 2019 12:12 PM

See where ex-Kentucky players will be signing autographs

April 18, 2019 04:26 PM

‘A huge moment.’ Churchill, Triple Crown tracks, plus Keeneland move to ban race-day drug

April 18, 2019 09:32 AM

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Kentucky officer charged after allegedly exchanging photos with minor on Snapchat

Local

Kentucky officer charged after allegedly exchanging photos with minor on Snapchat

April 18, 2019 12:53 PM

Police investigating her husband’s death found fire. Lexington woman faces new arson charge.

April 17, 2019 02:43 PM

He’s accused of Lexington blowtorch assault, murder. He says jail treatment hospitalized him

April 17, 2019 11:17 AM

Bevin at her side, DeVos touts her school choice proposal in Lexington

April 17, 2019 11:42 AM

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Don’t have reservations at Jeff Ruby’s? Here are nine other new places to try

Business

Don’t have reservations at Jeff Ruby’s? Here are nine other new places to try

April 18, 2019 02:59 PM

Another Lexington restaurant on health department probation is gone

April 17, 2019 08:30 PM

Judge blocks Spectrum ads suggesting Windstream customers will be hurt by bankruptcy

April 17, 2019 04:35 PM

After dozens of racehorse deaths, new Kentucky lab will drill into safety of racing

April 17, 2019 02:11 PM

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Joel Pett doesn’t think William Barr made America great again

Opinion

Joel Pett doesn’t think William Barr made America great again

April 18, 2019 05:03 PM

Ending child care deserts is possible in 2020. We would all benefit.

April 18, 2019 10:46 AM

Joel Pett wonders why America can’t elect a female president

April 17, 2019 05:39 PM

Letters: There’s other fires closer to home; Barr’s wish for AOC apology highlights GOP hypocrisy

April 17, 2019 03:10 PM

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Kentucky worker safety commissioner acknowledges failures, promises culture change

Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health chief promises state investigations of workplace accidents and deaths will be better after overhaul of process, inspector training after critical federal audit.

Blogs & Columns

In a mild surprise, Mike Smith makes his Kentucky Derby choice

April 16, 2019 08:39 PM

With preps done, Omaha Beach tops Kentucky Derby media poll

April 15, 2019 02:23 PM

LSU shows it wants to keep Will Wade, at least for now

April 15, 2019 09:57 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 01:19 PM

Pets for adoption in April 2019

Pets for adoption in April 2019

April 09, 2019 08:06 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 1, 2019

April 04, 2019 04:59 PM

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Weekend to do list: Kitefest, Mary Poppins show and ride a Ferris wheel at Fayette Mall?

Things to do in Lexington for the weekend include Kitefest at Masterson Station Park, the Fayette Mall carnival, SCAPA performs Mary Poppins at the Lexington Opera House, Pink Floyd tribute Brit Floyd comes to the EKU Center in Richmond, comedian Greg Warren performs at Comedy off Broadway and a spring cabaret at the Woodford Theatre.

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Looking for live music? Here’s three shows whose success keeps bringing them back

Music News & Reviews

Looking for live music? Here’s three shows whose success keeps bringing them back

April 18, 2019 11:42 AM

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Easter reminds us that resurrection is possible when we lose faith

Paul Prather

Easter reminds us that resurrection is possible when we lose faith

April 18, 2019 03:04 PM

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