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‘They almost died trying to save them.’ Kentucky parents in surgery after fire kills toddlers

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‘They almost died trying to save them.’ Kentucky parents in surgery after fire kills toddlers

Dennis Chad Howard and Allyson Howard have severe burns to a large portion of their bodies, according to family members.

April 23, 2019 11:42 AM

Regional universities plead for legislative action as costly pension payments approach

Politics & Government

Regional universities plead for legislative action as costly pension payments approach

April 23, 2019 04:45 PM

How this Jewish attorney escaped the Holocaust and changed Eastern Kentucky forever

Kentucky

How this Jewish attorney escaped the Holocaust and changed Eastern Kentucky forever

April 23, 2019 10:26 AM

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

Crime

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

April 23, 2019 05:05 PM

From Greatest Generation to forgotten folks: You can help vulnerable seniors

Paul Prather

From Greatest Generation to forgotten folks: You can help vulnerable seniors

April 23, 2019 12:34 PM

Kentucky man collected his dead father’s Social Security checks for nearly 10 years

Kentucky

Kentucky man collected his dead father’s Social Security checks for nearly 10 years

April 23, 2019 09:16 AM

This racehorse gained fame for sitting on his butt. Now, he’s getting busy.

Horses

This racehorse gained fame for sitting on his butt. Now, he’s getting busy.

April 22, 2019 05:44 AM

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Daycare worker charged with child abuse. The allegation: She waved a doll at a scared toddler.

April 23, 2019 06:33 PM

Bevin’s economic development chief, Terry Gill, to return to private sector

April 23, 2019 04:35 PM

Kentucky girls’ high school basketball coach dies in crash with cement truck

April 23, 2019 03:04 PM

Detroit men indicted on charges related to fatal shooting outside Lexington club

April 23, 2019 01:10 PM

Kentucky quarterback Gunnar Hoak decides to enter NCAA transfer portal

April 23, 2019 09:40 AM

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What goes in the $1,000 Woodford Reserve mint julep

April 23, 2019 04:27 PM

How to make the Woodford Reserve Spire cocktail

April 23, 2019 04:26 PM

Josh Allen: A look back at the Kentucky edge rusher’s 2018 season

April 22, 2019 03:37 PM

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Another Kentucky basketball recruit for next season has emerged. Is UK the favorite?

Sports

Another Kentucky basketball recruit for next season has emerged. Is UK the favorite?

April 23, 2019 03:16 PM

Tim Couch looks back at the night he was the NFL Draft’s No. 1 pick

April 23, 2019 04:22 PM

With one backup QB gone and another mulling transfer, what can UK football do?

April 23, 2019 02:33 PM

Cruzan Cal? Kentucky coach rolls out the laughter and a yellow scooter.

April 23, 2019 04:40 PM

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Conservation group buys 100,000 acres in Kentucky and Tennessee. Here’s its plan.

Local

Conservation group buys 100,000 acres in Kentucky and Tennessee. Here’s its plan.

April 22, 2019 11:17 AM

He claimed disability but worked at a coal company. Kentucky man faces $200,000 bill.

April 22, 2019 07:41 AM

‘We mourn the loss of our brother-in-arms.’ Richmond soldier deployed in Iraq dies

April 21, 2019 08:06 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: A few boomers back in the bluegrass

April 23, 2019 05:41 AM

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A Trump Fed choice steps aside, and another faces new doubts

Business

A Trump Fed choice steps aside, and another faces new doubts

April 23, 2019 12:06 AM

California may boost rules for homes at high wildfire risk

April 23, 2019 12:35 AM

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

April 19, 2019 03:04 PM

Ever seen a horse try ASMR? Lexington puts Kentucky spin on viral trend

April 18, 2019 05:55 PM

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‘A turning point in history.’ Letters to the editor on the Mueller report.

Opinion

‘A turning point in history.’ Letters to the editor on the Mueller report.

April 23, 2019 09:30 AM

‘Unsustainable.’ For EKU and others, legislature and governor must act quickly on pensions.

April 22, 2019 12:18 PM

Joel Pett: Tough name, but ‘Pete’ seems like the anti-Trump

April 23, 2019 09:40 AM

Joel Pett: Who can’t afford the ‘Green New Deal’?

April 22, 2019 03:33 PM

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

The latest census of agriculture shows changes in Kentucky farming that include more women and young producers and the growing value of agriculture to the economy, with the market value of sales topping $5.7 billion.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky safety Mike Edwards seen as safe pick for NFL Draft

April 19, 2019 11:10 AM

In a mild surprise, Mike Smith makes his Kentucky Derby choice

April 16, 2019 08:39 PM

With preps done, Omaha Beach tops Kentucky Derby media poll

April 15, 2019 02:23 PM

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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From Greatest Generation to forgotten folks: You can help vulnerable seniors

Kentucky nursing home residents are vulnerable and forgotten, advocates say, but there are ways you can help.

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‘Thrones’ is ending, but will live on in merchandise

LexGo

‘Thrones’ is ending, but will live on in merchandise

April 22, 2019 02:58 PM

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Avengers get epic send-off at ‘Endgame’ world premiere

Celebrities

Avengers get epic send-off at ‘Endgame’ world premiere

April 23, 2019 08:12 AM

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