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GOP voters pick Daniel Cameron to face Greg Stumbo in attorney general’s race

Elections

GOP voters pick Daniel Cameron to face Greg Stumbo in attorney general’s race

In heated GOP primary, Cameron accused Wil Schroder of being an ‘undercover Democrat.’

May 21, 2019 08:47 PM

It’s Beshear vs. Bevin. Beshear outlasts Adkins in Democratic primary for governor.

Elections

It’s Beshear vs. Bevin. Beshear outlasts Adkins in Democratic primary for governor.

May 21, 2019 08:44 PM

Democrat Heather French Henry faces Republican Michael Adams in Secretary of State race

Elections

Democrat Heather French Henry faces Republican Michael Adams in Secretary of State race

May 21, 2019 07:53 PM

Donahue wins Democratic nomination for state auditor. She’ll face Harmon in the fall.

Elections

Donahue wins Democratic nomination for state auditor. She’ll face Harmon in the fall.

May 21, 2019 09:11 PM

Maps with county-by-county results in 2019 Democrat, GOP primary races for Kentucky governor

Politics & Government

Maps with county-by-county results in 2019 Democrat, GOP primary races for Kentucky governor

May 21, 2019 05:34 PM

Vote totals in the 2019 Democrat, GOP primary races for Kentucky governor

Elections

Vote totals in the 2019 Democrat, GOP primary races for Kentucky governor

May 21, 2019 05:34 PM

Kentucky 2019 primary election results: Who won and lost races

Elections

Kentucky 2019 primary election results: Who won and lost races

May 21, 2019 05:34 PM

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Summer 2019 music guide: 228 concerts in and around Central Kentucky

May 22, 2019 08:26 AM

Louisville banker Michael Bowman wins Democratic primary for state treasurer

May 21, 2019 08:43 PM

Kentucky man accused in murder-for-hire awaits extradition

May 22, 2019 03:09 AM

Across US, activists protest new wave of abortion bans

May 21, 2019 06:10 PM

Lexington actress Laura Bell Bundy debuts in her newest role: Mom

May 21, 2019 09:03 AM

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Here’s what Andy Beshear told supporters after winning the Democratic gubernatorial primary

May 21, 2019 10:56 PM

‘A clear contrast.’ Gov. Matt Bevin previews race with Democrat Andy Beshear

May 21, 2019 11:07 PM

‘We will govern again.’ Democrat Adam Edelen concedes with a promise

May 21, 2019 09:27 PM

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NBA’s All-Rookie teams include one former Kentucky Wildcat

Sports

NBA’s All-Rookie teams include one former Kentucky Wildcat

May 21, 2019 02:32 PM

Kentucky women’s player to transfer. See how Cats’ roster looks now.

May 21, 2019 12:40 PM

Top-10 football player ‘could have went anywhere he wanted.’ Kentucky got him.

May 20, 2019 05:10 PM

Highlights: Watch Justin Rogers, the 5-star football recruit who just picked Kentucky

May 20, 2019 05:11 PM

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Democrats pick a Scott County farmer to take on Quarles for agriculture commissioner

Local

Democrats pick a Scott County farmer to take on Quarles for agriculture commissioner

May 21, 2019 08:52 PM

Goodman, Reynolds advance in Fayette Circuit Court judge race

May 21, 2019 07:10 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Summer air is back in the bluegrass

May 22, 2019 05:42 AM

Bevin limps to victory in Republican primary for Kentucky governor

May 21, 2019 08:06 PM

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British Steel collapses, threatening thousands of jobs

Business

British Steel collapses, threatening thousands of jobs

May 22, 2019 08:42 AM

High-end Lexington retailer closing after more than a decade on Nicholasville Road

May 20, 2019 01:35 PM

Department stores woes reflected in latest batch of results

May 21, 2019 05:45 PM

The McDonald’s next to UK campus is being demolished. What’s next for that spot?

May 17, 2019 09:51 AM

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Joel Pett on ‘Cocaine Mitch’ fundraising

Opinion

Joel Pett on ‘Cocaine Mitch’ fundraising

May 21, 2019 04:15 PM

Don’t silence your own voice. Go vote in Tuesday’s primary election.

May 17, 2019 11:57 AM

When it comes to locking people up, Kentucky needs to reverse its course.

May 16, 2019 11:09 PM

Joel Pett says it’s not fair that intangible qualities can lead to a promotion

May 20, 2019 11:42 AM

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McConnell legislation to raise tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21 includes military

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, up for reelection in 2020, is pushing legislation to raise the national age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. His bill does not exclude the military.

Blogs & Columns

Owner says Maximum Security will not run in Belmont Stakes

May 20, 2019 08:01 AM

Who are these horses running in the 2019 Preakness Stakes?

May 18, 2019 08:55 AM

Pimlico chief says horse racing must avoid going the way of dog racing

May 18, 2019 02:58 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 04:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 02:47 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

May 03, 2019 02:16 PM

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Summer 2019 music guide: 228 concerts in and around Central Kentucky

Paul McCartney, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Bruce Hornsby and Beck just a few of big names coming to Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati this summer.

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‘Paw Patrol Live’ is coming to Lexington. Find out how to get tickets.

Fayette County

‘Paw Patrol Live’ is coming to Lexington. Find out how to get tickets.

May 21, 2019 12:20 PM

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Recreating ‘Aladdin’s’ magic with Will Smith and fresh faces

LexGo

Recreating ‘Aladdin’s’ magic with Will Smith and fresh faces

May 21, 2019 11:58 PM

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