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Referee who received threats appeals after dismissal of lawsuit against Kentucky Sports Radio

Basketball

Referee who received threats appeals after dismissal of lawsuit against Kentucky Sports Radio

June 19, 2019 05:20 PM

Bevin Administration yanking pension eligibility from members of this state board

Politics & Government

Bevin Administration yanking pension eligibility from members of this state board

June 19, 2019 02:32 PM

Bevin Administration says it has votes to pass pension relief bill

Politics & Government

Bevin Administration says it has votes to pass pension relief bill

June 19, 2019 06:30 PM

‘Why won’t you die!?’ Lexington man accused of trying to strangle girlfriend with belt

Crime

‘Why won’t you die!?’ Lexington man accused of trying to strangle girlfriend with belt

June 19, 2019 02:57 PM

Coal executive’s donation helps UK plug hole left after it cut ties with pizza magnate

Education

Coal executive’s donation helps UK plug hole left after it cut ties with pizza magnate

June 19, 2019 03:51 PM

Kelly Craft breaks with Trump, says ‘human behavior’ plays a climate change role

Politics & Government

Kelly Craft breaks with Trump, says ‘human behavior’ plays a climate change role

June 19, 2019 09:55 AM

Lexington exec pleads not guilty to federal charges he lied about campaign donations

Crime

Lexington exec pleads not guilty to federal charges he lied about campaign donations

June 19, 2019 09:47 AM

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Mitt Romney and Rand Paul speak up against ‘no budget, no pay’

June 19, 2019 04:00 AM

Berea woman, 78, dies in Lexington days after being hit by a motorcycle

June 19, 2019 04:03 PM

Delayed Kentucky internet project faces new squirrel setback

June 19, 2019 12:40 PM

Bakery on Southland closes abruptly ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’

June 19, 2019 11:22 AM

Lexington’s Most Wanted: June 18, 2019

June 19, 2019 11:19 AM

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‘Not guilty.’ Lawyer says Lexington executive will fight federal charges.

June 19, 2019 10:59 AM

Clark County residents continue to fight proposed quarry

June 19, 2019 11:07 AM

Where the nation’s top football recruits will play this season

June 19, 2019 11:50 AM

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Stay tuned: PJ Washington says NBA will see more than he showed at Kentucky

Sports

Stay tuned: PJ Washington says NBA will see more than he showed at Kentucky

June 19, 2019 04:24 PM

On eve of NBA Draft, Kentucky freshman says it all began with a sibling rivalry.

June 19, 2019 03:44 PM

College basketball learning it’s all about the NBA Draft

June 19, 2019 04:47 PM

‘I mean, it’s Kentucky.’ The MVP of Top 100 Camp has early interest in the Wildcats.

June 18, 2019 11:04 PM

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Dem-affiliated group wants to know if McConnell’s state got a sweetheart deal

Local

Dem-affiliated group wants to know if McConnell’s state got a sweetheart deal

June 18, 2019 04:41 PM

Car rides, parks. Dogs at Lexington Humane Society can go out with potential owners, volunteers

June 19, 2019 11:05 AM

Trump called her a ‘washed up psycho.’ Now Bette Midler has targeted Mitch McConnell.

June 18, 2019 10:16 AM

McConnell on reparations for slavery: Not a ‘good idea’

June 18, 2019 04:44 PM

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After bitter feud, Lexington mattress company plans on hiring 700

Business

After bitter feud, Lexington mattress company plans on hiring 700

June 19, 2019 12:25 PM

Bakery on Southland closes abruptly ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’

June 19, 2019 11:22 AM

‘One of our heroes.’ Mural of folk legend heralds coming of Apollo Pizza in Lexington.

June 18, 2019 04:02 PM

Are you working for the right organization? Here are the top Kentucky employers.

June 18, 2019 12:43 PM

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Conveyor belts over the Kentucky River. After 6-year fight, big gravel quarry nears reality.

Opinion

Conveyor belts over the Kentucky River. After 6-year fight, big gravel quarry nears reality.

June 19, 2019 11:07 AM

Joel Pett: What we all need from the media (and don’t).

June 19, 2019 02:33 PM

Joel Pett: Trump’s dangerous deal with Saudi Arabia

June 18, 2019 02:41 PM

Despite challenges in higher education, signs of promise for UK, Kentucky

June 14, 2019 03:11 PM

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Hampton vows to finish her term as lieutenant governor and get staffers reinstated

Embattled Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton vowed Tuesday to serve the remainder of her term and said she is “pursuing action” to reinstate two staffers whom Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration fired against her wishes.

Blogs & Columns

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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Why are Atlanta-based Kentucky rappers Nappy Roots making craft beer? Because they can.

Kentucky hip-hop group Nappy Roots is bringing its Great American Beer Run tour to the Lyric Theater. And launching a reality show, “40 Akerz and a Brew”.

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Movie review: ‘Toy Story 4’ earns its relevance with humor, heart in trying times

LexGo

Movie review: ‘Toy Story 4’ earns its relevance with humor, heart in trying times

June 18, 2019 04:00 AM

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Need a romantic, adventurous, family-friendly or a foodie getaway? Here’s 25 possibilities

Travel

Need a romantic, adventurous, family-friendly or a foodie getaway? Here’s 25 possibilities

June 17, 2019 06:59 PM

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