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‘Her own heroine.’ Miss Kentucky 2019 was inspired. Now she’s looking to pay it forward.

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‘Her own heroine.’ Miss Kentucky 2019 was inspired. Now she’s looking to pay it forward.

Meet Alex Francke, Lexington native and the new Miss Kentucky.

June 14, 2019 10:45 AM

In lawsuit over a Trump health initiative, Bevin, Beshear put Kentucky on both sides.

Politics & Government

In lawsuit over a Trump health initiative, Bevin, Beshear put Kentucky on both sides.

June 14, 2019 10:30 AM

Employee stole $250,000 in equipment from the Georgetown Toyota plant, grand jury charges

Scott County

Employee stole $250,000 in equipment from the Georgetown Toyota plant, grand jury charges

June 14, 2019 09:05 AM

‘Justice by geography.’ Where you live in Kentucky often determines if you stay in jail.

Watchdog

‘Justice by geography.’ Where you live in Kentucky often determines if you stay in jail.

June 14, 2019 11:02 AM

Special prosecutor investigating campaign finance issues in Lexington council race

Fayette County

Special prosecutor investigating campaign finance issues in Lexington council race

June 14, 2019 10:05 AM

Kentucky police can be sued for chases that kill or injure, Supreme Court rules

Politics & Government

Kentucky police can be sued for chases that kill or injure, Supreme Court rules

June 13, 2019 04:12 PM

UK cuts didn’t bury Kentucky archeological group. WKU rescues effort to preserve history.

Education

UK cuts didn’t bury Kentucky archeological group. WKU rescues effort to preserve history.

June 14, 2019 10:18 AM

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Rev. T. H. Peoples, longtime pastor of historic Lexington church, has died

June 15, 2019 04:58 PM

How common is shoplifting? In three days this week, Lexington police made 35 arrests.

June 15, 2019 02:04 PM

Legacy of teacher walkouts could be more political activism

June 15, 2019 10:52 AM

Special session on pension relief may not occur until July

June 14, 2019 05:26 PM

Woman who died in fiery crash was stopped in construction zone. Another driver has been jailed.

June 14, 2019 07:25 PM

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Photo slideshow: Warren East defeats Central Hardin in state softball semifinals

June 15, 2019 05:38 PM

Photo slideshow: Male defeats Boyle County in state softball quarterfinals

June 14, 2019 09:25 PM

Photo slideshow: Male defeats Clay County in state softball semifinals

June 15, 2019 03:23 PM

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Report: Blockbuster trade has Anthony Davis joining LeBron James in L.A.

Sports

Report: Blockbuster trade has Anthony Davis joining LeBron James in L.A.

June 15, 2019 07:10 PM

It was a nail-biter, but undefeated Bulldogs reach state softball finals

June 15, 2019 03:44 PM

Possible UK frontcourt addition Cliff Omoruyi says he’s staying put in 2020 class

June 15, 2019 08:46 AM

‘He’s worth every penny.’ Calipari’s new deal seen as right move by Kentucky.

June 14, 2019 07:01 PM

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Kentucky has one of the highest black homicide rates in the nation, report finds

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Kentucky has one of the highest black homicide rates in the nation, report finds

June 14, 2019 03:26 PM

Hampton aide says she was investigating boss’s firing

June 13, 2019 05:11 PM

You can now text 911 for emergency help in Lexington and these Kentucky counties.

June 13, 2019 12:17 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Getting ready for more storms

June 15, 2019 05:40 AM

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First peek at Brannon Crossing’s Movie Tavern new look, updated menu

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First peek at Brannon Crossing’s Movie Tavern new look, updated menu

June 14, 2019 12:16 PM

Kentucky county to sue coal company linked to W.Va. Gov. Justice to collect unpaid taxes

June 13, 2019 04:39 PM

Kentucky businesses find creative ways to celebrate National Bourbon Day

June 13, 2019 03:38 PM

U.S. auto industry faces 30% drop by 2022, analyst predicts

June 14, 2019 04:00 AM

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Matt Bevin: ‘No more difficult time in American history than right now to be a good father’

Opinion

Matt Bevin: ‘No more difficult time in American history than right now to be a good father’

June 14, 2019 09:44 AM

‘Not a national security threat.’ Amid trade tensions, Toyota’s allegiance is to Kentucky.

June 14, 2019 04:09 PM

Joel Pett: At home with Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao

June 14, 2019 12:42 PM

Lexington’s recycling woes take us backward 40 years. Can discomfort lead to change?

June 14, 2019 02:47 PM

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Student has no bathroom and shares a mattress on the floor. Can tiny homes help?

Students in Harlan County, Kentucky, are helping create a community of tiny homes that would house homeless students and people graduating from drug rehab programs.

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Texas A&M becomes first SEC school to expand alcohol sales

June 13, 2019 03:15 PM

NCAA reportedly ready to drop hammer on six college basketball programs

June 12, 2019 10:09 PM

Why not just eliminate the goal-tending/basket interference call?

June 12, 2019 09:38 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

June 12, 2019 08:23 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

June 06, 2019 04:43 PM

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May 30, 2019 02:42 PM

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‘Evil, walking amongst us.’ UK psychology professor studying Ted Bundy 3 decades later.

UK Psychology professor Thomas Widiger is studying famed serial killer Ted Bundy’s mental health using survey data and studies. He has comfortably diagnosed Bundy as a psychopath, though Bundy apparently fits several personality disorder diagnoses.

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In America, we can’t talk rationally about abortion. How the debate moved to extremes.

Paul Prather

In America, we can’t talk rationally about abortion. How the debate moved to extremes.

June 14, 2019 12:22 PM

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The dive bar at the heart of Lexington’s hot downtown entertainment district

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The dive bar at the heart of Lexington’s hot downtown entertainment district

June 13, 2019 07:50 AM

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