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Kentucky Democratic governor candidates debate for first time. Here’s what happened.

Politics & Government

Kentucky Democratic governor candidates debate for first time. Here’s what happened.

Kentucky’s major Democratic gubernatorial candidates gathered on stage for their first debate Wednesday evening.

April 24, 2019 09:42 PM

Eastern Kentucky mother whose 3-year-old twins were killed in fire dies after severe burns

Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky mother whose 3-year-old twins were killed in fire dies after severe burns

April 24, 2019 01:37 PM

State worker claims Bevin Administration fired her because she supported teacher group

Politics & Government

State worker claims Bevin Administration fired her because she supported teacher group

April 24, 2019 04:41 PM

State refuses to withdraw teacher sickout subpoenas. Beshear: ‘See you in court.’

Education

State refuses to withdraw teacher sickout subpoenas. Beshear: ‘See you in court.’

April 24, 2019 03:41 PM

For the first time in nearly a decade, Rupp is about to get ‘RAW’

Celebrities

For the first time in nearly a decade, Rupp is about to get ‘RAW’

April 24, 2019 10:14 AM

Cruzan Cal? Kentucky coach rolls out the laughter and a yellow scooter.

UK Men's Basketball

Cruzan Cal? Kentucky coach rolls out the laughter and a yellow scooter.

April 23, 2019 04:40 PM

Kentucky girl was lured from home, locked in back of U-Haul for sex. Three charged.

Crime

Kentucky girl was lured from home, locked in back of U-Haul for sex. Three charged.

April 23, 2019 05:05 PM

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FBI investigating $3.7 million cyber scam of Scott County Schools

April 24, 2019 06:14 PM

Grant to help with sexual assault kit backlog leads to indictment in 1981 rape case

April 24, 2019 04:32 PM

Kentucky teacher charged with DUI after crash at school. She blew a 0.198.

April 24, 2019 12:56 PM

Lexington man killed in Masterson Station after reportedly being shot through door of home

April 24, 2019 09:59 AM

2 killed in Kentucky small plane crash

April 24, 2019 04:07 PM

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Police asking for information after fatal Masterson Station shooting

April 24, 2019 04:44 PM

Former Park Hill pole vaulter holds highest vault of 2019 so far

April 24, 2019 01:33 PM

Top 5 workplace violations, according to OSHA

April 24, 2019 12:00 AM

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Are ex-Cats facing a ‘reverse-Kentucky effect’ in the 2019 NFL Draft?

Sports

Are ex-Cats facing a ‘reverse-Kentucky effect’ in the 2019 NFL Draft?

April 24, 2019 05:56 PM

The Bengals should make the bold move and draft a quarterback first

April 24, 2019 02:46 PM

Kentucky’s Josh Allen probably won’t be the No. 1 draft pick. Where will he land?

April 24, 2019 11:23 AM

Newest Kentucky basketball recruiting target makes his ‘big announcement’

April 24, 2019 07:38 PM

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Kentucky girls’ high school basketball coach dies in crash with cement truck

Local

Kentucky girls’ high school basketball coach dies in crash with cement truck

April 23, 2019 03:04 PM

Detroit men indicted on charges related to fatal shooting outside Lexington club

April 23, 2019 01:10 PM

Kentucky man with ‘Irish Pride’ eyebrow tattoos evaded police — but not for long.

April 22, 2019 03:11 PM

Kentucky man collected his dead father’s Social Security checks for nearly 10 years

April 23, 2019 09:16 AM

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Lexington’s newest grocery store opens with a sandwich shop inside

Business

Lexington’s newest grocery store opens with a sandwich shop inside

April 24, 2019 02:19 PM

Indictment: Ex-CEO ignored red flags as opioid crisis raged

April 23, 2019 06:56 PM

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

April 19, 2019 03:04 PM

Ever seen a horse try ASMR? Lexington puts Kentucky spin on viral trend

April 18, 2019 05:55 PM

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Joel Pett: The simple cure for what ails America?

Opinion

Joel Pett: The simple cure for what ails America?

April 24, 2019 04:59 PM

Letters to the Editor: Protect mail carriers from dog bites. Follow these steps.

April 24, 2019 11:45 AM

Joel Pett: Tough name, but ‘Pete’ seems like the anti-Trump

April 23, 2019 09:40 AM

‘A turning point in history.’ Letters to the editor on the Mueller report.

April 23, 2019 09:30 AM

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‘There’s a lot of parity.’ Baffert says Derby will be tough to predict.

Monday’s Kentucky Derby workouts included a surprise appearance by trainer Bob Baffert to watch over Improbable, one of his three likely entrants in the Run for the Roses on May 4.

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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Cellist returns to explore his Jewish identity with concert in temple

Israeli cellist Amit Peled returns to Lexington for a free concert Sunday at Temple Adath Israel.

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Keep the weekend going with music to catch next week in Lexington

Music News & Reviews

Keep the weekend going with music to catch next week in Lexington

April 24, 2019 08:34 AM

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Weekend best bets: Theater, bourbon, crawfish, horses and art

Family

Weekend best bets: Theater, bourbon, crawfish, horses and art

April 24, 2019 08:45 AM

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