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If PJ can’t play, can Kentucky get to KC anyway?

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If PJ can’t play, can Kentucky get to KC anyway?

If injured forward PJ Washington cannot play for the Kentucky men in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, can UK advance to the Midwest Region semifinals in Kansas City anyway?

March 21, 2019 10:56 PM

What romp? ‘Coach (Cal) thought we were struggling’ in NCAA opener

UK Men's Basketball

What romp? ‘Coach (Cal) thought we were struggling’ in NCAA opener

March 22, 2019 12:17 AM

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after Kentucky’s win over Abilene Christian

UK Men's Basketball

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after Kentucky’s win over Abilene Christian

March 21, 2019 11:59 PM

‘The Office’ cast is holding a reunion at Lexington’s Comic Con

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‘The Office’ cast is holding a reunion at Lexington’s Comic Con

March 21, 2019 12:58 PM

Kentucky dominates in NCAA opener, but Richards’ fall ‘definitely a scary moment’

UK Men's Basketball

Kentucky dominates in NCAA opener, but Richards’ fall ‘definitely a scary moment’

March 21, 2019 11:11 PM

Exports down as trade dispute gives whiskey makers a major hangover

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Exports down as trade dispute gives whiskey makers a major hangover

March 21, 2019 12:49 PM

Here’s everything we know about the personal finances of Kentucky governor candidates

Politics & Government

Here’s everything we know about the personal finances of Kentucky governor candidates

March 21, 2019 01:46 PM

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Rand Paul’s $580,000 jury award upheld in Kentucky

March 21, 2019 06:52 PM

Woman charged with murder after former boyfriend found dead in Lexington garage fire

March 21, 2019 08:52 PM

One man dead, two people injured after Letcher County crash

March 21, 2019 07:53 PM

Florida man pleads guilty to mailing bombs to Trump foes

March 21, 2019 07:00 PM

Lexington man shot at home in daylight by alleged robbers

March 21, 2019 03:36 PM

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Calipari and the Cats break down Kentucky’s NCAA win over Abilene Christian

March 21, 2019 10:33 PM

Photo slideshow: Kentucky defeats Abilene Christian in NCAA Tournament

March 21, 2019 10:08 PM

Kentucky’s Nick Richards says he’s OK after hard fall in NCAA opener

March 21, 2019 10:07 PM

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After bombing its way past Seton Hall, can Wofford unleash the fury on Kentucky?

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After bombing its way past Seton Hall, can Wofford unleash the fury on Kentucky?

March 22, 2019 12:58 AM

PJ Washington’s status and more takeaways from Kentucky’s NCAA win

March 21, 2019 10:58 PM

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after Kentucky’s win over Abilene Christian

March 21, 2019 11:59 PM

Instant analysis: Who’s up, who’s down after UK’s 79-44 win over Abilene Christian

March 21, 2019 09:15 PM

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Kentucky woman underpaid taxes by big amount. She faces prison, may have to pay

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Kentucky woman underpaid taxes by big amount. She faces prison, may have to pay

March 21, 2019 02:13 PM

‘Crooked’ or ‘dumb as a doorpost.’ Citizens fight KY city that broke open records law.

March 20, 2019 04:02 PM

Domestic dispute in Masterson Station ends in shooting

March 21, 2019 08:56 AM

Two found dead after Pulaski County farm house burns

March 20, 2019 10:10 PM

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Minority owner of NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder named to replace Will Farish as Keeneland trustee

Business

Minority owner of NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder named to replace Will Farish as Keeneland trustee

March 21, 2019 05:18 PM

Kentucky reports lower statewide jobless rate in February

March 22, 2019 04:11 AM

Tyson recalls chicken strips due to metal fears

March 22, 2019 06:52 AM

Exports down as trade dispute gives whiskey makers a major hangover

March 21, 2019 12:49 PM

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Education commissioner’s request for ‘sickout’ records smacks of modern-day McCarthyism

Opinion

Education commissioner’s request for ‘sickout’ records smacks of modern-day McCarthyism

March 21, 2019 03:50 PM

Property rights vs. protecting neighborhoods. How can Lexington manage competing interests?

March 21, 2019 12:31 PM

Don’t make women choose between healthy pregnancy and a paycheck. Pass Senate Bill 18.

March 21, 2019 03:23 PM

Readers sound off: end ‘one-and-done’, fix Lexington pot holes and a plea to Bevin

March 20, 2019 02:54 PM

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FILE - In this July 17, 2017 file photo, escort volunteers line up outside the EMW Women’s Surgical Center in Louisville, Ky. Kentucky’s Republican governor has signed a measure putting new restrictions on abortion, and his lawyers filed a response to a lawsuit already aimed at blocking it, Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Before Gov. Matt Bevin signed the measure, the American Civil Liberties Union challenged the legislation in a federal lawsuit. The new law bans abortion for women seeking to end their pregnancies because of the gender, race or disability of the fetus.

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In Depth

Federal judge blocks 2nd Kentucky abortion law within days

For the second time in days, a new Kentucky law imposing more restrictions on abortion has been temporarily halted by a federal judge.

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PJ Washington’s status and more takeaways from Kentucky’s NCAA win

March 21, 2019 10:58 PM

Live updates: Kentucky 79, Abilene Christian 44

March 21, 2019 05:24 PM

An NCAA Tournament first? Zion Cam to debut in Columbia

March 21, 2019 05:40 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

March 21, 2019 01:29 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 06:24 PM

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

March 10, 2019 10:37 AM

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Country artist Drake White will be back in Lexington this week at Manchester Music Hall.

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Kentucky

Manchester Music Hall swinging from roots country to post-grunge rock this week

Lexington’s Manchester Music Hall will see two very different shows this week: Roots country Drake White and California post-grunge Buckcherry.

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A Bluegrass music stalwart is bringing his new acoustic quintet to WoodSongs

Music News & Reviews

A Bluegrass music stalwart is bringing his new acoustic quintet to WoodSongs

March 21, 2019 07:05 PM

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Lexington goes geek at Comic Con, West Sixth B-day releases and more best bets

LexGo

Lexington goes geek at Comic Con, West Sixth B-day releases and more best bets

March 20, 2019 12:16 PM

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