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A controversial distillery project on a Bourbon County golf course has been called off

December 12, 2018 04:00 PM

Crying baby thrown over upstairs banister. Kentucky mom allegedly reveals death details

Crime

Crying baby thrown over upstairs banister. Kentucky mom allegedly reveals death details

December 12, 2018 05:24 PM

‘Not helpful, but not fatal.’ What Green’s transfer means for UK’s struggling offense.

UK Men's Basketball

‘Not helpful, but not fatal.’ What Green’s transfer means for UK’s struggling offense.

December 12, 2018 06:08 PM

After days on the run, man caught and charged with 3 counts of murder

Crime

After days on the run, man caught and charged with 3 counts of murder

December 12, 2018 11:54 AM

‘Welcome to Dunbar Penitentiary:’ Some Fayette students speak out against metal detectors

Education

‘Welcome to Dunbar Penitentiary:’ Some Fayette students speak out against metal detectors

December 12, 2018 12:56 PM

McConnell knows he’s going to be a Democratic target in 2020. Enter the hemp issue.

Local

McConnell knows he’s going to be a Democratic target in 2020. Enter the hemp issue.

December 12, 2018 04:54 PM

House, Senate reach agreement on anti-sexual harassment bill

National Politics

House, Senate reach agreement on anti-sexual harassment bill

December 12, 2018 07:14 PM

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Officer dies in crash during chase in southern Indiana

December 13, 2018 05:56 AM

As protectors abandon Trump, investigation draws closer

December 13, 2018 07:36 AM

Man gets 18 years for killing 8-week-old girl in his care

December 12, 2018 01:36 PM

Widower who killed wife’s caregiver granted shock probation

December 12, 2018 01:16 PM

Teacher accused of seeking sex with child held on US charge

December 12, 2018 12:53 PM

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Mira Ball explains $10 million gift to UK

December 11, 2018 03:14 PM

5 steps to staying covered under Obamacare

December 11, 2018 01:50 PM

New Kentucky Hall of Fame writers followed similar paths but found different voices

December 11, 2018 12:15 PM

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It’s rare to score 3,000 points in this state. This UK signee just did it ‘the right way.’

Sports

It’s rare to score 3,000 points in this state. This UK signee just did it ‘the right way.’

December 12, 2018 09:09 PM

‘Not helpful, but not fatal.’ What Green’s transfer means for UK’s struggling offense.

December 12, 2018 06:08 PM

Quade Green’s exit affects Kentucky basketball in a couple of areas

December 12, 2018 05:32 PM

Report: Study recommends home of Preakness be torn down, rebuilt

December 12, 2018 08:59 PM

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Local

McConnell knows he’s going to be a Democratic target in 2020. Enter the hemp issue.

December 12, 2018 04:54 PM

After days on the run, man caught and charged with 3 counts of murder

December 12, 2018 11:54 AM

Lexington’s Most Wanted: December 4, 2018

December 12, 2018 03:10 PM

This man will soon lead Lexington’s community college and technical school

December 12, 2018 11:14 AM

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Virgin Galactic aims to reach space with tourism rocket

Business

Virgin Galactic aims to reach space with tourism rocket

December 13, 2018 02:22 AM

Possibly fatal issue causes Del Monte recall in 25 states and 12 other countries

December 12, 2018 05:19 PM

AP Exclusive: Iran hackers hunt nuclear workers, US targets

December 13, 2018 06:09 AM

HopCat bar to change name of its famous ‘crack’ fries. ‘Drug addiction is not a joke.’

December 12, 2018 08:23 AM

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Appalachian water

Opinion

Appalachian water

December 12, 2018 04:02 PM

Kudos to McConnell for legalizing industrial hemp

December 12, 2018 08:18 PM

The path toward impeachment is now clear

December 12, 2018 02:59 PM

Letters: CDC downplays abortion deaths; Barr’s brutal campaign

December 12, 2018 12:53 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Developer Mira Ball gives $10 million to help UK students afford college

Philanthropist and developer Mira Ball donated $10 million to the University of Kentucky to help students pay for college, officials announced Tuesday.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky close to selling out its Citrus Bowl ticket allotment

December 11, 2018 04:40 PM

Several experts believe Kentucky should have dropped from AP Top 25

December 10, 2018 02:07 PM

Kentucky basketball notes and trends after loss to Seton Hall

December 10, 2018 10:58 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 05:41 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 04:58 PM

Pets for adoption in December 2018

Pets for adoption in December 2018

December 04, 2018 06:23 AM

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LexGo

LexGo

Emily Blunt on the ‘daunting’ task of playing Mary Poppins

Emily Blunt knew it would be a daunting task to play Mary Poppins in a sequel to the 1964 classic, which is exactly why she wanted to do it.

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These tampons are being recalled after reports of ‘unraveling,’ ‘pieces left in the body’

Latest News

These tampons are being recalled after reports of ‘unraveling,’ ‘pieces left in the body’

December 12, 2018 12:37 PM

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Going it alone. Songsmith Jason Isbell performs at two acoustic, sold out shows.

Music News & Reviews

Going it alone. Songsmith Jason Isbell performs at two acoustic, sold out shows.

December 11, 2018 10:01 AM

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