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‘They’re not spending any money.’ Rural counties feel pain as federal workers go unpaid

No pay for federal workers hurts businesses, local government too

January 18, 2019 12:00 AM

‘We should be very worried.’ Coroner alarmed by 5 suicides of kids 14 and younger in last year.

Education

‘We should be very worried.’ Coroner alarmed by 5 suicides of kids 14 and younger in last year.

January 18, 2019 02:31 PM

‘Colossal mismanagement.’ Bevin Administration wants reform of development districts.

Politics & Government

‘Colossal mismanagement.’ Bevin Administration wants reform of development districts.

January 18, 2019 03:46 PM

McConnell’s unwavering stand on the wall boosts his 2020 election prospects

Politics & Government

McConnell’s unwavering stand on the wall boosts his 2020 election prospects

January 18, 2019 03:37 PM

Wind chills at zero, rain turning into ice. What else can Lexington expect this weekend?

Fayette County

Wind chills at zero, rain turning into ice. What else can Lexington expect this weekend?

January 18, 2019 03:33 PM

Deposition reopened scab of sexual harassment at Kentucky Capitol. What’s changed?

Politics & Government

Deposition reopened scab of sexual harassment at Kentucky Capitol. What’s changed?

January 18, 2019 11:24 AM

Federal shutdown brings chaos to legal fight over Bevin’s plan for Kentucky Medicaid

Politics & Government

Federal shutdown brings chaos to legal fight over Bevin’s plan for Kentucky Medicaid

January 18, 2019 10:28 AM

Latest News

Teen, mom & stepdad were strangled to death in 2017. Family didn’t give up on finding killers.

January 18, 2019 11:20 PM

He’s been called The Traveling Bandit, but Kentucky could be this bank robber’s home

January 18, 2019 08:10 PM

Kentucky 911 dispatcher allegedly created fake profiles to collect minors’ nude pics

January 18, 2019 05:00 PM

Trump ordered lawyer Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about Moscow hotel project: report

January 18, 2019 03:00 AM

More than 68,000 pounds of chicken recalled after wood was found by some customers

January 18, 2019 09:26 AM

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UK Expert: Suicide is top cause of death for 10 to 14 year olds. What can parents do?

January 18, 2019 02:30 PM

Excite Night 2018

January 18, 2019 09:33 PM

John Calipari on Austin Wiley: ‘I loved coaching him’

January 18, 2019 03:21 PM

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No threes: Kentucky’s mantra clearly defined ahead of game at Auburn

Sports

No threes: Kentucky’s mantra clearly defined ahead of game at Auburn

January 18, 2019 05:42 PM

How Kentucky and Auburn match up — with a game prediction

January 18, 2019 12:38 PM

A three-for-all at Auburn? UK hopes not (and other takeaways).

January 18, 2019 03:05 PM

Kentucky gymnastics romps to victory in front of record Excite Night crowd

January 18, 2019 09:33 PM

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Two national groups offer rewards to find who bound, beat Central Kentucky dogs

Local

Two national groups offer rewards to find who bound, beat Central Kentucky dogs

January 18, 2019 11:22 AM

Will Lexington get a new city hall? The discussion restarts soon.

January 18, 2019 04:16 PM

Where are Christians in the face of social injustice? As in MLK’s day, mostly MIA.

January 18, 2019 10:54 AM

News anchor remains on TV after using same slur as fired former Kentucky meteorologist

January 18, 2019 09:53 AM

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How will $1.2 billion a year for workforce and education training be used? Like this.

Business

How will $1.2 billion a year for workforce and education training be used? Like this.

January 18, 2019 02:55 PM

‘We’re trying like hell.’ Enerblu battery plant delayed at least a year in Pikeville.

January 17, 2019 03:56 PM

Could this area become Lexington’s boomtown for senior citizens? See what’s coming now.

January 17, 2019 02:19 PM

‘His leadership has helped thousands of families.’ Area United Way president and CEO retiring.

January 17, 2019 11:53 AM

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Hey, Kentucky lawmakers, women staffers are not your sexual prey

Opinion

Hey, Kentucky lawmakers, women staffers are not your sexual prey

January 18, 2019 01:51 PM

Racial disparity in voting rights is a sign of Kentucky’s broken system

January 18, 2019 05:54 PM

In case of emergency....

January 15, 2019 05:38 PM

Conservative Republican judge says Bevin’s ‘demagoguery’ endangers everyone’s constitutional rights.

January 17, 2019 11:48 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

So-called ‘flushable wipes’ pile up in Lexington sewers

“Flushable” wipe clogs are occurring more frequently in Lexington’s larger pump stations that move waste through the city’s sewers, according to city workers. The obstructions have to be removed by hand in some cases.

Blogs & Columns

Ja Morant making the case he’s best college basketball player in Kentucky

January 18, 2019 09:00 AM

Podcast: Can Kentucky basketball get the road win at Auburn?

January 17, 2019 08:04 PM

ESPN’s Mel Kiper thinks highly of Josh Allen in first mock draft

January 17, 2019 03:41 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

January 17, 2019 10:07 AM

Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

January 17, 2019 09:43 AM

Kentucky 56, Vanderbilt 47

Kentucky 56, Vanderbilt 47

January 14, 2019 09:36 AM

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Restaurant News & Reviews

Restaurant News & Reviews

Food freebies for furloughed workers: Hams, turkeys, spaghetti, sandwiches

Lexington chefs and others are stepping in to help federal workers feed their families and their pets during the government shutdown. Here is where furloughed employees can get deals or free food.

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Get excited about UK gymnastics Excite Night and other events this weekend

LexGo

Get excited about UK gymnastics Excite Night and other events this weekend

January 17, 2019 09:11 AM

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You aren’t the local messiah, and other truths seminaries should teach

Paul Prather

You aren’t the local messiah, and other truths seminaries should teach

January 18, 2019 08:59 AM

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