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Papa John’s attempts to ward off founder with poison pill

9:34 AM

While crews from D. H. Elliot worked with Kentucky Utilities on Sunday behind a home on Dorset Drive, other utility customers learned their power may not be restored before Tuesday night.

Fortified crews restore power to thousands in Central Kentucky, but others wait

9:53 AM

The dining room at Coba Cocina in Lexington in August 2013. The restaurant, known for its jellyfish aquarium, closed in 2016. Now a Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is moving in.

Restaurant News & Reviews

New restaurant opening in Lexington landmark that was empty for 2 years

8:49 AM

Congressman Andy Barr spoke at the Lexington Forum at the University of Kentucky’s Boone Center on Thursday Aug. 3, 2017 in Lexington, Ky.

Politics & Government

Trump creates a summer of discontent for Andy Barr, other Republican candidates

9:15 PM

Aerial footage : Trees blocking Park Ave. in Lexington

Kick it to the curb: Lexington offers options to deal with storm debris.

8:23 PM

Severe storm brings down trees, power lines throughout Lexington

God’s Pantry, Senior Center step in to help those affected by Lexington storms

8:23 PM

UK-bound transfer Reid Travis (22) was not mentioned in Andy Katz's list of the top 20 returning players for next season.

UK Men's Basketball

No Wildcats among top 20 returning players for next season? Here’s why.

7:46 AM

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Man firing into Toronto cafes shoots 14 people, killing 2

9:30 AM

Probe: Ex-officer called black teen ‘wild animal’ in post

8:00 AM

Iran dismisses Trump’s explosive threat to country’s leader

8:38 AM

Ritz Bits, sandwich crackers recalled over Salmonella concerns

12:53 PM

With conviction set aside, man seeks dismissal of case

12:23 PM

Papa John’s attempts to ward off founder with poison pill

9:34 AM

While crews from D. H. Elliot worked with Kentucky Utilities on Sunday behind a home on Dorset Drive, other utility customers learned their power may not be restored before Tuesday night.

Fortified crews restore power to thousands in Central Kentucky, but others wait

9:53 AM

The dining room at Coba Cocina in Lexington in August 2013. The restaurant, known for its jellyfish aquarium, closed in 2016. Now a Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is moving in.

Restaurant News & Reviews

New restaurant opening in Lexington landmark that was empty for 2 years

8:49 AM

Congressman Andy Barr spoke at the Lexington Forum at the University of Kentucky’s Boone Center on Thursday Aug. 3, 2017 in Lexington, Ky.

Politics & Government

Trump creates a summer of discontent for Andy Barr, other Republican candidates

9:15 PM

Aerial footage : Trees blocking Park Ave. in Lexington

Kick it to the curb: Lexington offers options to deal with storm debris.

8:23 PM

Severe storm brings down trees, power lines throughout Lexington

God’s Pantry, Senior Center step in to help those affected by Lexington storms

8:23 PM

UK-bound transfer Reid Travis (22) was not mentioned in Andy Katz's list of the top 20 returning players for next season.

UK Men's Basketball

No Wildcats among top 20 returning players for next season? Here’s why.

7:46 AM

Sports

Josh Green, right, is defended by fellow UK recruiting target Scottie Lewis during an Under Armour game.

Who will be the next class of 2019 basketball recruit to land a UK offer?

Several players in the class of 2019 already have offers from Kentucky, but recruits such as Jaden McDaniels, Dontaie Allen, Kira Lewis, Isaiah Stewart and Nico Mannion remain on John Calipari’s radar.

Sports

Rain extends Kentucky’s PGA Tour event into Monday; ex-Cats finish strong

Former Louisville star Lamar Jackson ‘way ahead of the curve’ with Ravens

Molinari survives wild day to win British Open

Local

A pedestrian was reportedly struck in the 12700 block of U.S 71 Wednesday evening.

7th pedestrian killed in Lexington accident this year

A Lexington pedestrian was hit and killed while crossing the outer loop of East New Circle Road late on Saturday night.

Rain, cooler temps to dominate week

Trump tariffs put Kentucky Republicans in a political bind

Lexington’s school safety tax was approved. Will a battle to recall it be next?

Business

In this July 10, 2018 photo, a camera with facial recognition capabilities hangs from a wall while being installed at Lockport High School in Lockport, N.Y. The western New York school district is upgrading its existing surveillance system to add technology that will scan faces and alert officials to the appearance of expelled students, sex offenders or weapons it has been programmed to look out for. It could be the start of a trend as more schools wary of shootings consider the technology.

Schools eye facial recognition technology to boost security

Facial recognition systems have the potential to alert schools in real time to people who don't belong.

Papa John’s attempts to ward off founder with poison pill

What’s that new building? If it’s in Lexington, it’s probably a car wash.

Uber, Lyft suspend driver who recorded St. Louis passengers

Opinion

Dental benefits save lives, health costs

If Gov. Bevin wants to Medicaid recipients well enough to work, encourage good oral health

Policy group’s proposal ignores the sad state of Ky. pension system

Weak week tweak

Kentucky just put doctor shopping into law to help coal companies avoid paying for black lung

Black-lung disease damages the organ and causes a decline in respiratory function.

In Depth

Rate of choking black-lung disease hits 25-year high in Kentucky, Central Appalachia

Blogs & Columns

Sidelines with John Clay

What would it take for the Reds to get in the 2018 playoff hunt?

Jen Smith on UK Football

At SEC Media Days, Mark Stoops says UK ‘tired of being close,’ ready to take next step.

UK Football

Kentucky has picked its SEC Media Days attendees. Here’s who will be representing the Cats.

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