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How a stressed out Kentucky social worker accused the wrong father of child abuse

A Rineyville father was surprised when police gave him a summons for abusing of one of his daughters. It was wrong.

September 20, 2019 9:52 AM

University of Kentucky graduate sues Juul, saying it addicted users to nicotine

Kentucky

University of Kentucky graduate sues Juul, saying it addicted users to nicotine

September 20, 2019 10:52 AM

Should kids have phones in class? Crackdown takes aim at a top Kentucky school problem.

Education

Should kids have phones in class? Crackdown takes aim at a top Kentucky school problem.

September 20, 2019 1:14 PM

‘One more year:’ Extraordinary music program almost ended amid fundraising woes

Op-Ed

‘One more year:’ Extraordinary music program almost ended amid fundraising woes

September 20, 2019 12:40 PM

KY’s 1st school security marshal is on the job. Districts face punishment for violations.

Education

KY’s 1st school security marshal is on the job. Districts face punishment for violations.

September 20, 2019 4:56 PM

Men were ‘shorted’ on drugs before killing near Lansdowne, Lexington police testify

Crime

Men were ‘shorted’ on drugs before killing near Lansdowne, Lexington police testify

September 20, 2019 11:33 AM

Bevin discloses purpose of 148 trips on state plane, bowing to media pressure

Politics & Government

Bevin discloses purpose of 148 trips on state plane, bowing to media pressure

September 19, 2019 7:05 PM

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Frankfort police identify suspect in fatal shooting at city park

September 20, 2019 2:27 PM

Will one of these monuments to women’s suffrage finally break Lexington’s bronze ceiling?

September 20, 2019 1:12 PM

Trump, in call, urged Ukraine to investigate Biden’s son

September 20, 2019 8:51 PM

Police charge Kentucky teacher with sodomy of female student

September 20, 2019 10:22 AM

Hundreds of volunteers are building a Lexington playground. You can still help.

September 20, 2019 11:16 AM

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Young Kentucky team goes to OT in SEC opener

September 20, 2019 7:17 AM

Photo slideshow: The not-so-serious side of Kentucky basketball Photo Day

September 20, 2019 10:27 AM

Car ploughs through Chicago mall and crashes into store front as onlookers flee the scene

September 20, 2019 6:17 PM

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

Sports

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

September 20, 2019 5:35 PM

Kentucky volleyball team ends losing streak in style against Louisville

September 20, 2019 9:48 PM

Big, big weekend for college football on television

September 20, 2019 3:37 PM

Blue Preview: Your guide to the Kentucky football game at Mississippi State

September 16, 2019 11:23 AM

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Woman facing multiple murder charges after Lexington I-75 crash that killed three

Local

Woman facing multiple murder charges after Lexington I-75 crash that killed three

September 19, 2019 4:41 PM

Fayette schools change ‘In God We Trust’ dollar bill display. New criticism occurs.

September 19, 2019 5:23 PM

‘Abused his power.’ Court considers if death penalty OK for suspects in UK student’s killing

September 19, 2019 12:34 PM

Fayette follows dozens of Kentucky counties in issuing burn ban after no rain for weeks

September 19, 2019 10:24 AM

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Fill ‘er up: New bar opening on Leestown Rd. has garage theme

Business

Fill ‘er up: New bar opening on Leestown Rd. has garage theme

September 20, 2019 1:42 PM

Kentucky county gave this company $400,000. Now, officials plan to sue its leaders.

September 19, 2019 2:54 PM

2 Federal Reserve officials highlight deep divisions

September 20, 2019 12:38 PM

‘People are heart sick about it.’ Massive development planned for KY golf course.

September 19, 2019 11:38 AM

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Should we re-elect Trump to speed up the imminent failure of our democracy?

Opinion

Should we re-elect Trump to speed up the imminent failure of our democracy?

September 20, 2019 2:31 PM

Capilouto: The soul of UK is grit and grace, passion and perseverance

September 20, 2019 3:28 PM

Opioid abuse isn’t the only deadly health crisis faced by Kentucky

September 20, 2019 3:52 PM

Listen to victims, not prisoners in jail crisis, and other letters from readers

September 20, 2019 3:40 PM

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Facing pressure, McConnell backs money for election security

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell agrees to spend $250 million on election security as Republicans and Democrats pressure him to take up election security measures to protect voting systems from foreign government interference

Blogs & Columns

Big, big weekend for college football on television

September 20, 2019 3:37 PM

Podcast: Kentucky football looking to bounce back at Mississippi State

September 20, 2019 8:56 AM

Kentucky football has a short-yardage problem

September 16, 2019 8:37 AM

Music News & Reviews

Philharmonic season tunes in to women composers, diversity as auditions for director begin

The Lexington Philharmonic will being its season with pieces by women composers as they audition conductors for their open music director position. The group is pushing for more diversity this season.

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Video games on a movie screen? Lexington fighting game tournament up for the challenge

LexGo

Video games on a movie screen? Lexington fighting game tournament up for the challenge

September 20, 2019 5:55 PM

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Could this bar, named one of the best in America, be one of Lexington’s best-kept secrets?

Restaurant News & Reviews

Could this bar, named one of the best in America, be one of Lexington’s best-kept secrets?

September 19, 2019 12:42 PM

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