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With no one blocking his way this time, War of Will wins the Preakness

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With no one blocking his way this time, War of Will wins the Preakness

Trainer Mark Casse triumphs after the Kentucky Derby disqualification controversy.

May 18, 2019 09:18 PM

Pork chops, pizza and Bluegrass. Democrats push hard at end of gubernatorial primary.

Politics & Government

Pork chops, pizza and Bluegrass. Democrats push hard at end of gubernatorial primary.

May 18, 2019 08:42 PM

Toyota fires at Trump: We ‘are not a national security threat.’

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Toyota fires at Trump: We ‘are not a national security threat.’

May 18, 2019 02:30 PM

Gov. Matt Bevin is unpopular. Here’s why he’s still expected to win the GOP primary.

Politics & Government

Gov. Matt Bevin is unpopular. Here’s why he’s still expected to win the GOP primary.

May 17, 2019 05:10 PM

City Center lights up after dark. It’s the first installation of LexLights! art program.

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City Center lights up after dark. It’s the first installation of LexLights! art program.

May 17, 2019 10:52 AM

Health inspectors shut down three restaurants. One had a live turtle in a kitchen sink.

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Health inspectors shut down three restaurants. One had a live turtle in a kitchen sink.

May 17, 2019 08:58 AM

Meet the three Democrats aiming to end Republican Mike Harmon’s role as state auditor

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Meet the three Democrats aiming to end Republican Mike Harmon’s role as state auditor

May 17, 2019 03:58 PM

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Four Kentucky men arrested in child predator sting

May 18, 2019 03:30 PM

Kentucky school shooting trial to be in different county

May 17, 2019 05:40 PM

Woman conned victim of $400,000 in phony land deal. The sentence could be 30 years.

May 17, 2019 07:41 PM

Men took $900,000 from vulnerable elderly relatives. They’re headed to prison.

May 17, 2019 05:55 PM

Popular local gallery moving to new location after 23 years at Lexington Green

May 17, 2019 05:19 PM

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War of Will’s trainer says Preakness win not revenge

May 18, 2019 08:58 PM

Zack Thompson reflects on ‘awesome moment’ of UK curtain call

May 18, 2019 07:19 PM

Adkins rallies East Kentucky base before primary

May 18, 2019 08:41 PM

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With no one blocking his way this time, War of Will wins the Preakness

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With no one blocking his way this time, War of Will wins the Preakness

May 18, 2019 09:18 PM

UK softball’s perceived weakness was its strength Saturday in NCAA Regional win

May 18, 2019 05:20 PM

Kentucky baseball team’s ‘difficult year’ ends without a trip to SEC Tournament

May 18, 2019 07:08 PM

Horsing around: Riderless colt races to Preakness finish

May 18, 2019 08:55 PM

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Who will be the next Fayette County Circuit Court judge? Meet the five candidates.

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Who will be the next Fayette County Circuit Court judge? Meet the five candidates.

May 17, 2019 10:49 AM

Prison supervisor exposed himself to women. State did poor inquiry, report says.

May 17, 2019 01:31 PM

UK and local governments served by Rumpke will still recycle paper. Find out which ones

May 17, 2019 12:19 PM

Kentucky school shooting trial to be in different county

May 17, 2019 05:40 PM

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Popular local gallery moving to new location after 23 years at Lexington Green

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Popular local gallery moving to new location after 23 years at Lexington Green

May 17, 2019 05:19 PM

Lexington’s first urban Target will open this summer; they’re looking to hire 70 employees

May 17, 2019 12:01 PM

Read before you eat: Updated list of Lexington restaurants on probation as of May

May 17, 2019 09:00 AM

Judge orders FDA to speed up review of e-cigarettes

May 15, 2019 09:37 PM

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Letters: Support for Maximum Security, lawsuit; do addicts think Cocaine Mitch is funny?

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Letters: Support for Maximum Security, lawsuit; do addicts think Cocaine Mitch is funny?

May 17, 2019 04:41 PM

Comments by WLEX host Lee Cruse, and station’s lack of action, speak ‘louder than words’

May 16, 2019 07:07 PM

Want to see real improvements in Lexington’s East End? Get off the sidelines.

May 16, 2019 10:30 PM

When it comes to locking people up, Kentucky needs to reverse its course.

May 16, 2019 11:09 PM

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Matt Bevin tells Tucker Carlson that abortion bans will benefit African Americans

Speaking on Fox News’ ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight,’ Kentucky governor Matt Bevin claimed abortions bans will benefit African Americans. He said more African Americans die from abortion than any disease or crime.

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Who are these horses running in the 2019 Preakness Stakes?

May 18, 2019 08:55 AM

Pimlico chief says horse racing must avoid going the way of dog racing

May 18, 2019 02:58 PM

Gary West’s $20 million challenge is merely a publicity stunt

May 17, 2019 05:27 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 04:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 02:47 PM

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May 03, 2019 02:16 PM

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Celebrities answer call to share abortion testimonials

Celebrities are among those sharing their abortion stories with the new hashtag #youknowme, introduced by actress and talk show host Busy Philipps in response to Alabama's vote to ban nearly all abortions.

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Grumpy Cat, who entertained millions online, dies at age 7

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Grumpy Cat, who entertained millions online, dies at age 7

May 17, 2019 11:05 AM

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After band, relationship breakup, singer went back to her Kentucky roots in crafting solo album

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After band, relationship breakup, singer went back to her Kentucky roots in crafting solo album

May 15, 2019 09:54 AM

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