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What feud? Gov. Bevin says he has ‘great’ relationship with Lt. Gov. Hampton.

Politics & Government

What feud? Gov. Bevin says he has ‘great’ relationship with Lt. Gov. Hampton.

Bevin defends his administration’s dismissal of Hampton’s top two staffers.

June 26, 2019 06:04 PM

Under fire from Jon Stewart, Mitch McConnell tells 9/11 first responders he will help health bill

Politics & Government

Under fire from Jon Stewart, Mitch McConnell tells 9/11 first responders he will help health bill

June 25, 2019 07:09 PM

Will Rocky Adkins be on the ballot in 2020? He says he’s being courted for big races.

Politics & Government

Will Rocky Adkins be on the ballot in 2020? He says he’s being courted for big races.

June 26, 2019 10:55 AM

‘It blows my mind.’ Lexington agent gets help from dinosaur and unicorn in home listing

Fayette County

‘It blows my mind.’ Lexington agent gets help from dinosaur and unicorn in home listing

June 26, 2019 11:49 AM

After nasty campaign, Beshear and Edelen pledge unity in Louisville coffee shop

Politics & Government

After nasty campaign, Beshear and Edelen pledge unity in Louisville coffee shop

June 26, 2019 11:50 AM

Police: Kentucky mom used headphones to mute infant’s cries. Baby had multiple skull fractures.

Crime

Police: Kentucky mom used headphones to mute infant’s cries. Baby had multiple skull fractures.

June 26, 2019 10:09 AM

Kentucky man accused of kidnapping young nieces, driving recklessly. Taser didn’t help.

Madison County

Kentucky man accused of kidnapping young nieces, driving recklessly. Taser didn’t help.

June 26, 2019 10:38 AM

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Police have person of interest in custody after man shot near University of Kentucky

June 26, 2019 04:27 PM

Winchester post office employee admits to stealing money order, money from stamps

June 26, 2019 05:02 PM

House panel to subpoena Conway after watchdog says she broke Hatch Act

June 26, 2019 04:00 AM

‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ co-star Beth Chapman dies at 51

June 26, 2019 07:02 PM

Lexington-bound flight makes emergency landing in Tennessee after smoke reported in plane

June 26, 2019 12:47 PM

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‘Make Matt Bevin a one term governor.’ Adam Edelen campaigns with Andy Beshear in Louisville.

June 26, 2019 01:51 PM

Lexington Pride Festival is a ‘community-involved and inspired event’

June 26, 2019 04:48 PM

A look at the Lexington Pride Festival through the years

June 26, 2019 04:30 PM

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Kerry Blackshear Jr. has made his decision. He’s not transferring to Kentucky.

Sports

Kerry Blackshear Jr. has made his decision. He’s not transferring to Kentucky.

June 26, 2019 08:57 PM

The Breeders’ Cup has no choice but to move from Santa Anita

June 26, 2019 04:23 PM

How horse racing went terribly wrong at Santa Anita

June 26, 2019 03:23 PM

Kentucky set to host top basketball recruit as next season’s roster remains unsettled

June 26, 2019 04:38 PM

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A car show, some cute kids, and — of course — horses. Photos of the week: June 17-23

Local

A car show, some cute kids, and — of course — horses. Photos of the week: June 17-23

June 24, 2019 01:11 PM

Hostage texts his son for help. Lexington police charge alleged captor.

June 26, 2019 09:36 AM

Band director indicted on charges of sex with student. Wife indicted for witness tampering.

June 25, 2019 07:07 PM

Man accused of shooting at Kentucky police officers is arrested after standoff in Ohio

June 25, 2019 10:11 PM

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‘Big things brewing’ for former Mexican restaurant near Jeff Ruby’s. See what’s planned.

Business

‘Big things brewing’ for former Mexican restaurant near Jeff Ruby’s. See what’s planned.

June 26, 2019 02:36 PM

Good news: There’s more King of Kentucky bourbon. Bad news: It’s even pricier.

June 26, 2019 12:09 PM

Why Kentucky’s top business group wants to make drug possession a misdemeanor crime

June 25, 2019 05:42 PM

FedEx loses $2 billion, warns of headwinds in coming year

June 25, 2019 08:11 PM

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Joel Pett: Republicans’ unconvincing argument on minorities, abortion

Opinion

Joel Pett: Republicans’ unconvincing argument on minorities, abortion

June 26, 2019 01:12 PM

Lexington mayor welcomes immigrants as U.S. government abuses them at the border

June 25, 2019 01:00 PM

Letters: A tax for recycling? UK’s ill-advised institute. More solar in Lexington.

June 26, 2019 12:54 PM

Joel Pett: The slippery slope at the border

June 25, 2019 11:42 AM

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Income falls in several Appalachian Kentucky counties as coal fails to bounce back

Several counties in Eastern Kentucky saw a drop in per capita income in recent years as the state’s coal industry failed to bounce back, new data from the Appalachian Regional Commission shows.

Blogs & Columns

Willie Cauley-Stein may not get what he wants from Kings, plus more links

June 26, 2019 08:11 AM

Bad-luck Cincinnati Bengals hit with some tough summer news

June 25, 2019 04:27 PM

Kentucky’s top football commitment not swayed by Alabama

June 24, 2019 02:54 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 24, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 24, 2019

June 26, 2019 09:03 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 17, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 17, 2019

June 19, 2019 08:32 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

June 12, 2019 08:23 PM

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What an old religion writer learned from a young one about her ‘journey from certainty to faith’

The late Rachel Held Evans had a vision of an inclusive, forgiving afterlife that inspired others to keep the faith.

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Summer kicks into high gear this weekend: Pridefest, Shakespeare, Bourbon Pompeii and more

LexGo

Summer kicks into high gear this weekend: Pridefest, Shakespeare, Bourbon Pompeii and more

June 26, 2019 09:20 AM

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Living Arts and Science Center is ready to take you to the moon

Visual Arts

Living Arts and Science Center is ready to take you to the moon

June 25, 2019 09:53 AM

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