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Central Kentucky farmer admits taking part in $480,000 crop fraud

Tobacco farmer claimed production losses and falsified damage reports

July 23, 2019 10:19 AM

Ex-UK football player mailed $8,000 connected to drugs, feds allege in claim for cash

Fayette County

Ex-UK football player mailed $8,000 connected to drugs, feds allege in claim for cash

July 23, 2019 04:40 PM

Extension OK’d for new travel IDs as Kentucky sees 90-minute waits for driver’s license renewal

State

Extension OK’d for new travel IDs as Kentucky sees 90-minute waits for driver’s license renewal

July 23, 2019 05:31 PM

9/11 first responders win Senate okay for health care benefits as Paul votes no

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9/11 first responders win Senate okay for health care benefits as Paul votes no

July 23, 2019 05:12 PM

These Kentucky Republicans want a hefty tax on e-cigs to help slow youth vaping trend

Politics & Government

These Kentucky Republicans want a hefty tax on e-cigs to help slow youth vaping trend

July 23, 2019 04:05 PM

Bevin’s pension bill rolls on as Senate panel approves it with no changes

Politics & Government

Bevin’s pension bill rolls on as Senate panel approves it with no changes

July 23, 2019 11:33 AM

Lexington Restaurant Week starts Thursday; here’s your dining breakdown

Restaurant News & Reviews

Lexington Restaurant Week starts Thursday; here’s your dining breakdown

July 23, 2019 04:48 PM

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Girl, 12, dies after ATV crash in Wolfe County

July 23, 2019 10:01 PM

Three bodies found, including that of Louisville woman who had been dismembered & put in freezer

July 23, 2019 07:23 PM

4 Kentucky men, all 18 or 19, indicted on charges of raping a woman, recording it

July 23, 2019 04:20 PM

The Latest: McConnell won’t be watching Mueller testimony

July 23, 2019 11:26 PM

Rupp Arena announces two new concerts, and the acts couldn’t be more different

July 23, 2019 11:18 AM

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New travel driver’s license being offered in Woodford County

July 23, 2019 05:30 PM

Senate floor leaders disagree on Bevin’s pension bill

July 23, 2019 01:23 PM

New coach and new day for Cincinnati Bengals

July 23, 2019 02:48 PM

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‘Fresh energy.’ Bengals ready for new start under young, new head coach.

Sports

‘Fresh energy.’ Bengals ready for new start under young, new head coach.

July 23, 2019 03:38 PM

EKU, WKU to resume basketball rivalry in 2019-20

July 23, 2019 04:40 PM

UK’s non-conference schedule one game from completion. Here’s how it looks now.

July 23, 2019 12:18 PM

Ten Years of Coach Cal: Ranking the 10 biggest recruiting misses

July 23, 2019 09:25 AM

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Kentuckian Sturgill Simpson announces new album ... and a Netflix anime film

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Kentuckian Sturgill Simpson announces new album ... and a Netflix anime film

July 23, 2019 07:35 AM

Hundreds of UK students forced to live in makeshift dorm rooms as enrollment soars

July 22, 2019 03:34 PM

Teen driver charged in Lexington crash that killed brothers who attended Sayre

July 22, 2019 02:17 PM

Woman, man laundered large amounts of drug money in Lexington. They’re going to prison.

July 22, 2019 03:49 PM

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LaRosa’s Pizzeria, Skyline Chili begin Central Kentucky expansion

Business

LaRosa’s Pizzeria, Skyline Chili begin Central Kentucky expansion

July 22, 2019 04:35 PM

New restaurant, hotel open at The Summit. Here’s what’s coming next.

July 22, 2019 02:53 PM

Stocks subdued as oil rises again on Mideast tensions

July 22, 2019 07:51 AM

UK: Europe-led mission will protect vital shipping in Gulf

July 22, 2019 03:54 PM

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Joel Pett: Trump’s dislikes about America

Opinion

Joel Pett: Trump’s dislikes about America

July 23, 2019 02:10 PM

Employers have a critical role in fighting Kentucky’s opioid epidemic

July 19, 2019 05:08 PM

What are we, stupid? No, but we can do more to fight effects of poverty on education.

July 19, 2019 05:39 PM

Will Trump’s racism prove to be a fatal crisis for Republicans?

July 19, 2019 05:54 PM

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Lexington inks deal to avoid closing longtime business as Town Branch trail extended

Two landowners have reached a settlement with the city of Lexington that would re-route a portion of the Town Branch Trail and allow landowners to avoid condemnation. Landscaper’s Corner will remain in business.

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 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

July 17, 2019 09:39 PM

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

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Want to see the Kentucky film scooping up awards at festivals? The premiere is here.

Lexington native Bethany Brooke Anderson created “Burning Kentucky,” which stars Lexington’s Emilie Dhir. It has won awards at four film festivals already.

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New restaurant, hotel open at The Summit. Here’s what’s coming next.

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New restaurant, hotel open at The Summit. Here’s what’s coming next.

July 22, 2019 02:53 PM

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Marvel’s next films will bring diversity, onscreen and off

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Marvel’s next films will bring diversity, onscreen and off

July 22, 2019 07:51 PM

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