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He had an AR-15, 450 rounds of ammunition. Jurors: Man guilty of threatening Lexington school.

Crime

He had an AR-15, 450 rounds of ammunition. Jurors: Man guilty of threatening Lexington school.

July 18, 2019 06:25 PM

Fatal overdoses in Kentucky dropped by 15 percent last year, but ‘still much work to do’

State

Fatal overdoses in Kentucky dropped by 15 percent last year, but ‘still much work to do’

July 18, 2019 02:53 PM

Rand Paul ramps up 9/11 dispute with Jon Stewart, calling him a ‘guttersnipe’

Politics & Government

Rand Paul ramps up 9/11 dispute with Jon Stewart, calling him a ‘guttersnipe’

July 18, 2019 05:21 PM

New poll shows Bevin becoming more unpopular

Politics & Government

New poll shows Bevin becoming more unpopular

July 18, 2019 11:14 AM

Lexington offers cooling centers, cuts pool fees to help residents in heat wave

Fayette County

Lexington offers cooling centers, cuts pool fees to help residents in heat wave

July 18, 2019 12:48 PM

Another Democrat, a Kentucky farmer, will face McGrath in Senate primary

Politics & Government

Another Democrat, a Kentucky farmer, will face McGrath in Senate primary

July 18, 2019 07:36 AM

Why is the legislature meeting in the middle of summer? And other special session questions.

Politics & Government

Why is the legislature meeting in the middle of summer? And other special session questions.

July 18, 2019 09:48 AM

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‘You can keep running your mouth.’ Q&A with Kash Daniel at SEC Media Days.

July 18, 2019 01:46 PM

School suspensions tied to increase in assaults, theft, drug crimes, Kentucky researchers say

July 18, 2019 12:16 PM

Seafaring robots may help gauge the danger of hurricanes. Videos show how they work

July 18, 2019 12:11 PM

Could your old photos help Lexington police solve disappearance of Melanie Flynn?

July 17, 2019 03:29 PM

The Latest: Trump claims he was ‘not happy’ with chant

July 18, 2019 06:58 PM

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Ex-Cat Dominique Hawkins prepares for The Basketball Tournament in Lexington

July 18, 2019 05:53 PM

Photo slideshow: PGA Barbasol Championship opening round

July 18, 2019 07:43 PM

Will Lynn Bowden return punts this year?

July 18, 2019 01:48 PM

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John Daly draws a crowd, dazzles with his distance on first day of Kentucky’s PGA event

Sports

John Daly draws a crowd, dazzles with his distance on first day of Kentucky’s PGA event

July 18, 2019 07:07 PM

High-upside St. Louis basketball star could be next Kentucky recruiting addition

July 18, 2019 06:49 PM

Back from Estonia, Kentucky fan favorite among ex-Cats making a run at $2 million

July 18, 2019 05:57 PM

Think Kentucky football has little back from 2018? Don’t tell Lynn Bowden.

July 18, 2019 03:49 PM

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Could your old photos help Lexington police solve disappearance of Melanie Flynn?

Local

Could your old photos help Lexington police solve disappearance of Melanie Flynn?

July 17, 2019 03:29 PM

These UK professors aim to cut cervical cancer rates in Eastern Kentucky. Here’s how.

July 17, 2019 01:45 PM

Beshear calls Trump’s tweets ugly, but he and Bevin both decline to label them racist

July 17, 2019 01:24 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: High heat won’t last long

July 18, 2019 07:05 AM

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Data show many companies contributed to US opioid crisis

Business

Data show many companies contributed to US opioid crisis

July 17, 2019 07:27 PM

Kentucky’s first urban Target is here. See what’s inside.

July 17, 2019 10:56 AM

Company to open CBD oil operation in Kentucky

July 17, 2019 04:41 AM

Another major coal producer will file for bankruptcy. It employs 2,800 in KY and WV.

July 16, 2019 02:50 PM

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Joel Pett: The price of our collective distraction ... or whatever

Opinion

Joel Pett: The price of our collective distraction ... or whatever

July 18, 2019 03:39 PM

Politicians are playing with fire when they erode support for immunizing kids

July 17, 2019 12:07 PM

Joel Pett: Dark side of the moon landing

July 17, 2019 04:20 PM

Dinosaurs, depression and delusion. What I found in new documentary on Kentucky’s Ark.

July 15, 2019 12:22 PM

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LEX18 pulls Matt Jones from his television show until he decides on U.S. Senate bid

Hey Kentucky! host Matt Jones is being pulled from the air as he considers challenging Amy McGrath for a chance to unseat Mitch McConnel from the U.S. Senate. T

Blogs & Columns

SEC Football Media Days links: Georgia ready for title run

July 17, 2019 08:12 AM

Links: SEC Football Media Days and Joe B. Hall visits UK practice

July 16, 2019 08:15 AM

Links: Could basketball corruption overshadow SEC Football Media Days?

July 15, 2019 08:14 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

July 17, 2019 09:39 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

July 12, 2019 02:03 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 1, 2019

July 04, 2019 07:10 PM

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For 25 years, artists kept Lexington hopping with a unique downtown event

Gallery Hop jumpstarted Lexington’s downtown arts revival 25 years ago. Now dubbed LexArts HOP, the event draws thousands for art, wine and socializing.

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Summer music festival season is here. Don’t lose sight of this one-day jam-fest.

Music News & Reviews

Summer music festival season is here. Don’t lose sight of this one-day jam-fest.

July 17, 2019 12:12 PM

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Weekend best bets: Dragons at the pool, urchins on the stage, pianos in the parks

Family

Weekend best bets: Dragons at the pool, urchins on the stage, pianos in the parks

July 18, 2019 10:20 AM

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