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Room-temperature seafood, signs of rodents. Nine more restaurants on probation.

December 10, 2018 08:30 AM

Bevin says Kentucky economy booming under new laws. Job growth has actually slowed.

Politics & Government

Bevin says Kentucky economy booming under new laws. Job growth has actually slowed.

December 10, 2018 12:00 AM

3-year-old girl whose throat was slit has died; uncle faces murder charge after attack

Crime

3-year-old girl whose throat was slit has died; uncle faces murder charge after attack

December 10, 2018 07:48 AM

Andy Beshear touts his record and tries to remove taint of Longmeyer contribution

Politics & Government

Andy Beshear touts his record and tries to remove taint of Longmeyer contribution

December 10, 2018 04:28 PM

Would these new proposals help keep e-cigarettes away from Kentucky kids?

Education

Would these new proposals help keep e-cigarettes away from Kentucky kids?

December 10, 2018 11:01 AM

Former Miss Kentucky, accused of sending nude photos to student, could face 20 years in prison.

Crime

Former Miss Kentucky, accused of sending nude photos to student, could face 20 years in prison.

December 10, 2018 09:42 AM

‘End times:’ Rand Paul, Lindsey Graham find common ground on Saudi Arabia

Politics & Government

‘End times:’ Rand Paul, Lindsey Graham find common ground on Saudi Arabia

December 10, 2018 05:00 AM

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Police search for suspect after three killed in Leslie County

December 10, 2018 11:18 PM

Tennessee man, 39, charged with traveling to Kentucky to have sex with 14-year-old girl

December 10, 2018 12:00 AM

Big reward offered for information on stolen guns

December 11, 2018 04:27 AM

Kentucky city to remove statue of anti-immigrant editor

December 11, 2018 05:55 AM

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‘They just continue to prove they won’t give up,’ UK’s Mitchell says

December 09, 2018 06:11 PM

Holiday music fills The Square during annual Celebration of Song

December 09, 2018 06:37 PM

Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg brings Puff Puff Pass tour to Rupp Arena

December 09, 2018 07:28 AM

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Several experts believe Kentucky should have dropped from AP Top 25

Sports

Several experts believe Kentucky should have dropped from AP Top 25

December 10, 2018 02:07 PM

‘I had to Google him.’ Josh Allen breaks out the jokes at Lott Trophy ceremony

December 10, 2018 12:03 PM

UK football puts two on AP All-America First Team for first time in 67 years

December 10, 2018 12:44 PM

After stressing defense for months, Calipari says UK’s offense needs attention

December 10, 2018 08:51 AM

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Police search for suspect after three killed in Leslie County

Local

Police search for suspect after three killed in Leslie County

December 10, 2018 11:18 PM

More than 50 arrested in Lexington shoplifting crackdown

December 10, 2018 03:53 PM

The University of Kentucky will pay retired professor $620,000 in lawsuit settlement

December 09, 2018 03:25 PM

Former Fayette educator sentenced in second county in student rape case

December 07, 2018 04:31 PM

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Employee at BBQ restaurant in Richmond diagnosed with Hepatitis A

Business

Employee at BBQ restaurant in Richmond diagnosed with Hepatitis A

December 10, 2018 11:52 AM

Updated list of Lexington restaurants on probation as of mid-November

December 10, 2018 08:30 AM

Hepatitis A: Barbecue restaurant closed permanently. Here’s why.

December 07, 2018 12:31 PM

North Lexington bookstore closed. Then something surprising happened.

December 07, 2018 08:59 PM

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Paul, stop making excuses for Trump pursuit of Moscow hotel

Opinion

Paul, stop making excuses for Trump pursuit of Moscow hotel

December 10, 2018 06:11 PM

Ongoing investment is key for quality water service

December 10, 2018 01:08 PM

What has the president been ‘smocking’ to justify payoffs?

December 10, 2018 06:08 PM

The Trump administration got worse under Kelly

December 10, 2018 06:06 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘Tip of the spear.’ As customers beg for clean water, is a crisis looming in Appalachia?

Eastern KY water districts share similar struggles: lack of trust in water quality, broken or cracked service lines and failure to raise rates. The Martin County crisis made news, but what about the rest of Appalachia?

Blogs & Columns

Several experts believe Kentucky should have dropped from AP Top 25

December 10, 2018 02:07 PM

Kentucky basketball notes and trends after loss to Seton Hall

December 10, 2018 10:58 AM

With win over Gonzaga, Tennessee shows it’s title material

December 10, 2018 09:02 AM

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

Kentucky routs Louisville 56-10

Kentucky routs Louisville 56-10

November 27, 2018 08:56 AM

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LexGo

LexGo

Shameik Moore slings webs as 1st biracial Spider-Man in film

Shameik Moore turns a dream into reality as film's first biracial Spider-Man, although actor still hopes to play the superhero and his alter-ego Miles Morales in a live-action film.

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Moonves scandal looms over CBS shareholder meeting

Celebrities

Moonves scandal looms over CBS shareholder meeting

December 11, 2018 02:13 AM

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Study: Social media surpasses newspapers as news source

Celebrities

Study: Social media surpasses newspapers as news source

December 10, 2018 05:21 PM

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