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PJ Washington continues to prove a Kentucky player can come home again

The sophomore matches his three-point total from all of last season in rout of Auburn.

February 23, 2019 06:23 PM

Kentucky’s crushing of Auburn shows it has the right stuff for March

John Clay

Kentucky’s crushing of Auburn shows it has the right stuff for March

February 23, 2019 06:52 PM

Three takeaways from Kentucky’s convincing win over Auburn

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Three takeaways from Kentucky’s convincing win over Auburn

February 23, 2019 06:51 PM

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after Kentucky’s 27-point win over Auburn

UK Men's Basketball

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after Kentucky’s 27-point win over Auburn

February 23, 2019 05:14 PM

More rain, possible flooding and high winds are headed this way

Fayette County

More rain, possible flooding and high winds are headed this way

February 22, 2019 09:38 PM

Instant analysis: Who’s up, who’s down after Kentucky’s 80-53 win over Auburn

Mark Story

Instant analysis: Who’s up, who’s down after Kentucky’s 80-53 win over Auburn

February 23, 2019 03:30 PM

‘They’re going to have to guard me’: Hagans now daring opponents to let him shoot it

UK Men's Basketball

‘They’re going to have to guard me’: Hagans now daring opponents to let him shoot it

February 23, 2019 06:09 PM

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Kentucky sheriff’s deputy injured in shooting while making an arrest

February 23, 2019 08:46 PM

Beshear calls for a positive Democratic primary. Not so fast, say opponents.

February 23, 2019 04:21 PM

Man stabbed to death with kitchen knife. State police want to know why.

February 23, 2019 10:24 AM

Prosecutors paint dark portrait of manipulative R. Kelly

February 23, 2019 08:12 PM

‘It gets better than this.’ Lexington’s No. 1 upsets state’s No. 1 for district title

February 22, 2019 10:28 PM

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Photo slideshow: No. 4 Kentucky routs Auburn 80-53

February 23, 2019 04:24 PM

Keldon Johnson steps up in Reid Travis’ absence

February 23, 2019 05:15 PM

Former Kentucky basketball stars reminisce about 1958 title game

February 23, 2019 04:25 PM

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Kentucky’s crushing of Auburn shows it has the right stuff for March

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Kentucky’s crushing of Auburn shows it has the right stuff for March

February 23, 2019 06:52 PM

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after Kentucky’s 27-point win over Auburn

February 23, 2019 05:14 PM

Keldon Johnson raised the bar for himself with 17-rebound performance

February 23, 2019 07:52 PM

Shinn shines, but No. 3 Texas Tech hands Kentucky second straight loss

February 23, 2019 08:26 PM

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Former UK student accused in death of 4-year-old boy appears in Lexington court on new charge

Local

Former UK student accused in death of 4-year-old boy appears in Lexington court on new charge

February 22, 2019 09:35 AM

Drew Barrymore movie will film at this Versailles site

February 22, 2019 01:08 PM

Lexington council reverses, votes to include portions of Nicholasville Road in moratorium

February 22, 2019 12:23 PM

Deputies arrest Laurel County woman accused of having treats laced with marijuana

February 21, 2019 10:44 PM

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Sneak peek: Inside the new Cosmic Charlie’s on Loudon

Business

Sneak peek: Inside the new Cosmic Charlie’s on Loudon

February 22, 2019 10:52 AM

How are you protecting your digital data? Here are three steps to follow.

February 22, 2019 12:46 PM

Ball Homes proposes 336 apartments near Hamburg in Lexington

February 21, 2019 09:29 AM

Hemp processor starts building new Kentucky facility

February 22, 2019 04:45 AM

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Legislature should not punish workers because it’s hard to find a job in rural Kentucky

Opinion

Legislature should not punish workers because it’s hard to find a job in rural Kentucky

February 22, 2019 04:56 PM

Ah, the smell of pork in an election year. Also, how GOP fundraisers could raise your water rates.

February 23, 2019 05:20 PM

Knight Foundation’s investment in media seeks to preserve an essential element of democracy: an informed citizenry

February 19, 2019 02:35 PM

Cruel irony whips compassionate conservatism in Kentucky Capitol

February 22, 2019 05:17 PM

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Lexington’s $590M sewer upgrade is $95M under budget. These big projects are next.

In 2011, the city of Lexington agreed to $590 million in storm water and sewer upgrades as part of an agreement with the EPA. To date, the city has spent $229 million. But a major sewer line replacement projects could drive up costs.

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Three takeaways from Kentucky’s convincing win over Auburn

February 23, 2019 06:51 PM

Liveblog: No. 4 Kentucky 80, Auburn 53

February 23, 2019 12:46 PM

College basketball games on TV on Saturday

February 23, 2019 09:42 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

February 19, 2019 05:57 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

February 15, 2019 11:47 AM

61st Grammy Awards

61st Grammy Awards

February 11, 2019 08:23 AM

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TV

Kentucky native, actress Jennifer Carpenter embraces traitor role in ‘The Enemy Within’

Former Louisville, Kentucky, student and “Dexter” cast member Jennifer Carpenter stars in a new NBC televisions series “The Enemy Within” as a former CIA operative turned traitor.

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‘Hot Country Knights’? Did cover band steal the show at the Dierks Bentley concert?

Music News & Reviews

‘Hot Country Knights’? Did cover band steal the show at the Dierks Bentley concert?

February 22, 2019 09:28 AM

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‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

February 22, 2019 07:41 AM

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