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After 50 years, Critchfield’s butcher is hanging up his apron. What’s next for the store?

Mike Critchfield has cut a lot of meat for a guy who never planned to be a butche

May 24, 2019 11:23 AM

‘It’s been tough.’ Lake Cumberland marina ready for tourists after weekend fire.

Kentucky

‘It’s been tough.’ Lake Cumberland marina ready for tourists after weekend fire.

May 24, 2019 01:35 PM

They dislike Bevin but voted for Trump. Can Beshear win them over in November?

Politics & Government

They dislike Bevin but voted for Trump. Can Beshear win them over in November?

May 24, 2019 02:15 PM

Do you know who these World War II medals belong to? The state needs your help.

Politics & Government

Do you know who these World War II medals belong to? The state needs your help.

May 24, 2019 09:45 AM

Nearly 6 years in prison, a $19.2 million tax bill. Fraud ends badly for Kentucky businessman.

Crime

Nearly 6 years in prison, a $19.2 million tax bill. Fraud ends badly for Kentucky businessman.

May 24, 2019 07:51 AM

With $82 million investment, AppHarvest finally ready to build its 60-acre greenhouse

Kentucky

With $82 million investment, AppHarvest finally ready to build its 60-acre greenhouse

May 24, 2019 02:44 PM

He was found dead in the Kentucky woods nearly 33 years ago. Now we know his name.

Kentucky

He was found dead in the Kentucky woods nearly 33 years ago. Now we know his name.

May 24, 2019 10:06 AM

Latest News

Why rapper Lil Nas X showed up at Billy Ray Cyrus’ house with a shiny red surprise

May 24, 2019 11:13 PM

Life sentences possible after Kentucky Islamic leader, 2 men indicted in alleged murder plot

May 24, 2019 04:24 PM

$1 million in water damage, but the Noah’s Ark replica in Kentucky can’t get insurers to pay

May 24, 2019 02:37 PM

Interfaith group pushes Fayette to address higher rates of suspensions for black students

May 24, 2019 10:53 AM

Missing kayaker found on Big Sandy River in Kentucky

May 24, 2019 01:52 PM

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Comments concerning high suspension rates among black students made at board meeting

May 24, 2019 10:48 AM

‘600 semi trucks of steel and glass .’ AppHarvest plans to open mega-greenhouse in 2020.

May 24, 2019 02:37 PM

Body cam footage shows alligator removed from Florida sewer

May 24, 2019 12:00 AM

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‘Our swag is different’: There’s a new No. 1 in college basketball recruiting

Sports

‘Our swag is different’: There’s a new No. 1 in college basketball recruiting

May 24, 2019 09:14 AM

Penny Hardaway is changing the model for college hoops coaching hires

May 23, 2019 04:54 PM

11th Region softball: Are region’s best on course for 5th straight title collision?

May 24, 2019 06:10 PM

11th Region baseball: Title rematch, battle between Lexington foes highlight round one

May 23, 2019 04:44 PM

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President of Central Kentucky college announces his upcoming retirement

Local

President of Central Kentucky college announces his upcoming retirement

May 24, 2019 05:35 PM

See which Lexington schools have new principals and who has a new position

May 24, 2019 07:47 PM

Transylvania University names alum as interim president following Carey’s departure

May 24, 2019 11:35 AM

Proposal for townhouses on Versailles Road across from Calumet Farm gets green light

May 23, 2019 04:23 PM

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More beer on the way: Georgetown brewery announces $1.8m expansion

Business

More beer on the way: Georgetown brewery announces $1.8m expansion

May 24, 2019 10:12 AM

CEOs get $800,000 pay raise, leaving workers further behind

May 24, 2019 03:54 PM

The highest-paid CEOs by state

May 24, 2019 01:46 PM

First look: New version of Graze has opened in The Woodlands with new menu

May 23, 2019 12:29 PM

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When the Run for the Roses became the War of the Roses

Opinion

When the Run for the Roses became the War of the Roses

May 24, 2019 10:38 AM

Joel Pett’s: ‘Bizarro world’ of politics, where everything is backwards

May 23, 2019 04:48 PM

Tolerance requires courage. This is how we’ll make America great again.

May 24, 2019 11:13 AM

Letters to the editor: Readers debate WLEX 18 decision to part ways with Lee Cruse

May 23, 2019 03:52 PM

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

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin is tying himself to Donald Trump in order to win reelection despite his low approval numbers.

Blogs & Columns

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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Stage & Dance

Broadway Live announces season featuring lower ticket prices, earlier shows in Lexington

The Lexington Opera House announced its upcoming season, with 10 shows including Carole King’s “Beautiful,” “Spongebob,” “An American in Paris” and more.

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Hip hop star Kevin Gates has things to say about life behind bars and out

Music News & Reviews

Hip hop star Kevin Gates has things to say about life behind bars and out

May 23, 2019 08:12 AM

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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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