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

Houseboat owners couldn’t shirk on property taxes anymore.

February 21, 2019 10:04 AM

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

Education

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

February 20, 2019 01:00 PM

These educators were elected by outraged teachers. Now they have a pension bill.

Politics & Government

These educators were elected by outraged teachers. Now they have a pension bill.

February 21, 2019 08:58 AM

Which parts of Lexington saw the priciest home sales last month? See the top sellers.

Kentucky

Which parts of Lexington saw the priciest home sales last month? See the top sellers.

February 21, 2019 05:35 AM

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

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

Crime

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

February 20, 2019 04:03 PM

Kentucky lawmakers want to ban abortions triggered by disability diagnosis of fetus

Politics & Government

Kentucky lawmakers want to ban abortions triggered by disability diagnosis of fetus

February 20, 2019 04:44 PM

Latest News

Plane crashes at Frankfort airport

February 21, 2019 11:09 AM

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim reportedly struck and killed a man on Interstate

February 21, 2019 09:54 AM

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

Feds: Coast Guard lieutenant compiled hit list of lawmakers

February 21, 2019 11:21 AM

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EPA: The Scoop on Stormwater

February 20, 2019 02:45 PM

Dunk off backboard punctuates Kentucky high school playoff rout

February 20, 2019 11:37 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

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim reportedly struck and killed a man on Interstate

February 21, 2019 09:54 AM

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

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Ex-slave helped build Lexington courthouse in 1899. Now Henry Tandy is honored there.

Local

Ex-slave helped build Lexington courthouse in 1899. Now Henry Tandy is honored there.

February 21, 2019 10:05 AM

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

February 20, 2019 03:06 PM

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

February 20, 2019 11:04 AM

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

February 19, 2019 08:04 PM

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Ball Homes proposes 336 apartments near Hamburg in Lexington

Business

Ball Homes proposes 336 apartments near Hamburg in Lexington

February 21, 2019 09:29 AM

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

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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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