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‘Flash freeze’ will turn rain to snow in Central Kentucky this weekend

Fayette County

‘Flash freeze’ will turn rain to snow in Central Kentucky this weekend

Central Kentucky could see rain showers, freezing rain and snow all in a span of 24 hours this weekend.

January 17, 2019 10:09 AM

‘We have no time to waste.’ Mayor Gorton pushes city-wide response to opioid crisis.

Fayette County

‘We have no time to waste.’ Mayor Gorton pushes city-wide response to opioid crisis.

January 17, 2019 10:49 AM

Vandal in SUV plowed into this Kentucky man’s snowman. He didn’t know about the stump.

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Vandal in SUV plowed into this Kentucky man’s snowman. He didn’t know about the stump.

January 17, 2019 12:55 PM

Veterinarian pleads guilty to conspiracy in illegally moving 60,000 cattle for Lexington firm

Crime

Veterinarian pleads guilty to conspiracy in illegally moving 60,000 cattle for Lexington firm

January 17, 2019 11:40 AM

UK puts dean at the center of a whistleblower lawsuit on administrative leave

Education

UK puts dean at the center of a whistleblower lawsuit on administrative leave

January 16, 2019 04:39 PM

Republican lawmaker and candidate for governor denies sexual assault allegations

Politics & Government

Republican lawmaker and candidate for governor denies sexual assault allegations

January 16, 2019 05:55 PM

So-called ‘flushable wipes’ pile up in Lexington sewers

Fayette County

So-called ‘flushable wipes’ pile up in Lexington sewers

January 16, 2019 01:27 PM

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Retired judge responds to Kentucky governor’s criticism

January 17, 2019 12:01 PM

Man arrested in rape, robbery at Kentucky university

January 17, 2019 07:55 AM

Dorm where mold found at Western won’t reopen until fall

January 17, 2019 05:19 AM

‘Where’s Mitch?’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pursues Mitch McConnell

January 16, 2019 05:29 PM

Muhammad Ali’s name to go on airport in Kentucky hometown

January 16, 2019 07:45 PM

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Winter weather safety tips for pets

January 17, 2019 08:58 AM

Death Valley National Park rangers spent hours cleaning one filthy bathroom

January 17, 2019 08:59 AM

Investigation underway after person found dead in burned Lexington garage

January 16, 2019 05:26 PM

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The Kentucky 2A state championships are this weekend. What exactly are they?

Sports

The Kentucky 2A state championships are this weekend. What exactly are they?

January 17, 2019 01:21 PM

Next three games will tell us how much Kentucky basketball has improved

January 16, 2019 06:41 PM

Several UK players in college all-star games, but you won’t see Cats’ biggest stars

January 16, 2019 01:38 PM

Changes are coming to the Kentucky HS football playoffs. They take effect this fall.

January 16, 2019 02:16 PM

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Kentucky special needs teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student

Local

Kentucky special needs teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student

January 17, 2019 10:36 AM

Veterinarian pleads guilty to conspiracy in illegally moving 60,000 cattle for Lexington firm

January 17, 2019 11:40 AM

Herald-Leader wins Report for America grants to report on health, Eastern Kentucky

January 17, 2019 09:23 AM

1 found dead in unusual fire. Arson investigators, detectives working to determine cause

January 16, 2019 02:56 PM

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‘His leadership has helped thousands of families.’ Area United Way president and CEO retiring.

Business

‘His leadership has helped thousands of families.’ Area United Way president and CEO retiring.

January 17, 2019 11:53 AM

Sears confirms chairman’s hedge fund wins bid in auction

January 17, 2019 01:15 PM

A house in this affluent zip code topped December with sale of more than $1 million

January 16, 2019 11:21 AM

House Republicans question telecoms on location tracking

January 16, 2019 01:04 PM

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In case of emergency....

Opinion

In case of emergency....

January 15, 2019 05:38 PM

Government shutdown is hurting rural people who can least stand it

January 15, 2019 05:35 PM

Republicans forced a shutdown in 1995 to balance the budget. Now they don’t seem to care about deficits, debt.

January 16, 2019 01:54 PM

McConnell says Democrats refuse to address border ‘crisis,’ Trump’s wall would be a bargain.

January 16, 2019 02:23 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Democratic Party calls for GOP legislators to resign after report on sealed deposition

The Kentucky Democratic Party called on Republican state Reps. Jeff Hoover and Michael Meredith to resign Wednesday following a report that a former staffer testified that Hoover sexually assaulted her and Meredith made a vulgar statement.

Blogs & Columns

Reaction to Kentucky’s win at Georgia, plus more hoops links

January 16, 2019 07:18 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win at Georgia

January 15, 2019 10:59 PM

Liveblog: Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

January 15, 2019 05:32 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

January 17, 2019 10:07 AM

Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

January 17, 2019 09:43 AM

Kentucky 56, Vanderbilt 47

Kentucky 56, Vanderbilt 47

January 14, 2019 09:36 AM

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LexGo

Get excited about UK gymnastics Excite Night and other events this weekend

Have plans this weekend? We are some of the concerts, events and other entertainment happening around Central Kentucky.

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Musical ‘Kinky Boots’ requires actor do it all in thigh highs with stiletto heels

Stage & Dance

Musical ‘Kinky Boots’ requires actor do it all in thigh highs with stiletto heels

January 17, 2019 09:42 AM

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MLK’s last night is focus of ‘The Mountaintop’ and part of day-long celebration

LexGo

MLK’s last night is focus of ‘The Mountaintop’ and part of day-long celebration

January 17, 2019 09:42 AM

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