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7 things teachers and public workers need to know about Kentucky’s new pension bills

Politics & Government

7 things teachers and public workers need to know about Kentucky’s new pension bills

December 18, 2018 11:32 AM

First a ‘sewer’ bill, now a Christmas crisis. Why can’t GOP majority govern honestly?

Tom Eblen

First a ‘sewer’ bill, now a Christmas crisis. Why can’t GOP majority govern honestly?

December 18, 2018 09:38 AM

Bevin calls surprise special session. Two new pension bills introduced after 11 p.m.

Politics & Government

Bevin calls surprise special session. Two new pension bills introduced after 11 p.m.

December 17, 2018 04:00 PM

‘This is how cowards run a government.’ Teachers, public workers scramble to Capitol.

Politics & Government

‘This is how cowards run a government.’ Teachers, public workers scramble to Capitol.

December 17, 2018 05:55 PM

Attorneys to determine if Lexington Diocese handled abusive priests appropriately

Fayette County

Attorneys to determine if Lexington Diocese handled abusive priests appropriately

December 17, 2018 01:53 PM

Country musician Tyler Childers delivering 500 cases of water to this Kentucky town

State

Country musician Tyler Childers delivering 500 cases of water to this Kentucky town

December 17, 2018 01:51 PM

3-year-old ‘hero’ dies in Lexington. Investigation underway.

Fayette County

3-year-old ‘hero’ dies in Lexington. Investigation underway.

December 17, 2018 11:05 AM

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Police: Woman says she dropped sword on man during argument

December 18, 2018 07:30 AM

U of Louisville dance team coach, reality TV star terminated

December 18, 2018 06:57 AM

Flynn heads to sentencing, with ‘Good luck’ wish from Trump

December 18, 2018 10:36 AM

Little if any progress as partial government shutdown looms

December 18, 2018 08:03 AM

Police investigate death of Kentucky jail inmate

December 17, 2018 10:34 AM

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Matt Bevin calls a surprise special legislative session Monday night to handle pensions

December 17, 2018 04:55 PM

Christmas carols with a twist sung at protest of surprise legislative session

December 17, 2018 09:55 PM

‘I need to thank the people of Scott County.’ Lusby looks back on years of service.

December 18, 2018 10:40 AM

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UK football could be in for stress-free signing day and another talented class

Sports

UK football could be in for stress-free signing day and another talented class

December 18, 2018 10:24 AM

Can Calipari’s Cats regain their blue-blood rivalry mojo?

December 17, 2018 05:12 PM

Another day, another national award for Kentucky’s Josh Allen

December 17, 2018 03:21 PM

New poll is out: Kentucky will face a top-10 team in North Carolina

December 17, 2018 12:46 PM

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He got 30 days for breaking Rand Paul’s ribs. Prosecutors appeal, seeking prison.

Local

He got 30 days for breaking Rand Paul’s ribs. Prosecutors appeal, seeking prison.

December 17, 2018 12:00 AM

Paralyzed beagle found in Floyd County dump. She might have been lab test animal.

December 17, 2018 06:03 PM

New Capital Plaza building ahead of schedule; move in coming in summer

December 17, 2018 01:21 PM

Juvenile son has 50-50 chance at survival after dad ‘disciplined’ him, Kentucky police say

December 17, 2018 07:36 AM

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CBS denies former CEO Les Moonves $120 million severance

Business

CBS denies former CEO Les Moonves $120 million severance

December 18, 2018 02:19 AM

Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates Wednesday, a move Trump calls ‘foolish’ and ‘incredible’

December 17, 2018 03:00 AM

Chinese internment camp factory sends sportswear to US

December 18, 2018 09:32 AM

Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs

December 17, 2018 07:54 AM

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Wild and crazy guys

Opinion

Wild and crazy guys

December 17, 2018 10:42 AM

Trump: Democrats are the reason I can’t have my wall! Republicans: Well, actually ...

December 17, 2018 12:27 PM

The Senate asserts itself on Saudis: American values and truth first

December 17, 2018 12:33 PM

Letters: Make Lexington safer; End ‘one and done’; Keep Barr accountable

December 17, 2018 06:28 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘Worse and worse.’ Time to address Eastern Kentucky’s water woes, officials say.

Following a Herald-Leader series, Stirring the Waters, Kentucky politicians called for increased funding for the state’s regulatory agency, and more oversight of water districts in Appalachian Kentucky.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over Utah

December 16, 2018 09:27 AM

Liveblog: No. 19 Kentucky 88, Utah 61

December 15, 2018 09:15 AM

Kentucky basketball: Explaining John Calipari’s ‘treat it like a win’ comment

December 15, 2018 08:18 AM

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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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Tired of the same old Christmas tunes? These new collections deviate from the norm.

Here’s some new Christmas music worth a listen.

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Country musician Tyler Childers delivering 500 cases of water to this Kentucky town

State

Country musician Tyler Childers delivering 500 cases of water to this Kentucky town

December 17, 2018 01:51 PM

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Review: Jason Isbell’s plain-speaking songs, steadfast delivery fueled EKU show

Music News & Reviews

Review: Jason Isbell’s plain-speaking songs, steadfast delivery fueled EKU show

December 17, 2018 07:11 AM

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