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Politics & Government

The Kentucky State Board of Elections is in chaos as Election Day nears. Here’s why.

It’s 49 days until Election Day and the Kentucky State Board of Elections is mired in chaos. At issue is a power struggle between the staff of the State Board of Elections and Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes.

septiembre 18, 2018 05:37 PM

UK suspends student, fraternity after fatal DUI; says alcohol served to minors at tailgate.

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UK suspends student, fraternity after fatal DUI; says alcohol served to minors at tailgate.

septiembre 18, 2018 05:16 PM

Trash from Virginia floods this Kentucky lake every year. Who should clean it up?

State

Trash from Virginia floods this Kentucky lake every year. Who should clean it up?

septiembre 18, 2018 02:26 PM

UK student told police he drank two beers, had left tailgating before hitting 4-year-old

Fayette County

UK student told police he drank two beers, had left tailgating before hitting 4-year-old

septiembre 18, 2018 04:16 PM

Ethics opinion further complicates a 2019 campaign for Alison Lundergan Grimes

Politics & Government

Ethics opinion further complicates a 2019 campaign for Alison Lundergan Grimes

septiembre 18, 2018 10:16 AM

‘Serial arsonist.’ Fire department says Lexington man set 12 fires over 10 months.

Crime

‘Serial arsonist.’ Fire department says Lexington man set 12 fires over 10 months.

septiembre 18, 2018 11:21 AM

Ashford Stud now has two Triple Crown winners. When can you see them together?

Horses

Ashford Stud now has two Triple Crown winners. When can you see them together?

septiembre 17, 2018 02:34 PM

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Lexington’s Most Wanted: September 18, 2018

septiembre 19, 2018 08:57 AM

Kentucky toddler hit by mom’s car after wandering out dies

septiembre 19, 2018 08:35 AM

‘Sesame Street’ wants to clarify: Bert and Ernie aren’t gay

septiembre 19, 2018 07:07 AM

Schools prepare to fight proposed utility rate increase fearing a $500,000 bill

septiembre 18, 2018 11:43 AM

Kentucky Homeland Security awards nearly $3M for projects

septiembre 19, 2018 04:21 AM

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Mark Stoops on his Australian punter: ‘Really glad we have him’

septiembre 18, 2018 11:48 AM

Eddie Gran: ‘We’re going to have to bring it against Mississippi State”

septiembre 19, 2018 08:41 AM

Aerial view of Hurricane Florence life span

septiembre 19, 2018 08:29 AM

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He could barely put his pads on last spring. Now he’s a weapon for Kentucky football.

Sports

He could barely put his pads on last spring. Now he’s a weapon for Kentucky football.

septiembre 19, 2018 08:37 AM

Kentucky walk-on guard retires for medical reasons, school announces

septiembre 19, 2018 10:30 AM

Kroger Field should be rocking Saturday night, but will it be?

septiembre 18, 2018 04:34 PM

Updating UK’s basketball recruiting board after start of fall period

septiembre 18, 2018 08:59 AM

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How Lexington changed a 60-foot-tall water storage tank from an eyesore to an amenity

Local

How Lexington changed a 60-foot-tall water storage tank from an eyesore to an amenity

septiembre 18, 2018 03:07 PM

Schools prepare to fight proposed utility rate increase fearing a $500,000 bill

septiembre 18, 2018 11:43 AM

Ex-Kentucky jailer pleads guilty to prescription drug fraud

septiembre 18, 2018 06:04 AM

Ronnie Bastin posts big fundraising lead over Linda Gorton in Lexington mayor’s race

septiembre 17, 2018 01:44 PM

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Bourbon swap: Big moves at Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam, Heaven Hill

Business

Bourbon swap: Big moves at Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam, Heaven Hill

septiembre 18, 2018 03:20 PM

Could this be the rarest bottle of Pappy? Here’s how you could own it.

septiembre 12, 2018 08:50 AM

Papa John’s new ads: John’s out, diverse franchisees are in

septiembre 18, 2018 09:39 AM

‘It’s a fun attitude.’ Kroger hopes its new line will change your shopping habits.

septiembre 17, 2018 04:09 PM

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Ronnie Bastin chooses less transparency, delaying public access to info about who’s bankrolling his campaign

Opinion

Ronnie Bastin chooses less transparency, delaying public access to info about who’s bankrolling his campaign

septiembre 18, 2018 07:15 PM

Expanding Ky. sports wagering not wise bet; needs voter approval

septiembre 18, 2018 07:31 PM

What Judge Kavanaugh faces in the #MeToo Era

septiembre 18, 2018 07:58 PM

Letters to editor: A moving photo of flooding disaster

septiembre 18, 2018 07:29 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘I’m very concerned.’ UK’s black freshman enrollment drops by double digits.

UK administrators say they’ve tried to improve the racial climate at UK, but freshman enrollment just dropped 13.5 percent.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky football podcast: Battle of the quarterbacks

septiembre 18, 2018 04:43 PM

Stoops on UK-Mississippi State: ‘We’ve got to kick it up a notch’

septiembre 17, 2018 02:52 PM

Latest Kentucky depth chart for Saturday’s Mississippi State game

septiembre 17, 2018 11:27 AM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

septiembre 17, 2018 05:35 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

septiembre 10, 2018 06:04 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 4 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 4 2018

septiembre 05, 2018 08:15 PM

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Restaurant News & Reviews

Restaurant News & Reviews

This restaurant is one of the ‘most reliable dining venues’ in town. Here’s why.

At this restaurant, you won’t find avant garde dishes. You’ll find fresh, local ingredients, ambiance and great service.

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From the Spoonbread to the Woolly Worm: Kentucky fall festivals you don’t want to miss

LexGo

From the Spoonbread to the Woolly Worm: Kentucky fall festivals you don’t want to miss

septiembre 04, 2018 02:05 PM

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Beer, music, German food ... must be Oktoberfest. Here’s where to join the fun.

Food & Drink

Beer, music, German food ... must be Oktoberfest. Here’s where to join the fun.

septiembre 17, 2018 12:45 PM

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