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First Mitch McConnell earned ire of 9/11 first responders, now it’s Rand Paul

Politics & Government

First Mitch McConnell earned ire of 9/11 first responders, now it’s Rand Paul

The move earned him a swift rebuke on the floor from the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, who said she was “deeply disappointed” and accused Paul of playing “political games.”

July 17, 2019 01:26 PM

Beshear calls Trump’s tweets ugly, but he and Bevin both decline to label them racist

Politics & Government

Beshear calls Trump’s tweets ugly, but he and Bevin both decline to label them racist

July 17, 2019 01:24 PM

These UK professors aim to cut cervical cancer rates in Eastern Kentucky. Here’s how.

Health & Medicine

These UK professors aim to cut cervical cancer rates in Eastern Kentucky. Here’s how.

July 17, 2019 01:45 PM

LEX18 pulls Matt Jones from his television show until he decides on U.S. Senate bid

Politics & Government

LEX18 pulls Matt Jones from his television show until he decides on U.S. Senate bid

July 16, 2019 04:13 PM

He’s accused of taking photos or videos up woman’s skirt at Lexington store. Know him?

Crime

He’s accused of taking photos or videos up woman’s skirt at Lexington store. Know him?

July 16, 2019 04:27 PM

‘I don’t like violence.’ First interview with Dunbar threat suspect played at trial

Crime

‘I don’t like violence.’ First interview with Dunbar threat suspect played at trial

July 16, 2019 07:03 PM

Store closes due to rodents; restaurant dumps 43 pounds of potentially hazardous ramen

Restaurant News & Reviews

Store closes due to rodents; restaurant dumps 43 pounds of potentially hazardous ramen

July 16, 2019 11:46 AM

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Could your old photos help Lexington police solve disappearance of Melanie Flynn?

July 17, 2019 03:29 PM

Wounded Kentucky deputy stable after surgery. Suspect found in cemetery.

July 17, 2019 09:39 AM

9-year-old boy pulled from creek dies in ‘apparent drowning’

July 17, 2019 10:52 AM

Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency

July 17, 2019 07:59 PM

Kentucky’s first urban Target is here. See what’s inside.

July 17, 2019 10:56 AM

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Rezny Gallery exhibit focuses on small art

July 17, 2019 05:19 PM

Photo slideshow: PGA Barbasol Championship Pro-Am at Keene Trace Golf Club

July 17, 2019 07:37 PM

HPV vaccine to prevent cancer: A pediatrician’s recommendation

July 17, 2019 01:56 PM

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PGA Barbasol: Tubby Smith reconnects, and Bill Meck tests Mother Nature

Sports

PGA Barbasol: Tubby Smith reconnects, and Bill Meck tests Mother Nature

July 17, 2019 07:38 PM

Stoops and Daly show a hit at PGA Barbasol Pro-Am. ‘We’ve had a lot of fun.’

July 17, 2019 04:53 PM

It will take more than one year to convince Kentucky football’s skeptics

July 17, 2019 01:18 PM

Ten Years of Coach Cal: Ranking all 10 Kentucky teams

July 17, 2019 10:40 AM

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$1.3 million in drug-testing fraud admitted in case involving Nicholasville, Owensboro labs

Local

$1.3 million in drug-testing fraud admitted in case involving Nicholasville, Owensboro labs

July 16, 2019 05:11 PM

Forecastle, a cat show and other eye-catching moments from July 8-14

July 16, 2019 12:30 PM

Man being investigated for human trafficking brought 12 kids to Ky. to sell candy, AG says

July 16, 2019 05:24 PM

Man ‘wearing nothing but tennis shoes’ told deputies he took date rape drug

July 16, 2019 06:30 PM

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Kentucky’s first urban Target is here. See what’s inside.

Business

Kentucky’s first urban Target is here. See what’s inside.

July 17, 2019 10:56 AM

Company to open CBD oil operation in Kentucky

July 17, 2019 04:41 AM

Another major coal producer will file for bankruptcy. It employs 2,800 in KY and WV.

July 16, 2019 02:50 PM

Updated restaurant list: What’s on, off health department probation, with latest scores

July 16, 2019 11:47 AM

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Joel Pett: Dark side of the moon landing

Opinion

Joel Pett: Dark side of the moon landing

July 17, 2019 04:20 PM

Politicians are playing with fire when they erode support for immunizing kids

July 17, 2019 12:07 PM

Joel Pett: The truth behind ‘Go back where you came from.’

July 16, 2019 03:52 PM

Dinosaurs, depression and delusion. What I found in new documentary on Kentucky’s Ark.

July 15, 2019 12:22 PM

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Blood found in a closet, a rug found with her body. Details in Savannah Spurlock case emerge.

Savannah Spurlock, a Madison County, Kentucky, mother of 4 found dead early Wednesday following a 6-month search, was covered with a rug and trash bags in a shallow grave, police said.

Blogs & Columns

SEC Football Media Days links: Georgia ready for title run

July 17, 2019 08:12 AM

Links: SEC Football Media Days and Joe B. Hall visits UK practice

July 16, 2019 08:15 AM

Links: Could basketball corruption overshadow SEC Football Media Days?

July 15, 2019 08:14 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

July 17, 2019 09:39 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

July 12, 2019 02:03 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 1, 2019

July 04, 2019 07:10 PM

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‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ at 50: Is it a relic or a classic?

A lot of huge movies never become cultural reference points the way “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” has, in the near-half-century since its fall 1969 premiere.

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One came from gospel, the other found a voice in war. Now they are in perfect harmony.

Kentucky

One came from gospel, the other found a voice in war. Now they are in perfect harmony.

July 15, 2019 03:54 PM

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‘Game of Thrones’ reigns with record 32 Emmy nominations

LexGo

‘Game of Thrones’ reigns with record 32 Emmy nominations

July 17, 2019 09:40 AM

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