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Prison populations are falling in most states, but ballooning in Kentucky. Here’s why.

Politics & Government

Prison populations are falling in most states, but ballooning in Kentucky. Here’s why.

Gov. Matt Bevin and the General Assembly have talked about “smart on crime” reforms for years but accomplished little.

April 25, 2019 03:33 PM

‘It’s not their land.’ Rand Paul meeting airs gripes over federal land ownership.

Kentucky

‘It’s not their land.’ Rand Paul meeting airs gripes over federal land ownership.

April 25, 2019 04:18 PM

No more Lasix in the Kentucky Derby? Hold your horses, trainers say.

Kentucky

No more Lasix in the Kentucky Derby? Hold your horses, trainers say.

April 25, 2019 12:12 PM

Reports: Bevin blames child shooting on teacher sickouts in Jefferson County

Education

Reports: Bevin blames child shooting on teacher sickouts in Jefferson County

April 25, 2019 03:18 PM

Kentucky’s Josh Allen probably won’t be the No. 1 draft pick. Where will he land?

Ex-Cats

Kentucky’s Josh Allen probably won’t be the No. 1 draft pick. Where will he land?

April 24, 2019 11:23 AM

Lexington schools are monitoring students on social media. How that prevented a suicide.

Education

Lexington schools are monitoring students on social media. How that prevented a suicide.

April 25, 2019 02:05 PM

Court of Appeals dismisses suit alleging hedge fund fraud at Kentucky pension agency

Latest News

Court of Appeals dismisses suit alleging hedge fund fraud at Kentucky pension agency

April 25, 2019 09:15 AM

Latest News

UK fired pediatric resident for viewing child porn at work. Now he’s been charged.

April 25, 2019 02:29 PM

The Herald-Leader is adding a health and social services reporter. Meet Alex Acquisto.

April 25, 2019 10:08 AM

Lexington police issue Golden Alert for missing woman, last seen Tuesday morning

April 25, 2019 07:16 AM

FBI investigating $3.7 million cyber scam of Scott County Schools

April 24, 2019 06:14 PM

Grant to help with sexual assault kit backlog leads to indictment in 1981 rape case

April 24, 2019 04:32 PM

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America’s two most expensive sires have sons in the 2019 Kentucky Derby

April 25, 2019 11:38 AM

Lexington police are now hiring. Here’s a look at how training academy prepares new cops.

April 25, 2019 03:29 PM

Here are some of the biggest busts in NFL Draft history

April 25, 2019 03:23 PM

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UK basketball has a new commitment for next season. And he’s from Central Kentucky.

Sports

UK basketball has a new commitment for next season. And he’s from Central Kentucky.

April 25, 2019 03:02 PM

Live updates from Thursday night’s NFL Draft in Nashville

April 25, 2019 05:13 PM

Here’s why the NFL made UK remove Josh Allen banner from Nashville building

April 25, 2019 12:59 PM

No more Lasix in the Kentucky Derby? Hold your horses, trainers say.

April 25, 2019 12:12 PM

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Lexington says it’s the first city in Kentucky to end veteran homelessness

Local

Lexington says it’s the first city in Kentucky to end veteran homelessness

April 25, 2019 02:12 PM

Veterinarian helped Lexington company ship thousands of cattle without inspections

April 25, 2019 11:30 AM

Eastern Kentucky mother whose 3-year-old twins were killed in fire dies after severe burns

April 24, 2019 01:37 PM

Kentucky girl was lured from home, locked in back of U-Haul for sex. Three charged.

April 23, 2019 05:05 PM

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Two of America’s most popular whiskeys are planning new flavors. Here’s what’s coming.

Business

Two of America’s most popular whiskeys are planning new flavors. Here’s what’s coming.

April 25, 2019 10:45 AM

Lexington’s newest grocery store opens with a sandwich shop inside

April 24, 2019 02:19 PM

Indictment: Ex-CEO ignored red flags as opioid crisis raged

April 23, 2019 06:56 PM

The changing face of Kentucky farms. Latest census reveals shifts in $5.7B industry.

April 19, 2019 03:04 PM

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Joel Pett: What is ‘obstruction?’ What is ‘justice?’ And other keen legal points.

Opinion

Joel Pett: What is ‘obstruction?’ What is ‘justice?’ And other keen legal points.

April 25, 2019 05:50 PM

Letters to the Editor: The media is the problem. Also, the media is solving problems.

April 25, 2019 05:24 PM

On the campaign trail, I’ve got just the thing to protect everyone’s Personal Space

April 25, 2019 04:25 PM

Joel Pett: The simple cure for what ails America?

April 24, 2019 04:59 PM

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‘There’s a lot of parity.’ Baffert says Derby will be tough to predict.

Monday’s Kentucky Derby workouts included a surprise appearance by trainer Bob Baffert to watch over Improbable, one of his three likely entrants in the Run for the Roses on May 4.

Blogs & Columns

NFL mock drafts: What we would do if we were the 49ers vs. what we think they’ll do

April 24, 2019 06:57 PM

As Kentucky waits, Indiana and Tennessee move closer to sports gambling

April 25, 2019 08:47 AM

Kentucky safety Mike Edwards seen as safe pick for NFL Draft

April 19, 2019 11:10 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

April 19, 2019 01:05 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 01:19 PM

Pets for adoption in April 2019

Pets for adoption in April 2019

April 09, 2019 08:06 AM

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Cellist returns to explore his Jewish identity with concert in temple

Israeli cellist Amit Peled returns to Lexington for a free concert Sunday at Temple Adath Israel.

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Keep the weekend going with music to catch next week in Lexington

Music News & Reviews

Keep the weekend going with music to catch next week in Lexington

April 24, 2019 08:34 AM

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Weekend best bets: Theater, bourbon, crawfish, horses and art

Family

Weekend best bets: Theater, bourbon, crawfish, horses and art

April 24, 2019 08:45 AM

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