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Kentucky workers’ comp agency cuts CEO’s pay, imposes probation after critical audit

Politics & Government

Kentucky workers’ comp agency cuts CEO’s pay, imposes probation after critical audit

KEMI President and CEO Jon Stewart must show “measurable reforms” every year in order to keep his job.

April 19, 2019 03:27 PM

‘Deal with the devil’ keeps Kentucky basketball’s revolving door spinning

UK Men's Basketball

‘Deal with the devil’ keeps Kentucky basketball’s revolving door spinning

April 19, 2019 11:27 AM

Lexington firefighter receives 10-day suspension for ‘racially inappropriate language’

Fayette County

Lexington firefighter receives 10-day suspension for ‘racially inappropriate language’

April 19, 2019 11:14 AM

‘No seat at the roundtable.’ High school journalists turned away from Betsy DeVos event

Education

‘No seat at the roundtable.’ High school journalists turned away from Betsy DeVos event

April 19, 2019 11:30 AM

He’s accused of kidnapping, but Sheikh Mohammed won’t be banned from Kentucky race tracks

Kentucky Derby

He’s accused of kidnapping, but Sheikh Mohammed won’t be banned from Kentucky race tracks

April 19, 2019 02:18 PM

‘Tough changes.’ Superintendent removing some teachers at Lexington’s low-performing schools

Education

‘Tough changes.’ Superintendent removing some teachers at Lexington’s low-performing schools

April 19, 2019 03:42 PM

$264 million and counting: The rising cost of opioid addiction at UK’s hospitals

Kentucky

$264 million and counting: The rising cost of opioid addiction at UK’s hospitals

April 19, 2019 11:47 AM

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Three Asbury seminary students involved in Jessamine County crash that left one of them dead

April 20, 2019 06:20 PM

Man accused of head-butting woman in the face, chest-bumping and trying to bite her

April 20, 2019 03:07 PM

Horse dies after racing at Keeneland Friday. It’s the third death during the Spring Meet.

April 20, 2019 01:43 PM

Parents who starved and shackled children sentenced to life

April 20, 2019 01:48 AM

First look: Jeff Ruby opens his Lexington steakhouse with a party -- for himself!

April 19, 2019 09:42 PM

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Ribbon cutting for new Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in Lexington

April 19, 2019 09:16 PM

Superintendent Manny Caulk responding to low performing schools

April 19, 2019 03:21 PM

Lexington firefighter disciplined for ‘offensive language’

April 19, 2019 11:13 AM

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Horse dies after racing at Keeneland Friday. It’s the third death during the Spring Meet.

Sports

Horse dies after racing at Keeneland Friday. It’s the third death during the Spring Meet.

April 20, 2019 01:43 PM

Matthew Hurt said no to Kentucky. Where does that leave the Cats for next season?

April 19, 2019 04:22 PM

‘Deal with the devil’ keeps Kentucky basketball’s revolving door spinning

April 19, 2019 11:27 AM

Another Kentucky basketball player to explore his NBA Draft prospects

April 19, 2019 10:41 AM

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Police: Intoxicated Kentucky girlfriend killed EKU freshman. He wanted to be drug counselor

Local

Police: Intoxicated Kentucky girlfriend killed EKU freshman. He wanted to be drug counselor

April 19, 2019 07:37 AM

2 men, woman teamed up for Lexington robberies. Last of trio sentenced in victim’s death.

April 19, 2019 10:33 AM

Some kids in Lexington don’t have books at home. Now thousands are getting them free.

April 19, 2019 12:21 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Better weather follows another ugly day

April 20, 2019 05:48 AM

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Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows

Business

Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows

April 19, 2019 08:58 PM

The changing face of Kentucky farms. Latest census reveals shifts in $5.7B industry.

April 19, 2019 03:04 PM

British cyber expert pleads guilty to creating malware

April 20, 2019 02:17 PM

Quest for food stamp data lands newspaper at Supreme Court

April 20, 2019 04:14 PM

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Horse racing’s future depends on uniform rules for medication, testing

Opinion

Horse racing’s future depends on uniform rules for medication, testing

April 19, 2019 01:15 PM

Only Congress can hold Trump accountable

April 20, 2019 06:09 AM

Letters: Vaccination story needed both sides; not giving kids shots “is comparable to drunk driving”

April 19, 2019 10:22 AM

‘Stories connect us.’ New reading series brings writer Amy Bloom to Lexington.

April 19, 2019 12:49 PM

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‘A huge moment.’ Churchill, Triple Crown tracks, plus Keeneland move to ban race-day drug

The move means the Triple Crown will be run Lasix-free in 2021 for the first time in decades.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky safety Mike Edwards seen as safe pick for NFL Draft

April 19, 2019 11:10 AM

In a mild surprise, Mike Smith makes his Kentucky Derby choice

April 16, 2019 08:39 PM

With preps done, Omaha Beach tops Kentucky Derby media poll

April 15, 2019 02:23 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

April 19, 2019 01:05 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 01:19 PM

Pets for adoption in April 2019

Pets for adoption in April 2019

April 09, 2019 08:06 AM

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Riding a second wave thanks to Dennis Quaid film, this popular Christian pop-rock group visits Rupp

Contemporary Christian music MercyMe group is getting a second shot from their hit song’s success, “I Can Only Imagine”, when a film of the same name starring Dennis Quaid based on the song’s creation and success was released in 2018 and became an unexpected winner at the box office. The popular contemporary Christian music MercyMe group plays Rupp Arena.

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The Head and the Heart comes to Lexington with a new sound and a new spirit

Music News & Reviews

The Head and the Heart comes to Lexington with a new sound and a new spirit

April 18, 2019 06:50 PM

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Easter reminds us that resurrection is possible when we lose faith

Paul Prather

Easter reminds us that resurrection is possible when we lose faith

April 18, 2019 03:04 PM

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