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‘Top Chef’ Kentucky recap: Where’s the beef? Because it isn’t on the plate

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‘Top Chef’ Kentucky recap: Where’s the beef? Because it isn’t on the plate

Top Chef contestants tackled Kentucky beef in latest challenge

January 18, 2019 08:00 AM

News anchor remains on TV after using same slur as fired former Kentucky meteorologist

Kentucky

News anchor remains on TV after using same slur as fired former Kentucky meteorologist

January 18, 2019 09:53 AM

Federal shutdown brings chaos to legal fight over Bevin’s plan for Kentucky Medicaid

Politics & Government

Federal shutdown brings chaos to legal fight over Bevin’s plan for Kentucky Medicaid

January 18, 2019 10:28 AM

‘Your worst nightmare.’ Search for missing Richmond mother nears third week.

Madison County

‘Your worst nightmare.’ Search for missing Richmond mother nears third week.

January 17, 2019 02:48 PM

‘We’re trying like hell.’ Enerblu battery plant delayed at least a year in Pikeville.

Kentucky

‘We’re trying like hell.’ Enerblu battery plant delayed at least a year in Pikeville.

January 17, 2019 03:56 PM

What do you need to take down a huge crane in downtown Lexington? A bigger crane.

Fayette County

What do you need to take down a huge crane in downtown Lexington? A bigger crane.

January 17, 2019 03:02 PM

House GOP leaders: Was ethics panel aware of staffer’s assault allegations against ex-speaker?

Politics & Government

House GOP leaders: Was ethics panel aware of staffer’s assault allegations against ex-speaker?

January 17, 2019 06:37 PM

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Trump ordered lawyer Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about Moscow hotel project: report

January 18, 2019 03:00 AM

Pentagon IDs 3 Americans killed in Syria suicide bomb attack

January 18, 2019 09:28 AM

Police investigating after 17-year-old girl shot at Lexington apartment complex

January 17, 2019 11:28 PM

Two children injured in crash, including baby found on floorboard; Lexington man charged.

January 17, 2019 03:31 PM

Kentucky judge allegedly left accident scene. He’ll be suspended for seven days.

January 17, 2019 04:51 PM

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Photo slideshow: Lexington Christian defeats Frankfort in 11th Region All ‘A’ semis

January 17, 2019 08:40 PM

Kentucky gymnastics senior leaders set for Excite Night

January 17, 2019 02:18 PM

Day 11 of search for Savannah Spurlock, family seeks information from the public

January 17, 2019 02:48 PM

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Ja Morant making the case he’s best college basketball player in Kentucky

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Ja Morant making the case he’s best college basketball player in Kentucky

January 18, 2019 09:00 AM

Kentucky’s next challenge? A point guard who ‘makes everything go.’

January 17, 2019 04:35 PM

She’s struggled from the arc all season. Her clutch three just gave UK a big win.

January 17, 2019 10:53 PM

Podcast: Can Kentucky basketball get the road win at Auburn?

January 17, 2019 08:04 PM

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Where are Christians in the face of social injustice? As in MLK’s day, mostly MIA.

Local

Where are Christians in the face of social injustice? As in MLK’s day, mostly MIA.

January 18, 2019 10:54 AM

Vandal in SUV plowed into this Kentucky man’s snowman. He didn’t know about the stump.

January 17, 2019 12:55 PM

Kentucky special needs teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student

January 17, 2019 10:36 AM

What’s that noise? It’s blasting in downtown Lexington. Find out when and where.

January 17, 2019 02:41 PM

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‘We’re trying like hell.’ Enerblu battery plant delayed at least a year in Pikeville.

Business

‘We’re trying like hell.’ Enerblu battery plant delayed at least a year in Pikeville.

January 17, 2019 03:56 PM

Could this area become Lexington’s boomtown for senior citizens? See what’s coming now.

January 17, 2019 02:19 PM

‘His leadership has helped thousands of families.’ Area United Way president and CEO retiring.

January 17, 2019 11:53 AM

Sears creditors challenge hedge fund chairman’s winning bid

January 17, 2019 06:56 PM

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In case of emergency....

Opinion

In case of emergency....

January 15, 2019 05:38 PM

Conservative Republican judge says Bevin’s ‘demagoguery’ endangers everyone’s constitutional rights.

January 17, 2019 11:48 AM

McConnell says Democrats refuse to address border ‘crisis,’ Trump’s wall would be a bargain.

January 16, 2019 02:23 PM

Suggestions for the Herald-Leader and Mitch McConnell

January 17, 2019 03:35 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

So-called ‘flushable wipes’ pile up in Lexington sewers

“Flushable” wipe clogs are occurring more frequently in Lexington’s larger pump stations that move waste through the city’s sewers, according to city workers. The obstructions have to be removed by hand in some cases.

Blogs & Columns

Ja Morant making the case he’s best college basketball player in Kentucky

January 18, 2019 09:00 AM

Podcast: Can Kentucky basketball get the road win at Auburn?

January 17, 2019 08:04 PM

ESPN’s Mel Kiper thinks highly of Josh Allen in first mock draft

January 17, 2019 03:41 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

January 17, 2019 10:07 AM

Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

January 17, 2019 09:43 AM

Kentucky 56, Vanderbilt 47

Kentucky 56, Vanderbilt 47

January 14, 2019 09:36 AM

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Restaurant News & Reviews

Restaurant News & Reviews

Food freebies for furloughed workers: Hams, turkeys, spaghetti, sandwiches

Lexington chefs and others are stepping in to help federal workers feed their families and their pets during the government shutdown. Here is where furloughed employees can get deals or free food.

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Get excited about UK gymnastics Excite Night and other events this weekend

LexGo

Get excited about UK gymnastics Excite Night and other events this weekend

January 17, 2019 09:11 AM

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You aren’t the local messiah, and other truths seminaries should teach

Paul Prather

You aren’t the local messiah, and other truths seminaries should teach

January 18, 2019 08:59 AM

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