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Inmates often idle away years in Kentucky jails with no bed, no dignity and no safety

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Inmates often idle away years in Kentucky jails with no bed, no dignity and no safety

“I don’t like inmates on the floor. I think it’s demeaning. But it’s what we’re stuck with,” says Rockcastle County Jailer Nathan Carter.

August 21, 2019 09:30 AM

‘We’ll get them both back in.’ Trump touts Bevin, McConnell at speech in Louisville.

Politics & Government

‘We’ll get them both back in.’ Trump touts Bevin, McConnell at speech in Louisville.

August 21, 2019 03:45 PM

Man killed in Central Kentucky officer-involved shooting, reports say

Jessamine County

Man killed in Central Kentucky officer-involved shooting, reports say

August 22, 2019 07:11 AM

‘Prayer ought not to be divisive.’ Controversial Berea prayer order tabled after outcry.

Madison County

‘Prayer ought not to be divisive.’ Controversial Berea prayer order tabled after outcry.

August 21, 2019 04:56 PM

New UK McDonald’s is ready. Here’s how to get freebies and deals Thursday

Restaurant News & Reviews

New UK McDonald’s is ready. Here’s how to get freebies and deals Thursday

August 21, 2019 05:33 PM

‘Significant and rare.’ Lexington brothers received perfect scores on their ACT.

Education

‘Significant and rare.’ Lexington brothers received perfect scores on their ACT.

August 21, 2019 11:32 AM

Inmates sometimes get less space than a coffin in this Kentucky jail. One man’s story.

Watchdog

Inmates sometimes get less space than a coffin in this Kentucky jail. One man’s story.

August 21, 2019 09:30 AM

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Former Central Kentucky magistrate candidate accused of asking juvenile for sexual images

August 22, 2019 11:12 AM

Seven festivals on tap this weekend plus an end of summer bash with free ice cream

August 22, 2019 09:33 AM

Fairness protester dragged away from Kentucky Farm Bureau breakfast; others arrested

August 22, 2019 08:32 AM

Bevin picks former senator, an attorney and CBS news producer for UK’s board

August 21, 2019 04:15 PM

Lexington man indicted on murder charge, girlfriend accused of driving the getaway car

August 21, 2019 03:56 PM

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What does Kentucky volleyball need to work on?

August 21, 2019 10:31 PM

Photo slideshow: UK defeats WKU in volleyball exhibition game

August 21, 2019 10:55 PM

UK volleyball’s Leah Edmond enjoyed her homecoming

August 21, 2019 10:31 PM

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Top 10: The Kentucky Class 6A high school football preseason rankings

Sports

Top 10: The Kentucky Class 6A high school football preseason rankings

August 22, 2019 07:14 AM

Want to get on the good side of this UK breakout candidate? Forget his name.

August 22, 2019 07:14 AM

A good cause. A fast start. A top-notch transfer from Duke. Hello, UK volleyball.

August 22, 2019 07:22 AM

Kentucky could get creative with basketball recruiting additions for next season

August 22, 2019 07:13 AM

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Guns are stolen from cars in Lexington at an alarming rate. Some are used in violent crimes.

Local

Guns are stolen from cars in Lexington at an alarming rate. Some are used in violent crimes.

August 21, 2019 10:46 AM

7-year Lexington fight over shop’s refusal to make gay pride T-shirts to go before Supreme Court

August 20, 2019 03:46 PM

Fake deputy calling Kentucky schools targeting teachers. Attorney General issues alert.

August 21, 2019 10:58 AM

Days after shooting, Lexington man accused of threatening ‘El Paso welcome’ at VA hospital

August 20, 2019 05:37 PM

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Report shows US deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year

Business

Report shows US deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year

August 22, 2019 06:18 AM

New UK McDonald’s is ready. Here’s how to get freebies and deals Thursday

August 21, 2019 05:33 PM

‘Still struggling.’ Kentucky coal jobs drop significantly in recent months.

August 20, 2019 04:14 PM

China warns US tariffs will ‘escalate trade friction’

August 22, 2019 04:26 AM

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Joel Pett: Trump, evangelicals and smiting the ‘least among us’

Opinion

Joel Pett: Trump, evangelicals and smiting the ‘least among us’

August 22, 2019 11:22 AM

Letters to the Editor: This ‘granny’ says more ‘granny flats’ would be good for Lexington

August 22, 2019 10:56 AM

Better late than never, Henry Clay’s Ashland starts to learn more about its black history

August 20, 2019 10:16 AM

‘Orchids.’ ‘Kudos.’ Readers praise Fayette schools for dollar-bill solution on motto.

August 21, 2019 10:31 AM

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‘Pure torture.’ Inmates suffer and die as Kentucky overcrowds its county jails.

Kentucky county jails are at average packed at 121 percent of their capacity, with some filled beyond the 138 percent limit recommended by the U.S. Supreme Court. The overcrowding leads to violence, inmate abuse and death.

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UK plays two teams in AP poll. How does that compare to recent years?

August 20, 2019 08:52 AM

Damien Harris makes impression on Patriots in preseason game

August 19, 2019 08:32 AM

UK behind Toledo in USA Today writer’s preseason rankings

August 19, 2019 12:14 PM

Seven festivals on tap this weekend plus an end of summer bash with free ice cream

Things to do in Lexington this weekend include Bourbon on the Banks, Gardenside at Sunset, Midsummer Nights in Midway, the Chevy Chase Street Fair, Crave Lexington Food & Music Festival, the Versailles Twilight Festival, the Chamber Music Festival of Lexington and more.

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Wanna take a trip to 1950s, ’60s middle-class America? This ‘Ambassador of Americana’ will lead the way

Visual Arts

Wanna take a trip to 1950s, ’60s middle-class America? This ‘Ambassador of Americana’ will lead the way

August 21, 2019 04:44 PM

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Crave food fest: 16 food tents not to miss, plus two ‘Top Chef Kentucky’ favorites

Restaurant News & Reviews

Crave food fest: 16 food tents not to miss, plus two ‘Top Chef Kentucky’ favorites

August 21, 2019 09:45 AM

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