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‘Take a step back.’ Beshear’s plan to quarantine Easter churchgoers draws fire from GOP.

April 11, 2020 3:15 PM

Emergency funds coming for Lexington arts affected by COVID-19 outbreak

April 11, 2020 6:00 AM

Beshear pleads with furloughed KY health workers to reject offers from other states

April 10, 2020 3:15 PM

185 new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky, total now 1,840. Four new deaths in state.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks about the novel coronavirus during a media conference at the state Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., on Sunday, April 5, 2020. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks about the novel coronavirus during a media conference at the state Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com

For McConnell, virus carries echo of his boyhood polio

For McConnell, virus carries echo of his boyhood polio

April 10, 2020 3:18 PM

‘Very difficult situation.’ Southern KY nursing home ravaged by 33 coronavirus cases.

‘Very difficult situation.’ Southern KY nursing home ravaged by 33 coronavirus cases.

April 10, 2020 11:36 AM

One KY man’s plasma may have saved two lives from COVID-19. Now doctors want more.

One KY man’s plasma may have saved two lives from COVID-19. Now doctors want more.

April 10, 2020 2:42 PM

Pandemic pushes Lexington couple of 35 years to get married on neighbor’s front lawn

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Pandemic pushes Lexington couple of 35 years to get married on neighbor’s front lawn

April 10, 2020 5:26 PM

COVID-19 cases in Fayette County increase by nine. Total is just shy of 200

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COVID-19 cases in Fayette County increase by nine. Total is just shy of 200

April 10, 2020 3:38 PM

Fayette school bus workers ‘hurt and heal together’ as more test positive for COVID-19

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Fayette school bus workers ‘hurt and heal together’ as more test positive for COVID-19

April 10, 2020 3:06 PM

These 26 Kentucky nursing homes have at least one COVID-19 patient

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These 26 Kentucky nursing homes have at least one COVID-19 patient

April 10, 2020 10:23 AM

Kentucky colleges learn how much of coronavirus relief millions goes to students

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Kentucky colleges learn how much of coronavirus relief millions goes to students

April 10, 2020 3:21 PM

Closing Kentucky schools protects kids from COVID-19. But dangers at home may increase

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Closing Kentucky schools protects kids from COVID-19. But dangers at home may increase

April 10, 2020 1:44 PM

‘Sitting ducks:’ Kentucky nursing homes need help fighting coronavirus

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‘Sitting ducks:’ Kentucky nursing homes need help fighting coronavirus

April 10, 2020 5:01 PM

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Kentucky-born musician Sturgill Simpson says he has coronavirus

April 11, 2020 7:30 PM

‘No problem.’ KY AG Cameron’s stance on drive-thru church differs from some local officials

April 10, 2020 6:29 PM

Kentucky Coronavirus Tracker: A map and list of all COVID-19 cases in Kentucky

March 13, 2020 1:56 PM

UPDATED: Lexington suspends recycling starting Monday. But plant could re-open soon

April 08, 2020 5:17 PM

Coronavirus can ‘reactivate’ in recovered patients, experts say. What does that mean?

April 10, 2020 5:09 PM

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Sign language interpreter Virginia Moore teaches signing at coronavirus update

April 11, 2020 9:16 AM

Beshear: Attendees of Easter weekend gatherings will be forced to quarantine

April 10, 2020 7:43 PM

CARES Act: what you need to know

April 10, 2020 5:58 PM

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What I will no longer take for granted when the pandemic is over

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What I will no longer take for granted when the pandemic is over

April 11, 2020 10:45 AM

Kentucky time machine: Cats roll over Elgin Baylor-led Seattle for 1958 NCAA title

April 11, 2020 9:08 AM

‘My journey will be inspiring.’ Kahlil Whitney declares for NBA Draft.

April 10, 2020 5:49 PM

‘Back to Muhlenberg County’: Ex-Cat connected to late singer John Prine

April 10, 2020 12:09 PM

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8 Lexington firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19; 40 placed in quarantine

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8 Lexington firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19; 40 placed in quarantine

April 10, 2020 12:38 PM

Amazon confirms ‘additional’ COVID-19 cases at a Lexington facility

April 10, 2020 11:07 AM

Lexington pharmacy delivers inspirational medicine with wall of artwork

April 09, 2020 2:28 PM

Lexington university refutes allegation that it mishandled sex misconduct investigation

April 10, 2020 8:13 AM

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Updated Lexington takeout dining guide: Over 190 local businesses you can help support

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Updated Lexington takeout dining guide: Over 190 local businesses you can help support

April 06, 2020 10:43 AM

Bourbon, horses and ... pickles? Chef’s new PBS series explores Kentucky diversity

April 08, 2020 5:21 PM

‘Health care heroes’: Lexington restaurants feed those on front lines of COVID crisis

April 09, 2020 6:00 AM

Chef Vivian Howard brings her new show, ‘Somewhere South,’ to Kentucky

April 08, 2020 5:12 PM

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Appreciating grocery store workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight. Starting with Gail.

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Appreciating grocery store workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight. Starting with Gail.

April 10, 2020 10:40 AM

Joel Pett: Even now, feeling the Bern

April 09, 2020 1:34 PM

Easter reminds us that faith can conquer plagues and despair

April 09, 2020 10:18 AM

State temporarily halts wage garnishing for UK medical bills. It should be a permanent stop.

April 08, 2020 10:20 AM

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KY gets COVID-19 testing capacity boost with new machines that process results in minutes

Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack said Thurday the state now has 15 Abbott Laboratories machines, which allow novel coronavirus tests to be processed in minutes, rather than hours or days

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Podcast: The scoop on Kentucky basketball’s newest Wildcat

April 10, 2020 4:36 PM

Louisville athletics director: ‘I don’t foresee games without fans’

April 10, 2020 7:37 AM

Media poll: Will there be a 2020 college football season?

April 09, 2020 3:15 PM

Local 10-hour streaming music festival to raise money for those hurt by COVID-19

Central Kentucky live music lovers can help raise money musicians, venues, restaurants and bars who have been hurt by the coronavirus outbreak during the Aid the Industry online streaming music festival.

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Kentucky-born musician Sturgill Simpson says he has coronavirus

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Kentucky-born musician Sturgill Simpson says he has coronavirus

April 11, 2020 7:30 PM

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Emergency funds coming for Lexington arts affected by COVID-19 outbreak

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Emergency funds coming for Lexington arts affected by COVID-19 outbreak

April 11, 2020 6:00 AM

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