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Pork chops, pizza and Bluegrass. Democrats push hard at end of gubernatorial primary.

Politics & Government

Pork chops, pizza and Bluegrass. Democrats push hard at end of gubernatorial primary.

In expected low-turnout election, each candidate is saying they see momentum at the end.

May 18, 2019 08:42 PM

With no one blocking his way this time, War of Will wins the Preakness

John Clay

With no one blocking his way this time, War of Will wins the Preakness

May 18, 2019 09:18 PM

Toyota fires at Trump: We ‘are not a national security threat.’

Business

Toyota fires at Trump: We ‘are not a national security threat.’

May 18, 2019 02:30 PM

Gov. Matt Bevin is unpopular. Here’s why he’s still expected to win the GOP primary.

Politics & Government

Gov. Matt Bevin is unpopular. Here’s why he’s still expected to win the GOP primary.

May 17, 2019 05:10 PM

City Center lights up after dark. It’s the first installation of LexLights! art program.

Fayette County

City Center lights up after dark. It’s the first installation of LexLights! art program.

May 17, 2019 10:52 AM

Health inspectors shut down three restaurants. One had a live turtle in a kitchen sink.

Restaurant News & Reviews

Health inspectors shut down three restaurants. One had a live turtle in a kitchen sink.

May 17, 2019 08:58 AM

Meet the three Democrats aiming to end Republican Mike Harmon’s role as state auditor

Latest News

Meet the three Democrats aiming to end Republican Mike Harmon’s role as state auditor

May 17, 2019 03:58 PM

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Four Kentucky men arrested in child predator sting

May 18, 2019 03:30 PM

New drug trial ordered after prosecutor’s religion questions

May 18, 2019 12:46 PM

Kentucky school shooting trial to be in different county

May 17, 2019 05:40 PM

Woman conned victim of $400,000 in phony land deal. The sentence could be 30 years.

May 17, 2019 07:41 PM

Men took $900,000 from vulnerable elderly relatives. They’re headed to prison.

May 17, 2019 05:55 PM

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How did Mark Casse celebrate winning the Preakness?

May 19, 2019 08:02 AM

War of Will’s trainer says Preakness win not revenge

May 18, 2019 08:58 PM

Zack Thompson reflects on ‘awesome moment’ of UK curtain call

May 18, 2019 07:19 PM

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With no one blocking his way this time, War of Will wins the Preakness

Sports

With no one blocking his way this time, War of Will wins the Preakness

May 18, 2019 09:18 PM

UK softball’s perceived weakness was its strength Saturday in NCAA Regional win

May 18, 2019 05:20 PM

Kentucky baseball team’s ‘difficult year’ ends without a trip to SEC Tournament

May 18, 2019 07:08 PM

‘She’d be doing the same thing.’ Slain runner Trinity Gay still motivates track stars.

May 18, 2019 04:22 PM

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WLEX anchor Lee Cruse to spend a week off the air after ‘inappropriate’ comments

Local

WLEX anchor Lee Cruse to spend a week off the air after ‘inappropriate’ comments

May 17, 2019 10:32 PM

UK and local governments served by Rumpke will still recycle paper. Find out which ones

May 17, 2019 12:19 PM

Who will be the next Fayette County Circuit Court judge? Meet the five candidates.

May 17, 2019 10:49 AM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Severe threat for parts of the region

May 19, 2019 05:34 AM

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The McDonald’s next to UK campus is being demolished. What’s next for that spot?

Business

The McDonald’s next to UK campus is being demolished. What’s next for that spot?

May 17, 2019 09:51 AM

Popular local gallery moving to new location after 23 years at Lexington Green

May 17, 2019 05:19 PM

Lexington’s first urban Target will open this summer; they’re looking to hire 70 employees

May 17, 2019 12:01 PM

Read before you eat: Updated list of Lexington restaurants on probation as of May

May 17, 2019 09:00 AM

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Voters and primaries: A bad sign of the times says Joel Pett

Opinion

Voters and primaries: A bad sign of the times says Joel Pett

May 13, 2019 01:43 PM

Comments by WLEX host Lee Cruse, and station’s lack of action, speak ‘louder than words’

May 16, 2019 07:07 PM

Want to see real improvements in Lexington’s East End? Get off the sidelines.

May 16, 2019 10:30 PM

Can a hobbled democracy still turn out voters?

May 17, 2019 12:24 PM

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UK violated Open Records Act on sexual harassment files, Court of Appeals rules

The University of Kentucky violated the state’s Open Records Act with its blanket refusal to provide investigative documents from a sexual harassment case involving a former UK associate professor, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled Friday.

Blogs & Columns

Who are these horses running in the 2019 Preakness Stakes?

May 18, 2019 08:55 AM

Pimlico chief says horse racing must avoid going the way of dog racing

May 18, 2019 02:58 PM

Gary West’s $20 million challenge is merely a publicity stunt

May 17, 2019 05:27 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 04:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 02:47 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

May 03, 2019 02:16 PM

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After band, relationship breakup, singer went back to her Kentucky roots in crafting solo album

Singer Katie Toupin used her Kentucky roots to help her get over leaving the band Houndmouth and a relationship in making her solo album, ‘Magnetic Moves’.

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Celebrities answer call to share abortion testimonials

Celebrities

Celebrities answer call to share abortion testimonials

May 17, 2019 05:14 PM

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Like it or not, no two Christians are exactly alike, much less all of Christendom

Paul Prather

Like it or not, no two Christians are exactly alike, much less all of Christendom

May 14, 2019 11:39 AM

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