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Diageo announces $130 million distillery project to produce more bourbon

Bourbon Industry

Diageo announces $130 million distillery project to produce more bourbon

December 13, 2018 01:53 PM

GOP leaders outraged by Supreme Court spanking on pension law. They should be ashamed.

Tom Eblen

GOP leaders outraged by Supreme Court spanking on pension law. They should be ashamed.

December 13, 2018 03:43 PM

Priest travels US spreading Gospel 1 good deed at a time

National

Priest travels US spreading Gospel 1 good deed at a time

December 14, 2018 01:16 AM

‘I just want them to pay me.’ Lexington beer hall owes $250,000 on construction, suit says

Fayette County

‘I just want them to pay me.’ Lexington beer hall owes $250,000 on construction, suit says

December 13, 2018 11:56 AM

Kentucky doctor really didn’t like paying taxes on hefty income. Now he’s headed to prison

State

Kentucky doctor really didn’t like paying taxes on hefty income. Now he’s headed to prison

December 13, 2018 09:20 AM

Cheers and jeers erupt over Kentucky pension ruling. See the reaction.

Politics & Government

Cheers and jeers erupt over Kentucky pension ruling. See the reaction.

December 13, 2018 11:27 AM

Southern Baptist Seminary in Kentucky discloses founders’ slave-owning past, racist views

Latest News

Southern Baptist Seminary in Kentucky discloses founders’ slave-owning past, racist views

December 13, 2018 08:33 AM

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Ex-Trump lawyer: Hush money paid over election concerns

December 14, 2018 07:52 AM

Multiple bomb threats reported in Lexington, nationwide.

December 13, 2018 03:08 PM

Senate rebukes Trump, Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi, Yemen war

December 14, 2018 06:01 AM

Flight from Sacramento has to turn around after human heart was left onboard

December 13, 2018 03:00 AM

Officer dies in crash during chase in southern Indiana

December 13, 2018 05:56 AM

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Here are the top 10 worst passwords of 2018

December 13, 2018 07:40 PM

‘This is a sad day for Kentucky’: Bevin reacts to court decision on pension law.

December 13, 2018 01:33 PM

Kentucky pension ruling: ‘A landmark win for transparency’

December 13, 2018 12:47 PM

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2018 Class of the Commonwealth: Kentucky’s top 25 high school football seniors

Sports

2018 Class of the Commonwealth: Kentucky’s top 25 high school football seniors

December 14, 2018 07:05 AM

The one-and-done quandary Kentucky basketball finds itself in

December 13, 2018 05:32 PM

‘Not worried about Tyler.’ Faith in Herro’s shooting hasn’t dimmed.

December 13, 2018 11:11 AM

High school basketball boys’ and girls’ scores from around Kentucky

November 26, 2018 06:30 PM

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Kentucky Senate leader vows to ‘rein in’ judges after pension ruling

Local

Kentucky Senate leader vows to ‘rein in’ judges after pension ruling

December 13, 2018 03:08 PM

Man who confessed to 90 murders now indicted in Kentucky woman’s death

December 13, 2018 07:55 PM

Truck carrying explosives allowed to burn deep in Lexington quarry

December 13, 2018 04:11 PM

Crying baby thrown over upstairs banister. Kentucky mom allegedly reveals death details

December 12, 2018 05:24 PM

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‘I just want them to pay me.’ Lexington beer hall owes $250,000 on construction, suit says

Business

‘I just want them to pay me.’ Lexington beer hall owes $250,000 on construction, suit says

December 13, 2018 11:56 AM

China suspends tariff hikes on $126B of US cars, auto parts

December 14, 2018 07:52 AM

Diageo announces $130 million distillery project to produce more bourbon

December 13, 2018 01:53 PM

McConnell knows he’s going to be a Democratic target in 2020. Enter the hemp issue.

December 12, 2018 04:54 PM

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Emoluments Claus

Opinion

Emoluments Claus

December 13, 2018 03:57 PM

Court ruling on pensions a win for democracy

December 13, 2018 08:32 PM

The path toward impeachment is now clear

December 12, 2018 02:59 PM

Kudos to McConnell for legalizing industrial hemp

December 12, 2018 08:18 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘Landmark win for every teacher.’ Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down pension law.

The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously struck down a controversial law that would have reduced retirement benefits for public employees, most notably by ending traditional pensions for school teachers hired after Jan. 1.

Blogs & Columns

Pimlico needs a rebuild, but is home of the Preakness worth the cost?

December 13, 2018 10:15 AM

Michael Jordan was not happy with Malik Monk after Hornets’ win

December 13, 2018 10:42 AM

Kentucky close to selling out its Citrus Bowl ticket allotment

December 11, 2018 04:40 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 05:41 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 04:58 PM

Pets for adoption in December 2018

Pets for adoption in December 2018

December 04, 2018 06:23 AM

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LexGo

LexGo

Get in the spirit with a local Christmas or comedy show this weekend

‘The Night Before Christmas,’ ballet, comedian Sinbad and the movie ‘Jingle Bell Rocks!’ all happening in Lexington.

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Rock ‘n’ roll for the holidays. Local band performs Pink Floyd at benefit concert.

Music News & Reviews

Rock ‘n’ roll for the holidays. Local band performs Pink Floyd at benefit concert.

December 11, 2018 11:35 AM

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A word in favor of preaching to the choir

Paul Prather

A word in favor of preaching to the choir

December 13, 2018 09:17 AM

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