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UK plans to turn Kennedy’s Bookstore site into parking, retail space. See the plan.

Fayette County

UK plans to turn Kennedy’s Bookstore site into parking, retail space. See the plan.

Block between Limestone and Broadway to become new entrance to UK

February 22, 2019 11:37 AM

Teen apologizes for stepmother’s Kentucky slaying. Father objects to delay in sentencing.

Crime

Teen apologizes for stepmother’s Kentucky slaying. Father objects to delay in sentencing.

February 22, 2019 12:54 PM

Gov. Matt Bevin dismisses his low poll numbers, welcomes Trump’s help

Politics & Government

Gov. Matt Bevin dismisses his low poll numbers, welcomes Trump’s help

February 22, 2019 11:06 AM

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

February 22, 2019 07:41 AM

Lake Cumberland hits second-highest elevation in history and is expected to keep rising

Kentucky

Lake Cumberland hits second-highest elevation in history and is expected to keep rising

February 22, 2019 11:26 AM

Former UK student accused in death of 4-year-old boy appears in Lexington court on new charge

Crime

Former UK student accused in death of 4-year-old boy appears in Lexington court on new charge

February 22, 2019 09:35 AM

9 things Kentucky teachers should know about the educator-proposed pension plan

Politics & Government

9 things Kentucky teachers should know about the educator-proposed pension plan

February 21, 2019 12:44 PM

Latest News

Man accused of fatally shooting victim in head during scuffle in Lexington pleads guilty

February 22, 2019 01:25 PM

Lawmakers want to make sex with animals, child sex dolls illegal in Kentucky

February 22, 2019 01:10 PM

Patriots owner Robert Kraft among hundreds charged in South Florida sex traffic sting

February 22, 2019 12:23 PM

Fired Amazon employee with Crohn’s disease files lawsuit over lack of restroom access

February 22, 2019 03:00 AM

Suspect arrested after four shot, two killed in related shootings in Kentucky town

February 22, 2019 07:17 AM

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Phillip Oakley, father of Jenna Oakley, expresses frustration after court

February 22, 2019 12:54 PM

Drone video shows Cumberland Falls flooding

February 21, 2019 02:36 PM

‘Tom, Padma and I were like ... ‘ we need a bucket of this’’

February 22, 2019 09:08 AM

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In ‘really good spirits,’ Kentucky’s Travis sets target date for return

Sports

In ‘really good spirits,’ Kentucky’s Travis sets target date for return

February 21, 2019 05:51 PM

Star trio fuels Kentucky women’s basketball to biggest win of the year

February 21, 2019 09:40 PM

European basketball recruit offers another intriguing option for Kentucky next season

February 21, 2019 06:05 PM

Morant scores 30 to lead Murray St. over UT-Martin 85-75

February 21, 2019 11:01 PM

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Lexington council reverses, votes to include portions of Nicholasville Road in moratorium

Local

Lexington council reverses, votes to include portions of Nicholasville Road in moratorium

February 22, 2019 12:23 PM

Drew Barrymore movie will film at this Versailles site

February 22, 2019 01:08 PM

Many Kentucky houseboat owners aren’t paying their taxes. This would make them.

February 21, 2019 10:04 AM

‘Salt in the wounds of laid-off Kentuckians.’ Bill slashing jobless benefits advances.

February 21, 2019 03:20 PM

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Sneak peek: Inside the new Cosmic Charlie’s on Loudon

Business

Sneak peek: Inside the new Cosmic Charlie’s on Loudon

February 22, 2019 10:52 AM

How are you protecting your digital data? Here are three steps to follow.

February 22, 2019 12:46 PM

Ball Homes proposes 336 apartments near Hamburg in Lexington

February 21, 2019 09:29 AM

Hemp processor starts building new Kentucky facility

February 22, 2019 04:45 AM

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Abortion ban based on racist stereotype would worsen health care for women of color in Kentucky.

Opinion

Abortion ban based on racist stereotype would worsen health care for women of color in Kentucky.

February 22, 2019 01:05 PM

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

February 19, 2019 02:35 PM

Guns, walls, a nice place in Lexington, and assorted other thoughts from our readers

February 22, 2019 11:16 AM

Kentucky legislature can save lives by removing insurance hurdles to treatment of opioid addiction

February 22, 2019 01:41 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Lexington’s $590M sewer upgrade is $95M under budget. These big projects are next.

In 2011, the city of Lexington agreed to $590 million in storm water and sewer upgrades as part of an agreement with the EPA. To date, the city has spent $229 million. But a major sewer line replacement projects could drive up costs.

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

Kentucky native, actress Jennifer Carpenter embraces traitor role in ‘The Enemy Within’

Former Louisville, Kentucky, student and “Dexter” cast member Jennifer Carpenter stars in a new NBC televisions series “The Enemy Within” as a former CIA operative turned traitor.

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‘Hot Country Knights’? Did cover band steal the show at the Dierks Bentley concert?

Music News & Reviews

‘Hot Country Knights’? Did cover band steal the show at the Dierks Bentley concert?

February 22, 2019 09:28 AM

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‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

February 22, 2019 07:41 AM

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