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Strange political bedfellows rally behind felon voting rights bill in Kentucky

Politics & Government

Strange political bedfellows rally behind felon voting rights bill in Kentucky

Bill would let voters consider a constitutional amendment to restore voting rights for most felons who have served their time.

February 15, 2019 03:17 PM

McConnell’s opposition to Green New Deal comes as he backs coal

Politics & Government

McConnell’s opposition to Green New Deal comes as he backs coal

February 15, 2019 02:10 PM

So why was Ben Franklin famous? Kentuckians flunk test of U.S. history knowledge.

Kentucky

So why was Ben Franklin famous? Kentuckians flunk test of U.S. history knowledge.

February 15, 2019 03:55 PM

Pazzo’s, Magee’s Bakery, Texas de Brazil, Sonic, Qdoba and more on probation

Restaurant News & Reviews

Pazzo’s, Magee’s Bakery, Texas de Brazil, Sonic, Qdoba and more on probation

February 15, 2019 06:45 AM

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

Restaurant News & Reviews

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

February 15, 2019 07:00 AM

Their water is dirty and unreliable. Here’s how Kentucky lawmakers are responding.

Kentucky

Their water is dirty and unreliable. Here’s how Kentucky lawmakers are responding.

February 15, 2019 11:45 AM

‘A sad day for ... justice system.’ Kentucky detective sentenced for lying in gruesome case

Latest News

‘A sad day for ... justice system.’ Kentucky detective sentenced for lying in gruesome case

February 14, 2019 02:56 PM

Latest News

The Latest: Soft lockdown at Aurora, Illinois, schools due to nearby shooting

February 15, 2019 04:21 PM

A new $12 million school scheduled to open last fall is sitting empty. Here’s why.

February 15, 2019 03:12 PM

Justices to decide if 2020 census can ask about citizenship

February 15, 2019 02:04 PM

Trump’s national emergency sparks new GOP divide in Congress

February 15, 2019 04:19 PM

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: ‘Somebody’s going home for a good dish’ after Ali dinner

February 15, 2019 09:30 AM

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John Calipari previews Kentucky’s task against Tennessee on Saturday

February 15, 2019 03:44 PM

John Calipari: Ashton Hagans needs to play better

February 15, 2019 03:53 PM

Murray State sophomore Ja Morant’s moves make him top NBA Draft prospect

February 15, 2019 09:16 AM

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How No. 5 Kentucky and No. 1 Tennessee match up — with a game prediction

Sports

How No. 5 Kentucky and No. 1 Tennessee match up — with a game prediction

February 15, 2019 11:38 AM

Kentucky-Tennessee will be a ‘roughhouse game’ (and other UK takeaways)

February 15, 2019 03:36 PM

Calipari vs. Pitino: They’re neck and neck in win percentage at Kentucky

February 15, 2019 01:44 PM

Orange alert: ‘Perfect storm’ blows into Rupp Arena on Saturday

February 14, 2019 02:36 PM

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‘She has to come home.’ Here’s how you can help find missing Kentucky mom

Local

‘She has to come home.’ Here’s how you can help find missing Kentucky mom

February 15, 2019 03:03 PM

Kentucky House passes solar power bill, with changes that could lead to showdown

February 15, 2019 01:33 PM

Central Kentucky businessman must pay $19 million to the IRS. Find out why.

February 14, 2019 03:35 PM

Should Kentucky’s struggling third graders be held back? Some educators urge caution.

February 14, 2019 11:20 AM

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Which new restaurant is coming to the former Julep Cup space in The Woodlands?

Business

Which new restaurant is coming to the former Julep Cup space in The Woodlands?

February 15, 2019 09:23 AM

Paradise no more. TVA votes to close iconic coal-burning power plant in Kentucky.

February 14, 2019 11:09 AM

Pazzo’s, Magee’s Bakery, Texas de Brazil, Sonic, Qdoba and more on probation

February 15, 2019 06:45 AM

A solar power grab. An obsolete coal plant. Here’s why politicians hold Kentucky back.

February 14, 2019 10:08 AM

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Trump’s foreign policy is pushing allies into China and Russia’s waiting arms

Opinion

Trump’s foreign policy is pushing allies into China and Russia’s waiting arms

February 14, 2019 06:26 PM

Killing solar jobs, businesses in Kentucky would not be conservative

February 14, 2019 07:51 PM

Joel Pett says last call for bad call!

February 14, 2019 12:06 PM

Parkland massacre riveted us in anguish, yet we still don’t act

February 14, 2019 05:07 PM

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In Depth

Kentucky Senate approves NRA gun bill on anniversary of Parkland school shooting

The Kentucky Senate approved a bill Thursday that would allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or training on the first anniversary of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting that killed 17 students and staff members.

Blogs & Columns

LSU fans can buy t-shirt commemorating ‘The Tip’

February 14, 2019 10:39 PM

Why LSU may have best path to SEC tourney’s top seed

February 14, 2019 02:21 PM

Is this a chink in Tennessee basketball’s armor?

February 14, 2019 10:31 AM

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

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 4 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 4 2019

February 05, 2019 12:34 PM

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Paul Prather

Paul Prather

‘Roma’ or ‘A Star is Born?’ May the best film win this year’s Oscar, or not.

Here’s which actors and what movies I think should win at this year’s Academy Awards.

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He played The Dame in 2004 and he still has the concert poster. Now he’s coming to Rupp.

Music News & Reviews

He played The Dame in 2004 and he still has the concert poster. Now he’s coming to Rupp.

February 15, 2019 08:33 AM

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Best bets for the weekend? A concert of love songs, a murder mystery with chocolate

LexGo

Best bets for the weekend? A concert of love songs, a murder mystery with chocolate

February 14, 2019 09:15 AM

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