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‘Foolishness.’ Bevin replies to complaint about backing Barr on state Twitter account.

Politics & Government

‘Foolishness.’ Bevin replies to complaint about backing Barr on state Twitter account.

The Kentucky Democratic Party filed an ethics complaint Tuesday against Republican Gov. Matt Bevin, alleging he violated state law by using his official government Twitter account, which is financed by taxpayers, to campaign for U.S. Rep. Andy Barr.

October 16, 2018 11:41 AM

‘Let the whiners whine.’ Bevin fires back at critics of his grenade-launching video.

Latest News

‘Let the whiners whine.’ Bevin fires back at critics of his grenade-launching video.

October 16, 2018 05:05 PM

Jury recommends sentences of 1 to 20 years in shooting that led to death of Trinity Gay

Crime

Jury recommends sentences of 1 to 20 years in shooting that led to death of Trinity Gay

October 16, 2018 01:02 PM

Community Action Council leader placed on administrative leave amid harassment suit

Fayette County

Community Action Council leader placed on administrative leave amid harassment suit

October 16, 2018 05:31 PM

Dangerous pork, signs of mice: More Lexington restaurants put on probation

Restaurant News & Reviews

Dangerous pork, signs of mice: More Lexington restaurants put on probation

October 16, 2018 11:38 AM

This Lexington church is suing Jessamine County to put more buses on a narrow road

Jessamine County

This Lexington church is suing Jessamine County to put more buses on a narrow road

October 16, 2018 10:54 AM

Amy McGrath just raised way more money than Andy Barr. Five things that tells you.

Politics & Government

Amy McGrath just raised way more money than Andy Barr. Five things that tells you.

October 16, 2018 12:02 PM

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Baby given three doses of Narcan after overdosing on oxycodone; Dad charged

October 16, 2018 06:48 PM

Kentucky senator appeals ‘Marsy’s Law’ ruling

October 16, 2018 03:20 PM

Gas prices increased for weeks in Kentucky, AAA says. But relief is arriving.

October 16, 2018 03:00 PM

Video of Lexington student being dragged goes viral. Advocacy groups react.

October 16, 2018 01:26 PM

Former U.S. Sen. Walter ‘Dee’ Huddleston dies at 92

October 16, 2018 12:12 PM

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Eddie Gran sees options at wide receiver

October 16, 2018 09:06 PM

Trane workers talk about the news that the Lexington plant is closing

October 16, 2018 05:12 PM

New apartments on Fourth Street

October 16, 2018 05:20 PM

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UK player on weekly trips to children’s hospital: ‘To put a smile on their face is everything I want to do.’

Sports

UK player on weekly trips to children’s hospital: ‘To put a smile on their face is everything I want to do.’

October 16, 2018 01:13 PM

‘He’s here for the players.’ Former UK QB has found his niche helping current Cats.

October 16, 2018 08:46 AM

No smoking guns in college basketball corruption trial, but lots of harsh light

October 16, 2018 04:40 PM

Highest paid ex-Cat in the NBA? It depends on how you crunch the numbers.

October 16, 2018 08:48 AM

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He sexually harassed four women prison guards. Now Kentucky will pay $1.5 million.

Local

He sexually harassed four women prison guards. Now Kentucky will pay $1.5 million.

October 16, 2018 04:02 PM

Gorton tops Bastin in fundraising this quarter, still trails in overall cash in mayor’s race

October 16, 2018 11:53 AM

Jury recommends sentences of 1 to 20 years in shooting that led to death of Trinity Gay

October 16, 2018 01:02 PM

Kentucky lawmaker to continue campaign despite brain tumor

October 15, 2018 05:56 PM

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Economic development agency to triple staff, open eight offices in Eastern Kentucky

Business

Economic development agency to triple staff, open eight offices in Eastern Kentucky

October 16, 2018 02:07 PM

The latest list of Lexington restaurants on probation, all 111 of them. And how they got there.

October 16, 2018 11:38 AM

United Airlines at Bluegrass adds direct flight to one East Coast city, drops another.

October 15, 2018 03:07 PM

UnitedHealth beats all around in 3Q, raises outlook again

October 16, 2018 06:54 AM

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Low Barr

Opinion

Low Barr

October 15, 2018 01:39 PM

Shambra Mulder for Fayette County school board

October 15, 2018 06:20 PM

Who cares what Dave Portnoy thinks about local pizzeria, Kentuckians?

October 14, 2018 02:41 PM

Tired of MAGA mania, and I’m not going to take it anymore

October 14, 2018 04:24 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘I’m going to have you.’ Community Action Council leader accused of sexual harassment.

An employee of the Lexington-based Community Action Council alleges in court documents that she was repeatedly sexually harassed by its executive director, then retaliated against by the anti-poverty agency after she reported the unwanted advances.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky’s coach prepping team for a ‘very hungry’ Vanderbilt on Saturday

October 15, 2018 01:30 PM

Latest Kentucky depth chart for Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt

October 15, 2018 11:29 AM

Kentucky football now in three-way tie (loss column) in SEC East

October 14, 2018 07:25 AM

Galleries

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

Former vice president Biden campaigns with McGrath in Owingsville

Former vice president Biden campaigns with McGrath in Owingsville

October 16, 2018 11:28 AM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Forget his hit songs, sold-out shows. Keith Urban still thinks he needs to win you over.

If anyone seems to have it all in country music, it would be Keith Urban with his hit songs, sold out shows, scorching guitar licks and movie star wife. But something else will be on his mind Oct. 20 at Louisville’s KFC Yum Center.

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Which to choose? Which to choose? Friday offers three great music options in the Bluegrass.

Music News & Reviews

Which to choose? Which to choose? Friday offers three great music options in the Bluegrass.

October 15, 2018 06:21 PM

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Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring

LexGo

Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring

October 15, 2018 04:12 AM

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