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Benny Snell: ‘Put the ball in my hands. Put the team on my back.’

Kentucky junior running back Benny Snell had 169 yards and the go-ahead touchdown to help No. 14 Kentucky top Vanderbilt for a third straight time, 14-7, at Kroger Field.

October 21, 2018 12:53 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

Sidelines with John Clay

Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018 12:47 AM

‘We’re one blood.’ Marchers show their support for migrants and refugees

Fayette County

‘We’re one blood.’ Marchers show their support for migrants and refugees

October 20, 2018 05:14 PM

A few UK stars got banged up in win over Vanderbilt. Here’s what happened and how they are.

UK Football

A few UK stars got banged up in win over Vanderbilt. Here’s what happened and how they are.

October 21, 2018 01:45 AM

UK football is bowl eligible for the 18th time. Here’s how the first 17 went.

Kentucky Sports

UK football is bowl eligible for the 18th time. Here’s how the first 17 went.

October 20, 2018 10:31 PM

This KY judge allegedly pumped police for details on informants in ex-husband’s case

State

This KY judge allegedly pumped police for details on informants in ex-husband’s case

October 19, 2018 12:00 AM

Libraries say Kentucky senator tried to pressure them into canceling opponent’s forums

Politics & Government

Libraries say Kentucky senator tried to pressure them into canceling opponent’s forums

October 19, 2018 03:14 PM

Latest News

Police looking for man accused of shooting a woman inside a Lexington KFC

October 20, 2018 09:37 PM

Mitch McConnell loses leftovers in confrontation by heckler at Louisville restaurant

October 20, 2018 07:53 PM

‘I’ll be the last person he ever sees.’ Man sentenced for cyber threats to ex-girlfriend and others

October 20, 2018 03:25 PM

University of Kentucky transplant doctor moves to Houston heart program after patient deaths in Texas

October 20, 2018 09:32 AM

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.6B, thanks to worsening odds

October 20, 2018 10:32 AM

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Mark Stoops: ‘Never going to apologize for a victory’

October 20, 2018 11:55 PM

Kentucky’s defense comes through against Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018 06:38 AM

Cat Walk: Fans welcome UK football back to Kroger Field to take on Vanderbilt

October 20, 2018 06:09 PM

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Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

Sports

Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018 12:47 AM

Is the lack of a passing attack going to derail UK’s special season?

October 21, 2018 01:16 AM

UK back on track after Vandy win. Here’s where the SEC race stands.

October 20, 2018 10:50 PM

A few UK stars got banged up in win over Vanderbilt. Here’s what happened and how they are.

October 21, 2018 01:45 AM

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Why is a national real estate group pumping money into the race for Lexington mayor?

Local

Why is a national real estate group pumping money into the race for Lexington mayor?

October 19, 2018 02:05 PM

Suspect arrested after police find ‘detailed plan of attack’ for Kentucky schools

October 19, 2018 07:21 AM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: A gusty blast of cold air arrives tonight

October 21, 2018 05:42 AM

Unburied bodies, alleged harassment. Scandals central to rematch for Fayette coroner.

October 19, 2018 01:08 PM

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Personal finance site lists Martin County as top place in Kentucky to buy a home. Wait, what?

Business

Personal finance site lists Martin County as top place in Kentucky to buy a home. Wait, what?

October 19, 2018 10:58 AM

He wanted to fight Kentucky poverty. What he started in 1968 has created 25,000 jobs.

October 19, 2018 11:51 AM

Local baker seeks help from UK to grow all the flour he needs for his bread

October 19, 2018 09:15 AM

Triple Crown winner Justify getting some love at the liquor stores

October 19, 2018 09:50 AM

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Governor grenade launcher

Opinion

Governor grenade launcher

October 19, 2018 06:26 PM

Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression

October 18, 2018 02:10 PM

One good thing came out of Vietnam: 18 year olds won the right to vote. More of them should use it.

October 19, 2018 09:07 PM

Bevin leading Kentucky to dead end on energy

October 19, 2018 09:08 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

From mining to mushrooms? Christian ministry trying to create jobs in Eastern Kentucky.

A Christian organization is studying ways to create agricultural jobs in abandoned buildings and coal mines in Appalachian Kentucky, including by growing mushrooms.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018 12:47 AM

It wasn’t perfection, but UK is ‘never going to apologize for a victory’

October 20, 2018 11:43 PM

Liveblog: No. 14 Kentucky 14, Vanderbilt 7

October 20, 2018 05:20 PM

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

Marty Stuart thankful opening for Chris Stapleton, ‘the man carrying the flag for country music’

Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives will open for Chris Stapleton at Rupp Arena Oct. 27 with Brent Cobb.

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This biblical commandment doesn’t play well in the 21st century and here’s why.

Religion

This biblical commandment doesn’t play well in the 21st century and here’s why.

October 18, 2018 09:16 AM

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These moms started writing raunchy songs for therapy. It grew into Mommy Tonk.

Stage & Dance

These moms started writing raunchy songs for therapy. It grew into Mommy Tonk.

October 18, 2018 06:23 PM

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