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Democrat Rocky Adkins launches his campaign for Kentucky governor from Morehead

Politics & Government

Democrat Rocky Adkins launches his campaign for Kentucky governor from Morehead

Kentucky House Minority Leader Rocky Adkins made what’s been rumored for more than a year official Wednesday: he’s running for governor in 2019.

November 14, 2018 04:30 PM

Who is Rocky Adkins’ running mate? Meet Stephanie Horne.

Politics & Government

Who is Rocky Adkins’ running mate? Meet Stephanie Horne.

November 14, 2018 04:36 PM

How could 8 die without a trace of the killers? Father agrees in Fayette court to extradition

Crime

How could 8 die without a trace of the killers? Father agrees in Fayette court to extradition

November 14, 2018 12:38 PM

Bevin: ‘Breaking the backs’ of teachers union will be among ‘best things’ for Kentucky

Politics & Government

Bevin: ‘Breaking the backs’ of teachers union will be among ‘best things’ for Kentucky

November 14, 2018 03:17 PM

‘I am innocent.’ Imprisoned Kentucky Amish man seeks pardon from President Trump

Kentucky

‘I am innocent.’ Imprisoned Kentucky Amish man seeks pardon from President Trump

November 14, 2018 01:16 PM

‘We have a better foot to put forward.’ KY Senate GOP floor leader faces challenge.

Politics & Government

‘We have a better foot to put forward.’ KY Senate GOP floor leader faces challenge.

November 14, 2018 09:01 AM

Former LCA, Campbellsville basketball standout murdered in Kansas

Crime

Former LCA, Campbellsville basketball standout murdered in Kansas

November 13, 2018 05:50 PM

Latest News

Wintery weather expected to cause slick roads, icy overpasses in parts of Kentucky

November 14, 2018 06:04 PM

Kentucky Baptist Convention cuts ties with churches over LBGTQ issue

November 14, 2018 11:25 AM

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Versailles Road

November 14, 2018 04:29 PM

The Latest: Bloomberg: Leader’s GOP women claim misleading

November 14, 2018 06:48 PM

Estranged husband indicted in Fort Campbell soldier’s death

November 14, 2018 02:40 PM

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Rocky Adkins launches his 2019 gubernatorial campaign with a song

November 14, 2018 07:05 PM

Suspect in ‘executions’ of eight in Ohio agrees in Fayette County court to extradition

November 14, 2018 02:59 PM

Why Eddie Gran believes Kentucky’s offense can be fixed

November 14, 2018 04:03 PM

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What’s holding back Kentucky’s offense? It’s complicated.

Sports

What’s holding back Kentucky’s offense? It’s complicated.

November 14, 2018 05:04 PM

Kentucky’s high school baseball state tourney has a home for 2019. What about softball?

November 14, 2018 01:47 PM

Kentucky basketball: Five things to know about North Dakota

November 13, 2018 09:36 PM

Is Marvin Lewis the man to turn around the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense?

November 14, 2018 12:45 PM

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Local

STDs are surging. Kentucky is 1 of 2 states with treatment policies that ignore partners

November 14, 2018 11:26 AM

Kentucky doctor is among physicians snapping back at NRA’s ‘stay in their lane’ remark

November 13, 2018 04:33 PM

Does Lexington have a gang problem? New study plans to find out.

November 13, 2018 04:14 PM

Financial health of Teachers’ Retirement System of Kentucky improves slightly

November 13, 2018 02:33 PM

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Tips for reducing the risk of trouble during a company party

Business

Tips for reducing the risk of trouble during a company party

November 14, 2018 01:47 PM

Banks, insurers pull stocks lower; Oil snaps 12-day skid

November 14, 2018 04:49 PM

One Lexington restaurant closing, another leaving downtown.

November 13, 2018 11:08 AM

Next generation of biotech food heading for grocery stores

November 14, 2018 04:39 PM

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Florida races

Opinion

Florida races

November 13, 2018 05:33 PM

Ending a pregnancy is not an easy choice, but every woman should have the same choices I did.

November 13, 2018 05:34 PM

Job-killing tariffs, ballooning debt, blessed peacemakers

November 13, 2018 05:37 PM

What the midterm elections tell us about the 2020 presidential campaign

November 13, 2018 06:00 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

Grant Oakley’s second day of work was the last day of his short life

A work forklift killed Grant Oakley, 17, of Garrard County, KY. The resulting bad state investigation was blamed for no charges being filed. Feds: Kentucky fails to properly review worker deaths.

Blogs & Columns

Liveblog: Kentucky vs. North Dakota basketball

November 14, 2018 06:52 PM

Podcast: Kentucky basketball recruiting and the early signing period

November 13, 2018 08:11 PM

Kentucky basketball: Five things to know about North Dakota

November 13, 2018 09:36 PM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 08:39 PM

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

Photo gallery from Kentucky’s 34-17 loss to Georgia

November 05, 2018 08:15 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

October 30, 2018 06:35 PM

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Stage & Dance

Stage & Dance

‘Elf the Musical’: A Christmas comedy that encourages a positive approach to life

‘Elf the Musical’ is at the Lexington Opera House this weekend

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It started as a line in a poem. Exhibit shows what ‘Unlearn Fear + Hate’ has become.

Copious Notes

It started as a line in a poem. Exhibit shows what ‘Unlearn Fear + Hate’ has become.

November 13, 2018 04:31 PM

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Want to have a panic-free Thanksgiving? Let one of these places cook your meal.

Food & Drink

Want to have a panic-free Thanksgiving? Let one of these places cook your meal.

November 13, 2018 08:30 AM

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