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Goodfellas Pizzeria closing after bad Barstool review? Well, not exactly.

Food & Drink

Goodfellas Pizzeria closing after bad Barstool review? Well, not exactly.

Goodfellas Pizzeria announced it would be “closing down shop to retrain our staff” after Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy gave the restaurant a ‘0.0’ review. But is it really closing?

October 23, 2018 03:50 PM

Former Kentucky State Police detective admits he lied in court during murder case

State

Former Kentucky State Police detective admits he lied in court during murder case

October 23, 2018 03:00 PM

‘Frontline’ documentary investigates Kentucky’s ‘Pension Gamble’ and teacher protests

Politics & Government

‘Frontline’ documentary investigates Kentucky’s ‘Pension Gamble’ and teacher protests

October 23, 2018 10:14 AM

Gorton and Bastin spar over jobs, endorsements in Lexington mayoral forum

Politics & Government

Gorton and Bastin spar over jobs, endorsements in Lexington mayoral forum

October 23, 2018 02:02 PM

Head of nonprofit accused of harassment remains on leave. Interim director named.

Fayette County

Head of nonprofit accused of harassment remains on leave. Interim director named.

October 23, 2018 02:35 PM

Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts getting a new Big Blue home

Copious Notes

Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts getting a new Big Blue home

October 23, 2018 12:00 AM

They stole thousands of pills from dozens of pharmacies. They got caught in Kentucky.

State

They stole thousands of pills from dozens of pharmacies. They got caught in Kentucky.

October 23, 2018 12:00 AM

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Victim suffers life-threatening injuries at Lexington UPS facility.

October 23, 2018 01:06 PM

Woman’s tip prevents potential Kentucky school attack

October 23, 2018 03:51 PM

$1.6 billion for free? That possibility drew Mega Millions players to Lexington lot for tickets

October 23, 2018 12:00 PM

Police want help after bicyclist killed in Lexington hit-and-run

October 23, 2018 10:52 AM

School bus involved in fatal Pulaski County crash.

October 23, 2018 09:11 AM

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Hot Dickel! We try a Tabasco barrel aged whiskey to spice up our bourbon tasting series

October 23, 2018 03:50 PM

Free Kentucky Mega Millions coupons given out for a chance at $1.6 billion

October 23, 2018 12:17 PM

Mark Stoops addresses quarterback plan moving forward

October 22, 2018 04:59 PM

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Sports

Kentucky among 21 teams on bookmaker’s list of national title contenders. See UK’s odds.

October 23, 2018 04:34 PM

Are Kentucky’s wide receivers getting frustrated? Here’s what Stoops says.

October 23, 2018 12:58 PM

How can Calipari’s star freshmen prove themselves? One area to watch for each newcomer.

October 23, 2018 08:44 AM

High-scoring in-state star KyKy Tandy picks Xavier University

October 23, 2018 01:15 PM

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‘I don’t feel safe.’ Security of Fayette Mall questioned after man charged over gunfire, fight

Local

‘I don’t feel safe.’ Security of Fayette Mall questioned after man charged over gunfire, fight

October 23, 2018 09:53 AM

Kentucky medical company filed false insurance claims. Now it must pay $5.2 million.

October 22, 2018 12:00 AM

He’s accused of opening fire in a Lexington KFC. His father is separately accused of murder.

October 22, 2018 02:24 PM

Lexington crash injures juvenile standing near intersection, driver leaves scene

October 22, 2018 09:31 PM

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Merit Furniture, in business since 1956, closing. Owner: ‘Nobody wants quality furniture.’

Business

Merit Furniture, in business since 1956, closing. Owner: ‘Nobody wants quality furniture.’

October 22, 2018 11:54 AM

Stocks mostly recover from an early plunge on Wall Street

October 23, 2018 03:42 PM

iPhone XR makes the right trade-offs for a cheaper price

October 23, 2018 12:21 PM

McDonald’s shares jump on strong 3Q numbers

October 23, 2018 01:32 PM

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Cherlynn Stevenson for Kentucky House District 88

Opinion

Cherlynn Stevenson for Kentucky House District 88

October 22, 2018 07:10 PM

We are not an ‘angry mob;’ we’re a force to be reckoned with in midterms

October 18, 2018 06:34 PM

Unendorsed candidate responses

October 22, 2018 07:13 PM

Veterans’ ‘stolen valor’ attack on Amy McGrath makes no sense

October 22, 2018 05:07 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

You’ve heard plenty of claims about Amy McGrath and Andy Barr. Here’s the truth.

There have been many claims about Amy McGrath and Andy Barr as they run for Congress in Kentucky. What’s the truth about their stances on immigration, health care, payday lenders and partisanship?

Blogs & Columns

Stoops says Missouri dangerous. Here’s how coach plans to have UK prepared.

October 22, 2018 02:41 PM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s Blue-White Game

October 21, 2018 10:55 PM

Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018 12:47 AM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 22 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 22 2018

October 23, 2018 02:21 PM

Photos from UK’s 14-7 win over Vanderbilt

Photos from UK’s 14-7 win over Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018 11:43 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

October 16, 2018 05:26 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Country star Chris Stapleton’s bass player still hasn’t quit his day job.

Country music icon Chris Stapleton and bass player J.T. Cure go way back to their youth in Eastern Kentucky. Despite Stapleton’s dizzying success, Cure has maintained his job as an accountant for Vanderbilt Medical Center.

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You knew this was coming. Now we know when ‘Disney on Ice Frozen’ skates into Rupp.

Copious Notes

You knew this was coming. Now we know when ‘Disney on Ice Frozen’ skates into Rupp.

October 22, 2018 08:00 AM

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You may care that Travis Tritt is returning to Lexington, especially if you missed him last time

Copious Notes

You may care that Travis Tritt is returning to Lexington, especially if you missed him last time

October 22, 2018 08:30 AM

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