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Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Mississippi State

Kentucky football defeated No. 14 Mississippi State 28-7 on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Kroger Field. UK’s defense held the Bulldogs to 201 total yards. Kroger Field’s loud crowd made a difference. The Cats are 2-0 in the SEC.

September 23, 2018 01:17 AM

‘We’re here. We’re letting everybody know we’re not going nowhere.’

UK Football

‘We’re here. We’re letting everybody know we’re not going nowhere.’

September 23, 2018 01:25 AM

Kentucky has not been ranked since 2007. Will this be the week?

UK Football

Kentucky has not been ranked since 2007. Will this be the week?

September 22, 2018 10:26 PM

A 4-0 start? Where can Kentucky go from here?

UK Football

A 4-0 start? Where can Kentucky go from here?

September 22, 2018 10:27 PM

‘I’m glad we played good for Marco.’ UK observes moment of silence for 4-year-old.

UK Football

‘I’m glad we played good for Marco.’ UK observes moment of silence for 4-year-old.

September 22, 2018 06:52 PM

School board candidates say ‘No’ to charters, armed teachers and unequal Lexington schools

Education

School board candidates say ‘No’ to charters, armed teachers and unequal Lexington schools

September 22, 2018 06:39 PM

UK has struggled to fix drinking culture. Will ‘shock’ of tragedy force a change?

Education

UK has struggled to fix drinking culture. Will ‘shock’ of tragedy force a change?

September 21, 2018 12:05 PM

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BBN’s in a snit over UK basketball team’s visit with Democrat John Kerry

September 22, 2018 08:34 PM

Body of 21-year-old Lexington woman found along Indiana interstate

September 22, 2018 05:43 PM

Mother, baby and 12-year-old girl found dead inside burning Central Kentucky home

September 22, 2018 04:25 PM

Man charged with DUI, drug possession after fatal New Circle Road crash

September 22, 2018 10:13 AM

Bees swarm after crash shuts down Interstate 75 in Laurel County

September 21, 2018 09:00 PM

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It’s a Snell-ebration! Fans storm the field after UK’s big win

September 22, 2018 11:07 PM

Mark Stoops: ‘What other doors you guys got?’

September 22, 2018 11:54 PM

Cat Walk: Fans cheer on Benny Snell ahead of UK-Mississippi State

September 22, 2018 05:34 PM

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Behind Josh Allen, UK defense breaks open door to special season

Sports

Behind Josh Allen, UK defense breaks open door to special season

September 23, 2018 12:53 AM

‘We feed off y’all’: This was the crowd these Wildcats were hoping for

September 23, 2018 01:39 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Mississippi State

September 23, 2018 01:17 AM

A 4-0 start? Where can Kentucky go from here?

September 22, 2018 10:27 PM

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‘The contrast is astounding.’ Torture, drug case raises questions about justice, equity.

Local

‘The contrast is astounding.’ Torture, drug case raises questions about justice, equity.

September 21, 2018 10:05 AM

UK student’s jaw fractured at party. He’s suing frat, owners of alleged ‘party house.’

September 21, 2018 11:37 AM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Flash flood watch for much of central, eastern Kentucky

September 23, 2018 06:00 AM

Judge tosses city’s lawsuit over Kentucky Retirement Systems’ hedge fund investments

September 21, 2018 04:01 PM

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Covington’s German village just celebrated its 40th Oktoberfest. Next year’s might be in doubt.

Business

Covington’s German village just celebrated its 40th Oktoberfest. Next year’s might be in doubt.

September 22, 2018 11:06 PM

Aluminum mill partly owned by Kentucky taxpayers still needs big money before building

September 20, 2018 03:44 PM

Another Nicholasville Road restaurant closes; chain down to one Lexington location

September 21, 2018 05:04 PM

Distillery workers celebrate agreement that ends strike

September 21, 2018 04:57 PM

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Kentucky is failing too many students, but exit exams are not the solution

Opinion

Kentucky is failing too many students, but exit exams are not the solution

September 21, 2018 07:50 PM

Trump’s links his only link to climate crisis?

September 21, 2018 08:38 PM

Stormy Daniels’ stripper skills may save the day

September 21, 2018 08:33 PM

Politics is protecting pathogens, not patients

September 21, 2018 08:36 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

100+ Lexington restaurants are on health department probation. Have you eaten at any?

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has placed dozens of places to eat on probation after inspections found serious problems. Including some of the most popular restaurants in town.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Mississippi State

September 23, 2018 01:17 AM

Cats on a mission? ‘We’re going to knock a door down every seven days.’

September 22, 2018 11:43 PM

Liveblog: Kentucky 28, No. 14 Mississippi State 7

September 22, 2018 05:32 PM

Galleries

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

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

September 17, 2018 05:35 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

September 10, 2018 06:04 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 4 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 4 2018

September 05, 2018 08:15 PM

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Copious Notes

Copious Notes

How 3 artists are reminding Lexington of Cheapside’s dark past

“I Was Here” is a collaborative project between Nikky Finney, Marjorie Guyon, and Patrick J. Mitchell that places “ancestral spirit portraits” of slaves sold at Cheaspside to the historic block.

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10 quirky Airbnb rentals in the area including treehouse, yurt, tiny houses

Living

10 quirky Airbnb rentals in the area including treehouse, yurt, tiny houses

September 20, 2018 08:43 AM

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Why visit Paducah? Because artists, preservationists and foodies think you should.

Latest News

Why visit Paducah? Because artists, preservationists and foodies think you should.

September 19, 2018 02:30 PM

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