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100+ Lexington restaurants are on health department probation. Have you eaten at any?

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has placed dozens of places to eat on probation after inspections found serious problems. Including some of the most popular restaurants in town.

September 21, 2018 09:12 AM

UK has struggled to fix drinking culture. Will ‘shock’ of tragedy force a change?

Education

UK has struggled to fix drinking culture. Will ‘shock’ of tragedy force a change?

September 21, 2018 12:05 PM

See the dozens of Lexington restaurants on probation — and why they got there

Restaurant News & Reviews

See the dozens of Lexington restaurants on probation — and why they got there

September 21, 2018 09:11 AM

Judge tosses city’s lawsuit over Kentucky Retirement Systems’ hedge fund investments

Politics & Government

Judge tosses city’s lawsuit over Kentucky Retirement Systems’ hedge fund investments

September 21, 2018 04:01 PM

UK opens new research building to help solve Kentucky’s health woes

Education

UK opens new research building to help solve Kentucky’s health woes

September 21, 2018 05:50 PM

‘The contrast is astounding.’ Torture, drug case raises questions about justice, equity.

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‘The contrast is astounding.’ Torture, drug case raises questions about justice, equity.

September 21, 2018 10:05 AM

Some Kentucky home-schooled students could be truants in disguise, new report says

Education

Some Kentucky home-schooled students could be truants in disguise, new report says

September 20, 2018 01:35 PM

Latest News

Bees swarm after crash shuts down Interstate 75 in Laurel County

September 21, 2018 09:00 PM

Fugitive wanted for threatening Trump, Dakota Meyer has been arrested

September 21, 2018 06:43 PM

McConnell reassures conservatives Kavanaugh will be confirmed

September 21, 2018 12:51 PM

Two arrested in Laurel County after 2-year-old struck in face by hand, fist, elbow.

September 21, 2018 01:43 PM

Despite allegations, Rand Paul maintains support for Kavanaugh

September 21, 2018 12:52 PM

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Six picks: This week’s top Kentucky high school football plays (Sept. 21)

September 22, 2018 01:25 AM

Photo slidehow: Henry Clay vs. Lafayette

September 22, 2018 12:07 AM

Victoria Dunlap ‘blessed and honored’ to be part of UK’s Hall of Fame class

September 21, 2018 08:55 PM

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Sports

Friday Night Lights: Live high school football updates and broadcast links

September 21, 2018 06:40 PM

Davis returns to UK for Hall of Fame induction, trades jabs with Coach Cal

September 21, 2018 08:19 PM

‘Physical’ was the word of the week for UK and Miss. State. It’s pretty clear why.

September 21, 2018 04:40 PM

Spin to win? Benny Snell’s mouth guard ‘like a jet turbine.’

September 21, 2018 04:20 PM

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‘The contrast is astounding.’ Torture, drug case raises questions about justice, equity.

Local

‘The contrast is astounding.’ Torture, drug case raises questions about justice, equity.

September 21, 2018 10:05 AM

UK student’s jaw fractured at party. He’s suing frat, owners of alleged ‘party house.’

September 21, 2018 11:37 AM

Coach Stoops, UK football team to be honorary pallbearers for 4-year-old hit near stadium

September 20, 2018 10:24 PM

Public pension case goes before Kentucky Supreme Court. They had lots of questions.

September 20, 2018 09:38 AM

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Another Nicholasville Road restaurant closes; chain down to one Lexington location

Business

Another Nicholasville Road restaurant closes; chain down to one Lexington location

September 21, 2018 05:04 PM

Distillery workers celebrate agreement that ends strike

September 21, 2018 04:57 PM

Churchill’s next project to offer rooftop views of the Derby

September 21, 2018 12:25 PM

Justin Timberlake’s Rupp concert sets one-night record. But he’s about to be beat by a Beatle.

September 20, 2018 12:09 PM

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UK fund-raising campaign focus: Moving Kentucky forward

Opinion

UK fund-raising campaign focus: Moving Kentucky forward

September 20, 2018 07:42 PM

Defeating Alzheimer’s could happen right here in Kentucky

September 20, 2018 06:39 PM

The pro-life movement’s Kavanaugh dilemma

September 20, 2018 07:11 PM

Democrats using delaying tactics to hurt court nominee

September 20, 2018 07:24 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

The whitewater season just got two weeks longer on Eastern Kentucky’s Russell Fork

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will extend the whitewater season on Eastern Kentucky’s Russell Fork this year by two weeks as part of a pilot program that Kentucky’s whitewater kayaking and rafting community has sought for years.

Blogs & Columns

Podcast: Why is Kentucky football struggling to sell tickets?

September 21, 2018 09:13 AM

College and NFL picks: Can UK beat Mississippi State? Will Jimbo scare Bama?

September 20, 2018 04:31 PM

When is last time Kentucky football beat two ranked teams in same season?

September 20, 2018 02:32 PM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 05:35 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

September 10, 2018 06:04 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 4 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 4 2018

September 05, 2018 08:15 PM

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Copious Notes

Copious Notes

How 3 artists are reminding Lexington of Cheapside’s dark past

“I Was Here” is a collaborative project between Nikky Finney, Marjorie Guyon, and Patrick J. Mitchell that places “ancestral spirit portraits” of slaves sold at Cheaspside to the historic block.

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10 quirky Airbnb rentals in the area including treehouse, yurt, tiny houses

Living

10 quirky Airbnb rentals in the area including treehouse, yurt, tiny houses

September 20, 2018 08:43 AM

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Why visit Paducah? Because artists, preservationists and foodies think you should.

Latest News

Why visit Paducah? Because artists, preservationists and foodies think you should.

September 19, 2018 02:30 PM

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