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‘It is alarming.’ A record number of pedestrians are dying in Lexington.

Fayette County

‘It is alarming.’ A record number of pedestrians are dying in Lexington.

Lexington is taking steps to improve pedestrian safety, but fatalities continue to climb. Nationally, pedestrian deaths have also increased. What is to blame? That’s not a simple answer.

November 16, 2018 01:41 PM

Controversial hallucinogenic drug use explored in ‘Kentucky Ayahuasca,’ TV series

TV

Controversial hallucinogenic drug use explored in ‘Kentucky Ayahuasca,’ TV series

November 16, 2018 10:14 AM

Lexington council looks at another site for new government center. Find out where.

Fayette County

Lexington council looks at another site for new government center. Find out where.

November 16, 2018 11:05 AM

A fake text and a Snapchat: Lafayette hit with a double hoax

Education

A fake text and a Snapchat: Lafayette hit with a double hoax

November 16, 2018 02:13 PM

A degree in bourbon distilling? UK plans to expand its online programs.

Education

A degree in bourbon distilling? UK plans to expand its online programs.

November 16, 2018 12:52 PM

Kroger has about 150 bottles of Pappy. Here’s how to get one.

Food & Drink

Kroger has about 150 bottles of Pappy. Here’s how to get one.

November 15, 2018 10:35 AM

‘I fear our current actions toward immigrants may send us ... straight to a burning hell’

Paul Prather

‘I fear our current actions toward immigrants may send us ... straight to a burning hell’

November 15, 2018 03:12 PM

Latest News

‘Walking Dead’ co-creator blasts Gov. Bevin’s derogatory comments about the series

November 16, 2018 01:45 PM

Trump says he answered written questions in Mueller probe

November 16, 2018 01:17 PM

CNN’s Acosta back at White House after judge’s ruling

November 16, 2018 01:42 PM

Steve Martin and Martin Short show at Rupp Arena has been canceled

November 16, 2018 09:55 AM

Sale of racist memorabilia banned at Kentucky fairgrounds

November 16, 2018 08:04 AM

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Malik Monk on more attention from defenses: ‘I’m on the scouting report now’

November 16, 2018 03:05 PM

No more whiteboards with new online glass tech

November 16, 2018 12:42 PM

Photo slideshow: Kentucky defeats Virginia 63-51

November 15, 2018 11:01 PM

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Is the Louisville football coaching job a good job?

Sports

Is the Louisville football coaching job a good job?

November 16, 2018 10:35 AM

How Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State match up — with a game prediction

November 16, 2018 08:35 AM

After 5-year wait, UK has another basketball signee from the state of Kentucky

November 16, 2018 03:10 PM

After Duke debacle, state of Kentucky gets its hoops swag back in surprising ways

November 15, 2018 07:16 PM

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A degree in bourbon distilling? UK plans to expand its online programs.

Local

A degree in bourbon distilling? UK plans to expand its online programs.

November 16, 2018 12:52 PM

Who will lead Kentucky Senate Republicans for the next two years?

November 16, 2018 02:13 PM

A close call: Just 1 vote decided this Kentucky House race

November 16, 2018 12:37 PM

Lexington officials looking for person who shot dog with a blow dart

November 15, 2018 08:58 PM

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Heaven Hill Distillery announces $65-million expansion, facelift for visitors center

Business

Heaven Hill Distillery announces $65-million expansion, facelift for visitors center

November 16, 2018 10:40 AM

Blue Grass Airport will host interviews for international fast-pass program

November 16, 2018 11:57 AM

Kentucky Supreme Court upholds GOP law curbing power of labor unions to collect dues

November 15, 2018 11:29 AM

Cowgirl Attic is for sale. Architectural salvage wrangler is ready to retire.

November 15, 2018 11:45 AM

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Mitch McNice

Opinion

Mitch McNice

November 15, 2018 03:35 PM

Amy McGrath energized Kentuckians to defend health care gains. The next fight is just around the corner.

November 15, 2018 04:14 PM

Civility is good, but politics sparks rancor. Market-based health insurance reduces rancor.

November 15, 2018 04:33 PM

Letter writers unhappy with Trump’s no-show at WWI memorial, and other matters

November 15, 2018 12:49 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Unlike state workers and teachers, KY lawmakers have a pension fund in terrific shape

Kentucky faces a $37.9 billion shortfall in its pensions for teachers and other public workers, but the news is cheerier for state lawmakers: Their separately managed pension system is 98 percent funded, according to new data.

Blogs & Columns

Is the Louisville football coaching job a good job?

November 16, 2018 10:35 AM

Podcasts: Talking to Middle Tennessee and Kentucky football beat writers

November 15, 2018 03:51 PM

College football and NFL picks: Can UK rebound? Will interim coach change U of L?

November 15, 2018 11:17 AM

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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State

State

Walk a mile? Half of Kentuckians wouldn’t do it, survey says.

Half of Kentuckians would not walk a mile to get somewhere, according to a study by the tech review company Gear Hungry.

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If you’re a book lover, this weekend offers plenty for you

Copious Notes

If you’re a book lover, this weekend offers plenty for you

November 15, 2018 10:43 AM

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Philharmonic piano soloist also composes and conducts. And he’s only 20.

Copious Notes

Philharmonic piano soloist also composes and conducts. And he’s only 20.

November 15, 2018 12:50 PM

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