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How this Jewish attorney escaped the Holocaust and changed Eastern Kentucky forever

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How this Jewish attorney escaped the Holocaust and changed Eastern Kentucky forever

On a summer day in 1970, John Rosenberg, a Jewish attorney born in pre-Holocaust Germany, got a phone call that would change Eastern Kentucky forever.

April 23, 2019 10:26 AM

‘They almost died trying to save them.’ Kentucky parents in surgery after fire kills toddlers

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‘They almost died trying to save them.’ Kentucky parents in surgery after fire kills toddlers

April 23, 2019 11:42 AM

From Greatest Generation to forgotten folks: You can help vulnerable seniors

Paul Prather

From Greatest Generation to forgotten folks: You can help vulnerable seniors

April 23, 2019 12:34 PM

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

Kentucky

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

April 23, 2019 09:16 AM

As Kentucky public retirees live longer, pension costs grow by hundreds of millions

Politics & Government

As Kentucky public retirees live longer, pension costs grow by hundreds of millions

April 22, 2019 04:43 PM

This racehorse gained fame for sitting on his butt. Now, he’s getting busy.

Horses

This racehorse gained fame for sitting on his butt. Now, he’s getting busy.

April 22, 2019 05:44 AM

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

Crime

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

April 22, 2019 03:11 PM

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Kentucky quarterback Gunnar Hoak decides to enter NCAA transfer portal

April 23, 2019 09:40 AM

President Trump to pay 3-day state visit to Britain in June

April 23, 2019 10:34 AM

Jefferson County teachers’ group endorses Edelen

April 22, 2019 03:46 PM

Former Estill County teacher accused of not reporting abuse now charged with hitting girl

April 22, 2019 04:12 PM

3-year-old twins dead in Kentucky fire; parents suffer life-threatening injuries

April 22, 2019 03:12 PM

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Josh Allen: A look back at the Kentucky edge rusher’s 2018 season

April 22, 2019 03:37 PM

Benny Snell: A look back at the Kentucky running back’s 2018 season

April 22, 2019 03:36 PM

Lonnie Johnson: A look back at the Kentucky cornerback’s 2018 season

April 22, 2019 03:36 PM

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Kentucky quarterback Gunnar Hoak decides to enter NCAA transfer portal

Sports

Kentucky quarterback Gunnar Hoak decides to enter NCAA transfer portal

April 23, 2019 09:40 AM

Count the Citrus Bowl among the biggest ‘Stans’ of Kentucky star Josh Allen

April 23, 2019 10:11 AM

2019 Kentucky NFL Draft guide: Predictions for ex-Cats and how to track them

April 22, 2019 05:45 AM

The coaching carousel: One SEC school wins big; why UCLA, Rick Pitino are losers

April 22, 2019 04:49 PM

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He claimed disability but worked at a coal company. Kentucky man faces $200,000 bill.

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He claimed disability but worked at a coal company. Kentucky man faces $200,000 bill.

April 22, 2019 07:41 AM

‘We mourn the loss of our brother-in-arms.’ Richmond soldier deployed in Iraq dies

April 21, 2019 08:06 PM

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

April 21, 2019 12:02 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: A few boomers back in the bluegrass

April 23, 2019 05:41 AM

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A Trump Fed choice steps aside, and another faces new doubts

Business

A Trump Fed choice steps aside, and another faces new doubts

April 23, 2019 12:06 AM

California may boost rules for homes at high wildfire risk

April 23, 2019 12:35 AM

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

Opinion

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

April 23, 2019 09:30 AM

‘Unsustainable.’ For EKU and others, legislature and governor must act quickly on pensions.

April 22, 2019 12:18 PM

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

April 23, 2019 09:40 AM

Joel Pett: Who can’t afford the ‘Green New Deal’?

April 22, 2019 03:33 PM

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

The latest census of agriculture shows changes in Kentucky farming that include more women and young producers and the growing value of agriculture to the economy, with the market value of sales topping $5.7 billion.

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

Contemporary Christian music MercyMe group is getting a second shot from their hit song’s success, “I Can Only Imagine”, when a film of the same name starring Dennis Quaid based on the song’s creation and success was released in 2018 and became an unexpected winner at the box office. The popular contemporary Christian music MercyMe group plays Rupp Arena.

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Avengers get epic send-off at ‘Endgame’ world premiere

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Avengers get epic send-off at ‘Endgame’ world premiere

April 23, 2019 08:12 AM

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‘Thrones’ is ending, but will live on in merchandise

LexGo

‘Thrones’ is ending, but will live on in merchandise

April 22, 2019 02:58 PM

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