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Voters passed Marsy’s Law. Now the Kentucky Supreme Court will decide if that counts.

Politics & Government

Voters passed Marsy’s Law. Now the Kentucky Supreme Court will decide if that counts.

Kentuckians voted for Marsy’s Law this month. Now the Kentucky Supreme Court will decide if that vote counts.

November 15, 2018 10:35 AM

Unlike state workers and teachers, KY lawmakers have a pension fund in terrific shape

Politics & Government

Unlike state workers and teachers, KY lawmakers have a pension fund in terrific shape

November 15, 2018 09:39 AM

Bevin: ‘Breaking the backs’ of teachers union will be among ‘best things’ for Kentucky

Politics & Government

Bevin: ‘Breaking the backs’ of teachers union will be among ‘best things’ for Kentucky

November 14, 2018 03:17 PM

‘It showed us how good we can be.’ Has Kentucky found a new way to play?

UK Men's Basketball

‘It showed us how good we can be.’ Has Kentucky found a new way to play?

November 15, 2018 01:16 AM

Democrat Rocky Adkins launches his campaign for Kentucky governor from Morehead

Politics & Government

Democrat Rocky Adkins launches his campaign for Kentucky governor from Morehead

November 14, 2018 04:30 PM

Trump gives Kelley Paul’s push for criminal justice reform a major boost

Latest News

Trump gives Kelley Paul’s push for criminal justice reform a major boost

November 14, 2018 05:18 PM

‘I am innocent.’ Imprisoned Kentucky Amish man seeks pardon from President Trump

Kentucky

‘I am innocent.’ Imprisoned Kentucky Amish man seeks pardon from President Trump

November 14, 2018 01:16 PM

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Chris Stapleton wins big at CMAs, Keith Urban nabs top prize

November 14, 2018 11:47 PM

Man charged in Kentucky bank robbery found in Alabama

November 15, 2018 05:02 AM

FDA to crack down on menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes

November 15, 2018 10:19 AM

Wintry weather leads to collisions, power outages in Lexington

November 14, 2018 06:04 PM

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Versailles Road

November 14, 2018 04:29 PM

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First look at Zim’s Cafe, the new Ouita Michel restaurant

November 15, 2018 09:05 AM

Suspect in ‘executions’ of eight in Ohio agrees in Fayette County court to extradition

November 14, 2018 02:59 PM

What did John Calipari think of Kentucky’s defense against North Dakota?

November 14, 2018 11:57 PM

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The game-by-game numbers are telling: Kentucky has a big-play problem.

Sports

The game-by-game numbers are telling: Kentucky has a big-play problem.

November 15, 2018 10:14 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over North Dakota

November 15, 2018 12:37 AM

Who’s ‘freaking out’ about missing shots? Not Tyler Herro.

November 15, 2018 02:07 AM

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after UK’s 38-point victory over North Dakota

November 15, 2018 12:12 AM

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Who is Rocky Adkins’ running mate? Meet Stephanie Horne.

Local

Who is Rocky Adkins’ running mate? Meet Stephanie Horne.

November 14, 2018 04:36 PM

How could 8 die without a trace of the killers? Father agrees in Fayette court to extradition

November 14, 2018 12:38 PM

‘We have a better foot to put forward.’ KY Senate GOP floor leader faces challenge.

November 14, 2018 09:01 AM

Republicans want to keep major state cases from judge who struck down pension law

November 13, 2018 03:59 PM

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$150 million bourbon park plan will be architectural ‘masterpiece,’ owners say

Business

$150 million bourbon park plan will be architectural ‘masterpiece,’ owners say

November 15, 2018 09:19 AM

New restaurant from chef Ouita Michel opens in downtown Lexington

November 15, 2018 09:06 AM

Walmart flexes its muscle against Amazon

November 15, 2018 10:23 AM

Tips for reducing the risk of trouble during a company party

November 14, 2018 01:47 PM

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November 14, 2018 04:07 PM

Why do white nationalists attack religious congregations? Is God an enemy of the state?

November 14, 2018 05:12 PM

Trump is keeping his promises to forgotten coal communities

November 14, 2018 06:42 PM

Results of tariffs could sour even the president’s fans

November 14, 2018 05:08 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Grant Oakley’s second day of work was the last day of his short life

A work forklift killed Grant Oakley, 17, of Garrard County, KY. The resulting bad state investigation was blamed for no charges being filed. Feds: Kentucky fails to properly review worker deaths.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over North Dakota

November 15, 2018 12:37 AM

Liveblog: Kentucky 96, North Dakota 58

November 14, 2018 06:52 PM

Podcast: Kentucky basketball recruiting and the early signing period

November 13, 2018 08:11 PM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 08:39 PM

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

November 05, 2018 08:15 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

October 30, 2018 06:35 PM

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Latest News

Latest News

Chris Stapleton wins big at CMAs, Keith Urban nabs top prize

At the 2018 Country Music Association Awards, Chris Stapleton won the most awards and had night’s best performance, almost capping a perfect night.

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New restaurant from chef Ouita Michel opens in downtown Lexington

Food & Drink

New restaurant from chef Ouita Michel opens in downtown Lexington

November 15, 2018 09:06 AM

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‘Elf the Musical’: A Christmas comedy that encourages a positive approach to life

Stage & Dance

‘Elf the Musical’: A Christmas comedy that encourages a positive approach to life

November 14, 2018 01:02 PM

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