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Senior apartments, town homes, 131 homes approved for fast-growing part of Lexington

December 14, 2018 03:19 PM

Kentucky basketball: Five things to know about Utah

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Kentucky basketball: Five things to know about Utah

December 14, 2018 07:56 PM

‘Showing the presence of God through acts of kindness.’ Kentucky priest travels country.

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‘Showing the presence of God through acts of kindness.’ Kentucky priest travels country.

December 14, 2018 12:00 AM

‘I apologize for my actions.’ Machete attacker is sentenced for Transylvania attack.

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‘I apologize for my actions.’ Machete attacker is sentenced for Transylvania attack.

December 14, 2018 04:18 PM

Court: Testimony from OxyContin maker must be unsealed

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Court: Testimony from OxyContin maker must be unsealed

December 14, 2018 07:34 PM

Assailant allegedly pulled Kentucky man’s teeth. He said he was tortured over truck

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Assailant allegedly pulled Kentucky man’s teeth. He said he was tortured over truck

December 14, 2018 12:00 AM

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin had a very bad week. Blame some of it on his worst enemy.

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Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin had a very bad week. Blame some of it on his worst enemy.

December 14, 2018 11:34 AM

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Trump says Interior Secretary Zinke leaving administration

December 15, 2018 10:03 AM

Fatal crash involving pedestrian shuts down I-75 in Madison County

December 14, 2018 09:29 PM

Man told police he blamed baby for family problems. His daughter hospitalized, he’s in jail.

December 14, 2018 06:07 PM

‘My heart, to this day, keeps breaking apart.’ Man is sentenced in friend’s overdose death

December 14, 2018 05:10 PM

Close win: Democrat has subpoena for Kentucky House Speaker

December 14, 2018 06:22 PM

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Jemarl Baker says he is ready to help Kentucky basketball

December 14, 2018 03:44 PM

John Calipari: ‘I’m not panicking’

December 14, 2018 07:39 PM

Former UK player Kenny Walker makes mac n cheese, talks about getting into cooking

December 14, 2018 11:13 AM

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Verne Lundquist shares his memories of calling two epic UK sports moments

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Verne Lundquist shares his memories of calling two epic UK sports moments

December 15, 2018 10:04 AM

Kentucky basketball: Five things to know about Utah

December 14, 2018 07:56 PM

Where to watch, how to follow, Saturday’s Kentucky vs. Utah game

December 15, 2018 09:01 AM

2018 Class of the Commonwealth: Kentucky’s top 25 high school football seniors

December 14, 2018 07:05 AM

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Lexington home shines bright for Christmas with inventive, programmed display.

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Lexington home shines bright for Christmas with inventive, programmed display.

December 14, 2018 02:16 PM

A baby didn’t slow down her quest for a UK degree

December 14, 2018 12:54 PM

Senior apartments, town homes, 131 homes approved for fast-growing part of Lexington

December 14, 2018 03:19 PM

New town homes approved for Nicholasville Road. Neighbors say it’s a bad fit.

December 14, 2018 11:03 AM

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Woodland Triangle shop to close after seven years

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Woodland Triangle shop to close after seven years

December 14, 2018 03:41 PM

Court: Testimony from OxyContin maker must be unsealed

December 14, 2018 07:34 PM

Kitchen worker at popular Lexington hotel diagnosed with Hepatitis A.

December 14, 2018 09:25 AM

Hemp processor to expand operations in Kentucky

December 14, 2018 03:53 PM

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December 14, 2018 04:31 PM

Court ruling on pensions a win for democracy

December 13, 2018 08:32 PM

Appalachian water crisis demands new revenue streams, stronger oversight

December 14, 2018 07:49 PM

Higher-ed officials may violate open-meetings law

December 14, 2018 07:40 PM

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In Depth

‘Landmark win for every teacher.’ Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down pension law.

The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously struck down a controversial law that would have reduced retirement benefits for public employees, most notably by ending traditional pensions for school teachers hired after Jan. 1.

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Kentucky basketball: Five things to know about Utah

December 14, 2018 07:56 PM

Liveblog: Kentucky vs. Utah college basketball

December 15, 2018 09:15 AM

Kentucky basketball: Explaining John Calipari’s ‘treat it like a win’ comment

December 15, 2018 08:18 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 05:41 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 04:58 PM

Pets for adoption in December 2018

Pets for adoption in December 2018

December 04, 2018 06:23 AM

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How basketball’s Kenny ‘Sky’ Walker got a nibble at ‘Top Chef’ table

Former Wildcat and NBA player and ‘Top Chef’ fan Kenny ‘Sky’ Walker shares a favorite recipe. ‘I thought I was ready.’

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Get in the spirit with a local Christmas or comedy show this weekend

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Get in the spirit with a local Christmas or comedy show this weekend

December 12, 2018 03:22 PM

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‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: One team gets toasted by challenge at Maker’s Mark

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‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: One team gets toasted by challenge at Maker’s Mark

December 14, 2018 10:53 AM

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