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‘That’s crazy.’ Herro’s rebounding performance stuns Kentucky teammate.

Freshman guard answers Kentucky's call in a big way

February 17, 2019 01:57 AM

Proposed Town Branch Park gets boost from federal arts grant. Find out what it’s for.

Fayette County

Proposed Town Branch Park gets boost from federal arts grant. Find out what it’s for.

February 17, 2019 10:34 AM

Even Tennessee’s players agreed: ‘Kentucky was totally kicking our butt.’

UK Men's Basketball

Even Tennessee’s players agreed: ‘Kentucky was totally kicking our butt.’

February 17, 2019 01:07 AM

Kentucky basketball’s rout of Tennessee ‘shows how much we’ve grown’

UK Men's Basketball

Kentucky basketball’s rout of Tennessee ‘shows how much we’ve grown’

February 17, 2019 01:24 AM

On dream night in Rupp Arena, Kentucky ‘regains’ its indispensable player

Mark Story

On dream night in Rupp Arena, Kentucky ‘regains’ its indispensable player

February 17, 2019 12:39 AM

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after Kentucky’s blowout of No. 1 Tennessee

UK Recruiting

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after Kentucky’s blowout of No. 1 Tennessee

February 16, 2019 11:47 PM

Instant analysis: Who’s up, who’s down after Kentucky’s win over Tennessee

Mark Story

Instant analysis: Who’s up, who’s down after Kentucky’s win over Tennessee

February 16, 2019 10:52 PM

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Teen brothers killed in accident on Harrodsburg Road

February 17, 2019 10:52 AM

Icy Roads led to multiple wrecks, shut down of portions of I-75, I-64 and New Circle

February 17, 2019 09:20 AM

Mayor Linda Gorton made a bet with a former WWE star. Why he’ll soon be wearing a UK jersey.

February 16, 2019 10:31 PM

UK student got a chance to win $19,000 with a half-court shot. He nailed it.

February 16, 2019 12:41 PM

Nonprofit sues Kentucky over Medicaid reimbursement rates

February 16, 2019 01:54 PM

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What is the key to PJ Washington’s hook shot?

February 17, 2019 03:57 PM

Photo slideshow: No. 5 Kentucky defeats No. 1 Tennessee 86-69

February 16, 2019 11:20 PM

Keldon Johnson helps Kentucky take down Tennessee

February 16, 2019 11:52 PM

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Even Tennessee’s players agreed: ‘Kentucky was totally kicking our butt.’

Sports

Even Tennessee’s players agreed: ‘Kentucky was totally kicking our butt.’

February 17, 2019 01:07 AM

On dream night in Rupp Arena, Kentucky ‘regains’ its indispensable player

February 17, 2019 12:39 AM

The Latest: Busch starts 31st, wins 1st stage of Daytona 500

February 17, 2019 04:10 PM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over No. 1-ranked Tennessee

February 17, 2019 12:58 AM

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A widow says Kentucky Utilities is responsible for her husband’s death. See what she alleges.

Local

A widow says Kentucky Utilities is responsible for her husband’s death. See what she alleges.

February 15, 2019 05:23 PM

Kentucky House passes solar power bill, with changes that could lead to showdown

February 15, 2019 01:33 PM

‘A sad day for ... justice system.’ Kentucky detective sentenced for lying in gruesome case

February 14, 2019 02:56 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Heavy rain threat over the next week

February 17, 2019 05:58 AM

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This Lexington business creates software to help bring order to information

Business

This Lexington business creates software to help bring order to information

February 17, 2019 09:00 AM

Updated list of restaurants on probation as of February: Read before you eat

February 15, 2019 07:00 AM

Which new restaurant is coming to the former Julep Cup space in The Woodlands?

February 15, 2019 09:23 AM

Paradise no more. TVA votes to close iconic coal-burning power plant in Kentucky.

February 14, 2019 11:09 AM

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Joel Pett says state legislature’s motto is ‘stay on target’

Opinion

Joel Pett says state legislature’s motto is ‘stay on target’

February 15, 2019 05:06 PM

Kentucky Senate rolls over for NRA

February 15, 2019 07:49 PM

McConnell prime for the Pelosi treatment, if only Dems had the spine

February 15, 2019 07:55 PM

Kentucky cannot afford a new generation of nicotine addicts

February 15, 2019 08:07 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Tempers flared. Tears flowed. Men shouldn’t have sex? KY House passes abortion bill.

The Kentucky House approved a bill that would ban abortions in the state if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over No. 1-ranked Tennessee

February 17, 2019 12:58 AM

Reaction to Kentucky basketball toppling top-ranked Tennessee

February 17, 2019 09:28 AM

Liveblog: No. 5 Kentucky 86, No. 1 Tennessee 69

February 16, 2019 06:54 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

February 15, 2019 11:47 AM

61st Grammy Awards

61st Grammy Awards

February 11, 2019 08:23 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 4 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 4 2019

February 05, 2019 12:34 PM

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LexGo

Don Cheadle sports political shirts as he hosts ‘SNL’

Don Cheadle delivered some political messages along with jokes as he hosted "Saturday Night Live" for the first time.

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From Bogart to millennials: Italian hat maker tries new look

Living

From Bogart to millennials: Italian hat maker tries new look

February 17, 2019 05:15 AM

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‘Roma’ or ‘A Star is Born?’ May the best film win this year’s Oscar, or not.

Paul Prather

‘Roma’ or ‘A Star is Born?’ May the best film win this year’s Oscar, or not.

February 15, 2019 09:42 AM

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