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Jury recommends sentences of 1 to 20 years in shooting that led to death of Trinity Gay

On the two-year anniversary of Trinity Gay’s death, a jury recommended sentences for the four men convicted of felonies related to her loss.

October 16, 2018 01:02 PM

‘Foolishness.’ Bevin replies to complaint about backing Barr on state Twitter account.

Politics & Government

‘Foolishness.’ Bevin replies to complaint about backing Barr on state Twitter account.

October 16, 2018 11:41 AM

Dangerous pork, signs of mice: More Lexington restaurants put on probation

Restaurant News & Reviews

Dangerous pork, signs of mice: More Lexington restaurants put on probation

October 16, 2018 11:38 AM

This Lexington church is suing Jessamine County to put more buses on a narrow road

Jessamine County

This Lexington church is suing Jessamine County to put more buses on a narrow road

October 16, 2018 10:54 AM

He sexually harassed four women prison guards. Now Kentucky will pay $1.5 million.

State

He sexually harassed four women prison guards. Now Kentucky will pay $1.5 million.

October 16, 2018 04:02 PM

Amy McGrath just raised way more money than Andy Barr. Five things that tells you.

Politics & Government

Amy McGrath just raised way more money than Andy Barr. Five things that tells you.

October 16, 2018 12:02 PM

Former UK track star McLaughlin signs with New Balance after ‘huge bidding war’

Other UK Sports

Former UK track star McLaughlin signs with New Balance after ‘huge bidding war’

October 16, 2018 07:59 AM

Latest News

Kentucky senator appeals ‘Marsy’s Law’ ruling

October 16, 2018 03:20 PM

Gas prices increased for weeks in Kentucky, AAA says. But relief is arriving.

October 16, 2018 03:00 PM

Video of Lexington student being dragged goes viral. Advocacy groups react.

October 16, 2018 01:26 PM

Former U.S. Sen. Walter ‘Dee’ Huddleston dies at 92

October 16, 2018 12:12 PM

Louisville player charged with threat to kill girlfriend

October 16, 2018 02:33 PM

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Bevin defends his explosives-fueled Facebook video. ‘Let the whiners whine.’

October 16, 2018 04:41 PM

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin launches explosives as metaphor for his politics

October 16, 2018 04:39 PM

‘I’m proud that my daughter got some justice.’ Olympian Tyson Gay reacts to guilty verdicts.

October 15, 2018 10:09 PM

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UK player on weekly trips to children’s hospital: ‘To put a smile on their face is everything I want to do.’

Sports

UK player on weekly trips to children’s hospital: ‘To put a smile on their face is everything I want to do.’

October 16, 2018 01:13 PM

‘He’s here for the players.’ Former UK QB has found his niche helping current Cats.

October 16, 2018 08:46 AM

No smoking guns in college basketball corruption trial, but lots of harsh light

October 16, 2018 04:40 PM

Highest paid ex-Cat in the NBA? It depends on how you crunch the numbers.

October 16, 2018 08:48 AM

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Gorton tops Bastin in fundraising this quarter, still trails in overall cash in mayor’s race

Local

Gorton tops Bastin in fundraising this quarter, still trails in overall cash in mayor’s race

October 16, 2018 11:53 AM

Jury recommends sentences of 1 to 20 years in shooting that led to death of Trinity Gay

October 16, 2018 01:02 PM

Kentucky lawmaker to continue campaign despite brain tumor

October 15, 2018 05:56 PM

Pennywise in Post-Its. Teacher uses 5,982 notes to create spooky art, impart lessons.

October 15, 2018 11:47 AM

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Economic development agency to triple staff, open eight offices in Eastern Kentucky

Business

Economic development agency to triple staff, open eight offices in Eastern Kentucky

October 16, 2018 02:07 PM

The latest list of Lexington restaurants on probation, all 111 of them. And how they got there.

October 16, 2018 11:38 AM

United Airlines at Bluegrass adds direct flight to one East Coast city, drops another.

October 15, 2018 03:07 PM

UnitedHealth beats all around in 3Q, raises outlook again

October 16, 2018 06:54 AM

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Low Barr

Opinion

Low Barr

October 15, 2018 01:39 PM

Shambra Mulder for Fayette County school board

October 15, 2018 06:20 PM

Who cares what Dave Portnoy thinks about local pizzeria, Kentuckians?

October 14, 2018 02:41 PM

Tired of MAGA mania, and I’m not going to take it anymore

October 14, 2018 04:24 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘I’m going to have you.’ Community Action Council leader accused of sexual harassment.

An employee of the Lexington-based Community Action Council alleges in court documents that she was repeatedly sexually harassed by its executive director, then retaliated against by the anti-poverty agency after she reported the unwanted advances.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky’s coach prepping team for a ‘very hungry’ Vanderbilt on Saturday

October 15, 2018 01:30 PM

Latest Kentucky depth chart for Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt

October 15, 2018 11:29 AM

Kentucky football now in three-way tie (loss column) in SEC East

October 14, 2018 07:25 AM

Galleries

President Trump stumps for Barr in Richmond

President Trump stumps for Barr in Richmond

October 16, 2018 12:01 PM

Former vice president Biden campaigns with McGrath in Owingsville

Former vice president Biden campaigns with McGrath in Owingsville

October 16, 2018 11:28 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 05:06 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Forget his hit songs, sold-out shows. Keith Urban still thinks he needs to win you over.

If anyone seems to have it all in country music, it would be Keith Urban with his hit songs, sold out shows, scorching guitar licks and movie star wife. But something else will be on his mind Oct. 20 at Louisville’s KFC Yum Center.

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Which to choose? Which to choose? Friday offers three great music options in the Bluegrass.

Music News & Reviews

Which to choose? Which to choose? Friday offers three great music options in the Bluegrass.

October 15, 2018 06:21 PM

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Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring

LexGo

Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring

October 15, 2018 04:12 AM

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