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‘Trying to buy PJ time.’ UK thinking long-term in return of Washington.

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‘Trying to buy PJ time.’ UK thinking long-term in return of Washington.

Riding a scooter not reassuring, but it shouldn’t be alarming, UK says.

March 22, 2019 07:23 PM

Judge punishes man who fatally shot Lexington middle schooler through door

Fayette County

Judge punishes man who fatally shot Lexington middle schooler through door

March 22, 2019 09:07 AM

Kentucky man accused of saying on Facebook he was going to murder ’9,000 kiddies’

Crime

Kentucky man accused of saying on Facebook he was going to murder ’9,000 kiddies’

March 22, 2019 01:43 PM

Andy Beshear, who campaigns as a child protector, got Boy Scouts abuse cases tossed

Politics & Government

Andy Beshear, who campaigns as a child protector, got Boy Scouts abuse cases tossed

March 22, 2019 09:54 AM

Kentucky doctor admits improper drug prescribing. Police investigated after deaths.

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Kentucky doctor admits improper drug prescribing. Police investigated after deaths.

March 22, 2019 03:38 PM

After bombing its way past Seton Hall, can Wofford unleash the fury on Kentucky?

Mark Story

After bombing its way past Seton Hall, can Wofford unleash the fury on Kentucky?

March 22, 2019 12:58 AM

Kentucky legislature makes sex with animals illegal to combat animal porn industry

Politics & Government

Kentucky legislature makes sex with animals illegal to combat animal porn industry

March 22, 2019 11:09 AM

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Mueller concludes Russia-Trump probe with no new indictments

March 22, 2019 10:25 PM

Caulk says he would defend sickout participants if state tried to take action against them

March 22, 2019 10:57 PM

One Kentucky health department warns public about increasing number of syphilis cases

March 22, 2019 08:57 PM

‘Like eating a candy bar.’ UK student spreads his love of dancing all around Lexington.

March 22, 2019 07:09 PM

Lawyer sentenced to 8 years, ordered to repay $1.3 M

March 22, 2019 02:07 PM

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Duke advances to second round after easy win

March 23, 2019 12:05 AM

Wofford point guard Storm Murphy previews matchup against Kentucky

March 22, 2019 05:58 PM

How do you shoot like Wofford’s Fletcher Magee?

March 22, 2019 04:58 PM

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‘Never seen anything like it.’ UK braces for challenge from Wofford shooter.

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‘Never seen anything like it.’ UK braces for challenge from Wofford shooter.

March 22, 2019 07:55 PM

‘Trying to buy PJ time.’ UK thinking long-term in return of Washington.

March 22, 2019 07:23 PM

Why a Kentucky basketball icon is rooting for Wofford instead of the Cats

March 22, 2019 06:36 PM

‘It could have been really bad for me.’ Conrad at UK’s Pro Day after career looked in peril.

March 22, 2019 05:02 PM

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Kentucky woman underpaid taxes by big amount. She faces prison, may have to pay

Local

Kentucky woman underpaid taxes by big amount. She faces prison, may have to pay

March 21, 2019 02:13 PM

Here’s everything we know about the personal finances of Kentucky governor candidates

March 21, 2019 01:46 PM

Boyfriend drove pregnant woman with gunshot wound to hospital. Now, he’s the suspect.

March 21, 2019 01:48 PM

‘Crooked’ or ‘dumb as a doorpost.’ Citizens fight KY city that broke open records law.

March 20, 2019 04:02 PM

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Local food truck expanding with shops in Versailles, Georgetown

Business

Local food truck expanding with shops in Versailles, Georgetown

March 22, 2019 02:28 PM

A former NBA superstar will be the new face for Papa John’s and a member of its Board

March 22, 2019 10:13 AM

Minority owner of NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder named to replace Will Farish as Keeneland trustee

March 21, 2019 05:18 PM

Exports down as trade dispute gives whiskey makers a major hangover

March 21, 2019 12:49 PM

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It’s time to make Kentucky schools tobacco free and address youth vaping epidemic

Opinion

It’s time to make Kentucky schools tobacco free and address youth vaping epidemic

March 22, 2019 10:31 AM

College admissions scandal exposes a badly-broken system. To fix it, focus on students.

March 22, 2019 02:34 PM

How ‘fetal heartbeat’ bills are an assault on the personhood of pregnant women

March 22, 2019 01:49 PM

Watch out for attack on pensions on legislative session’s final day

March 22, 2019 11:11 AM

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Humans have minimized the regular interaction with germs that helped to teach and hone the immune system, making us more susceptible to chronic immune system attacks.

In Depth

In Depth

Your environment is safer, but your immune system has never been so unprepared

Our immune system can become disrupted if it doesn’t have regular interactions with germs, disease and sickness.

Blogs & Columns

History is hard: Gardner-Webb awakens from ‘dream’ after halftime, falls short of upset

March 22, 2019 08:17 PM

First celebrity spotted at Columbia’s Colonial Life Arena for March Madness

March 22, 2019 02:20 PM

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games on TV (Friday)

March 22, 2019 10:19 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

March 21, 2019 01:29 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 06:24 PM

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

March 10, 2019 10:37 AM

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Country artist Drake White will be back in Lexington this week at Manchester Music Hall.

Kentucky

Kentucky

Manchester Music Hall swinging from roots country to post-grunge rock this week

Lexington’s Manchester Music Hall will see two very different shows this week: Roots country Drake White and California post-grunge Buckcherry.

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A Bluegrass music stalwart is bringing his new acoustic quintet to WoodSongs

Music News & Reviews

A Bluegrass music stalwart is bringing his new acoustic quintet to WoodSongs

March 21, 2019 07:05 PM

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Lexington goes geek at Comic Con, West Sixth B-day releases and more best bets

LexGo

Lexington goes geek at Comic Con, West Sixth B-day releases and more best bets

March 20, 2019 12:16 PM

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