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‘Tough changes.’ Superintendent removing some teachers at Lexington’s low-performing schools

Proposals have been announced for two low-performing schools to extend the school day and academic year

April 19, 2019 03:42 PM

He’s accused of kidnapping, but Sheikh Mohammed won’t be banned from Kentucky race tracks

Kentucky Derby

He’s accused of kidnapping, but Sheikh Mohammed won’t be banned from Kentucky race tracks

April 19, 2019 02:18 PM

Kentucky workers’ comp agency cuts CEO’s pay, imposes probation after critical audit

Politics & Government

Kentucky workers’ comp agency cuts CEO’s pay, imposes probation after critical audit

April 19, 2019 03:27 PM

$264 million and counting: The rising cost of opioid addiction at UK’s hospitals

Kentucky

$264 million and counting: The rising cost of opioid addiction at UK’s hospitals

April 19, 2019 11:47 AM

‘No seat at the roundtable.’ High school journalists turned away from Betsy DeVos event

Education

‘No seat at the roundtable.’ High school journalists turned away from Betsy DeVos event

April 19, 2019 11:30 AM

Lexington firefighter receives 10-day suspension for ‘racially inappropriate language’

Fayette County

Lexington firefighter receives 10-day suspension for ‘racially inappropriate language’

April 19, 2019 11:14 AM

Police: Intoxicated Kentucky girlfriend killed EKU freshman. He wanted to be drug counselor

Crime

Police: Intoxicated Kentucky girlfriend killed EKU freshman. He wanted to be drug counselor

April 19, 2019 07:37 AM

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First look: Jeff Ruby opens his Lexington steakhouse with a party -- for himself!

April 19, 2019 09:42 PM

A case of Hepatitis A has been confirmed at another Lexington restaurant

April 19, 2019 05:04 PM

Random drug testing of some students approved by this Kentucky school district

April 19, 2019 05:01 PM

Kentucky food truck apologizes about LGBTQ Trump shirts, then reportedly orders more

April 19, 2019 01:48 PM

Grand jury indicts Kentucky sheriff following injury crash

April 19, 2019 10:16 AM

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Ribbon cutting for new Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in Lexington

April 19, 2019 09:16 PM

Superintendent Manny Caulk responding to low performing schools

April 19, 2019 03:21 PM

Lexington firefighter disciplined for ‘offensive language’

April 19, 2019 11:13 AM

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Matthew Hurt said no to Kentucky. Where does that leave the Cats for next season?

Sports

Matthew Hurt said no to Kentucky. Where does that leave the Cats for next season?

April 19, 2019 04:22 PM

‘Deal with the devil’ keeps Kentucky basketball’s revolving door spinning

April 19, 2019 11:27 AM

Another Kentucky basketball player to explore his NBA Draft prospects

April 19, 2019 10:41 AM

Kentucky’s Keldon Johnson already living the NBA life with $300,000 car

April 19, 2019 11:50 AM

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2 men, woman teamed up for Lexington robberies. Last of trio sentenced in victim’s death.

Local

2 men, woman teamed up for Lexington robberies. Last of trio sentenced in victim’s death.

April 19, 2019 10:33 AM

Some kids in Lexington don’t have books at home. Now thousands are getting them free.

April 19, 2019 12:21 PM

Kentucky pension systems need money. Here’s how these governor candidates would get it.

April 18, 2019 04:12 PM

Kentucky officer charged after allegedly exchanging photos with minor on Snapchat

April 18, 2019 12:53 PM

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

Business

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

‘A huge moment.’ Churchill, Triple Crown tracks, plus Keeneland move to ban race-day drug

April 18, 2019 09:32 AM

Toyota, SoftBank fund, Denso invest $1 billion in Uber

April 19, 2019 01:03 AM

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Horse racing’s future depends on uniform rules for medication, testing

Opinion

Horse racing’s future depends on uniform rules for medication, testing

April 19, 2019 01:15 PM

‘Stories connect us.’ New reading series brings writer Amy Bloom to Lexington.

April 19, 2019 12:49 PM

How can Democrats reconnect with rural voters? Start with these issues.

April 19, 2019 11:23 AM

Letters: Vaccination story needed both sides; not giving kids shots “is comparable to drunk driving”

April 19, 2019 10:22 AM

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Hedge fund firms accused of cheating public sue Kentucky pension agency over fraud suit

Two investment firms that have handled hundreds of millions of dollars for Kentucky Retirement Systems this week sued the state pension agency, accusing it of backing a lawsuit that alleges they swindled KRS on hedge funds.

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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The Head and the Heart comes to Lexington with a new sound and a new spirit

The Head and the Heart plays Lexington’s Manchester Music Hall with a news sound and a new band spirit forged by the reshuffled lineup with the promotion of guitarist Matt Gervais.

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Easter reminds us that resurrection is possible when we lose faith

Paul Prather

Easter reminds us that resurrection is possible when we lose faith

April 18, 2019 03:04 PM

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Weekend to do list: Kitefest, Mary Poppins show and ride a Ferris wheel at Fayette Mall?

LexGo

Weekend to do list: Kitefest, Mary Poppins show and ride a Ferris wheel at Fayette Mall?

April 18, 2019 01:12 PM

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