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Eight players quit and the coach resigned midseason. Now they’re district champs.

High School Basketball

Eight players quit and the coach resigned midseason. Now they’re district champs.

Floyd Central won four games in the regular season but is undefeated in the postseason.

February 21, 2019 11:33 PM

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

February 22, 2019 07:41 AM

Former UK student accused in death of 4-year-old boy appears in Lexington court on new charge

Crime

Former UK student accused in death of 4-year-old boy appears in Lexington court on new charge

February 22, 2019 09:35 AM

9 things Kentucky teachers should know about the educator-proposed pension plan

Politics & Government

9 things Kentucky teachers should know about the educator-proposed pension plan

February 21, 2019 12:44 PM

Bluegrass Sports Commission fires CEO and orders financial review

Fayette County

Bluegrass Sports Commission fires CEO and orders financial review

February 21, 2019 02:57 PM

Mitch McConnell pitches Kentucky’s Kelly Craft as Trump’s UN ambassador

Politics & Government

Mitch McConnell pitches Kentucky’s Kelly Craft as Trump’s UN ambassador

February 21, 2019 11:50 AM

Many Kentucky houseboat owners aren’t paying their taxes. This would make them.

Kentucky

Many Kentucky houseboat owners aren’t paying their taxes. This would make them.

February 21, 2019 10:04 AM

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Kentucky man pleads guilty to making child-porn videos with young victim

February 21, 2019 12:33 PM

Suspect arrested after four shot, two killed in related shootings in Kentucky town

February 22, 2019 07:17 AM

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky’s Graham Elliot is in town and you’ll never guess where he ate.

February 21, 2019 12:14 PM

Deputies arrest Laurel County woman accused of having treats laced with marijuana

February 21, 2019 10:44 PM

Man charged with murder after reported shooting in Shelby County

February 21, 2019 12:10 AM

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What ‘Top Chef’ judge Graham Elliot ate in Lexington

February 22, 2019 08:38 AM

‘Tom, Padma and I were like ... ‘ we need a bucket of this’’

February 22, 2019 09:08 AM

Cosmic Charlies moves to new location

February 22, 2019 09:36 AM

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In ‘really good spirits,’ Kentucky’s Travis sets target date for return

Sports

In ‘really good spirits,’ Kentucky’s Travis sets target date for return

February 21, 2019 05:51 PM

Star trio fuels Kentucky women’s basketball to biggest win of the year

February 21, 2019 09:40 PM

European basketball recruit offers another intriguing option for Kentucky next season

February 21, 2019 06:05 PM

Morant scores 30 to lead Murray St. over UT-Martin 85-75

February 21, 2019 11:01 PM

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‘Salt in the wounds of laid-off Kentuckians.’ Bill slashing jobless benefits advances.

Local

‘Salt in the wounds of laid-off Kentuckians.’ Bill slashing jobless benefits advances.

February 21, 2019 03:20 PM

Ex-slave helped build Lexington courthouse in 1899. Now Henry Tandy is honored there.

February 21, 2019 10:05 AM

Lawyer: Rand Paul award excessive; new trial requested

February 21, 2019 01:07 PM

Kentucky government doesn’t need more secrecy. It needs less corporate welfare.

February 21, 2019 03:14 PM

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Ball Homes proposes 336 apartments near Hamburg in Lexington

Business

Ball Homes proposes 336 apartments near Hamburg in Lexington

February 21, 2019 09:29 AM

Hemp processor starts building new Kentucky facility

February 22, 2019 04:45 AM

Which parts of Lexington saw the priciest home sales last month? See the top sellers.

February 21, 2019 05:35 AM

Late car payments? 7 steps to help keep a repossession at bay

February 22, 2019 03:00 AM

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Joel Pett on ‘Saudi feminism’

Opinion

Joel Pett on ‘Saudi feminism’

February 21, 2019 03:59 PM

Lawmakers would hurt Kentucky’s economy and workers by cutting unemployment benefits

February 21, 2019 04:52 PM

Knight Foundation’s investment in media seeks to preserve an essential element of democracy: an informed citizenry

February 19, 2019 02:35 PM

Kentucky American Water bill defended. Plus, views on real (climate, guns) and false (wall) emergencies.

February 21, 2019 03:00 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Lexington’s $590M sewer upgrade is $95M under budget. These big projects are next.

In 2011, the city of Lexington agreed to $590 million in storm water and sewer upgrades as part of an agreement with the EPA. To date, the city has spent $229 million. But a major sewer line replacement projects could drive up costs.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win at Missouri

February 20, 2019 12:54 AM

Liveblog: No. 4 Kentucky 66, Missouri 58

February 19, 2019 06:16 PM

Reports: Kentucky hiring Jon Sumrall, a former Wildcat, as linebackers coach

February 19, 2019 06:08 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

February 19, 2019 05:57 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

February 15, 2019 11:47 AM

61st Grammy Awards

61st Grammy Awards

February 11, 2019 08:23 AM

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TV

TV

Kentucky native, actress Jennifer Carpenter embraces traitor role in ‘The Enemy Within’

Former Louisville, Kentucky, student and “Dexter” cast member Jennifer Carpenter stars in a new NBC televisions series “The Enemy Within” as a former CIA operative turned traitor.

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‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

February 22, 2019 07:41 AM

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Best bets for the weekend: Comedy, new Cosmic Charlie’s, circus

Kentucky

Best bets for the weekend: Comedy, new Cosmic Charlie’s, circus

February 20, 2019 02:09 PM

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