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Boogie’s advice to Duke’s Zion Williamson? ‘College basketball is bull----’

Ex-Cats

Boogie’s advice to Duke’s Zion Williamson? ‘College basketball is bull----’

Former Cat DeMarcus Cousins says Duke star should not sacrifice his NBA future to play in college

February 21, 2019 04:52 PM

9 things Kentucky teachers should know about the educator-proposed pension plan

Politics & Government

9 things Kentucky teachers should know about the educator-proposed pension plan

February 21, 2019 12:44 PM

‘Salt in the wounds of laid-off Kentuckians.’ Bill slashing jobless benefits advances.

Politics & Government

‘Salt in the wounds of laid-off Kentuckians.’ Bill slashing jobless benefits advances.

February 21, 2019 03:20 PM

Bluegrass Sports Commission fires CEO and orders financial review

Fayette County

Bluegrass Sports Commission fires CEO and orders financial review

February 21, 2019 02:57 PM

Mitch McConnell pitches Kentucky’s Kelly Craft as Trump’s UN ambassador

Politics & Government

Mitch McConnell pitches Kentucky’s Kelly Craft as Trump’s UN ambassador

February 21, 2019 11:50 AM

Plane crashes at Frankfort airport

Franklin County

Plane crashes at Frankfort airport

February 21, 2019 11:09 AM

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky’s Graham Elliot is in town and you’ll never guess where he ate.

Restaurant News & Reviews

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky’s Graham Elliot is in town and you’ll never guess where he ate.

February 21, 2019 12:14 PM

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Kentucky man pleads guilty to making child-porn videos with young victim

February 21, 2019 12:33 PM

More than $12 million is coming to these Kentucky addiction, workforce programs

February 21, 2019 03:24 PM

Ex-slave helped build Lexington courthouse in 1899. Now Henry Tandy is honored there.

February 21, 2019 10:05 AM

Lawyer: Rand Paul award excessive; new trial requested

February 21, 2019 01:07 PM

Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man on Interstate

February 21, 2019 09:54 AM

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Fastest growing jobs in the United States through 2024

February 21, 2019 03:44 PM

Drone video shows Cumberland Falls flooding

February 21, 2019 02:36 PM

Dunk off backboard punctuates Kentucky high school playoff rout

February 20, 2019 11:37 PM

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Star trio fuels Kentucky women’s basketball to biggest win of the year

Sports

Star trio fuels Kentucky women’s basketball to biggest win of the year

February 21, 2019 09:40 PM

European basketball recruit offers another intriguing option for Kentucky next season

February 21, 2019 06:05 PM

In ‘really good spirits,’ Kentucky’s Travis sets target date for return

February 21, 2019 05:51 PM

Is Indiana ever going to get its basketball program fixed?

February 21, 2019 05:58 PM

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Kentucky government doesn’t need more secrecy. It needs less corporate welfare.

Local

Kentucky government doesn’t need more secrecy. It needs less corporate welfare.

February 21, 2019 03:14 PM

Lexington’s $590M sewer upgrade is $95M under budget. These big projects are next.

February 21, 2019 11:57 AM

Principal of Kentucky high school charged after not reporting abuse of students, police say

February 20, 2019 12:32 PM

Kentucky lawmakers want to ban abortions triggered by disability diagnosis of fetus

February 20, 2019 04:44 PM

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Ball Homes proposes 336 apartments near Hamburg in Lexington

Business

Ball Homes proposes 336 apartments near Hamburg in Lexington

February 21, 2019 09:29 AM

Which parts of Lexington saw the priciest home sales last month? See the top sellers.

February 21, 2019 05:35 AM

He wants more care staff in Kentucky nursing homes, which are among nation’s worst

February 20, 2019 10:04 AM

Bill to legalize sports betting passes Kentucky House panel, but still faces long odds

February 20, 2019 11:47 AM

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Knight Foundation’s investment in media seeks to preserve an essential element of democracy: an informed citizenry

Opinion

Knight Foundation’s investment in media seeks to preserve an essential element of democracy: an informed citizenry

February 19, 2019 02:35 PM

She found her ‘Cheers.’ And a sweet slice of Lexington life.

February 21, 2019 05:41 PM

Joel Pett on ‘Saudi feminism’

February 21, 2019 03:59 PM

Kentucky American Water bill defended. Plus, views on real (climate, guns) and false (wall) emergencies.

February 21, 2019 03:00 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Lake Cumberland at level not seen in 20 years because of heavy rain. The dam is fine.

Heavy rains have pushed Lake Cumberland to a level not seen in more than 20 years. The elevation of the lake surface was 741.62 feet above sea level at noon Wednesday, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win at Missouri

February 20, 2019 12:54 AM

Liveblog: No. 4 Kentucky 66, Missouri 58

February 19, 2019 06:16 PM

Reports: Kentucky hiring Jon Sumrall, a former Wildcat, as linebackers coach

February 19, 2019 06:08 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

February 19, 2019 05:57 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

February 15, 2019 11:47 AM

61st Grammy Awards

61st Grammy Awards

February 11, 2019 08:23 AM

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TV

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Down the stretch they come at Keeneland

Things are coming down to the wire on “Top Chef” Kentucky, where this week they will have to bid against each other for their ingredients at Keeneland.

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Chris Stapleton, Dan + Shay lead ACM nominations

Latest News

Chris Stapleton, Dan + Shay lead ACM nominations

February 20, 2019 12:16 PM

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Defying musical boundaries, this band mixes Mexican folk and psychedelic rock

Music News & Reviews

Defying musical boundaries, this band mixes Mexican folk and psychedelic rock

February 20, 2019 07:56 AM

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