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‘It’s gone.’ Parts of Conley Bottom Resort on Lake Cumberland catches fire

The fire at the Wayne County resort reportedly began around 2 a.m.

May 20, 2019 07:29 AM

Could a new school district be created in Kentucky just as one is closing?

Education

Could a new school district be created in Kentucky just as one is closing?

May 17, 2019 10:05 AM

Toyota fires at Trump: We ‘are not a national security threat.’

Business

Toyota fires at Trump: We ‘are not a national security threat.’

May 18, 2019 02:30 PM

Gov. Matt Bevin is unpopular. Here’s why he’s still expected to win the GOP primary.

Politics & Government

Gov. Matt Bevin is unpopular. Here’s why he’s still expected to win the GOP primary.

May 17, 2019 05:10 PM

Meet the three Democrats aiming to end Republican Mike Harmon’s role as state auditor

Latest News

Meet the three Democrats aiming to end Republican Mike Harmon’s role as state auditor

May 17, 2019 03:58 PM

With no one blocking his way this time, War of Will wins the Preakness

John Clay

With no one blocking his way this time, War of Will wins the Preakness

May 18, 2019 09:18 PM

Pork chops, pizza and Bluegrass. Democrats push hard at end of gubernatorial primary.

Politics & Government

Pork chops, pizza and Bluegrass. Democrats push hard at end of gubernatorial primary.

May 18, 2019 08:42 PM

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Speaker stuns 2019 Morehouse grads, to pay off student debt

May 19, 2019 11:42 PM

Bowling Green fire canine named top dog in US competition

May 19, 2019 12:23 PM

Four Kentucky men arrested in child predator sting

May 18, 2019 03:30 PM

New drug trial ordered after prosecutor’s religion questions

May 18, 2019 12:46 PM

Kentucky school shooting trial to be in different county

May 17, 2019 05:40 PM

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Conley Bottom Resort engulfed in flames

May 20, 2019 07:22 AM

Photo slideshow: Kentucky softball clinches NCAA Lexington Regional

May 19, 2019 03:41 PM

How did Mark Casse celebrate winning the Preakness?

May 19, 2019 08:02 AM

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Owner says Maximum Security will not run in Belmont Stakes

Sports

Owner says Maximum Security will not run in Belmont Stakes

May 20, 2019 08:01 AM

‘Relentless’ basketball journey: From Kentucky manager to Lakers’ coach

May 20, 2019 08:35 AM

Junior’s record-breaking day propels UK softball into NCAA super regionals

May 19, 2019 05:31 PM

Kentucky offered him in 8th grade. Now he’s a 5-star recruit, and UK’s the favorite.

May 17, 2019 09:49 AM

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Kentucky ambulance service that pleaded guilty to fraud fined $240,000

Local

Kentucky ambulance service that pleaded guilty to fraud fined $240,000

May 17, 2019 10:27 AM

Lexington Islamic leader charged in alleged murder plot ordered held until trial

May 17, 2019 04:41 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Much better air starts the week

May 20, 2019 05:31 AM

Men took $900,000 from vulnerable elderly relatives. They’re headed to prison.

May 17, 2019 05:55 PM

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The McDonald’s next to UK campus is being demolished. What’s next for that spot?

Business

The McDonald’s next to UK campus is being demolished. What’s next for that spot?

May 17, 2019 09:51 AM

Popular local gallery moving to new location after 23 years at Lexington Green

May 17, 2019 05:19 PM

Lexington’s first urban Target will open this summer; they’re looking to hire 70 employees

May 17, 2019 12:01 PM

Read before you eat: Updated list of Lexington restaurants on probation as of May

May 17, 2019 09:00 AM

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Don’t silence your own voice. Go vote in Tuesday’s primary election.

Opinion

Don’t silence your own voice. Go vote in Tuesday’s primary election.

May 17, 2019 11:57 AM

When it comes to locking people up, Kentucky needs to reverse its course.

May 16, 2019 11:09 PM

Voters and primaries: A bad sign of the times says Joel Pett

May 13, 2019 01:43 PM

Comments by WLEX host Lee Cruse, and station’s lack of action, speak ‘louder than words’

May 16, 2019 07:07 PM

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In Depth

New documentary explores plight of Martin County residents who want clean water

A documentary featuring the plight of people in Martin County, where long water outages and reports of poor quality have brought the Kentucky county into the national spotlight, will be screened at the 21c Museum Hotel in Lexington May 29.

Blogs & Columns

Owner says Maximum Security will not run in Belmont Stakes

May 20, 2019 08:01 AM

Pimlico chief says horse racing must avoid going the way of dog racing

May 18, 2019 02:58 PM

Who are these horses running in the 2019 Preakness Stakes?

May 18, 2019 08:55 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 04:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 02:47 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

May 03, 2019 02:16 PM

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And the winner of the ‘Game of Thrones’ is ...

Winter has come and winter has gone. The last of the heads have been lopped off and the last of the dragon fire has been spit as "Game of Thrones" aired its 73rd and final episode Sunday night.

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Amid #MeToo, states debate teaching consent to kids

Living

Amid #MeToo, states debate teaching consent to kids

May 20, 2019 05:46 AM

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As states pass restrictive abortion laws, questions surface

Health & Medicine

As states pass restrictive abortion laws, questions surface

May 19, 2019 09:06 AM

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