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‘Hemp has exploded’ in Kentucky. What that means for new jobs, investment.

Business

‘Hemp has exploded’ in Kentucky. What that means for new jobs, investment.

Almost 1,000 jobs have been created in the Kentucky hemp industry since December 2015. That number continues to rise.

July 19, 2019 03:14 PM

Philanthropist, socialite, horsewoman Marylou Whitney has died at age 93

Local Obituaries

Philanthropist, socialite, horsewoman Marylou Whitney has died at age 93

July 19, 2019 05:14 PM

Defying Bevin, legislature to hear pension bills from Democrats and Republicans

Politics & Government

Defying Bevin, legislature to hear pension bills from Democrats and Republicans

July 19, 2019 11:36 AM

He was sentenced to 15 years in Trinity Gay killing. A new judge extended his prison stay.

Crime

He was sentenced to 15 years in Trinity Gay killing. A new judge extended his prison stay.

July 19, 2019 02:37 PM

Do you know this man? He’s accused of inappropriately grabbing a restaurant employee.

Crime

Do you know this man? He’s accused of inappropriately grabbing a restaurant employee.

July 19, 2019 04:02 PM

This Kentucky doctor allegedly let his wife mishandle vaccines, causing ‘health crisis’

Health & Medicine

This Kentucky doctor allegedly let his wife mishandle vaccines, causing ‘health crisis’

July 19, 2019 04:04 PM

Lexington inks deal to avoid closing longtime business as Town Branch trail extended

Fayette County

Lexington inks deal to avoid closing longtime business as Town Branch trail extended

July 19, 2019 10:46 AM

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Iran’s seizure of UK tanker in Gulf seen as escalation

July 19, 2019 06:54 PM

Millions of pills. Pharmacy owner from KY charged in alleged drug conspiracy.

July 19, 2019 09:49 AM

Attorneys want school shooting suspect’s statements tossed

July 19, 2019 07:03 AM

How to beat Trump? Dems divided as he rams race onto ballot

July 19, 2019 08:29 AM

‘You can keep running your mouth.’ Q&A with Kash Daniel at SEC Media Days.

July 18, 2019 01:46 PM

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Photo slideshow: PGA Barbasol Championship opening round

July 18, 2019 07:43 PM

Ranking the top 10 UK players in the NBA during the John Calipari era at Kentucky

July 19, 2019 08:06 AM

DeMarcus Cousins back in Lexington

July 19, 2019 03:57 PM

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DeMarcus Cousins feels ‘like a kid again’ back in Lexington this weekend

Sports

DeMarcus Cousins feels ‘like a kid again’ back in Lexington this weekend

July 19, 2019 04:00 PM

Four UK players, one Lexington native named to preseason All-SEC teams

July 19, 2019 12:44 PM

Ten Years of Coach Cal: Ranking the 10 best UK players in the NBA

July 19, 2019 08:04 AM

Live updates: Leaderboards for PGA Barbasol and British Open

July 18, 2019 11:16 AM

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Fatal overdoses in Kentucky dropped by 15 percent last year, but ‘still much work to do’

Local

Fatal overdoses in Kentucky dropped by 15 percent last year, but ‘still much work to do’

July 18, 2019 02:53 PM

He had an AR-15, 450 rounds of ammunition. Jurors: Man guilty of threatening Lexington school.

July 18, 2019 06:25 PM

Lexington offers cooling centers, cuts pool fees to help residents in heat wave

July 18, 2019 12:48 PM

Rand Paul ramps up 9/11 dispute with Jon Stewart, calling him a ‘guttersnipe’

July 18, 2019 05:21 PM

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He’s been called ‘the most talented creative in America.’ Meet Kentucky’s Whit Hiler.

Business

He’s been called ‘the most talented creative in America.’ Meet Kentucky’s Whit Hiler.

July 19, 2019 12:19 PM

New bourbon festival focuses on African-American contributions to whiskey

July 19, 2019 01:06 PM

Fast-growing web of doorbell cams raises privacy fears

July 19, 2019 02:51 PM

Netflix subscriber drop hints at streaming-service fatigue

July 18, 2019 03:39 PM

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The toxic masculinity of Donald Trump

Opinion

The toxic masculinity of Donald Trump

July 19, 2019 12:36 PM

Deep down, Appalachia is a solution to be discovered, not a problem to be solved

July 19, 2019 02:20 PM

Back to normal in the mountains: Sweet corn, bean-picking and coal miners getting shorted

July 19, 2019 02:02 PM

Letters to the Editor: Trump. Trump. Trump. Trump. Trump. Trump. Also, Pence.

July 19, 2019 01:27 PM

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‘A nightmare we can’t wake up from.’ Families’ lawsuit: Air controller caused Kentucky crash

An air-traffic controller was negligent because he did not provide the best instructions after a Kentucky pilot flew into an area of limited visibility, leading to a crash in which four people died, a lawsuit charges.

Blogs & Columns

SEC Football Media Days links: Georgia ready for title run

July 17, 2019 08:12 AM

Links: SEC Football Media Days and Joe B. Hall visits UK practice

July 16, 2019 08:15 AM

Links: Could basketball corruption overshadow SEC Football Media Days?

July 15, 2019 08:14 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

July 17, 2019 09:39 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

July 12, 2019 02:03 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 1, 2019

July 04, 2019 07:10 PM

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Lexington’s ActOut Theatre gets the band back together for revival with new relevance

A revival production of “The Boys in the Band” by Lexington’s ActOut Theatre shows how themes of bigotry, self-loathing and homophobia still plague gay America, more than 50 years after play’s premiere.

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Weekend best bets: Dragons at the pool, urchins on the stage, pianos in the parks

Family

Weekend best bets: Dragons at the pool, urchins on the stage, pianos in the parks

July 18, 2019 10:20 AM

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Democrats are finally speaking more about their faith. Why they should keep talking.

Paul Prather

Democrats are finally speaking more about their faith. Why they should keep talking.

July 19, 2019 06:44 AM

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