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Kentucky now back in the hunt for a No. 1 seed

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Kentucky now back in the hunt for a No. 1 seed

Win over top-ranked Tennessee puts the Wildcats in serious consideration for the top line.

February 18, 2019 09:38 AM

Bull strikes, injures several participants in ‘Cowboy Pinball’ game at Kentucky rodeo.

Kentucky

Bull strikes, injures several participants in ‘Cowboy Pinball’ game at Kentucky rodeo.

February 18, 2019 04:53 PM

Kentucky students need border wall before a new middle school, Sen. Lindsey Graham says.

National Politics

Kentucky students need border wall before a new middle school, Sen. Lindsey Graham says.

February 18, 2019 11:41 AM

‘It’s a good day to die.’ Man pulls gun on couple wearing MAGA caps at Kentucky Sam’s Club

Crime

‘It’s a good day to die.’ Man pulls gun on couple wearing MAGA caps at Kentucky Sam’s Club

February 18, 2019 02:29 PM

Sayre School to honor ‘two remarkable young men’ killed in car crash.

Fayette County

Sayre School to honor ‘two remarkable young men’ killed in car crash.

February 18, 2019 12:52 PM

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

3 teams, 3 weeks: Kentucky, LSU, Tennessee in SEC race to the finish

John Clay

3 teams, 3 weeks: Kentucky, LSU, Tennessee in SEC race to the finish

February 17, 2019 07:41 PM

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Two killed in Interstate 64 collision in Frankfort

February 18, 2019 11:01 AM

A Florida 6th-grader called the Pledge of Allegiance ‘racist.’ Then he got arrested.

February 18, 2019 08:59 AM

DNA testing needed to identify mystery animal that attacked and killed NC teacher

February 18, 2019 07:37 AM

Disgraced ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner released from prison

February 17, 2019 07:33 PM

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

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Here’s why it would be important for Kentucky to win the SEC title

February 18, 2019 03:08 PM

Reid Travis says he wasn’t really on IV after games

February 18, 2019 03:32 PM

Bull injures several people in ‘Cowboy Pinball’ competition at Kentucky rodeo.

February 18, 2019 04:43 PM

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Is PJ Washington making it cool to be more than a one-and-done at Kentucky?

Sports

Is PJ Washington making it cool to be more than a one-and-done at Kentucky?

February 18, 2019 04:38 PM

Lights, camera, Hagans! Kentucky seeks more from its leading man.

February 18, 2019 05:10 PM

Payne ‘a different breed’ as taskmaster (and more Kentucky takeaways)

February 18, 2019 03:09 PM

Kentucky’s HS basketball playoffs start Monday. Here are 64 facts to get you ready.

February 18, 2019 08:39 AM

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Sayre School to honor ‘two remarkable young men’ killed in car crash.

Local

Sayre School to honor ‘two remarkable young men’ killed in car crash.

February 18, 2019 12:52 PM

Two killed in Interstate 64 collision in Frankfort

February 18, 2019 11:01 AM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: A lot more rain for the week ahead

February 18, 2019 05:42 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

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New owners plan to move historic riverboat to Ohio winery

Business

New owners plan to move historic riverboat to Ohio winery

February 18, 2019 01:43 PM

EU warns of reduced imports if Trump puts tariffs on cars

February 18, 2019 02:23 PM

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

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Joel Pett on history knowledge in Kentucky

Opinion

Joel Pett on history knowledge in Kentucky

February 18, 2019 01:41 PM

‘Not true.’ Equine vet responds to lawsuit over X-rays at Keeneland horse sales

February 14, 2019 10:42 AM

Voters should heed Bevin running mate’s acceptance of gifts from home-health company, and his excuses

February 11, 2019 07:09 PM

Your voice matters. So get involved in this year’s legislature. Here are some resources.

February 11, 2019 07:21 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Their water is dirty and unreliable. Here’s how Kentucky lawmakers are responding.

Amid reports of dirty water and long outages in Martin County and elsewhere in Eastern Kentucky, state legislators have filed resolutions aimed at preventing the collapse of small water districts.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky now back in the hunt for a No. 1 seed

February 18, 2019 09:38 AM

Five things to know about the Missouri basketball Tigers

February 18, 2019 05:09 PM

Reaction to Kentucky basketball toppling top-ranked Tennessee

February 17, 2019 09:28 AM

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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Celebrities

Smollett developments leave some baffled, others outraged

Jussie Smollett developments leave some baffled, others outraged on social media.

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Don Cheadle sports political shirts as he hosts ‘SNL’

LexGo

Don Cheadle sports political shirts as he hosts ‘SNL’

February 17, 2019 11:32 AM

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Lee Radziwill, stylish sister of Jackie Kennedy, dies at 85

Celebrities

Lee Radziwill, stylish sister of Jackie Kennedy, dies at 85

February 17, 2019 11:18 AM

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