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Dangerous pork, signs of mice: More Lexington restaurants put on probation

The Lexington health department’s restaurant probation list keeps growing: Nine more food service establishments on watch. But three came off the list.

October 16, 2018 11:38 AM

This Lexington church is suing Jessamine County to put more buses on a narrow road

Jessamine County

This Lexington church is suing Jessamine County to put more buses on a narrow road

October 16, 2018 10:54 AM

‘Foolishness.’ Bevin replies to complaint about backing Barr on state Twitter account.

Politics & Government

‘Foolishness.’ Bevin replies to complaint about backing Barr on state Twitter account.

October 16, 2018 11:41 AM

Amy McGrath triples Andy Barr’s fundraising in the last quarter

Politics & Government

Amy McGrath triples Andy Barr’s fundraising in the last quarter

October 16, 2018 12:02 PM

Former UK track star McLaughlin signs with New Balance after ‘huge bidding war’

Other UK Sports

Former UK track star McLaughlin signs with New Balance after ‘huge bidding war’

October 16, 2018 07:59 AM

Kentucky judge tosses ‘Marsy’s Law’ ballot question, but votes will still be counted

Politics & Government

Kentucky judge tosses ‘Marsy’s Law’ ballot question, but votes will still be counted

October 15, 2018 02:27 PM

‘He’s here for the players.’ Former UK QB has found his niche helping current Cats.

UK Football

‘He’s here for the players.’ Former UK QB has found his niche helping current Cats.

October 16, 2018 08:46 AM

Latest News

Video of Lexington student being dragged goes viral. Advocacy groups react.

October 16, 2018 01:26 PM

Former U.S. Sen. Walter ‘Dee’ Huddleston dies at 92

October 16, 2018 12:12 PM

Louisville player charged with threat to kill girlfriend

October 16, 2018 02:33 PM

Gorton tops Bastin in fundraising this quarter, still trails in overall cash in mayor’s race

October 16, 2018 11:53 AM

Missing Michigan girl found inside tractor-trailer in Kentucky

October 16, 2018 08:19 AM

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UK sports heroes visit Kentucky Children’s Hospital

October 16, 2018 01:44 PM

‘I’m proud that my daughter got some justice.’ Olympian Tyson Gay reacts to guilty verdicts.

October 15, 2018 10:09 PM

Who killed Trinity Gay? Lawyers make closing arguments

October 15, 2018 07:17 PM

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UK player on weekly trips to children’s hospital: ‘To put a smile on their face is everything I want to do.’

Sports

UK player on weekly trips to children’s hospital: ‘To put a smile on their face is everything I want to do.’

October 16, 2018 01:13 PM

‘He’s here for the players.’ Former UK QB has found his niche helping current Cats.

October 16, 2018 08:46 AM

Highest paid ex-Cat in the NBA? It depends on how you crunch the numbers.

October 16, 2018 08:48 AM

AP’s midseason All-America teams include two Kentucky football stars

October 16, 2018 02:41 PM

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Good student, Good neighbor. Jurors learn about men convicted in student-athlete’s death

Local

Good student, Good neighbor. Jurors learn about men convicted in student-athlete’s death

October 16, 2018 01:02 PM

‘Foolishness.’ Bevin replies to complaint about backing Barr on state Twitter account.

October 16, 2018 11:41 AM

Pennywise in Post-Its. Teacher uses 5,982 notes to create spooky art, impart lessons.

October 15, 2018 11:47 AM

Grimes concerned Kentucky voter information is reportedly for sale on ‘dark web’

October 15, 2018 05:13 PM

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Economic development agency to triple staff, open eight offices in Eastern Kentucky

Business

Economic development agency to triple staff, open eight offices in Eastern Kentucky

October 16, 2018 02:07 PM

The latest list of Lexington restaurants on probation, all 111 of them. And how they got there.

October 16, 2018 11:38 AM

United Airlines at Bluegrass adds direct flight to one East Coast city, drops another.

October 15, 2018 03:07 PM

UnitedHealth beats all around in 3Q, raises outlook again

October 16, 2018 06:54 AM

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Low Barr

Opinion

Low Barr

October 15, 2018 01:39 PM

Shambra Mulder for Fayette County school board

October 15, 2018 06:20 PM

Who cares what Dave Portnoy thinks about local pizzeria, Kentuckians?

October 14, 2018 02:41 PM

Tired of MAGA mania, and I’m not going to take it anymore

October 14, 2018 04:24 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘I’m going to have you.’ Community Action Council leader accused of sexual harassment.

An employee of the Lexington-based Community Action Council alleges in court documents that she was repeatedly sexually harassed by its executive director, then retaliated against by the anti-poverty agency after she reported the unwanted advances.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky’s coach prepping team for a ‘very hungry’ Vanderbilt on Saturday

October 15, 2018 01:30 PM

Latest Kentucky depth chart for Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt

October 15, 2018 11:29 AM

Kentucky football now in three-way tie (loss column) in SEC East

October 14, 2018 07:25 AM

Galleries

President Trump stumps for Barr in Richmond

President Trump stumps for Barr in Richmond

October 16, 2018 12:01 PM

Former vice president Biden campaigns with McGrath in Owingsville

Former vice president Biden campaigns with McGrath in Owingsville

October 16, 2018 11:28 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 05:06 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Forget his hit songs, sold-out shows. Keith Urban still thinks he needs to win you over.

If anyone seems to have it all in country music, it would be Keith Urban with his hit songs, sold out shows, scorching guitar licks and movie star wife. But something else will be on his mind Oct. 20 at Louisville’s KFC Yum Center.

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Which to choose? Which to choose? Friday offers three great music options in the Bluegrass.

Music News & Reviews

Which to choose? Which to choose? Friday offers three great music options in the Bluegrass.

October 15, 2018 06:21 PM

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Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring

LexGo

Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring

October 15, 2018 04:12 AM

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