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Kentucky lawmakers end special session without voting on a pension bill

Politics & Government

Kentucky lawmakers end special session without voting on a pension bill

December 18, 2018 07:46 PM

GOP lawmakers may drop Bevin’s pension bills in favor of version tossed by high court

Politics & Government

GOP lawmakers may drop Bevin’s pension bills in favor of version tossed by high court

December 18, 2018 03:30 PM

‘Confusion and chaos.’ Many KY Medicaid recipients will owe co-pays starting Jan. 1

Politics & Government

‘Confusion and chaos.’ Many KY Medicaid recipients will owe co-pays starting Jan. 1

December 18, 2018 01:53 PM

Allegations against Hoover to remain sealed as his lawyer pushes to question Jane Doe

Politics & Government

Allegations against Hoover to remain sealed as his lawyer pushes to question Jane Doe

December 18, 2018 04:33 PM

7 things teachers and public workers need to know about Kentucky’s new pension bills

Politics & Government

7 things teachers and public workers need to know about Kentucky’s new pension bills

December 18, 2018 11:32 AM

Bourbon Industry

Famous master distiller reviving old bourbon brand, plans new distillery

December 18, 2018 11:24 AM

First a ‘sewer’ bill, now a Christmas crisis. Why can’t GOP majority govern honestly?

Tom Eblen

First a ‘sewer’ bill, now a Christmas crisis. Why can’t GOP majority govern honestly?

December 18, 2018 09:38 AM

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Inmate who apparently hanged himself had been indicted for rape, sexual abuse of a child

December 18, 2018 05:50 PM

A child had nowhere to go on a bitterly cold night. Educators kept her safe.

December 18, 2018 02:01 PM

U of Louisville dance team coach, reality TV star terminated

December 18, 2018 06:57 AM

Police: Woman says she dropped sword on man during argument

December 18, 2018 03:20 PM

Key takeaways from new reports on Russian disinformation

December 17, 2018 05:05 PM

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KEA president: ‘Still not governing the way we should be governing’

December 18, 2018 06:57 PM

Christmas carols with a twist sung at protest of surprise legislative session

December 17, 2018 09:55 PM

‘This was kinda hard to shoot.’ What it takes to photograph insect subjects.

December 18, 2018 12:45 PM

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Devin Booker’s father offered advice to Tyler Herro’s dad. Everyone seems better for it.

Sports

Devin Booker’s father offered advice to Tyler Herro’s dad. Everyone seems better for it.

December 18, 2018 03:54 PM

He has 850 wins and 3 national titles, and Roy Williams still might be underrated.

December 18, 2018 05:15 PM

Can UK signee Dontaie Allen become Kentucky’s all-time leading scorer?

December 18, 2018 02:24 PM

One of Kentucky’s top defensive players ineligible for Citrus Bowl

December 18, 2018 02:12 PM

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Could this project end veterans homelessness in Lexington?

Local

Could this project end veterans homelessness in Lexington?

December 18, 2018 03:09 PM

U of Louisville dance team coach, reality TV star terminated

December 18, 2018 06:57 AM

Paralyzed beagle found in Floyd County dump. She might have been lab test animal.

December 17, 2018 06:03 PM

He got 30 days for breaking Rand Paul’s ribs. Prosecutors appeal, seeking prison.

December 17, 2018 12:00 AM

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Restaurant closes downtown location but will “start again”

Business

Restaurant closes downtown location but will “start again”

December 18, 2018 01:31 PM

Famous master distiller reviving old bourbon brand, plans new distillery

December 18, 2018 11:24 AM

CBS denies former CEO Les Moonves $120 million severance

December 18, 2018 02:19 AM

Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates Wednesday, a move Trump calls ‘foolish’ and ‘incredible’

December 17, 2018 03:00 AM

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Wild and crazy guys

Opinion

Wild and crazy guys

December 17, 2018 10:42 AM

Trump: Democrats are the reason I can’t have my wall! Republicans: Well, actually ...

December 17, 2018 12:27 PM

The Senate asserts itself on Saudis: American values and truth first

December 17, 2018 12:33 PM

Letters: Make Lexington safer; End ‘one and done’; Keep Barr accountable

December 17, 2018 06:28 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘Worse and worse.’ Time to address Eastern Kentucky’s water woes, officials say.

Following a Herald-Leader series, Stirring the Waters, Kentucky politicians called for increased funding for the state’s regulatory agency, and more oversight of water districts in Appalachian Kentucky.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over Utah

December 16, 2018 09:27 AM

Liveblog: No. 19 Kentucky 88, Utah 61

December 15, 2018 09:15 AM

Kentucky basketball: Explaining John Calipari’s ‘treat it like a win’ comment

December 15, 2018 08:18 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 17, 2018

December 18, 2018 05:42 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 05:41 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 04:58 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

It’s a hybrid wine shop and music venue. And this bar has a popular open mic night.

The Twisted Cork in Lexington has an open mic night each Sunday that’s grown in the past several year.

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Restaurant closes downtown location but will “start again”

Restaurant News & Reviews

Restaurant closes downtown location but will “start again”

December 18, 2018 01:31 PM

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Think your nose knows bourbon? Prove it at this blind tasting

Restaurant News & Reviews

Think your nose knows bourbon? Prove it at this blind tasting

December 18, 2018 02:13 PM

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