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Bevin: ‘Breaking the backs’ of teachers union will be among ‘best things’ for Kentucky

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin said “breaking the backs” of teachers union will be one of the “best things that ever happened for Kentucky.”

November 14, 2018 03:17 PM

‘It showed us how good we can be.’ Has Kentucky found a new way to play?

UK Men's Basketball

‘It showed us how good we can be.’ Has Kentucky found a new way to play?

November 15, 2018 01:16 AM

Democrat Rocky Adkins launches his campaign for Kentucky governor from Morehead

Politics & Government

Democrat Rocky Adkins launches his campaign for Kentucky governor from Morehead

November 14, 2018 04:30 PM

Trump gives Kelley Paul’s push for criminal justice reform a major boost

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Trump gives Kelley Paul’s push for criminal justice reform a major boost

November 14, 2018 05:18 PM

How could 8 die without a trace of the killers? Father agrees in Fayette court to extradition

Crime

How could 8 die without a trace of the killers? Father agrees in Fayette court to extradition

November 14, 2018 12:38 PM

‘I am innocent.’ Imprisoned Kentucky Amish man seeks pardon from President Trump

Kentucky

‘I am innocent.’ Imprisoned Kentucky Amish man seeks pardon from President Trump

November 14, 2018 01:16 PM

Who is Rocky Adkins’ running mate? Meet Stephanie Horne.

Politics & Government

Who is Rocky Adkins’ running mate? Meet Stephanie Horne.

November 14, 2018 04:36 PM

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Chris Stapleton wins big at CMAs, Keith Urban nabs top prize

November 14, 2018 11:47 PM

Man charged in Kentucky bank robbery found in Alabama

November 15, 2018 05:02 AM

Wintry weather leads to collisions, power outages in Lexington

November 14, 2018 06:04 PM

Kentucky Baptist Convention cuts ties with churches over LBGTQ issue

November 14, 2018 11:25 AM

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Versailles Road

November 14, 2018 04:29 PM

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What did John Calipari think of Kentucky’s defense against North Dakota?

November 14, 2018 11:57 PM

Photo slideshow: Kentucky defeats North Dakota

November 14, 2018 11:52 PM

Keldon Johnson: UK took defense ‘personal’ against North Dakota

November 15, 2018 12:34 AM

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Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over North Dakota

Sports

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over North Dakota

November 15, 2018 12:37 AM

Who’s ‘freaking out’ about missing shots? Not Tyler Herro.

November 15, 2018 02:07 AM

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after UK’s 38-point victory over North Dakota

November 15, 2018 12:12 AM

What’s holding back Kentucky’s offense? It’s complicated.

November 14, 2018 05:04 PM

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‘We have a better foot to put forward.’ KY Senate GOP floor leader faces challenge.

Local

‘We have a better foot to put forward.’ KY Senate GOP floor leader faces challenge.

November 14, 2018 09:01 AM

Republicans want to keep major state cases from judge who struck down pension law

November 13, 2018 03:59 PM

STDs are surging. Kentucky is 1 of 2 states with treatment policies that ignore partners

November 14, 2018 11:26 AM

Former LCA, Campbellsville basketball standout murdered in Kansas

November 13, 2018 05:50 PM

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Tips for reducing the risk of trouble during a company party

Business

Tips for reducing the risk of trouble during a company party

November 14, 2018 01:47 PM

Asian stocks lower after Wall Street fall, Brexit approval

November 14, 2018 10:30 PM

One Lexington restaurant closing, another leaving downtown.

November 13, 2018 11:08 AM

Next generation of biotech food heading for grocery stores

November 14, 2018 04:39 PM

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November 14, 2018 04:07 PM

Why do white nationalists attack religious congregations? Is God an enemy of the state?

November 14, 2018 05:12 PM

Trump is keeping his promises to forgotten coal communities

November 14, 2018 06:42 PM

Results of tariffs could sour even the president’s fans

November 14, 2018 05:08 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Grant Oakley’s second day of work was the last day of his short life

A work forklift killed Grant Oakley, 17, of Garrard County, KY. The resulting bad state investigation was blamed for no charges being filed. Feds: Kentucky fails to properly review worker deaths.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over North Dakota

November 15, 2018 12:37 AM

Liveblog: Kentucky 96, North Dakota 58

November 14, 2018 06:52 PM

Podcast: Kentucky basketball recruiting and the early signing period

November 13, 2018 08:11 PM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 08:39 PM

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

November 05, 2018 08:15 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

October 30, 2018 06:35 PM

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Latest News

Latest News

Chris Stapleton wins big at CMAs, Keith Urban nabs top prize

At the 2018 Country Music Association Awards, Chris Stapleton won the most awards and had night's best performance, almost capping a perfect night.

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‘Elf the Musical’: A Christmas comedy that encourages a positive approach to life

Stage & Dance

‘Elf the Musical’: A Christmas comedy that encourages a positive approach to life

November 14, 2018 01:02 PM

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It started as a line in a poem. Exhibit shows what ‘Unlearn Fear + Hate’ has become.

Copious Notes

It started as a line in a poem. Exhibit shows what ‘Unlearn Fear + Hate’ has become.

November 13, 2018 04:31 PM

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