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LEX18 pulls Matt Jones from his television show until he decides on U.S. Senate bid

Politics & Government

LEX18 pulls Matt Jones from his television show until he decides on U.S. Senate bid

Did Matt Jones weeknight television show give him an unfair advantage?

July 16, 2019 04:13 PM

He’s accused of taking photos or videos up woman’s skirt at Lexington store. Know him?

Crime

He’s accused of taking photos or videos up woman’s skirt at Lexington store. Know him?

July 16, 2019 04:27 PM

‘I don’t like violence.’ First interview with Dunbar threat suspect played at trial

Crime

‘I don’t like violence.’ First interview with Dunbar threat suspect played at trial

July 16, 2019 07:03 PM

McConnell: Trump isn’t a racist, and everyone should tone down their rhetoric

Politics & Government

McConnell: Trump isn’t a racist, and everyone should tone down their rhetoric

July 16, 2019 03:03 PM

Another major coal producer will file for bankruptcy. It employs 2,800 in KY and WV.

Kentucky

Another major coal producer will file for bankruptcy. It employs 2,800 in KY and WV.

July 16, 2019 02:50 PM

Store closes due to rodents; restaurant dumps 43 pounds of potentially hazardous ramen

Restaurant News & Reviews

Store closes due to rodents; restaurant dumps 43 pounds of potentially hazardous ramen

July 16, 2019 11:46 AM

McConnell raises millions, but most of his money comes from outside Kentucky

Politics & Government

McConnell raises millions, but most of his money comes from outside Kentucky

July 16, 2019 12:38 PM

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Kentucky sheriff’s deputy shot while responding to call about domestic dispute

July 16, 2019 10:35 PM

Man ‘wearing nothing but tennis shoes’ told deputies he took date rape drug

July 16, 2019 06:30 PM

Man being investigated for human trafficking brought 12 kids to Ky. to sell candy, AG says

July 16, 2019 05:24 PM

$1.3 million in drug-testing fraud admitted in case involving Nicholasville, Owensboro labs

July 16, 2019 05:11 PM

Epstein accusers finally face him in court; safe held passport with his photo, fake name

July 15, 2019 10:59 AM

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Benny Snell hosts football camp for kids at Lexington Catholic High School

July 16, 2019 06:10 PM

Photo slideshow: UK football team and PGA Tour pros visit Kentucky Children’s Hospital

July 16, 2019 06:02 PM

Mark Stoops, pro golfers visit Kentucky Children’s Hospital for “Mini Pro-Am”

July 16, 2019 05:23 PM

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Preseason All-SEC: Josh Moore’s top players and predicted order of finish

Sports

Preseason All-SEC: Josh Moore’s top players and predicted order of finish

July 16, 2019 11:10 PM

SEC Football Media Days links: Georgia ready for title run

July 17, 2019 08:12 AM

Benny Snell ready for ‘money time’ with Pittsburgh Steelers

July 16, 2019 04:58 PM

UK football team, PGA pros team up to brighten kids’ spirits

July 16, 2019 06:02 PM

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Kentucky drops proposed ban on tattooing scarred skin after public backlash

Local

Kentucky drops proposed ban on tattooing scarred skin after public backlash

July 16, 2019 12:22 PM

3 children locked in their rooms for ‘long periods.’ Central Kentucky parents charged.

July 16, 2019 01:43 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Barry continues to bring heavy rain

July 17, 2019 05:41 AM

It’s one of Lexington’s biggest mysteries. Why police are digging again after 40 years.

July 15, 2019 05:43 PM

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Updated restaurant list: What’s on, off health department probation, with latest scores

Business

Updated restaurant list: What’s on, off health department probation, with latest scores

July 16, 2019 11:47 AM

Jim Beam thanks firefighters who put out warehouse blaze

July 16, 2019 05:05 AM

Judge recommends $14M award to neo-Nazi trolling victim

July 15, 2019 07:55 PM

Mnuchin says budget deal with Pelosi is ‘very close’

July 15, 2019 09:04 PM

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Joel Pett: The truth behind ‘Go back where you came from.’

Opinion

Joel Pett: The truth behind ‘Go back where you came from.’

July 16, 2019 03:52 PM

Dinosaurs, depression and delusion. What I found in new documentary on Kentucky’s Ark.

July 15, 2019 12:22 PM

Kentucky is in dire need of comprehensive criminal justice system overhaul

July 12, 2019 05:00 PM

‘Do not look away.’ Find a way to help children, parents detained at the border.

July 12, 2019 04:39 PM

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Blood found in a closet, a rug found with her body. Details in Savannah Spurlock case emerge.

Savannah Spurlock, a Madison County, Kentucky, mother of 4 found dead early Wednesday following a 6-month search, was covered with a rug and trash bags in a shallow grave, police said.

Blogs & Columns

SEC Football Media Days links: Georgia ready for title run

July 17, 2019 08:12 AM

Links: SEC Football Media Days and Joe B. Hall visits UK practice

July 16, 2019 08:15 AM

Links: Could basketball corruption overshadow SEC Football Media Days?

July 15, 2019 08:14 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

July 12, 2019 02:03 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 1, 2019

July 04, 2019 07:10 PM

Princess Haya in Kentucky

Princess Haya in Kentucky

July 03, 2019 09:52 AM

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‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ at 50: Is it a relic or a classic?

A lot of huge movies never become cultural reference points the way “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” has, in the near-half-century since its fall 1969 premiere.

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One came from gospel, the other found a voice in war. Now they are in perfect harmony.

Kentucky

One came from gospel, the other found a voice in war. Now they are in perfect harmony.

July 15, 2019 03:54 PM

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‘Game of Thrones’ reigns with record 32 Emmy nominations

LexGo

‘Game of Thrones’ reigns with record 32 Emmy nominations

July 16, 2019 04:13 PM

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