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Live updates from Kentucky vs. Wofford college basketball (NCAA)

No. 2 seed Kentucky meets No. 7 seed Wofford in the NCAA Tournament.

March 23, 2019 12:49 PM

‘Let’s go be Kentucky.’ Cats’ pressure buckles Princeton in NCAA-opening comeback win.

UK Men's Basketball

‘Let’s go be Kentucky.’ Cats’ pressure buckles Princeton in NCAA-opening comeback win.

March 23, 2019 03:02 PM

Kentucky doctor admits improper drug prescribing. Police investigated after deaths.

Kentucky

Kentucky doctor admits improper drug prescribing. Police investigated after deaths.

March 22, 2019 03:38 PM

Judge punishes man who fatally shot Lexington middle schooler through door

Fayette County

Judge punishes man who fatally shot Lexington middle schooler through door

March 22, 2019 09:07 AM

Kentucky man accused of saying on Facebook he was going to murder ’9,000 kiddies’

Crime

Kentucky man accused of saying on Facebook he was going to murder ’9,000 kiddies’

March 22, 2019 01:43 PM

Andy Beshear, who campaigns as a child protector, got Boy Scouts abuse cases tossed

Politics & Government

Andy Beshear, who campaigns as a child protector, got Boy Scouts abuse cases tossed

March 22, 2019 09:54 AM

Kentucky legislature makes sex with animals illegal to combat animal porn industry

Politics & Government

Kentucky legislature makes sex with animals illegal to combat animal porn industry

March 22, 2019 11:09 AM

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Creditors lost while Kentucky business owner hid money during bankruptcy, grand jury charges

March 23, 2019 11:43 AM

Shrugs and impatience: Waiting to see what Mueller reported

March 23, 2019 03:28 PM

Caulk says he would defend sickout participants if state tried to take action against them

March 22, 2019 10:57 PM

One Kentucky health department warns public about increasing number of syphilis cases

March 22, 2019 08:57 PM

Lawyer sentenced to 8 years, ordered to repay $1.3 M

March 22, 2019 02:07 PM

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Why is it important for female role models, superheroes to exist in major movies?

March 23, 2019 04:47 PM

Duke advances to second round after easy win

March 23, 2019 12:05 AM

Kentucky is used to being everyone’s Super Bowl

March 22, 2019 04:58 PM

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‘Let’s go be Kentucky.’ Cats’ pressure buckles Princeton in NCAA-opening comeback win.

Sports

‘Let’s go be Kentucky.’ Cats’ pressure buckles Princeton in NCAA-opening comeback win.

March 23, 2019 03:02 PM

NCAA oddity: UK and K.C. boast years of tourney tradition but never together

March 23, 2019 10:29 AM

Wofford’s Most Valuable Player isn’t the one you’ve heard the most about

March 23, 2019 09:03 AM

‘Never seen anything like it.’ UK braces for challenge from Wofford shooter.

March 22, 2019 07:55 PM

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Veteran presented high school diploma 53 years after drafted

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Veteran presented high school diploma 53 years after drafted

March 23, 2019 11:20 AM

Caulk says he would defend sickout participants if state tried to take action against them

March 22, 2019 10:57 PM

One Kentucky health department warns public about increasing number of syphilis cases

March 22, 2019 08:57 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: The weekend starts on a great note

March 23, 2019 05:45 AM

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Local food truck expanding with shops in Versailles, Georgetown

Business

Local food truck expanding with shops in Versailles, Georgetown

March 22, 2019 02:28 PM

A former NBA superstar will be the new face for Papa John’s and a member of its Board

March 22, 2019 10:13 AM

Minority owner of NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder named to replace Will Farish as Keeneland trustee

March 21, 2019 05:18 PM

Exports down as trade dispute gives whiskey makers a major hangover

March 21, 2019 12:49 PM

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It’s time to make Kentucky schools tobacco free and address youth vaping epidemic

Opinion

It’s time to make Kentucky schools tobacco free and address youth vaping epidemic

March 22, 2019 10:31 AM

Letters: ‘Trump bashers are way off-base’ and a plea to bring the GOP ‘back to the core’

March 22, 2019 10:59 AM

College admissions scandal exposes a badly-broken system. To fix it, focus on students.

March 22, 2019 02:34 PM

How ‘fetal heartbeat’ bills are an assault on the personhood of pregnant women

March 22, 2019 01:49 PM

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Humans have minimized the regular interaction with germs that helped to teach and hone the immune system, making us more susceptible to chronic immune system attacks.

In Depth

In Depth

Your environment is safer, but your immune system has never been so unprepared

Our immune system can become disrupted if it doesn’t have regular interactions with germs, disease and sickness.

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Live updates from Kentucky vs. Wofford college basketball (NCAA)

March 23, 2019 12:49 PM

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games on TV (Saturday)

March 23, 2019 09:28 AM

Wofford’s Most Valuable Player isn’t the one you’ve heard the most about

March 23, 2019 09:03 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

March 21, 2019 01:29 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 06:24 PM

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

March 10, 2019 10:37 AM

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Tim O’Brien, center, is joined from left by Jan Fabricius, Mike Bub, Shad Cobb and Patrick Sauber.

Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

A Bluegrass music stalwart is bringing his new acoustic quintet to WoodSongs

The Tim O’Brien Band, whose self-titled debut album hit stores just over a week ago, will perform at the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour at Lexington’s Lyric Theatre.

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‘Like eating a candy bar.’ UK student spreads his love of dancing all around Lexington.

Living

‘Like eating a candy bar.’ UK student spreads his love of dancing all around Lexington.

March 22, 2019 07:09 PM

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Cable viewers digest Mueller news through Hannity, Maddow

Celebrities

Cable viewers digest Mueller news through Hannity, Maddow

March 23, 2019 11:32 AM

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