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‘It really is about who wants to be here.’ YMCA school program builds ‘power scholars.’

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‘It really is about who wants to be here.’ YMCA school program builds ‘power scholars.’

This summer program “goes beyond the Y or Fayette County.”

June 21, 2019 09:53 AM

Hall of Fame trainer banned after another horse death at Santa Anita

Horses

Hall of Fame trainer banned after another horse death at Santa Anita

June 22, 2019 05:08 PM

Bourbon warehouse cleanup is underway after collapse sent thousands of barrels tumbling

Bourbon Industry

Bourbon warehouse cleanup is underway after collapse sent thousands of barrels tumbling

June 22, 2019 04:50 PM

Lexington’s new city budget gives workers a bonus, closes a pool and raises a fee

Fayette County

Lexington’s new city budget gives workers a bonus, closes a pool and raises a fee

June 21, 2019 10:12 AM

Kentucky Sports Radio partners are opening another venture downtown

Business

Kentucky Sports Radio partners are opening another venture downtown

June 21, 2019 06:46 AM

Students lead push to teach African, Native American history in Kentucky classrooms.

Education

Students lead push to teach African, Native American history in Kentucky classrooms.

June 21, 2019 03:44 PM

Bluegrass Hospitality bringing another of its restaurants to Hamburg as part of major expansion

Restaurant News & Reviews

Bluegrass Hospitality bringing another of its restaurants to Hamburg as part of major expansion

June 21, 2019 03:32 PM

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For Turkey’s Erdogan, a challenge in his former stronghold

June 24, 2019 07:05 AM

Suspect in custody after reportedly firing shots all night, including at Kentucky police.

June 24, 2019 07:23 AM

Police investigating two overnight shootings in Lexington

June 23, 2019 03:57 PM

FBI seeks help finding man who allegedly kidnapped woman and threatened her parents

June 22, 2019 06:33 PM

Franklin County sheriff’s employee charged with DUI after fatal ATV crash

June 22, 2019 02:57 PM

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Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari responds to comments from Jay Bilas

June 22, 2019 02:00 PM

Photo slideshow: The inaugural John Calipari Father/Daughter Camp

June 22, 2019 01:51 PM

O.Z. Tyler Distillery begins cleanup after rickhouse collapse

June 22, 2019 02:36 PM

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Kentucky emerging as leader for top-five basketball recruit Jalen Green

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Kentucky emerging as leader for top-five basketball recruit Jalen Green

June 24, 2019 05:49 AM

Could the Lakers end up with two former UK stars? Darius Miller weighs in.

June 24, 2019 05:50 AM

Calipari to Bilas: UK’s culture, system, process produce NBA players

June 22, 2019 02:00 PM

The 10 hardest things about being a Kentucky Wildcats fan

June 23, 2019 05:51 AM

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Pikeville landlord pleads guilty to five counts of sex trafficking of minors

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Pikeville landlord pleads guilty to five counts of sex trafficking of minors

June 21, 2019 03:43 PM

Do you know these suspects? Help Lexington police catch alleged criminals on new website

June 21, 2019 12:10 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Monday brings more thunder

June 24, 2019 06:21 AM

Lexington police investigate shooting that left a man seriously injured

June 21, 2019 07:22 PM

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Medical groups warn climate change is a ‘health emergency’

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Medical groups warn climate change is a ‘health emergency’

June 24, 2019 05:19 AM

States’ push to legalize sports betting differs by region

June 24, 2019 12:33 AM

Bluegrass Hospitality bringing another of its restaurants to Hamburg as part of major expansion

June 21, 2019 03:32 PM

Kentucky Sports Radio partners are opening another venture downtown

June 21, 2019 06:46 AM

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A criminal defense attorney’s perspective on posting bail in Kentucky

Opinion

A criminal defense attorney’s perspective on posting bail in Kentucky

June 21, 2019 02:34 PM

Kentucky should become a leader on criminal justice and re-entry after incarceration

June 21, 2019 02:10 PM

More than one way to ‘go pro.’ A signing day for grads going into manufacturing jobs.

June 21, 2019 01:40 PM

Joel Pett: McConnell, Trump and reparations

June 21, 2019 01:04 PM

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20 years later: The untold story of how Lexington’s Fairness Ordinance was passed

As Lexington celebrates the 20th anniversary of the passage of the 1999 Fairness Ordinance, which prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation, those who pushed for its passage tell how they got it passed.

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On NBA Draft eve, a roundup of mock drafts

June 19, 2019 09:00 PM

‘Lorax’ tree said to be Dr. Seuss’ muse topples in San Diego

June 17, 2019 03:04 PM

Texas A&M becomes first SEC school to expand alcohol sales

June 13, 2019 03:15 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 17, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 17, 2019

June 19, 2019 08:32 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

June 12, 2019 08:23 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

June 06, 2019 04:43 PM

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What cursed restaurant spot? Lyles family takes on their latest doomed location

The family behind Lyles BBQ is opening a new restaurant, Nash’s, on Southland Drive where many previous restaurants have been. But they aren’t scared.

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10 years later, a look at people surrounding Michael Jackson

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10 years later, a look at people surrounding Michael Jackson

June 22, 2019 12:04 PM

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Famous Kentucky poems and a landmark restaurant? This dining spot makes a tasty pairing.

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Famous Kentucky poems and a landmark restaurant? This dining spot makes a tasty pairing.

June 21, 2019 05:06 PM

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