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Lexington council looks at another site for new government center. Find out where.

Fayette County

Lexington council looks at another site for new government center. Find out where.

The Lexington council weighs whether building a new government center or city hall on top of the Lextran transit center on Vine Street is suitable.

November 16, 2018 11:05 AM

‘It is alarming.’ A record number of pedestrians are dying in Lexington.

Fayette County

‘It is alarming.’ A record number of pedestrians are dying in Lexington.

November 16, 2018 01:41 PM

A deer with two heads? Kentucky hunter makes an unusual kill

Weird

A deer with two heads? Kentucky hunter makes an unusual kill

November 16, 2018 06:29 PM

Controversial hallucinogenic drug use explored in ‘Kentucky Ayahuasca,’ TV series

TV

Controversial hallucinogenic drug use explored in ‘Kentucky Ayahuasca,’ TV series

November 16, 2018 10:14 AM

A fake text and a Snapchat: Lafayette hit with a double hoax

Education

A fake text and a Snapchat: Lafayette hit with a double hoax

November 16, 2018 02:13 PM

A degree in bourbon distilling? UK plans to expand its online programs.

Education

A degree in bourbon distilling? UK plans to expand its online programs.

November 16, 2018 12:52 PM

Kroger has about 150 bottles of Pappy. Here’s how to get one.

Food & Drink

Kroger has about 150 bottles of Pappy. Here’s how to get one.

November 15, 2018 10:35 AM

Latest News

19-year-old pleads guilty to charges in Scott County hit-and-run in front of victim’s home

November 16, 2018 03:33 PM

‘Walking Dead’ co-creator blasts Gov. Bevin’s derogatory comments about the series

November 16, 2018 01:45 PM

Trump says he’s ‘very easily’ answered Mueller questions

November 16, 2018 05:25 PM

CNN’s Acosta back at White House after judge’s ruling

November 16, 2018 01:42 PM

Steve Martin and Martin Short show at Rupp Arena has been canceled

November 16, 2018 09:55 AM

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Kentucky basketball freshman EJ Montgomery showing great instincts for game

November 16, 2018 03:49 PM

Kentucky basketball wants to keep up defensive intensity

November 16, 2018 03:50 PM

What has EJ Montgomery learned from his teammates?

November 16, 2018 03:46 PM

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Friday Night Lights: Live updates from the Kentucky HS football playoffs

Sports

Friday Night Lights: Live updates from the Kentucky HS football playoffs

November 16, 2018 06:40 PM

‘It’s only right to go out with a bang.’ Kentucky’s seniors have helped change the program.

November 16, 2018 03:26 PM

One Kentucky freshman called a ‘separator.’ Here’s why he needs to play more.

November 16, 2018 05:53 PM

After 5-year wait, UK has another basketball signee from the state of Kentucky

November 16, 2018 03:10 PM

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A degree in bourbon distilling? UK plans to expand its online programs.

Local

A degree in bourbon distilling? UK plans to expand its online programs.

November 16, 2018 12:52 PM

Who will lead Kentucky Senate Republicans for the next two years?

November 16, 2018 02:13 PM

A close call: Just 1 vote decided this Kentucky House race

November 16, 2018 12:37 PM

Lexington officials looking for person who shot dog with a blow dart

November 15, 2018 08:58 PM

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Heaven Hill Distillery announces $65-million expansion, facelift for visitors center

Business

Heaven Hill Distillery announces $65-million expansion, facelift for visitors center

November 16, 2018 10:40 AM

Blue Grass Airport will host interviews for international fast-pass program

November 16, 2018 11:57 AM

Kentucky Supreme Court upholds GOP law curbing power of labor unions to collect dues

November 15, 2018 11:29 AM

Cowgirl Attic is for sale. Architectural salvage wrangler is ready to retire.

November 15, 2018 11:45 AM

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Mitch McNice

Opinion

Mitch McNice

November 15, 2018 03:35 PM

Amy McGrath energized Kentuckians to defend health care gains. The next fight is just around the corner.

November 15, 2018 04:14 PM

Civility is good, but politics sparks rancor. Market-based health insurance reduces rancor.

November 15, 2018 04:33 PM

Letter writers unhappy with Trump’s no-show at WWI memorial, and other matters

November 15, 2018 12:49 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Unlike state workers and teachers, KY lawmakers have a pension fund in terrific shape

Kentucky faces a $37.9 billion shortfall in its pensions for teachers and other public workers, but the news is cheerier for state lawmakers: Their separately managed pension system is 98 percent funded, according to new data.

Blogs & Columns

Is the Louisville football coaching job a good job?

November 16, 2018 10:35 AM

Podcasts: Talking to Middle Tennessee and Kentucky football beat writers

November 15, 2018 03:51 PM

College football and NFL picks: Can UK rebound? Will interim coach change U of L?

November 15, 2018 11:17 AM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 08:39 PM

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

November 05, 2018 08:15 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

October 30, 2018 06:35 PM

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State

State

Walk a mile? Half of Kentuckians wouldn’t do it, survey says.

Half of Kentuckians would not walk a mile to get somewhere, according to a study by the tech review company Gear Hungry.

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If you’re a book lover, this weekend offers plenty for you

Copious Notes

If you’re a book lover, this weekend offers plenty for you

November 15, 2018 10:43 AM

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Philharmonic piano soloist also composes and conducts. And he’s only 20.

Copious Notes

Philharmonic piano soloist also composes and conducts. And he’s only 20.

November 15, 2018 12:50 PM

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