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Income falls in several Appalachian Kentucky counties as coal fails to bounce back

Kentucky

Income falls in several Appalachian Kentucky counties as coal fails to bounce back

New data released by the Appalachian Regional Commission show per capita annual income fell by more than $1,000 in several Eastern Kentucky counties.

June 25, 2019 04:18 PM

Under fire from Jon Stewart, Mitch McConnell tells 9/11 first responders he will help health bill

Politics & Government

Under fire from Jon Stewart, Mitch McConnell tells 9/11 first responders he will help health bill

June 25, 2019 07:09 PM

Hostage texts his son for help. Lexington police charge alleged captor.

Fayette County

Hostage texts his son for help. Lexington police charge alleged captor.

June 26, 2019 09:36 AM

‘Filth and depravity.’ Kentucky web model’s harsh life helps her avoid prison in large tax case

Fayette County

‘Filth and depravity.’ Kentucky web model’s harsh life helps her avoid prison in large tax case

June 25, 2019 09:15 AM

Why Kentucky’s top business group wants to make drug possession a misdemeanor crime

Kentucky

Why Kentucky’s top business group wants to make drug possession a misdemeanor crime

June 25, 2019 05:42 PM

Kentucky school volunteer sentenced to 15 years. He posed as girl to get boys’ explicit photos

Crime

Kentucky school volunteer sentenced to 15 years. He posed as girl to get boys’ explicit photos

June 25, 2019 12:31 PM

Corporate Big Pie vs. home bakers? Lexington reverses course on July Fourth pie contest.

Kentucky

Corporate Big Pie vs. home bakers? Lexington reverses course on July Fourth pie contest.

June 24, 2019 05:32 PM

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Lexington’s Most Wanted: June 25, 2019

June 26, 2019 09:24 AM

Girl Scout, 11, killed by falling tree at Indiana camp

June 25, 2019 05:20 PM

Flood damage at least $2 billion for Mississippi River towns

June 25, 2019 01:27 PM

Man accused of shooting at Kentucky police officers is arrested after standoff in Ohio

June 25, 2019 10:11 PM

Band director indicted on charges of sex with student. Wife indicted for witness tampering.

June 25, 2019 07:07 PM

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A look at the Garrard County Fair, where there’s wrestling, rides and lots of animals

June 26, 2019 09:28 AM

Video shows dock at Kentucky marina being ripped apart from EF1 tornado

June 25, 2019 03:01 PM

Students honor Lexington punk icon

June 25, 2019 11:05 AM

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Kentucky, Louisville among college hoops programs enjoying productive summers

Sports

Kentucky, Louisville among college hoops programs enjoying productive summers

June 25, 2019 05:01 PM

Ex-Cat Keldon Johnson talks draft slip, Spurs and Popovich

June 25, 2019 07:35 PM

Injuries force former first-round MLB pick from Kentucky to retire

June 25, 2019 04:21 PM

UK basketball scholarship offer led to (very) long-distance phone call for top recruit

June 25, 2019 08:54 AM

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Abuse charge dropped against daycare worker who waved doll at crying toddler

Local

Abuse charge dropped against daycare worker who waved doll at crying toddler

June 25, 2019 05:12 PM

Reports: EKU football player injured in Lexington shooting over the weekend

June 25, 2019 04:23 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Toasty temps arrive in Kentucky

June 26, 2019 05:28 AM

Husband’s response to Kentuckian Kelly Craft’s government email complicates UN nomination

June 25, 2019 10:03 AM

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Why Kentucky’s top business group wants to make drug possession a misdemeanor crime

Business

Why Kentucky’s top business group wants to make drug possession a misdemeanor crime

June 25, 2019 05:42 PM

FedEx loses $2 billion, warns of headwinds in coming year

June 25, 2019 08:11 PM

Heaven Hill is bringing back its bottled-in-bond bourbon, but there’s a catch.

June 24, 2019 02:28 PM

What cursed restaurant spot? Lyles family takes on their latest doomed location

June 24, 2019 06:09 AM

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Joel Pett: The slippery slope at the border

Opinion

Joel Pett: The slippery slope at the border

June 25, 2019 11:42 AM

Lexington mayor welcomes immigrants as U.S. government abuses them at the border

June 25, 2019 01:00 PM

With U.S. and Iran on ‘slippery slope’ of escalation, Trump remains ‘anybody’s guess.’

June 24, 2019 03:53 PM

Joel Pett: What the Democrats need to win back the White House

June 24, 2019 03:30 PM

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Bevin and Democrats disagree on number of votes needed to pass pension bill

Kentucky House Democrats disputed Monday the Bevin administration’s claim it has enough votes in the House to pass a pension-relief bill in a special legislative session.

Blogs & Columns

Willie Cauley-Stein may not get what he wants from Kings, plus more links

June 26, 2019 08:11 AM

Bad-luck Cincinnati Bengals hit with some tough summer news

June 25, 2019 04:27 PM

Kentucky’s top football commitment not swayed by Alabama

June 24, 2019 02:54 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 17, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 17, 2019

June 19, 2019 08:32 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

June 12, 2019 08:23 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

June 06, 2019 04:43 PM

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What an old religion writer learned from a young one about her ‘journey from certainty to faith’

The late Rachel Held Evans had a vision of an inclusive, forgiving afterlife that inspired others to keep the faith.

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Summer kicks into high gear this weekend: Pridefest, Shakespeare, Bourbon Pompeii and more

LexGo

Summer kicks into high gear this weekend: Pridefest, Shakespeare, Bourbon Pompeii and more

June 26, 2019 09:20 AM

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Living Arts and Science Center is ready to take you to the moon

Visual Arts

Living Arts and Science Center is ready to take you to the moon

June 25, 2019 09:53 AM

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