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Early All-SEC football team is out. See how Kentucky stacks up with rest of league.

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Early All-SEC football team is out. See how Kentucky stacks up with rest of league.

Athlon Sports released its early 2019 All-SEC Team on Wednesday,

May 22, 2019 06:59 PM

WLEX parts ways with Lee Cruse following ‘inappropriate’ comments. Co-host ‘devastated.’

Fayette County

WLEX parts ways with Lee Cruse following ‘inappropriate’ comments. Co-host ‘devastated.’

May 22, 2019 11:40 AM

Kentucky woman injected children with insulin. She’ll serve 20 years over ‘awful offense.’

Crime

Kentucky woman injected children with insulin. She’ll serve 20 years over ‘awful offense.’

May 22, 2019 05:27 PM

To beat Matt Bevin, Andy Beshear will have to take on Donald Trump

Politics & Government

To beat Matt Bevin, Andy Beshear will have to take on Donald Trump

May 22, 2019 04:24 PM

Major Lexington employer names new CEO, fourth in three years

Business

Major Lexington employer names new CEO, fourth in three years

May 22, 2019 11:13 AM

Democrats slam McConnell for delay on domestic violence bill

National Politics

Democrats slam McConnell for delay on domestic violence bill

May 22, 2019 06:38 PM

Summer 2019 music guide: 228 concerts in and around Central Kentucky

Music News & Reviews

Summer 2019 music guide: 228 concerts in and around Central Kentucky

May 22, 2019 08:26 AM

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3 deaths in Missouri as tornado strikes state capital

May 23, 2019 07:04 AM

Virginia sheriff ‘promptly’ killed dog that attacked his 1-year-old daughter, he says

May 22, 2019 03:54 PM

Man in $80,000 dating scam caught in Tennessee — but victims are all over, cops say

May 22, 2019 08:54 PM

Kentucky State Parks pools, beaches opening this weekend

May 22, 2019 04:48 AM

Descent of Kellen Winslow II, on trial for alleged rapes, disturbs former Miami Hurricanes

May 22, 2019 11:53 AM

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Grand slam puts Tates Creek ahead for good in 43rd District championship

May 22, 2019 09:53 PM

Photo slideshow: Tates Creek defeats Lafayette to claim 43rd District title

May 22, 2019 11:26 PM

UK softball goal in knocking on World Series door: “burst through it”

May 22, 2019 11:19 AM

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‘I didn’t think it was high enough.’ Grand slam decides 43rd District championship.

Sports

‘I didn’t think it was high enough.’ Grand slam decides 43rd District championship.

May 22, 2019 09:55 PM

Early All-SEC football team is out. See how Kentucky stacks up with rest of league.

May 22, 2019 06:59 PM

New high school’s football coach resigns before first game. A state champion will replace him.

May 22, 2019 03:57 PM

Five-star basketball recruit Jaden McDaniels picks Washington over Kentucky

May 22, 2019 01:04 AM

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Patient safety is ‘primary focus.’ Kentucky Baptist hospital discusses ex-nurse accused of abuse

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Patient safety is ‘primary focus.’ Kentucky Baptist hospital discusses ex-nurse accused of abuse

May 22, 2019 01:22 PM

Kentucky 2019 primary election results: Who won and lost races

May 21, 2019 05:34 PM

Maps with county-by-county results in 2019 Democrat, GOP primary races for Kentucky governor

May 21, 2019 05:34 PM

Democrat Heather French Henry faces Republican Michael Adams in Secretary of State race

May 21, 2019 07:53 PM

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Major Lexington employer names new CEO, fourth in three years

Business

Major Lexington employer names new CEO, fourth in three years

May 22, 2019 11:13 AM

Bulleit bourbon’s parent will give new moms and dads six months of paid leave

May 22, 2019 10:22 AM

Fruit of the Loom losing about 100 jobs, most in Kentucky

May 23, 2019 05:04 AM

Bigger cuts expected: 23,000 more Ford layoffs needed, analysts say

May 22, 2019 04:00 AM

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Worried about Lexington’s recycling woes? Here are some steps we can all take to help.

Opinion

Worried about Lexington’s recycling woes? Here are some steps we can all take to help.

May 22, 2019 01:48 PM

Joel Pett on ‘Cocaine Mitch’ fundraising

May 21, 2019 04:15 PM

Letters to the Editor: Praise for Mitch Barnhart, concerns about water billing

May 22, 2019 01:11 PM

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

May 16, 2019 11:09 PM

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McConnell legislation to raise tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21 includes military

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, up for reelection in 2020, is pushing legislation to raise the national age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. His bill does not exclude the military.

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Owner says Maximum Security will not run in Belmont Stakes

May 20, 2019 08:01 AM

Who are these horses running in the 2019 Preakness Stakes?

May 18, 2019 08:55 AM

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

May 18, 2019 02:58 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 04:35 PM

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

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Summer 2019 music guide: 228 concerts in and around Central Kentucky

Paul McCartney, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Bruce Hornsby and Beck just a few of big names coming to Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati this summer.

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‘Paw Patrol Live’ is coming to Lexington. Find out how to get tickets.

Fayette County

‘Paw Patrol Live’ is coming to Lexington. Find out how to get tickets.

May 21, 2019 12:20 PM

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Recreating ‘Aladdin’s’ magic with Will Smith and fresh faces

LexGo

Recreating ‘Aladdin’s’ magic with Will Smith and fresh faces

May 22, 2019 01:31 PM

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