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Former LCA, Campbellsville basketball standout murdered in Kansas

Crime

Former LCA, Campbellsville basketball standout murdered in Kansas

Courtney Bivins, formerly Courtney Clifton, a standout basketball player for Lexington Christian Academy and Campbellsville University, was killed in a murder-suicide in Shawnee, Kansas, police said.

November 13, 2018 05:50 PM

One family is accused of killing another. Man wanted in 8 slayings arrested in Lexington.

Crime

One family is accused of killing another. Man wanted in 8 slayings arrested in Lexington.

November 13, 2018 01:51 PM

‘We have a better foot to put forward.’ KY Senate GOP floor leader faces challenge.

Politics & Government

‘We have a better foot to put forward.’ KY Senate GOP floor leader faces challenge.

November 14, 2018 09:01 AM

Two reasons why Mark Stoops is a little out of sorts this week

John Clay

Two reasons why Mark Stoops is a little out of sorts this week

November 13, 2018 05:10 PM

Republicans want to keep major state cases from judge who struck down pension law

Politics & Government

Republicans want to keep major state cases from judge who struck down pension law

November 13, 2018 03:59 PM

A week after the election, Democratic gains grow stronger

Politics & Government

A week after the election, Democratic gains grow stronger

November 14, 2018 07:25 AM

Kentucky doctor is among physicians snapping back at NRA’s ‘stay in their lane’ remark

State

Kentucky doctor is among physicians snapping back at NRA’s ‘stay in their lane’ remark

November 13, 2018 04:33 PM

Latest News

Two young children shot in Eastern Kentucky

November 13, 2018 09:18 PM

Report offers ideas for cleaning up, repurposing old mines

November 14, 2018 06:52 AM

County officials to review results in 6 Kentucky House races

November 13, 2018 06:05 PM

Detractors using racial ‘dog whistle’ tactics in House leadership race, Clyburn says

November 13, 2018 05:25 PM

The Latest: “Thank God!” says massacre Facebook page leader

November 13, 2018 06:05 PM

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The early hours of the investigation into ‘execution-style killings’ of eight family members

November 13, 2018 04:39 PM

What has Kentucky basketball learned from its first two games?

November 13, 2018 03:35 PM

Keldon Johnson says Kentucky’s shooting will improve

November 13, 2018 03:42 PM

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‘Growth is painful.’ Limiting turnovers a start for UK, but here’s what else needs work.

Sports

‘Growth is painful.’ Limiting turnovers a start for UK, but here’s what else needs work.

November 13, 2018 05:13 PM

Another 9 p.m. start for Kentucky? There’s no escaping the ‘vicious circle.’

November 13, 2018 06:30 PM

Two reasons why Mark Stoops is a little out of sorts this week

November 13, 2018 05:10 PM

‘I didn’t get my senior year of high school.’ Why 2018 means so much for one UK player.

November 13, 2018 01:10 PM

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Financial health of Teachers’ Retirement System of Kentucky improves slightly

Local

Financial health of Teachers’ Retirement System of Kentucky improves slightly

November 13, 2018 02:33 PM

Does Lexington have a gang problem? New study plans to find out.

November 13, 2018 04:14 PM

Torture, animal cruelty charges filed against southern Kentucky couple after dogs found

November 13, 2018 10:51 AM

Kentucky abortion fight aimed at second-trimester procedure

November 13, 2018 05:06 PM

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One Lexington restaurant closing, another leaving downtown.

Business

One Lexington restaurant closing, another leaving downtown.

November 13, 2018 11:08 AM

Uber, Lyft to offer rewards programs similar to airlines

November 14, 2018 09:02 AM

Gene-edited food is coming, but will shoppers buy?

November 14, 2018 01:09 AM

No accounting for these tastes: Artificial flavors a mystery

November 13, 2018 11:31 AM

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Florida races

Opinion

Florida races

November 13, 2018 05:33 PM

Ending a pregnancy is not an easy choice, but every woman should have the same choices I did.

November 13, 2018 05:34 PM

Job-killing tariffs, ballooning debt, blessed peacemakers

November 13, 2018 05:37 PM

What the midterm elections tell us about the 2020 presidential campaign

November 13, 2018 06:00 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

Grant Oakley’s second day of work was the last day of his short life

A work forklift killed Grant Oakley, 17, of Garrard County, KY. The resulting bad state investigation was blamed for no charges being filed. Feds: Kentucky fails to properly review worker deaths.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky basketball: Five things to know about North Dakota

November 13, 2018 09:36 PM

Podcast: Kentucky basketball recruiting and the early signing period

November 13, 2018 08:11 PM

College basketball 2018-19 is a week old. So how are SEC teams doing?

November 12, 2018 04:28 PM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 08:39 PM

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

November 05, 2018 08:15 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

October 30, 2018 06:35 PM

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Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Want to have a panic-free Thanksgiving? Let one of these places cook your meal.

Lexington restaurants from Cracker Barrel to Good Foods Co-op and in between will be open on Thanksgiving. Or you can order a meal to take home.

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‘Lexington’s mightiest soul sound’ is now on the record; Thanksgiving with Jim James.

Music News & Reviews

‘Lexington’s mightiest soul sound’ is now on the record; Thanksgiving with Jim James.

November 12, 2018 12:34 PM

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It started as a line in a poem. Exhibit shows what ‘Unlearn Fear + Hate’ has become.

Copious Notes

It started as a line in a poem. Exhibit shows what ‘Unlearn Fear + Hate’ has become.

November 13, 2018 04:31 PM

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