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Multiple guilty verdicts handed down in trial of 4 men in killing of Trinity Gay

Jurors returned multiple guilty verdicts Monday evening in the trial of four defendants charged in connection with the 2016 shooting death of Trinity Gay, daughter of Olympian Tyson Gay.

October 15, 2018 01:12 PM

Kentucky judge tosses ‘Marsy’s Law’ ballot question, but votes will still be counted

Politics & Government

Kentucky judge tosses ‘Marsy’s Law’ ballot question, but votes will still be counted

October 15, 2018 02:27 PM

Grimes concerned Kentucky voter information is reportedly for sale on ‘dark web’

Politics & Government

Grimes concerned Kentucky voter information is reportedly for sale on ‘dark web’

October 15, 2018 05:13 PM

Kentucky towns hoped trail would boost tourism, but coal company blocking effort

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Kentucky towns hoped trail would boost tourism, but coal company blocking effort

October 15, 2018 12:33 PM

‘I’m going to have you.’ Community Action Council leader accused of sexual harassment.

Fayette County

‘I’m going to have you.’ Community Action Council leader accused of sexual harassment.

October 15, 2018 10:57 AM

‘Something ugly in the air.’ Urban League head talks politics during Kentucky visit.

Tom Eblen

‘Something ugly in the air.’ Urban League head talks politics during Kentucky visit.

October 15, 2018 05:17 PM

Pennywise in Post-Its. Teacher uses 5,982 notes to create spooky art, impart lessons.

Education

Pennywise in Post-Its. Teacher uses 5,982 notes to create spooky art, impart lessons.

October 15, 2018 11:47 AM

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Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist Paul Allen dies at 65

October 15, 2018 08:03 PM

Ali Center to host screening of new Ali-related documentary

October 16, 2018 04:44 AM

Republicans worry that Trump and his aides have no idea the hell that may await

October 15, 2018 05:00 AM

Searchers find body of Texas man missing for days in Lake Cumberland

October 15, 2018 09:37 AM

New trial date for Kentucky teen charged in deadly robbery

October 15, 2018 10:14 AM

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Who killed Trinity Gay? Lawyers make closing arguments

October 15, 2018 07:17 PM

‘I’m proud that my daughter got some justice.’ Olympian Tyson Gay reacts to guilty verdicts.

October 15, 2018 10:09 PM

Marc Morial, head of National Urban League, talks about 50 years of work in Lexington.

October 15, 2018 05:16 PM

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With special season in reach, will Stoops’ troops avoid the pitfalls of 2007?

Sports

With special season in reach, will Stoops’ troops avoid the pitfalls of 2007?

October 15, 2018 05:25 PM

If season ended now, at least 2 UK football players would be All-Americans

October 15, 2018 02:47 PM

Blue Preview: Your guide to No. 14 Kentucky’s football game vs. Vanderbilt

October 15, 2018 11:52 AM

‘Good update’ could be on way for UK’s Paschal, who has been battling malignant melanoma

October 15, 2018 03:08 PM

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Midland Avenue lane closures scheduled to start Tuesday, major traffic impact expected

Local

Midland Avenue lane closures scheduled to start Tuesday, major traffic impact expected

October 15, 2018 06:20 PM

Lexington Catholic High School will see one of its biggest changes in 10 years.

October 15, 2018 03:31 PM

Multiple guilty verdicts handed down in trial of 4 men in killing of Trinity Gay

October 15, 2018 01:12 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Frosty cold mornings settle in

October 16, 2018 05:35 AM

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United Airlines at Bluegrass adds direct flight to one East Coast city, drops another.

Business

United Airlines at Bluegrass adds direct flight to one East Coast city, drops another.

October 15, 2018 03:07 PM

Government spends millions to guard Confederate cemeteries

October 15, 2018 01:00 PM

Asian shares up on hopes that US, China will solve dispute

October 16, 2018 12:15 AM

Renovated National Avenue building went from warehouse to ‘masterpiece’

October 12, 2018 11:08 AM

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Opinion

Low Barr

October 15, 2018 01:39 PM

Shambra Mulder for Fayette County school board

October 15, 2018 06:20 PM

Who cares what Dave Portnoy thinks about local pizzeria, Kentuckians?

October 14, 2018 02:41 PM

Tired of MAGA mania, and I’m not going to take it anymore

October 14, 2018 04:24 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Jefferson Street bridge near Rupp Arena closing this month. Now what?

The Jefferson Street bridge near Rupp Arena could come down by the end of the month. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council gave final approval Thursday night to demolish the bridge.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky’s coach prepping team for a ‘very hungry’ Vanderbilt on Saturday

October 15, 2018 01:30 PM

Latest Kentucky depth chart for Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt

October 15, 2018 11:29 AM

Kentucky football now in three-way tie (loss column) in SEC East

October 14, 2018 07:25 AM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 05:06 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 1, 2018

October 02, 2018 06:58 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 25 2018

September 26, 2018 12:48 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Which to choose? Which to choose? Friday offers three great music options in the Bluegrass.

Music lovers have some decisions to make Friday as Town Mountain plays The Burl, Rickie Lee Jones is at the Grand Theatre Frankfort and Jonny Lang plays Manchester Music Hall.

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Ann Curry to host TV show to solve medical mysteries

Celebrities

Ann Curry to host TV show to solve medical mysteries

October 15, 2018 05:38 PM

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Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring

LexGo

Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring

October 15, 2018 04:12 AM

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