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Chris Lofton’s still got it, but DeMarcus Cousins’ team prevails in TBT

Ex-Cats

Chris Lofton’s still got it, but DeMarcus Cousins’ team prevails in TBT

Chris Lofton had a game-high 32 points in a loss for KBC.

July 20, 2019 07:51 PM

Family holds reunion at Woodford County farm where their ancestors were once enslaved

Woodford County

Family holds reunion at Woodford County farm where their ancestors were once enslaved

July 20, 2019 07:07 PM

Bevin’s pension bill clears first hurdle. Monday’s House vote expected to be tight.

Politics & Government

Bevin’s pension bill clears first hurdle. Monday’s House vote expected to be tight.

July 20, 2019 05:25 PM

Beshear says Gov. Bevin’s wording in special session call could endanger legislation

Politics & Government

Beshear says Gov. Bevin’s wording in special session call could endanger legislation

July 20, 2019 12:13 PM

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

A.F. Dawahare, who ran his family’s chain of Kentucky clothing stores, has died

Local Obituaries

A.F. Dawahare, who ran his family’s chain of Kentucky clothing stores, has died

July 19, 2019 11:11 PM

‘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.

July 19, 2019 03:14 PM

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Explosion at gas factory in central China kills at least 12

July 20, 2019 05:59 AM

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

July 19, 2019 08:56 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

‘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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Ranking the top 10 shots by UK players during the John Calipari era

July 21, 2019 10:12 AM

Family holds reunion at farm where their ancestors were enslaved

July 21, 2019 05:52 AM

Photo slideshow: TBT regional semis features 2 Mr. Basketballs

July 20, 2019 07:44 PM

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Ten Years of Coach Cal: Ranking Kentucky’s 10 best shots

Sports

Ten Years of Coach Cal: Ranking Kentucky’s 10 best shots

July 21, 2019 10:13 AM

Live updates: Leaderboards for PGA Barbasol and British Open

July 18, 2019 11:16 AM

Course record falls as two set up Sunday showdown at Barbasol Championship

July 20, 2019 08:01 PM

Three takeaways from this year’s SEC Football Media Days

July 20, 2019 01:52 PM

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

Local

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

July 19, 2019 11:36 AM

Tips help police identify man accused of inappropriately grabbing a restaurant employee

July 19, 2019 04:02 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Tracking a major change into the region

July 21, 2019 05:33 AM

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British Airways, Lufthansa suspend Cairo flights

Business

British Airways, Lufthansa suspend Cairo flights

July 20, 2019 08:50 PM

China launches STAR, tech stock market to boost industry

July 20, 2019 08:46 PM

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

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Joel Pett: In one ear ... Trump’s tweets and the Kentucky GOP

Opinion

Joel Pett: In one ear ... Trump’s tweets and the Kentucky GOP

July 19, 2019 01:47 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

The toxic masculinity of Donald Trump

July 19, 2019 12:36 PM

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$1.3 million in drug-testing fraud admitted in case involving Nicholasville, Owensboro labs

A Western Kentucky man has admitted taking part in a scheme with a drug-testing laboratory in Nicholasville to defraud health insurance programs of more than $1.3 million.

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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For 25 years, artists kept Lexington hopping with a unique downtown event

Gallery Hop jumpstarted Lexington’s downtown arts revival 25 years ago. Now dubbed LexArts HOP, the event draws thousands for art, wine and socializing.

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Portman is Thor, Ali is Blade and more from Marvel’s Phase 4

LexGo

Portman is Thor, Ali is Blade and more from Marvel’s Phase 4

July 21, 2019 01:20 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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