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‘We’re trying like hell.’ Enerblu battery plant delayed at least a year in Pikeville.

Kentucky

‘We’re trying like hell.’ Enerblu battery plant delayed at least a year in Pikeville.

Enerblu, the company that promised 875 jobs for Eastern Kentucky, is having problems at the reclaimed coal mine where it hopes to build.

January 17, 2019 03:56 PM

‘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

January 17, 2019 10:09 AM

What do you need to take down a huge crane in downtown Lexington? A bigger crane.

Fayette County

What do you need to take down a huge crane in downtown Lexington? A bigger crane.

January 17, 2019 03:02 PM

Death of 28-year-old man in Lexington house fire ruled a homicide

Fayette County

Death of 28-year-old man in Lexington house fire ruled a homicide

January 17, 2019 02:30 PM

What’s that noise? It’s blasting in downtown Lexington. Find out when and where.

Fayette County

What’s that noise? It’s blasting in downtown Lexington. Find out when and where.

January 17, 2019 02:41 PM

He allegedly killed a bystander in a robbery. Kentucky police have a warrant for him.

Kentucky

He allegedly killed a bystander in a robbery. Kentucky police have a warrant for him.

January 17, 2019 02:39 PM

‘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

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Food freebies for furloughed workers: Hams, turkeys, spaghetti, sandwiches

January 17, 2019 04:50 PM

Police: 3 dead, 1 wounded in shooting at Kentucky home

January 17, 2019 04:18 PM

‘Your worst nightmare.’ Search for missing Richmond mother nears third week.

January 17, 2019 02:48 PM

Two children injured in crash, including baby found on floorboard; Lexington man charged.

January 17, 2019 03:31 PM

Retired judge responds to Kentucky governor’s criticism

January 17, 2019 12:01 PM

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Investigation underway after person found dead in burned Lexington garage

January 16, 2019 05:26 PM

Kentucky gymnastics senior leaders set for Excite Night

January 17, 2019 02:18 PM

Day 11 of search for Savannah Spurlock, family seeks information from the public

January 17, 2019 02:48 PM

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Kentucky’s next challenge? A point guard who ‘makes everything go.’

Sports

Kentucky’s next challenge? A point guard who ‘makes everything go.’

January 17, 2019 04:35 PM

ESPN’s Mel Kiper thinks highly of Josh Allen in first mock draft

January 17, 2019 03:41 PM

Two of the greatest gymnasts in Kentucky history take the floor for final Excite Night

January 17, 2019 02:20 PM

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

January 17, 2019 01:21 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

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

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

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Could this area become Lexington’s boomtown for senior citizens? See what’s coming now.

Business

Could this area become Lexington’s boomtown for senior citizens? See what’s coming now.

January 17, 2019 02:19 PM

‘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

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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

ESPN’s Mel Kiper thinks highly of Josh Allen in first mock draft

January 17, 2019 03:41 PM

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

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

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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