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Former players accuse head coach of ‘bullying’; NKU says it has ‘taken complaints seriously.’

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Former players accuse head coach of ‘bullying’; NKU says it has ‘taken complaints seriously.’

March 25, 2019 08:00 PM

Portofino, Joella’s, Planet Thai, Save-A-Lot placed on health department probation list

Restaurant News & Reviews

Portofino, Joella’s, Planet Thai, Save-A-Lot placed on health department probation list

March 25, 2019 09:34 AM

‘Southern Living’ named this Lexington restaurant the best in Kentucky. Again.

Restaurant News & Reviews

‘Southern Living’ named this Lexington restaurant the best in Kentucky. Again.

March 25, 2019 11:45 PM

Bevin appoints a judge who was defeated in November to Fayette Circuit Court seat

Politics & Government

Bevin appoints a judge who was defeated in November to Fayette Circuit Court seat

March 25, 2019 05:26 PM

Cynthiana man who admitted to trying to have sex with children gets long federal sentence

Crime

Cynthiana man who admitted to trying to have sex with children gets long federal sentence

March 25, 2019 05:47 PM

McConnell wants to know why Obama wasn’t tougher on Russia

Politics & Government

McConnell wants to know why Obama wasn’t tougher on Russia

March 25, 2019 01:17 PM

A 2017 fatal hit and run left a man on the side of the road for six hours. Suspect arrested.

Crime

A 2017 fatal hit and run left a man on the side of the road for six hours. Suspect arrested.

March 25, 2019 01:37 PM

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Man charged with assault in Race Street shooting that seriously injured victim

March 25, 2019 09:57 PM

State police charge man with murder in fatal McCreary County shooting

March 25, 2019 10:37 PM

Victory lap and accolades: Trump has, perhaps, best day ever

March 25, 2019 08:03 PM

Attorney who tweeted about potential Nike basketball scandal charged with extortion

March 25, 2019 01:49 PM

Pets, vacations and cars: How drunk shoppers spent $40 billion last year, survey says

March 25, 2019 02:19 PM

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Top basketball recruit Matthew Hurt talks about UK, Duke, Kansas and UNC

March 25, 2019 02:40 PM

Jaden McDaniels looking forward to challenge of McDonald’s Game

March 25, 2019 04:07 PM

Drone footage of flood damage at Bee Rock

March 25, 2019 11:43 AM

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Kentucky women’s season ends at the hands of N.C. State in NCAA Tournament

Sports

Kentucky women’s season ends at the hands of N.C. State in NCAA Tournament

March 25, 2019 08:58 PM

PJ Washington’s father has message for UK fans: ‘Just relax’

March 25, 2019 05:35 PM

March Madness winners and losers: Stock is up for SEC, Richard Pitino and a UK player

March 25, 2019 04:10 PM

Father of top recruit Matthew Hurt says UK coaches ‘haven’t wavered’ in recruitment

March 25, 2019 02:11 PM

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Kentucky woman found dead with her throat cut. Her husband was arrested 300 miles away

Local

Kentucky woman found dead with her throat cut. Her husband was arrested 300 miles away

March 25, 2019 07:32 AM

How a Missouri man led investigators to charge this Lexington woman with creating child porn

March 23, 2019 08:06 PM

Head-on collision kills two Lewis County

March 24, 2019 10:54 AM

Man in serious condition after Race Street shooting

March 24, 2019 11:39 AM

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Read before you eat: Updated list of Lexington restaurants on probation for March

Business

Read before you eat: Updated list of Lexington restaurants on probation for March

March 25, 2019 09:34 AM

Are you the weakest link in your own cybersecurity? Don’t take a quiz to find out.

March 20, 2019 09:07 AM

Local food truck expanding with shops in Versailles, Georgetown

March 22, 2019 02:28 PM

A former NBA superstar will be the new face for Papa John’s and a member of its Board

March 22, 2019 10:13 AM

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Letters: who will pay for the wall, a warning for Tyler Herro and love for Luke Perry

Opinion

Letters: who will pay for the wall, a warning for Tyler Herro and love for Luke Perry

March 25, 2019 06:41 PM

Don’t make women choose between healthy pregnancy and a paycheck. Pass Senate Bill 18.

March 21, 2019 03:23 PM

Energy, solar debates in Frankfort leave citizens in the cold and dark

March 22, 2019 04:34 PM

When you finish your taxes this year, ‘check the box’ to help hungry Kentuckians

March 22, 2019 04:55 PM

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Some of the more than 100 bottles of distilled spirits seized in a Kentucky ABC raid, along with more than 1,000 bottles of malt beverages.

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In Depth

Kentucky ABC raids veterans club, finds moonshine, illegal gambling, more

A yearlong investigation led to a search Wednesday that found a club in a Kentucky dry county serving alcohol and much more. The American Patriot Veterans Club didn’t have a liquor license.

Blogs & Columns

Coach K has big praise for Columbia, Colonial Life Arena and this ‘classy’ SC group

March 24, 2019 09:23 PM

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games on TV (Sunday)

March 24, 2019 09:26 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament win over Wofford

March 23, 2019 08:10 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

March 21, 2019 01:29 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 06:24 PM

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

March 10, 2019 10:37 AM

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The cast of “Impractical Jokers,” from left James “Murr” Murray, Sal Vulcano, Joe Gatto and Brian “Q” Quinn will bring their live show to Rupp Arena next week.

Celebrities

Celebrities

It’s only funny if somebody cringes: The ‘Impractical Jokers’ bringing their madness to Rupp

The ‘Impractical Jokers’ specialize in hidden camera pranks with improv and physical humor. And they are coming to Rupp Arena.

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Historic distillery adds curated cocktail experience, bar

Bourbon Industry

Historic distillery adds curated cocktail experience, bar

March 24, 2019 11:07 AM

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Cable viewers digest Mueller news through Hannity, Maddow

Celebrities

Cable viewers digest Mueller news through Hannity, Maddow

March 23, 2019 11:32 AM

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