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Lexmark CEO announces immediate resignation

Business

Lexmark CEO announces immediate resignation

Lexmark President and CEO Rich Geruson has resigned effective immediately, the Lexington-based comany announced Tuesday.

November 20, 2018 10:48 PM

Kentucky passed Tim’s Law to help mentally ill get treatment. Here’s what went wrong.

Politics & Government

Kentucky passed Tim’s Law to help mentally ill get treatment. Here’s what went wrong.

November 21, 2018 09:20 AM

‘Nothing short of a miracle.’ Former courthouse goes from run-down to re-dedicated.

Fayette County

‘Nothing short of a miracle.’ Former courthouse goes from run-down to re-dedicated.

November 20, 2018 12:57 PM

At least 95,000 people to lose Medicaid as Kentucky gets new OK for work requirement

Politics & Government

At least 95,000 people to lose Medicaid as Kentucky gets new OK for work requirement

November 21, 2018 09:11 AM

Three cows, five pigs, lots of lettuce. How UK’s weekly purchases could change KY farms.

Education

Three cows, five pigs, lots of lettuce. How UK’s weekly purchases could change KY farms.

November 21, 2018 09:03 AM

‘I’ve never, ever seen it this bad.’ Staff shortages spur departures, overtime at jail.

Fayette County

‘I’ve never, ever seen it this bad.’ Staff shortages spur departures, overtime at jail.

November 20, 2018 10:08 AM

‘You have to be out of your freaking mind.’ UK players text moms about microwaving a turkey.

UK Women's Basketball

‘You have to be out of your freaking mind.’ UK players text moms about microwaving a turkey.

November 20, 2018 10:29 AM

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Former university student pleads guilty in fatal shooting

November 21, 2018 09:23 AM

Americans, Canadians are warned not to eat romaine lettuce

November 20, 2018 11:36 PM

He was high on meth when he crashed, killing his mother, police say. He’s charged with murder.

November 20, 2018 06:29 PM

Kentucky man accused of kidnapping, raping woman

November 20, 2018 06:28 AM

Seven babies in six months: Photo shoot shows Kentucky State Police baby boom

November 20, 2018 12:20 AM

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Hamburg Walmart opens new ‘Toy Shop’ section in preparation for holiday shopping

November 20, 2018 04:20 PM

Lexington toy store offers alternative to big-box shopping

November 20, 2018 04:32 PM

Advocates: Tim’s Law helps those who don’t know they need it

November 21, 2018 09:16 AM

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Wiseman has new challenger for No. 1 ranking in 2019, and UK is ‘in the mix’

Sports

Wiseman has new challenger for No. 1 ranking in 2019, and UK is ‘in the mix’

November 20, 2018 07:59 PM

Where to watch, how to follow Wednesday’s Kentucky vs. Winthrop game

November 20, 2018 07:39 PM

Three games in three days? That’s what Paradise looks like for UK women.

November 21, 2018 09:43 AM

Here’s who coaches believe will play in the 2019 girls’ Sweet Sixteen

November 21, 2018 09:48 AM

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Courthouse restoration a huge accomplishment. The best part may be what we don’t see.

Local

Courthouse restoration a huge accomplishment. The best part may be what we don’t see.

November 21, 2018 08:52 AM

Manager allegedly tried to cover breastfeeding Kentucky mom at Texas Roadhouse. She’s suing.

November 20, 2018 10:52 AM

First black UK men’s basketball player will leave prison. He was convicted of sex crimes.

November 20, 2018 11:13 AM

Congratulations, Hadeel Abdallah. Please tell everyone at Oxford where you are from.

November 20, 2018 12:57 PM

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Lexmark CEO announces immediate resignation

Business

Lexmark CEO announces immediate resignation

November 20, 2018 10:48 PM

Shoppers spend freely heading into the holidays

November 20, 2018 05:37 PM

Southland Drive restaurant closes a year after owner pleaded for business

November 19, 2018 01:26 PM

Main Street sandwich shop, blocked by construction for months, closes

November 19, 2018 10:05 AM

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Pardoned turkey

Opinion

Pardoned turkey

November 20, 2018 03:05 PM

Windows to empathy on Lexington public square are worth seeing. (Really seeing.)

November 20, 2018 06:44 PM

Aid to farmers could burden food banks without funding for distribution

November 20, 2018 08:05 PM

Trump unraveling is just beginning

November 20, 2018 07:05 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Fayette County’s Manny Caulk named Kentucky Superintendent of the Year

Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Manny Caulk on Monday was named Kentucky Superintendent of the Year.

Blogs & Columns

Don’t let Louisville’s 2-9 record fool you. ‘We know what they’re capable of.’

November 19, 2018 02:30 PM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over the mad bombers from VMI

November 18, 2018 10:35 PM

Liveblog: Kentucky 92, VMI 82

November 18, 2018 05:30 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 19 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 19 2018

November 19, 2018 06:10 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 08:39 PM

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

November 05, 2018 08:15 AM

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LexGo

Making a list and ... have no idea what to put in it? Think Kentucky!

As holiday shopping 2018 kicks into high gear with Black Friday, Herald-Leader staff writers offer suggestions for Kentucky-made gifts of all sorts.

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There are so many things to be happy about and there are many ways to thank others

Religion

There are so many things to be happy about and there are many ways to thank others

November 21, 2018 09:05 AM

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No sooner do we finish the turkey, then holiday celebrations begin, this weekend

Copious Notes

No sooner do we finish the turkey, then holiday celebrations begin, this weekend

November 21, 2018 09:10 AM

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