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Kentucky lawmakers abandon special session without voting on pension bill

Politics & Government

Kentucky lawmakers abandon special session without voting on pension bill

December 18, 2018 07:46 PM

GOP lawmakers may drop Bevin’s pension bills in favor of version tossed by high court

Politics & Government

GOP lawmakers may drop Bevin’s pension bills in favor of version tossed by high court

December 18, 2018 03:30 PM

‘Confusion and chaos.’ Many KY Medicaid recipients will owe co-pays starting Jan. 1

Politics & Government

‘Confusion and chaos.’ Many KY Medicaid recipients will owe co-pays starting Jan. 1

December 18, 2018 01:53 PM

Allegations against Hoover to remain sealed as his lawyer pushes to question Jane Doe

Politics & Government

Allegations against Hoover to remain sealed as his lawyer pushes to question Jane Doe

December 18, 2018 04:33 PM

7 things teachers and public workers need to know about Kentucky’s new pension bills

Politics & Government

7 things teachers and public workers need to know about Kentucky’s new pension bills

December 18, 2018 11:32 AM

Bourbon Industry

Famous master distiller reviving old bourbon brand, plans new distillery

December 18, 2018 11:24 AM

First a ‘sewer’ bill, now a Christmas crisis. Why can’t GOP majority govern honestly?

Tom Eblen

First a ‘sewer’ bill, now a Christmas crisis. Why can’t GOP majority govern honestly?

December 18, 2018 09:38 AM

Latest News

Man injured in house fire; rat rescued by fire department

December 18, 2018 11:25 PM

Woman called police to say she had hit a deer. Police say it was actually a pedestrian who died.

December 18, 2018 08:39 PM

Inmate who apparently hanged himself had been indicted for rape, sexual abuse of a child

December 18, 2018 05:50 PM

A child had nowhere to go on a bitterly cold night. Educators kept her safe.

December 18, 2018 02:01 PM

U of Louisville dance team coach, reality TV star terminated

December 18, 2018 06:57 AM

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Kentucky women’s coach Matthew Mitchell talks about blowout win over Western Carolina

December 18, 2018 10:36 PM

Photo slideshow: Kentucky women improve to 11-1

December 18, 2018 09:31 PM

KEA president: ‘Still not governing the way we should be governing’

December 18, 2018 06:57 PM

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Kentucky dismisses Western Carolina in its biggest blowout of the season

Sports

Kentucky dismisses Western Carolina in its biggest blowout of the season

December 18, 2018 09:01 PM

Devin Booker’s father offered advice to Tyler Herro’s dad. Everyone seems better for it.

December 18, 2018 03:54 PM

He has 850 wins and 3 national titles, and Roy Williams still might be underrated.

December 18, 2018 05:15 PM

Can UK signee Dontaie Allen become Kentucky’s all-time leading scorer?

December 18, 2018 02:24 PM

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Could this project end veterans homelessness in Lexington?

Local

Could this project end veterans homelessness in Lexington?

December 18, 2018 03:09 PM

U of Louisville dance team coach, reality TV star terminated

December 18, 2018 06:57 AM

Paralyzed beagle found in Floyd County dump. She might have been lab test animal.

December 17, 2018 06:03 PM

He got 30 days for breaking Rand Paul’s ribs. Prosecutors appeal, seeking prison.

December 17, 2018 12:00 AM

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Restaurant closes downtown location but will “start again”

Business

Restaurant closes downtown location but will “start again”

December 18, 2018 01:31 PM

Famous master distiller reviving old bourbon brand, plans new distillery

December 18, 2018 11:24 AM

CBS denies former CEO Les Moonves $120 million severance

December 18, 2018 02:19 AM

Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates Wednesday, a move Trump calls ‘foolish’ and ‘incredible’

December 17, 2018 03:00 AM

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Wild and crazy guys

Opinion

Wild and crazy guys

December 17, 2018 10:42 AM

Trump: Democrats are the reason I can’t have my wall! Republicans: Well, actually ...

December 17, 2018 12:27 PM

The Senate asserts itself on Saudis: American values and truth first

December 17, 2018 12:33 PM

Letters: Make Lexington safer; End ‘one and done’; Keep Barr accountable

December 17, 2018 06:28 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘Worse and worse.’ Time to address Eastern Kentucky’s water woes, officials say.

Following a Herald-Leader series, Stirring the Waters, Kentucky politicians called for increased funding for the state’s regulatory agency, and more oversight of water districts in Appalachian Kentucky.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over Utah

December 16, 2018 09:27 AM

Liveblog: No. 19 Kentucky 88, Utah 61

December 15, 2018 09:15 AM

Kentucky basketball: Explaining John Calipari’s ‘treat it like a win’ comment

December 15, 2018 08:18 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 17, 2018

December 18, 2018 05:42 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 05:41 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 04:58 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

It’s a hybrid wine shop and music venue. And this bar has a popular open mic night.

The Twisted Cork in Lexington has an open mic night each Sunday that’s grown in the past several year.

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Restaurant closes downtown location but will “start again”

Restaurant News & Reviews

Restaurant closes downtown location but will “start again”

December 18, 2018 01:31 PM

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Think your nose knows bourbon? Prove it at this blind tasting

Restaurant News & Reviews

Think your nose knows bourbon? Prove it at this blind tasting

December 18, 2018 02:13 PM

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