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‘Worse and worse.’ Time to address Eastern Kentucky’s water woes, officials say.

December 14, 2018 10:12 AM

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin had a very bad week. Blame some of it on his worst enemy.

Tom Eblen

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin had a very bad week. Blame some of it on his worst enemy.

December 14, 2018 11:34 AM

Assailants allegedly pulled Kentucky man’s teeth. He said he was tortured over truck

State

Assailants allegedly pulled Kentucky man’s teeth. He said he was tortured over truck

December 14, 2018 12:00 AM

Kitchen worker at popular Lexington hotel diagnosed with Hepatitis A.

Fayette County

Kitchen worker at popular Lexington hotel diagnosed with Hepatitis A.

December 14, 2018 09:25 AM

Priest travels US spreading Gospel 1 good deed at a time

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Priest travels US spreading Gospel 1 good deed at a time

December 14, 2018 10:30 AM

‘I just want them to pay me.’ Lexington beer hall owes $250,000 on construction, suit says

Fayette County

‘I just want them to pay me.’ Lexington beer hall owes $250,000 on construction, suit says

December 13, 2018 11:56 AM

GOP leaders outraged by Supreme Court spanking on pension law. They should be ashamed.

Tom Eblen

GOP leaders outraged by Supreme Court spanking on pension law. They should be ashamed.

December 13, 2018 03:43 PM

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Are you ready for ugly Kentucky weather?

December 14, 2018 08:39 AM

Michael Cohen claims Trump knew hush money payments wrong

December 14, 2018 11:29 AM

Multiple bomb threats reported in Lexington, nationwide.

December 13, 2018 03:08 PM

Senate rebukes Trump, Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi, Yemen war

December 14, 2018 10:16 AM

Flight from Sacramento has to turn around after human heart was left onboard

December 13, 2018 03:00 AM

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Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin launches video attack against ProPublica and Courier Journal.

December 14, 2018 11:19 AM

‘This is a sad day for Kentucky’: Bevin reacts to court decision on pension law.

December 13, 2018 01:33 PM

Former UK player Kenny Walker makes mac n cheese, talks about getting into cooking

December 14, 2018 11:13 AM

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2018 Class of the Commonwealth: Kentucky’s top 25 high school football seniors

Sports

2018 Class of the Commonwealth: Kentucky’s top 25 high school football seniors

December 14, 2018 07:05 AM

The one-and-done quandary Kentucky basketball finds itself in

December 13, 2018 05:32 PM

‘Not worried about Tyler.’ Faith in Herro’s shooting hasn’t dimmed.

December 13, 2018 11:11 AM

High school basketball boys’ and girls’ scores from around Kentucky

November 26, 2018 06:30 PM

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New town homes approved for Nicholasville Road. Neighbors say it’s a bad fit.

Local

New town homes approved for Nicholasville Road. Neighbors say it’s a bad fit.

December 14, 2018 11:03 AM

Man who confessed to 90 murders now indicted in Kentucky woman’s death

December 13, 2018 07:55 PM

Southern Baptist Seminary in Kentucky discloses founders’ slave-owning past, racist views

December 13, 2018 08:33 AM

Truck carrying explosives allowed to burn deep in Lexington quarry

December 13, 2018 04:11 PM

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Diageo announces $130 million distillery project to produce more bourbon

Business

Diageo announces $130 million distillery project to produce more bourbon

December 13, 2018 01:53 PM

Clean up in aisle four? This Nicholasville company’s robot can take care of it.

December 14, 2018 10:37 AM

‘I just want them to pay me.’ Lexington beer hall owes $250,000 on construction, suit says

December 13, 2018 11:56 AM

China suspends tariff hikes on $126B of US cars, auto parts

December 14, 2018 07:52 AM

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Emoluments Claus

Opinion

Emoluments Claus

December 13, 2018 03:57 PM

Court ruling on pensions a win for democracy

December 13, 2018 08:32 PM

The path toward impeachment is now clear

December 12, 2018 02:59 PM

Kudos to McConnell for legalizing industrial hemp

December 12, 2018 08:18 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘Landmark win for every teacher.’ Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down pension law.

The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously struck down a controversial law that would have reduced retirement benefits for public employees, most notably by ending traditional pensions for school teachers hired after Jan. 1.

Blogs & Columns

Pimlico needs a rebuild, but is home of the Preakness worth the cost?

December 13, 2018 10:15 AM

Michael Jordan was not happy with Malik Monk after Hornets’ win

December 13, 2018 10:42 AM

Kentucky close to selling out its Citrus Bowl ticket allotment

December 11, 2018 04:40 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 05:41 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 04:58 PM

Pets for adoption in December 2018

Pets for adoption in December 2018

December 04, 2018 06:23 AM

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TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: One team gets toasted by challenge at Maker’s Mark

The ‘Top Chef’ contestants head to Maker’s Mark Distillery where they have to rethink Kentucky classic cuisine.

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Get in the spirit with a local Christmas or comedy show this weekend

LexGo

Get in the spirit with a local Christmas or comedy show this weekend

December 12, 2018 03:22 PM

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How basketball’s Kenny ‘Sky’ Walker got a nibble at ‘Top Chef’ table

Food & Drink

How basketball’s Kenny ‘Sky’ Walker got a nibble at ‘Top Chef’ table

December 14, 2018 11:09 AM

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