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‘Frontline’ documentary investigates Kentucky’s ‘Pension Gamble’ and teacher protests

A new Frontline documentary investigates how Kentucky deliberately under-funded its public pension systems and then unsuccessfully made risky bets on hedge funds in a desperate attempt to refill its coffers.

October 23, 2018 10:14 AM

Gorton and Bastin spar over jobs, endorsements in Lexington mayoral forum

Politics & Government

Gorton and Bastin spar over jobs, endorsements in Lexington mayoral forum

October 23, 2018 02:02 PM

Head of nonprofit accused of harassment remains on leave. Interim director named.

Fayette County

Head of nonprofit accused of harassment remains on leave. Interim director named.

October 23, 2018 02:35 PM

Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts getting a new Big Blue home

Copious Notes

Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts getting a new Big Blue home

October 23, 2018 11:30 AM

They stole thousands of pills from dozens of pharmacies. They got caught in Kentucky.

State

They stole thousands of pills from dozens of pharmacies. They got caught in Kentucky.

October 23, 2018 12:00 AM

Man charged with wanton endangerment, drug crimes after gunfire outside Fayette Mall

Crime

Man charged with wanton endangerment, drug crimes after gunfire outside Fayette Mall

October 23, 2018 09:53 AM

‘Where’s the criminal charges?’ Superintendent wants teacher charged for dragging student.

Education

‘Where’s the criminal charges?’ Superintendent wants teacher charged for dragging student.

October 22, 2018 07:28 PM

Latest News

Victim suffers life-threatening injuries at Lexington UPS facility.

October 23, 2018 01:06 PM

Woman’s tip prevents potential Kentucky school attack

October 23, 2018 01:45 PM

$1.6 billion for free? That possibility drew Mega Millions players to Lexington lot for tickets

October 23, 2018 12:00 PM

Police want help after bicyclist killed in Lexington hit-and-run

October 23, 2018 10:52 AM

School bus involved in fatal Pulaski County crash.

October 23, 2018 09:11 AM

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Free Kentucky Mega Millions coupons given out for a chance at $1.6 billion

October 23, 2018 12:17 PM

Mark Stoops addresses quarterback plan moving forward

October 22, 2018 04:59 PM

Watch a preview of The Pension Gamble, a ‘Frontline’ investigation in Kentucky

October 23, 2018 10:46 AM

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Are Kentucky’s wide receivers getting frustrated? Here’s what Stoops says.

Sports

Are Kentucky’s wide receivers getting frustrated? Here’s what Stoops says.

October 23, 2018 12:58 PM

UK lineman battling cancer worked out on field Saturday. Is he on his way back?

October 23, 2018 08:55 AM

Quarterback Beau Allen’s UK recruiting dilemma has echoes of his father’s past

October 22, 2018 06:10 PM

How can Calipari’s star freshmen prove themselves? One area to watch for each newcomer.

October 23, 2018 08:44 AM

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Kentucky medical company filed false insurance claims. Now it must pay $5.2 million.

Local

Kentucky medical company filed false insurance claims. Now it must pay $5.2 million.

October 22, 2018 12:00 AM

He’s accused of opening fire in a Lexington KFC. His father is separately accused of murder.

October 22, 2018 02:24 PM

Lexington crash injures juvenile standing near intersection, driver leaves scene

October 22, 2018 09:31 PM

‘If that person is still living I want them to pay.’ Girl’s disappearance haunts family 20 years later

October 22, 2018 05:40 PM

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Merit Furniture, in business since 1956, closing. Owner: ‘Nobody wants quality furniture.’

Business

Merit Furniture, in business since 1956, closing. Owner: ‘Nobody wants quality furniture.’

October 22, 2018 11:54 AM

Stocks shudder on Wall Street following steep drops overseas

October 23, 2018 01:20 PM

iPhone XR makes the right trade-offs for a cheaper price

October 23, 2018 12:21 PM

McDonald’s shares jump on strong 3Q numbers

October 23, 2018 01:32 PM

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Cherlynn Stevenson for Kentucky House District 88

Opinion

Cherlynn Stevenson for Kentucky House District 88

October 22, 2018 07:10 PM

We are not an ‘angry mob;’ we’re a force to be reckoned with in midterms

October 18, 2018 06:34 PM

Unendorsed candidate responses

October 22, 2018 07:13 PM

Veterans’ ‘stolen valor’ attack on Amy McGrath makes no sense

October 22, 2018 05:07 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

You’ve heard plenty of claims about Amy McGrath and Andy Barr. Here’s the truth.

There have been many claims about Amy McGrath and Andy Barr as they run for Congress in Kentucky. What’s the truth about their stances on immigration, health care, payday lenders and partisanship?

Blogs & Columns

Stoops says Missouri dangerous. Here’s how coach plans to have UK prepared.

October 22, 2018 02:41 PM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s Blue-White Game

October 21, 2018 10:55 PM

Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018 12:47 AM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 22 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 22 2018

October 23, 2018 02:21 PM

Photos from UK’s 14-7 win over Vanderbilt

Photos from UK’s 14-7 win over Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018 11:43 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

October 16, 2018 05:26 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Country star Chris Stapleton’s bass player still hasn’t quit his day job.

Country music icon Chris Stapleton and bass player J.T. Cure go way back to their youth in Eastern Kentucky. Despite Stapleton’s dizzying success, Cure has maintained his job as an accountant for Vanderbilt Medical Center.

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You knew this was coming. Now we know when ‘Disney on Ice Frozen’ skates into Rupp.

Copious Notes

You knew this was coming. Now we know when ‘Disney on Ice Frozen’ skates into Rupp.

October 22, 2018 08:00 AM

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You may care that Travis Tritt is returning to Lexington, especially if you missed him last time

Copious Notes

You may care that Travis Tritt is returning to Lexington, especially if you missed him last time

October 22, 2018 08:30 AM

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