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Lake Cumberland at level not seen in 20 years because of heavy rain. The dam is fine.

Kentucky

Lake Cumberland at level not seen in 20 years because of heavy rain. The dam is fine.

The lake in Southern Kentucky is at one of its highest levels ever.

February 20, 2019 03:06 PM

A surprise state budget bill borrows $75M and spends $25M. Here’s who would get it.

Politics & Government

A surprise state budget bill borrows $75M and spends $25M. Here’s who would get it.

February 19, 2019 08:04 PM

Principal of Kentucky high school charged after not reporting abuse of students, police say

Crime

Principal of Kentucky high school charged after not reporting abuse of students, police say

February 20, 2019 12:32 PM

Festival with ‘A-list music’ coming to Keeneland via producers of Forecastle, Bonnaroo

Fayette County

Festival with ‘A-list music’ coming to Keeneland via producers of Forecastle, Bonnaroo

February 20, 2019 10:59 AM

Kentucky lawmakers advance bill to ban abortions because of disability diagnosis

Politics & Government

Kentucky lawmakers advance bill to ban abortions because of disability diagnosis

February 20, 2019 04:44 PM

‘Very angry’ neighborhood demands Lexington council reverse decision on moratorium

Fayette County

‘Very angry’ neighborhood demands Lexington council reverse decision on moratorium

February 20, 2019 11:04 AM

Kentucky plans to give away another historic site, this time to EKU

Politics & Government

Kentucky plans to give away another historic site, this time to EKU

February 20, 2019 10:35 AM

Latest News

20-year-old was dismembered, left in Lexington trash bin. Her child’s dad pleads guilty.

February 20, 2019 04:03 PM

Should ‘In God We Trust’ be displayed in Kentucky schools? These lawmakers say yes.

February 20, 2019 06:37 PM

Man charged with murder after reported shooting in Shelby County

February 21, 2019 12:10 AM

Poll: Kentucky voters dislike bill allowing concealed guns with no permit, training

February 20, 2019 02:40 PM

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Down the stretch they come at Keeneland

February 20, 2019 12:12 PM

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Dunk off backboard punctuates Kentucky high school playoff rout

February 20, 2019 11:37 PM

Photo slideshow: Frankfort defeats Franklin County 86-54 in 41st District semifinal

February 20, 2019 11:35 PM

Buzzer-beating 3-pointer decides berth in 11th Region basketball tournament

February 20, 2019 08:34 PM

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‘It makes us all nervous.’ Travis to miss at least 2 weeks after MRI results revealed.

Sports

‘It makes us all nervous.’ Travis to miss at least 2 weeks after MRI results revealed.

February 20, 2019 07:53 PM

For Kentucky, one player’s injury could be a duo’s opportunity

February 20, 2019 11:51 AM

New film about UK football’s first four black players ‘is story of healing’

February 20, 2019 04:39 PM

How UK could add more guards to its 2019 recruiting class (and a Keion Brooks update)

February 20, 2019 10:23 AM

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‘Not a safe environment for any child.’ Bed bugs, safety concerns at School for the Deaf.

Local

‘Not a safe environment for any child.’ Bed bugs, safety concerns at School for the Deaf.

February 20, 2019 01:00 PM

Lexington’s Most Wanted: February 19, 2019

February 20, 2019 11:34 AM

Parts of several busy Lexington roads temporarily flooded due to heavy rain

February 20, 2019 08:06 AM

Kentucky wants more secrecy for the public incentives it offers corporations

February 19, 2019 11:30 AM

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He wants more care staff in Kentucky nursing homes, which are among nation’s worst

Business

He wants more care staff in Kentucky nursing homes, which are among nation’s worst

February 20, 2019 10:04 AM

Bill to legalize sports betting passes Kentucky House panel, but still faces long odds

February 20, 2019 11:47 AM

Curse of Saratoga strikes again? Another Chevy Chase restaurant closes in Lexington.

February 19, 2019 12:19 PM

New owners plan to move historic riverboat to Ohio winery

February 18, 2019 01:43 PM

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Joel Pett on dissing incentives

Opinion

Joel Pett on dissing incentives

February 20, 2019 01:36 PM

More secrecy in how Kentucky doles out tax breaks to businesses? Lawmakers should say no.

February 20, 2019 06:46 PM

Knight Foundation’s investment in media seeks to preserve an essential element of democracy: an informed citizenry

February 19, 2019 02:35 PM

Joel Pett on 2020 blurred vision

February 19, 2019 01:46 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

McConnell’s opposition to Green New Deal comes as he backs not-so-green resource: coal

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is fast-tracking a piece of Democratic climate change legislation he opposes, part of a record of supporting the coal industry.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win at Missouri

February 20, 2019 12:54 AM

Liveblog: No. 4 Kentucky 66, Missouri 58

February 19, 2019 06:16 PM

Reports: Kentucky hiring Jon Sumrall, a former Wildcat, as linebackers coach

February 19, 2019 06:08 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

February 19, 2019 05:57 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

February 15, 2019 11:47 AM

61st Grammy Awards

61st Grammy Awards

February 11, 2019 08:23 AM

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TV

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Down the stretch they come at Keeneland

Things are coming down to the wire on “Top Chef” Kentucky, where this week they will have to bid against each other for their ingredients at Keeneland.

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Chris Stapleton, Dan + Shay lead ACM nominations

Latest News

Chris Stapleton, Dan + Shay lead ACM nominations

February 20, 2019 12:16 PM

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Defying musical boundaries, this band mixes Mexican folk and psychedelic rock

Music News & Reviews

Defying musical boundaries, this band mixes Mexican folk and psychedelic rock

February 20, 2019 07:56 AM

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