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Major Lexington employer names new CEO, fourth in three years

Business

Major Lexington employer names new CEO, fourth in three years

May 22, 2019 11:13 AM

WLEX parts ways with Lee Cruse following ‘inappropriate’ comments. Co-host ‘devastated.’

Fayette County

WLEX parts ways with Lee Cruse following ‘inappropriate’ comments. Co-host ‘devastated.’

May 22, 2019 11:40 AM

To beat Matt Bevin, Andy Beshear will have to take on Donald Trump

Politics & Government

To beat Matt Bevin, Andy Beshear will have to take on Donald Trump

May 22, 2019 04:24 PM

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

May 21, 2019 08:47 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

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

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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Patient safety is ‘primary focus.’ Kentucky Baptist hospital discusses ex-nurse accused of abuse

May 22, 2019 01:22 PM

Bulleit bourbon’s parent will give new moms and dads six months of paid leave

May 22, 2019 10:22 AM

Kentucky State Parks pools, beaches opening this weekend

May 22, 2019 04:48 AM

Lexington’s Most Wanted: May 21, 2019

May 22, 2019 08:49 AM

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

May 22, 2019 08:26 AM

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

May 21, 2019 10:56 PM

Trump: “I don’t do cover-ups”

May 22, 2019 02:46 PM

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

May 21, 2019 11:07 PM

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New high school’s football coach resigns before first game. A state champion will replace him.

Sports

New high school’s football coach resigns before first game. A state champion will replace him.

May 22, 2019 03:57 PM

Five-star basketball recruit Jaden McDaniels picks Washington over Kentucky

May 22, 2019 01:04 AM

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

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

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

May 21, 2019 09:11 PM

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

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Bulleit bourbon’s parent will give new moms and dads six months of paid leave

Business

Bulleit bourbon’s parent will give new moms and dads six months of paid leave

May 22, 2019 10:22 AM

Bigger cuts expected: 23,000 more Ford layoffs needed, analysts say

May 22, 2019 04:00 AM

British Steel collapses, threatening thousands of jobs

May 22, 2019 09:14 AM

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

May 20, 2019 01:35 PM

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Worried about Lexington’s recycling woes? Here are some steps we can all take to help.

Opinion

Worried about Lexington’s recycling woes? Here are some steps we can all take to help.

May 22, 2019 01:48 PM

Joel Pett on ‘Cocaine Mitch’ fundraising

May 21, 2019 04:15 PM

Letters to the Editor: Praise for Mitch Barnhart, concerns about water billing

May 22, 2019 01:11 PM

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

May 16, 2019 11:09 PM

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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.

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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 20, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 04:35 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

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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 22, 2019 01:31 PM

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