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Kentucky’s Keldon Johnson already living the NBA life with $300,000 car

UK Men's Basketball

Kentucky’s Keldon Johnson already living the NBA life with $300,000 car

The former UK guard is projected as a first-round draft pick.

April 19, 2019 11:50 AM

Easter Sunday bomb blasts kill more than 200 in Sri Lanka

World

Easter Sunday bomb blasts kill more than 200 in Sri Lanka

April 21, 2019 05:58 PM

Kentucky doctor accused of pill trafficking agrees to give up his license permanently

Kentucky

Kentucky doctor accused of pill trafficking agrees to give up his license permanently

April 21, 2019 12:02 PM

Kentucky workers’ comp agency cuts CEO’s pay, imposes probation after critical audit

Politics & Government

Kentucky workers’ comp agency cuts CEO’s pay, imposes probation after critical audit

April 19, 2019 03:27 PM

$264 million and counting: The rising cost of opioid addiction at UK’s hospitals

Kentucky

$264 million and counting: The rising cost of opioid addiction at UK’s hospitals

April 19, 2019 11:47 AM

‘No seat at the roundtable.’ High school journalists turned away from Betsy DeVos event

Education

‘No seat at the roundtable.’ High school journalists turned away from Betsy DeVos event

April 19, 2019 11:30 AM

He’s accused of kidnapping, but Sheikh Mohammed won’t be banned from Kentucky race tracks

Kentucky Derby

He’s accused of kidnapping, but Sheikh Mohammed won’t be banned from Kentucky race tracks

April 19, 2019 02:18 PM

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The Latest: Ukrainian detainees a top focus of likely leader

April 21, 2019 03:39 PM

Kentucky company that shorted foreign workers faces $250,000-plus in fines, costs.

April 21, 2019 10:27 AM

Kids scramble for more than 10,000 eggs at church’s Easter egg hunt

April 20, 2019 07:47 PM

Man accused of head-butting woman in the face, chest-bumping and trying to bite her

April 20, 2019 03:07 PM

Horse dies after racing at Keeneland Friday. It’s the third death during the Spring Meet.

April 20, 2019 01:43 PM

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Ribbon cutting for new Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in Lexington

April 19, 2019 09:16 PM

Superintendent Manny Caulk responding to low performing schools

April 19, 2019 03:21 PM

How opioid addiction is changing health care at the University of Kentucky

April 19, 2019 11:44 AM

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Even the NCAA realizes the graduate transfer rule is a good one

Sports

Even the NCAA realizes the graduate transfer rule is a good one

April 21, 2019 06:43 AM

Four ways Mark Stoops and Kentucky football can make 2019 a success

April 21, 2019 06:42 AM

Horse dies after racing at Keeneland Friday. It’s the third death during the Spring Meet.

April 20, 2019 01:43 PM

Junior’s 1st career HR, senior’s team-leading 11th can’t rescue UK baseball

April 20, 2019 07:16 PM

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‘Tough changes.’ Superintendent removing some teachers at Lexington’s low-performing schools

Local

‘Tough changes.’ Superintendent removing some teachers at Lexington’s low-performing schools

April 19, 2019 03:42 PM

Kentucky food truck apologizes about LGBTQ Trump shirts, then reportedly orders more

April 19, 2019 01:48 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Better weather for Easter Sunday

April 21, 2019 06:22 AM

Random drug testing of some students approved by this Kentucky school district

April 19, 2019 05:01 PM

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Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows

Business

Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows

April 19, 2019 08:58 PM

The changing face of Kentucky farms. Latest census reveals shifts in $5.7B industry.

April 19, 2019 03:04 PM

British cyber expert pleads guilty to creating malware

April 20, 2019 02:17 PM

Quest for food stamp data lands newspaper at Supreme Court

April 20, 2019 08:03 PM

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Joel Pett: Attorney General William Barr shows his true colors

Opinion

Joel Pett: Attorney General William Barr shows his true colors

April 19, 2019 03:50 PM

How can Democrats reconnect with rural voters? Start with these issues.

April 19, 2019 11:23 AM

The price of a controlled narrative: Trumpism, the Mueller Report and our new normal

April 18, 2019 10:51 PM

Horse racing’s future depends on uniform rules for medication, testing

April 19, 2019 01:15 PM

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‘A huge moment.’ Churchill, Triple Crown tracks, plus Keeneland move to ban race-day drug

The move means the Triple Crown will be run Lasix-free in 2021 for the first time in decades.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky safety Mike Edwards seen as safe pick for NFL Draft

April 19, 2019 11:10 AM

In a mild surprise, Mike Smith makes his Kentucky Derby choice

April 16, 2019 08:39 PM

With preps done, Omaha Beach tops Kentucky Derby media poll

April 15, 2019 02:23 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

April 19, 2019 01:05 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 01:19 PM

Pets for adoption in April 2019

Pets for adoption in April 2019

April 09, 2019 08:06 AM

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First look: Jeff Ruby opens his Lexington steakhouse with a party -- for himself!

The restaurant celebrated Friday with a birthday party for founder Jeff Ruby and a ribbon cutting for the new Lexington location.

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Riding a second wave thanks to Dennis Quaid film, this popular Christian pop-rock group visits Rupp

Music News & Reviews

Riding a second wave thanks to Dennis Quaid film, this popular Christian pop-rock group visits Rupp

April 20, 2019 03:42 PM

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Easter reminds us that resurrection is possible when we lose faith

Paul Prather

Easter reminds us that resurrection is possible when we lose faith

April 18, 2019 03:04 PM

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