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Food freebies for furloughed workers: Hams, turkeys, spaghetti, sandwiches

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Food freebies for furloughed workers: Hams, turkeys, spaghetti, sandwiches

Local chefs, caterers, food purveyors are pitching in for Lexington

January 17, 2019 04:50 PM

‘We’re trying like hell.’ Enerblu battery plant delayed at least a year in Pikeville.

Kentucky

‘We’re trying like hell.’ Enerblu battery plant delayed at least a year in Pikeville.

January 17, 2019 03:56 PM

‘Flash freeze’ will turn rain to snow in Central Kentucky this weekend

Fayette County

‘Flash freeze’ will turn rain to snow in Central Kentucky this weekend

January 17, 2019 10:09 AM

What do you need to take down a huge crane in downtown Lexington? A bigger crane.

Fayette County

What do you need to take down a huge crane in downtown Lexington? A bigger crane.

January 17, 2019 03:02 PM

Death of 28-year-old man in Lexington house fire ruled a homicide

Fayette County

Death of 28-year-old man in Lexington house fire ruled a homicide

January 17, 2019 02:30 PM

What’s that noise? It’s blasting in downtown Lexington. Find out when and where.

Fayette County

What’s that noise? It’s blasting in downtown Lexington. Find out when and where.

January 17, 2019 02:41 PM

He allegedly killed a bystander in a robbery. Kentucky police have a warrant for him.

Kentucky

He allegedly killed a bystander in a robbery. Kentucky police have a warrant for him.

January 17, 2019 02:39 PM

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Police investigating after 17-year-old girl shot at Lexington apartment complex

January 17, 2019 11:28 PM

House GOP leaders turn to ethics panel in wake of report on former leader Hoover

January 17, 2019 06:37 PM

Kentucky judge allegedly left accident scene. He’ll be suspended for seven days.

January 17, 2019 04:51 PM

Police: 3 dead, 1 wounded in shooting at Kentucky home

January 17, 2019 05:12 PM

‘Your worst nightmare.’ Search for missing Richmond mother nears third week.

January 17, 2019 02:48 PM

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Photo slideshow: Lexington Christian defeats Frankfort in 11th Region All ‘A’ semis

January 17, 2019 08:40 PM

Kentucky gymnastics senior leaders set for Excite Night

January 17, 2019 02:18 PM

Day 11 of search for Savannah Spurlock, family seeks information from the public

January 17, 2019 02:48 PM

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Podcast: Can Kentucky basketball get the road win at Auburn?

Sports

Podcast: Can Kentucky basketball get the road win at Auburn?

January 17, 2019 08:04 PM

Kentucky’s next challenge? A point guard who ‘makes everything go.’

January 17, 2019 04:35 PM

She’s struggled from the arc all season. Her clutch three just gave UK a big win.

January 17, 2019 10:53 PM

Last year’s small-school state champ learning to win again after shaky start to 2019

January 17, 2019 09:07 PM

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Kentucky special needs teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student

Local

Kentucky special needs teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student

January 17, 2019 10:36 AM

Vandal in SUV plowed into this Kentucky man’s snowman. He didn’t know about the stump.

January 17, 2019 12:55 PM

Herald-Leader wins Report for America grants to report on health, Eastern Kentucky

January 17, 2019 09:23 AM

So-called ‘flushable wipes’ pile up in Lexington sewers

January 16, 2019 01:27 PM

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Could this area become Lexington’s boomtown for senior citizens? See what’s coming now.

Business

Could this area become Lexington’s boomtown for senior citizens? See what’s coming now.

January 17, 2019 02:19 PM

‘His leadership has helped thousands of families.’ Area United Way president and CEO retiring.

January 17, 2019 11:53 AM

Sears creditors challenge hedge fund chairman’s winning bid

January 17, 2019 06:56 PM

A house in this affluent zip code topped December with sale of more than $1 million

January 16, 2019 11:21 AM

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In case of emergency....

Opinion

In case of emergency....

January 15, 2019 05:38 PM

Government shutdown is hurting rural people who can least stand it

January 15, 2019 05:35 PM

Republicans forced a shutdown in 1995 to balance the budget. Now they don’t seem to care about deficits, debt.

January 16, 2019 01:54 PM

McConnell says Democrats refuse to address border ‘crisis,’ Trump’s wall would be a bargain.

January 16, 2019 02:23 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Democratic Party calls for GOP legislators to resign after report on sealed deposition

The Kentucky Democratic Party called on Republican state Reps. Jeff Hoover and Michael Meredith to resign Wednesday following a report that a former staffer testified that Hoover sexually assaulted her and Meredith made a vulgar statement.

Blogs & Columns

Podcast: Can Kentucky basketball get the road win at Auburn?

January 17, 2019 08:04 PM

ESPN’s Mel Kiper thinks highly of Josh Allen in first mock draft

January 17, 2019 03:41 PM

Reaction to Kentucky’s win at Georgia, plus more hoops links

January 16, 2019 07:18 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

January 17, 2019 10:07 AM

Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

January 17, 2019 09:43 AM

Kentucky 56, Vanderbilt 47

Kentucky 56, Vanderbilt 47

January 14, 2019 09:36 AM

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LexGo

LexGo

Get excited about UK gymnastics Excite Night and other events this weekend

Have plans this weekend? We are some of the concerts, events and other entertainment happening around Central Kentucky.

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Musical ‘Kinky Boots’ requires actor do it all in thigh highs with stiletto heels

Stage & Dance

Musical ‘Kinky Boots’ requires actor do it all in thigh highs with stiletto heels

January 17, 2019 09:42 AM

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MLK’s last night is focus of ‘The Mountaintop’ and part of day-long celebration

LexGo

MLK’s last night is focus of ‘The Mountaintop’ and part of day-long celebration

January 17, 2019 09:42 AM

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