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One of nation’s most mysterious recruits makes a move, and it’s good news for UK

UK Recruiting

One of nation’s most mysterious recruits makes a move, and it’s good news for UK

Five-star power forward Jaden McDaniels cut his list to five schools on Monday night, and Kentucky made the list. UCLA, Washington, San Diego State and Texas also made the list. Arizona and Kansas were cut.

September 24, 2018 11:11 PM

‘Marco moments’ changed lives. Mourners heard how at funeral for boy struck during UK game

Kentucky

‘Marco moments’ changed lives. Mourners heard how at funeral for boy struck during UK game

September 24, 2018 12:14 PM

Kentucky judge who faces ethics charges suspended from office

State

Kentucky judge who faces ethics charges suspended from office

September 24, 2018 05:30 PM

Veterans are running as Democrats, and the GOP is scrambling to respond

Politics & Government

Veterans are running as Democrats, and the GOP is scrambling to respond

September 24, 2018 05:00 AM

How will Kentucky’s new drivers licenses make you look? Here are the details.

Kentucky

How will Kentucky’s new drivers licenses make you look? Here are the details.

September 24, 2018 10:39 AM

State trooper kills man accused of using box cutter to threaten to harm a child in Kentucky

Crime

State trooper kills man accused of using box cutter to threaten to harm a child in Kentucky

September 24, 2018 07:12 AM

State of emergency declared as Kentucky town’s water reservoir runs dangerously low

State

State of emergency declared as Kentucky town’s water reservoir runs dangerously low

September 23, 2018 02:27 PM

Latest News

Kentucky man stabs intruder who reportedly attacked a woman, state police say

September 24, 2018 09:02 PM

Kentucky hosting event spotlighting issues for older adults

September 25, 2018 04:20 AM

Forum in Kentucky to focus on improving foster care system

September 25, 2018 04:19 AM

Woman dies when floodwaters sweep car from roadway

September 24, 2018 02:16 PM

FBI warns of cyber criminals targeting employees’ direct deposit accounts

September 24, 2018 06:40 PM

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KET celebrates 50 years

September 24, 2018 04:26 PM

Kentucky football kept its poise against Mississippi State

September 24, 2018 03:32 PM

Contaminated floodwater swirls with risk for serious infection

September 25, 2018 08:29 AM

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Kentucky football leads the nation in one unusual stat, and it’s making a difference.

Sports

Kentucky football leads the nation in one unusual stat, and it’s making a difference.

September 25, 2018 08:53 AM

For Stoops and troops, there are many ‘doors’ left to be knocked down

September 24, 2018 06:29 PM

One of nation’s most mysterious recruits makes a move, and it’s good news for UK

September 24, 2018 11:11 PM

Four top-15 teams. One district. No mercy. There’s no tougher test.

September 24, 2018 03:24 PM

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Kentucky man got stuck in someone’s driveway. He ended up fatally shot in the back.

Local

Kentucky man got stuck in someone’s driveway. He ended up fatally shot in the back.

September 24, 2018 02:54 PM

Kentucky school bus hit by pick-up truck, several students treated for minor injuries

September 24, 2018 11:20 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Tracking flooding and severe storms threat

September 25, 2018 05:39 AM

State trooper kills man accused of using box cutter to threaten to harm a child in Kentucky

September 24, 2018 07:12 AM

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Once considered a ‘novel notion,’ state network celebrates its 50th anniversary

Business

Once considered a ‘novel notion,’ state network celebrates its 50th anniversary

September 24, 2018 04:33 PM

New retailer coming to Hamburg, opening second Lexington store

September 21, 2018 03:30 PM

Congress takes aim at shrinking seats, legroom on airplanes

September 23, 2018 01:03 AM

Covington’s German village just celebrated its 40th Oktoberfest. Next year’s might be in doubt.

September 22, 2018 11:06 PM

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#WhyIDidntReport: memory, terror and sexual assault

Opinion

#WhyIDidntReport: memory, terror and sexual assault

September 24, 2018 06:36 PM

A user’s guide to the media maelstrom ahead

September 24, 2018 06:38 PM

Another female accuser just stepped forward. So why won’t Republicans call in the FBI?

September 25, 2018 05:56 AM

Letters to editor: State must continue to maintain historic sites

September 24, 2018 06:32 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

UK has struggled to fix drinking culture. Will ‘shock’ of tragedy force a change?

The University of Kentucky has made a series of changes to make campus safer and reduce the drinking culture around campus, including the tricky issue of tailgating at football games. The tragic case of a 4-year-old who was killed in a DUI crash last weekend has again brought a searing spotlight to the issue of student drinking.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky football makes another huge forward move in CBS Sports rankings

September 24, 2018 02:33 PM

UK’s Allen, Stallings earn SEC honors for second time in three weeks after win over Mississippi State

September 24, 2018 12:22 PM

Podcast: Reviewing Kentucky’s fast start and win over Mississippi State

September 23, 2018 09:30 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 05:35 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

September 10, 2018 06:04 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 4 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 4 2018

September 05, 2018 08:15 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

We had to wait an extra year for Loretta Lynn’s new album, but it was worth it.

Loretta Lynn’s new album, “Wouldn’t it be Great,” was delayed a year as she recovered from a stroke. But the new John Carter Cash-Patsy Lynn Russell produced album delivers classic country from the Butcher Holler native.

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New gluten-free bakery coming to Lexington just in time for holiday sweets

Food & Drink

New gluten-free bakery coming to Lexington just in time for holiday sweets

September 24, 2018 01:13 PM

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Harry Connick Jr. bringing New Orleans-style holiday show to the Bluegrass

Copious Notes

Harry Connick Jr. bringing New Orleans-style holiday show to the Bluegrass

September 24, 2018 01:49 PM

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