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Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously strikes down controversial pension law

December 13, 2018 10:03 AM

‘Landmark win for every teacher.’ Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down pension law.

Politics & Government

‘Landmark win for every teacher.’ Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down pension law.

December 13, 2018 01:47 PM

Kentucky’s Supreme Court struck down the pension law. What happens next?

Politics & Government

Kentucky’s Supreme Court struck down the pension law. What happens next?

December 13, 2018 01:57 PM

Cheers and jeers erupt over Kentucky pension ruling. Watch Bevin and Beshear react.

Politics & Government

Cheers and jeers erupt over Kentucky pension ruling. Watch Bevin and Beshear react.

December 13, 2018 11:27 AM

‘I just want them to pay me.’ Lexington beer hall owes $250,000 on construction, suit says

Fayette County

‘I just want them to pay me.’ Lexington beer hall owes $250,000 on construction, suit says

December 13, 2018 11:56 AM

McConnell knows he’s going to be a Democratic target in 2020. Enter the hemp issue.

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McConnell knows he’s going to be a Democratic target in 2020. Enter the hemp issue.

December 12, 2018 04:54 PM

Southern Baptist Seminary in Kentucky discloses founders’ slave-owning past, racist views

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Southern Baptist Seminary in Kentucky discloses founders’ slave-owning past, racist views

December 13, 2018 08:33 AM

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Police: Teen, officers exchange gunfire at middle school

December 13, 2018 11:34 AM

Flight from Sacramento has to turn around after human heart was left onboard

December 13, 2018 03:00 AM

Kentucky governor feuds with media ahead of investigation

December 13, 2018 11:58 AM

Officer dies in crash during chase in southern Indiana

December 13, 2018 05:56 AM

Hackers stole nearly $1M from Save the Children charity

December 13, 2018 11:07 AM

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Kentucky pension ruling: ‘A landmark win for transparency’

December 13, 2018 12:47 PM

‘This is a sad day for Kentucky’: Bevin reacts to court decision on pension law.

December 13, 2018 01:33 PM

Mira Ball explains $10 million gift to UK

December 11, 2018 03:14 PM

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‘Not worried about Tyler.’ Faith in Herro’s shooting hasn’t dimmed.

Sports

‘Not worried about Tyler.’ Faith in Herro’s shooting hasn’t dimmed.

December 13, 2018 11:11 AM

Kentucky high school football team in NFL Films show. Here’s how to watch it tonight.

December 13, 2018 11:23 AM

Michael Jordan was not happy with Malik Monk after Hornets’ win

December 13, 2018 10:42 AM

Pimlico needs a rebuild, but is home of the Preakness worth the cost?

December 13, 2018 10:15 AM

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‘I just want them to pay me.’ Lexington beer hall owes $250,000 on construction, suit says

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‘I just want them to pay me.’ Lexington beer hall owes $250,000 on construction, suit says

December 13, 2018 11:56 AM

Kentucky doctor really didn’t like paying taxes on hefty income. Now he’s headed to prison

December 13, 2018 09:20 AM

Cocaine bag in baby formula can; marijuana in bottle. Lexington parents charged

December 13, 2018 12:30 PM

‘Welcome to Dunbar Penitentiary:’ Some Fayette students speak out against metal detectors

December 12, 2018 12:56 PM

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Virgin Galactic tourism rocket ship reaches space in test

Business

Virgin Galactic tourism rocket ship reaches space in test

December 13, 2018 01:59 PM

Possibly fatal issue causes Del Monte recall in 25 states and 12 other countries

December 12, 2018 05:19 PM

HopCat bar to change name of its famous ‘crack’ fries. ‘Drug addiction is not a joke.’

December 12, 2018 08:23 AM

AP Exclusive: Iran hackers hunt nuclear workers, US targets

December 13, 2018 06:09 AM

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The path toward impeachment is now clear

Opinion

The path toward impeachment is now clear

December 12, 2018 02:59 PM

Appalachian water

December 12, 2018 04:02 PM

Kudos to McConnell for legalizing industrial hemp

December 12, 2018 08:18 PM

Central Kentucky losing a higher education, community leader

December 12, 2018 12:34 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Developer Mira Ball gives $10 million to help UK students afford college

Philanthropist and developer Mira Ball donated $10 million to the University of Kentucky to help students pay for college, officials announced Tuesday.

Blogs & Columns

Pimlico needs a rebuild, but is home of the Preakness worth the cost?

December 13, 2018 10:15 AM

Michael Jordan was not happy with Malik Monk after Hornets’ win

December 13, 2018 10:42 AM

Kentucky close to selling out its Citrus Bowl ticket allotment

December 11, 2018 04:40 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 05:41 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 04:58 PM

Pets for adoption in December 2018

Pets for adoption in December 2018

December 04, 2018 06:23 AM

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LexGo

LexGo

Get in the spirit with a local Christmas or comedy show this weekend

‘The Night Before Christmas,’ ballet, comedian Sinbad and the movie ‘Jingle Bell Rocks!’ all happening in Lexington.

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Red-hot Latin musical artist at Rupp? Ozuna brings his tour to town.

Music News & Reviews

Red-hot Latin musical artist at Rupp? Ozuna brings his tour to town.

December 13, 2018 09:41 AM

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A word in favor of preaching to the choir

Paul Prather

A word in favor of preaching to the choir

December 13, 2018 09:17 AM

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