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3 teams, 3 weeks: Kentucky, LSU, Tennessee in SEC race to the finish

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3 teams, 3 weeks: Kentucky, LSU, Tennessee in SEC race to the finish

With six games to go, it's a three-team race for the top seed in the SEC Tournament.

February 17, 2019 07:41 PM

Kentucky and Arkansas were locked in a dogfight. Then UK’s freshman star stepped up.

UK Women's Basketball

Kentucky and Arkansas were locked in a dogfight. Then UK’s freshman star stepped up.

February 17, 2019 06:10 PM

Proposed Town Branch Park gets boost from federal arts grant. Find out what it’s for.

Fayette County

Proposed Town Branch Park gets boost from federal arts grant. Find out what it’s for.

February 17, 2019 10:34 AM

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

Decorative tombstone hid a secret compartment — and a trove of drugs, agents say

National

Decorative tombstone hid a secret compartment — and a trove of drugs, agents say

February 17, 2019 04:52 PM

‘That’s crazy.’ Herro’s rebounding performance stuns Kentucky teammate.

UK Men's Basketball

‘That’s crazy.’ Herro’s rebounding performance stuns Kentucky teammate.

February 17, 2019 01:57 AM

Ex-FBI official: ‘Crime may have been committed’ by Trump

National Politics

Ex-FBI official: ‘Crime may have been committed’ by Trump

February 18, 2019 02:16 AM

Latest News

For sake of pupils’ pupils, China to ban homework on apps

February 18, 2019 04:52 AM

Disgraced ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner released from prison

February 17, 2019 07:33 PM

Some of the rarest US coins ever found are hitting the market, thanks to NC shipwreck

February 14, 2019 03:36 PM

NYC’s Chinatown welcomes Year of the Pig with vibrant parade

February 17, 2019 04:32 PM

Mayor Linda Gorton made a bet with a former WWE star. Why he’ll soon be wearing a UK jersey.

February 16, 2019 10:31 PM

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Photo slideshow: Covington Catholic defeats Madison Central 57-45

February 17, 2019 03:05 PM

What is the key to PJ Washington’s hook shot?

February 17, 2019 03:57 PM

Photo slideshow: Kentucky women’s basketball defeats Arkansas 61-59

February 17, 2019 05:12 PM

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Two Kentuckians battled Sunday for a PGA title, and the former UK star prevailed

Sports

Two Kentuckians battled Sunday for a PGA title, and the former UK star prevailed

February 17, 2019 08:17 PM

Dave Cantrall’s Rating the State for boys’ basketball (Feb. 17)

February 17, 2019 06:58 PM

Dave Cantrall’s Rating the State for girls’ basketball (Feb. 17)

February 17, 2019 07:01 PM

3 teams, 3 weeks: Kentucky, LSU, Tennessee in SEC race to the finish

February 17, 2019 07:41 PM

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Teen brothers killed in accident on Harrodsburg Road

Local

Teen brothers killed in accident on Harrodsburg Road

February 17, 2019 10:52 AM

Icy Roads led to multiple wrecks, shut down of portions of I-75, I-64 and New Circle

February 17, 2019 09:20 AM

A widow says Kentucky Utilities is responsible for her husband’s death. See what she alleges.

February 15, 2019 05:23 PM

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

February 15, 2019 01:33 PM

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This Lexington business creates software to help bring order to information

Business

This Lexington business creates software to help bring order to information

February 17, 2019 09:00 AM

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

February 15, 2019 07:00 AM

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

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‘Not true.’ Equine vet responds to lawsuit over X-rays at Keeneland horse sales

Opinion

‘Not true.’ Equine vet responds to lawsuit over X-rays at Keeneland horse sales

February 14, 2019 10:42 AM

Voters should heed Bevin running mate’s acceptance of gifts from home-health company, and his excuses

February 11, 2019 07:09 PM

Your voice matters. So get involved in this year’s legislature. Here are some resources.

February 11, 2019 07:21 PM

Joel Pett says state legislature’s motto is ‘stay on target’

February 15, 2019 05:06 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Tempers flared. Tears flowed. Men shouldn’t have sex? KY House passes abortion bill.

The Kentucky House approved a bill that would ban abortions in the state if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Blogs & Columns

Reaction to Kentucky basketball toppling top-ranked Tennessee

February 17, 2019 09:28 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over No. 1-ranked Tennessee

February 17, 2019 12:58 AM

Liveblog: No. 5 Kentucky 86, No. 1 Tennessee 69

February 16, 2019 06:54 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

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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Celebrities

Celebrities

Smollett developments leave some baffled, others outraged

Jussie Smollett developments leave some baffled, others outraged on social media.

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Don Cheadle sports political shirts as he hosts ‘SNL’

LexGo

Don Cheadle sports political shirts as he hosts ‘SNL’

February 17, 2019 11:32 AM

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Lee Radziwill, stylish sister of Jackie Kennedy, dies at 85

Celebrities

Lee Radziwill, stylish sister of Jackie Kennedy, dies at 85

February 17, 2019 11:18 AM

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