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Benny Snell: ‘Put the ball in my hands. Put the team on my back.’

Kentucky junior running back Benny Snell had 169 yards and the go-ahead touchdown to help No. 14 Kentucky top Vanderbilt for a third straight time, 14-7, at Kroger Field.

October 21, 2018 12:53 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

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Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018 12:47 AM

UK back on track after Vandy win. Here’s where the SEC race stands.

UK Football

UK back on track after Vandy win. Here’s where the SEC race stands.

October 20, 2018 10:50 PM

A few UK stars got banged up in win over Vanderbilt. Here’s what happened and how they are.

UK Football

A few UK stars got banged up in win over Vanderbilt. Here’s what happened and how they are.

October 21, 2018 01:45 AM

UK football is bowl eligible for the 18th time. Here’s how the first 17 went.

Kentucky Sports

UK football is bowl eligible for the 18th time. Here’s how the first 17 went.

October 20, 2018 10:31 PM

Libraries say Kentucky senator tried to pressure them into canceling opponent’s forums

Politics & Government

Libraries say Kentucky senator tried to pressure them into canceling opponent’s forums

October 19, 2018 03:14 PM

‘We’re one blood.’ Marchers show their support for migrants and refugees

Fayette County

‘We’re one blood.’ Marchers show their support for migrants and refugees

October 20, 2018 05:14 PM

Latest News

Police looking for man accused of shooting a woman inside a Lexington KFC

October 20, 2018 09:37 PM

Mitch McConnell loses leftovers in confrontation by heckler at Louisville restaurant

October 20, 2018 07:53 PM

‘I’ll be the last person he ever sees.’ Man sentenced for cyber threats to ex-girlfriend and others

October 20, 2018 03:25 PM

University of Kentucky transplant doctor moves to Houston heart program after patient deaths in Texas

October 20, 2018 09:32 AM

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.6B, thanks to worsening odds

October 20, 2018 10:32 AM

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Kash Daniel is not going to let a broken hand stop him

October 21, 2018 12:01 AM

Mark Stoops: ‘Never going to apologize for a victory’

October 20, 2018 11:55 PM

Snell Yeah! Kentucky celebrates its victory over Vanderbilt

October 20, 2018 11:14 PM

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Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

Sports

Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018 12:47 AM

Is the lack of a passing attack going to derail UK’s special season?

October 21, 2018 01:16 AM

UK back on track after Vandy win. Here’s where the SEC race stands.

October 20, 2018 10:50 PM

A few UK stars got banged up in win over Vanderbilt. Here’s what happened and how they are.

October 21, 2018 01:45 AM

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Why is a national real estate group pumping money into the race for Lexington mayor?

Local

Why is a national real estate group pumping money into the race for Lexington mayor?

October 19, 2018 02:05 PM

‘When someone is a predator, it will happen again.’ Kentucky teacher sentenced

October 19, 2018 11:00 AM

Crowds welcome injured deputy home to Scott County a month after shooting

October 18, 2018 04:27 PM

Mitch McConnell is an easy target. But Dems aren’t using him as a villain.

October 18, 2018 05:23 PM

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Personal finance site lists Martin County as top place in Kentucky to buy a home. Wait, what?

Business

Personal finance site lists Martin County as top place in Kentucky to buy a home. Wait, what?

October 19, 2018 10:58 AM

Local baker seeks help from UK to grow all the flour he needs for his bread

October 19, 2018 09:15 AM

Triple Crown winner Justify getting some love at the liquor stores

October 19, 2018 09:50 AM

Firm breaks ground on Kentucky hemp manufacturing facility

October 19, 2018 05:04 AM

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The holy, secular promise of government: to promote the general welfare

Opinion

The holy, secular promise of government: to promote the general welfare

October 17, 2018 06:41 PM

Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression

October 18, 2018 02:10 PM

Educate yourself and vote

October 19, 2018 06:53 PM

We are not an ‘angry mob;’ we’re a force to be reckoned with in midterms

October 18, 2018 06:34 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

These veterans are questioning Amy McGrath’s military record. Here’s what she did.

A group of veterans allege that Amy McGrath has “stolen valor” by presenting herself as a fighter pilot in her campaign against U.S. Rep. Andy Barr. “I’ve never tried to embellish my record, ever,” McGrath says.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018 12:47 AM

It wasn’t perfection, but UK is ‘never going to apologize for a victory’

October 20, 2018 11:43 PM

Liveblog: No. 14 Kentucky 14, Vanderbilt 7

October 20, 2018 05:20 PM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

October 16, 2018 05:26 PM

President Trump stumps for Barr in Richmond

President Trump stumps for Barr in Richmond

October 16, 2018 12:01 PM

Former vice president Biden campaigns with McGrath in Owingsville

Former vice president Biden campaigns with McGrath in Owingsville

October 16, 2018 11:28 AM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Marty Stuart thankful opening for Chris Stapleton, ‘the man carrying the flag for country music’

Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives will open for Chris Stapleton at Rupp Arena Oct. 27 with Brent Cobb.

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With ‘Scooby-Doo fun’ and scary thrills, comic by local author comes to life on stage

Copious Notes

With ‘Scooby-Doo fun’ and scary thrills, comic by local author comes to life on stage

October 18, 2018 02:30 PM

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These moms started writing raunchy songs for therapy. It grew into Mommy Tonk.

Stage & Dance

These moms started writing raunchy songs for therapy. It grew into Mommy Tonk.

October 18, 2018 06:23 PM

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