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Hampton vows to finish her term as lieutenant governor and get staffers reinstated

Politics & Government

Hampton vows to finish her term as lieutenant governor and get staffers reinstated

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton said she will “serve the remaining months of my term as I began it: joyful, faithful, humble.”

June 18, 2019 10:57 AM

Trump called her a ‘washed up psycho.’ Now Bette Midler has targeted Mitch McConnell.

Politics & Government

Trump called her a ‘washed up psycho.’ Now Bette Midler has targeted Mitch McConnell.

June 18, 2019 10:16 AM

Kentucky county official’s shoddy work creating funding woes for others, audit says

Kentucky

Kentucky county official’s shoddy work creating funding woes for others, audit says

June 18, 2019 12:01 PM

Popular restaurant on Limestone closing. Owner hints at new venture.

Restaurant News & Reviews

Popular restaurant on Limestone closing. Owner hints at new venture.

June 18, 2019 09:59 AM

Group seeks hate crime probe of Ali mural vandalism

Kentucky

Group seeks hate crime probe of Ali mural vandalism

June 18, 2019 09:20 AM

Student accused in Snapchat threats against UK classroom building set to change plea

Crime

Student accused in Snapchat threats against UK classroom building set to change plea

June 17, 2019 01:29 PM

Walmart workers help woman escape abusive boyfriend who held her captive, Ky. cops say

Crime

Walmart workers help woman escape abusive boyfriend who held her captive, Ky. cops say

June 17, 2019 02:46 PM

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Federal jury indicts Delaware man on ‘swatting’ hoaxes

June 18, 2019 02:49 PM

Are you working for the right organization? Here are the top Kentucky employers.

June 18, 2019 12:43 PM

FBI: ‘No foul play’ involved in Kentucky national park death

June 18, 2019 10:03 AM

Georgetown man sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison on child porn charges

June 18, 2019 08:47 AM

Trump says US will begin deporting millions

June 18, 2019 12:43 PM

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Photos of the week, June 10-16

June 17, 2019 03:34 PM

How to travel with your dog

June 17, 2019 06:41 PM

How Trump won, thanks to white voters

June 17, 2019 04:13 PM

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‘A different path’: Guardian of top recruit Makur Maker talks about Kentucky and the process

Sports

‘A different path’: Guardian of top recruit Makur Maker talks about Kentucky and the process

June 18, 2019 09:29 AM

NBA Draft profile: Get to know Kentucky basketball’s Reid Travis

June 18, 2019 11:51 AM

What’s next for Cauley-Stein? Former Kentucky star waiting on Kings to decide.

June 18, 2019 01:29 PM

With dearth of quality big men in 2020 class, this recruit could be valuable UK target

June 17, 2019 11:15 AM

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Crash kills woman, 5-year-old in southern Kentucky

Local

Crash kills woman, 5-year-old in southern Kentucky

June 17, 2019 09:56 AM

Lexington neighborhood hit with a second wave of BB gun vandalism.

June 17, 2019 10:30 AM

War of words explodes in Bevin-Hampton battle, pulls in Mitch McConnell

June 16, 2019 11:23 AM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Storms keep coming at us

June 18, 2019 05:42 AM

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Are you working for the right organization? Here are the top Kentucky employers.

Business

Are you working for the right organization? Here are the top Kentucky employers.

June 18, 2019 12:43 PM

Trump tax law made Americans less charitable

June 18, 2019 04:00 AM

Facebook plans its own currency for 2 billion-plus users

June 18, 2019 02:07 PM

Get a sneak peek inside the new boutique hotel coming to The Summit

June 17, 2019 05:28 AM

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Joel Pett: Trump’s dangerous deal with Saudi Arabia

Opinion

Joel Pett: Trump’s dangerous deal with Saudi Arabia

June 18, 2019 02:41 PM

In Eastern Kentucky, paying bills is for the little people. Just ask Jim Justice.

June 17, 2019 03:46 PM

Lexington’s recycling woes take us backward 40 years. Can discomfort lead to change?

June 14, 2019 02:47 PM

‘Not a national security threat.’ Amid trade tensions, Toyota’s allegiance is to Kentucky.

June 14, 2019 04:09 PM

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In lawsuit over a Trump health initiative, Bevin, Beshear put Kentucky on both sides.

A fight over President Donald Trumps’ Association Health Plans illustrates divide between Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear

Blogs & Columns

‘Lorax’ tree said to be Dr. Seuss’ muse topples in San Diego

June 17, 2019 03:04 PM

Texas A&M becomes first SEC school to expand alcohol sales

June 13, 2019 03:15 PM

NCAA reportedly ready to drop hammer on six college basketball programs

June 12, 2019 10:09 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

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 27, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 27, 2019

May 30, 2019 02:42 PM

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Need a romantic, adventurous, family-friendly or a foodie getaway? Here’s 25 possibilities

In the past few years, niche travel has become popular, and Kentucky offers itineraries geared to adventure travelers, family travelers, foodies, history buffs, those looking for an educational component or those in search of a romantic or girlfriends’ getaway.

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Will Trump get the same love from white evangelicals in 2020 that he got in 2016?

Paul Prather

Will Trump get the same love from white evangelicals in 2020 that he got in 2016?

June 17, 2019 04:22 PM

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‘The Abortion Monologues’ seeks to ‘break down taboos’, not get political

Stage & Dance

‘The Abortion Monologues’ seeks to ‘break down taboos’, not get political

June 17, 2019 05:31 AM

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