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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.’

Merit Furniture is closing after 62 years in business. Owner Stanley Hitchner said the younger generation doesn’t care about quality in furniture.

October 22, 2018 11:54 AM

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

Politics & Government

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

October 22, 2018 12:21 PM

‘You got to take somebody’s minutes here’: Calipari assesses Cats after Blue-White Game

UK Men's Basketball

‘You got to take somebody’s minutes here’: Calipari assesses Cats after Blue-White Game

October 21, 2018 10:20 PM

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

Both candidates talk ‘smart growth’. So why is one getting most pro-development support?

Tom Eblen

Both candidates talk ‘smart growth’. So why is one getting most pro-development support?

October 22, 2018 06:00 AM

Blue-White Game features rim rattling, plus a ‘matchup nightmare’

UK Men's Basketball

Blue-White Game features rim rattling, plus a ‘matchup nightmare’

October 21, 2018 11:02 PM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s Blue-White Game

Sidelines with John Clay

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s Blue-White Game

October 21, 2018 10:55 PM

Latest News

Extra security provided Monday for Anderson County Schools following threat

October 22, 2018 06:57 AM

Kentucky animal shelter worker contributes to volunteer kit

October 22, 2018 04:53 AM

Officials say more than 1,000 acres of land conserved

October 22, 2018 04:52 AM

Two teens killed in car crash after police chase in Hardin County

October 21, 2018 02:01 PM

Not ‘a regular person’: Grandpa bodybuilder toned, tan at 65

October 21, 2018 11:58 AM

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Photo slideshow: Kentucky basketball Blue-White Game

October 21, 2018 09:50 PM

Rockets and Lakers players react to Paul & Rondo fight

October 22, 2018 12:00 AM

John Calipari: Players who get in the gym do better for themselves

October 21, 2018 10:15 PM

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The first major college basketball poll is out. See where Kentucky is ranked.

Sports

The first major college basketball poll is out. See where Kentucky is ranked.

October 22, 2018 12:55 PM

Blue Preview: Your guide to No. 12 Kentucky’s football game at Missouri

October 22, 2018 11:52 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s Blue-White Game

October 21, 2018 10:55 PM

Blue-White Game features rim rattling, plus a ‘matchup nightmare’

October 21, 2018 11:02 PM

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Extra security provided Monday for Anderson County Schools following threat

Local

Extra security provided Monday for Anderson County Schools following threat

October 22, 2018 06:57 AM

‘We’re one blood.’ Marchers show their support for migrants and refugees

October 20, 2018 05:14 PM

Mitch McConnell loses leftovers in confrontation by heckler at Louisville restaurant

October 20, 2018 07:53 PM

Unburied bodies, alleged harassment. Scandals central to rematch for Fayette coroner.

October 19, 2018 01:08 PM

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Local baker seeks help from UK to grow all the flour he needs for his bread

Business

Local baker seeks help from UK to grow all the flour he needs for his bread

October 19, 2018 09:15 AM

Firm breaks ground on Kentucky hemp manufacturing facility

October 19, 2018 05:04 AM

Personal finance site lists Martin County as top place in Kentucky to buy a home. Wait, what?

October 19, 2018 10:58 AM

He wanted to fight Kentucky poverty. What he started in 1968 has created 25,000 jobs.

October 19, 2018 11:51 AM

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Cultural divide is deeper, older than Trump

Opinion

Cultural divide is deeper, older than Trump

October 19, 2018 09:04 PM

Rising tariffs roil political waters, adding confusion about U.S. role

October 22, 2018 06:15 AM

No sign that chief justice would deliver on liberals’ worst fears

October 17, 2018 05:31 PM

Governor grenade launcher

October 19, 2018 06:26 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

This KY judge allegedly pumped police for details on informants in ex-husband’s case

A Kentucky circuit judge inappropriately tried to find out if informants in a drug investigation were the same people who provided damaging information against her ex-husband, the state Judicial Conduct Commission has charged.

Blogs & Columns

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

It wasn’t perfection, but UK is ‘never going to apologize for a victory’

October 20, 2018 11:43 PM

Galleries

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

President Trump stumps for Barr in Richmond

President Trump stumps for Barr in Richmond

October 16, 2018 12:01 PM

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Travel

Travel

Washington Post takes readers off the beaten path to Lexington’s local haunts

In the latest travel piece to venture to Lexington, the Washington Post highlights local restaurants, shops and beauty spots.

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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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“I don’t feel real”: Mental stress mounting after Michael

Living

“I don’t feel real”: Mental stress mounting after Michael

October 21, 2018 12:53 PM

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