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High-end Lexington retailer closing after more than a decade on Nicholasville Road

Business

High-end Lexington retailer closing after more than a decade on Nicholasville Road

The liquidation sale starts this week with discounts up to 65 percent.

May 20, 2019 01:35 PM

A national abortion rights group just took sides in Kentucky’s Democratic governor race

Politics & Government

A national abortion rights group just took sides in Kentucky’s Democratic governor race

May 20, 2019 12:50 PM

Voter Guide: There’s an election Tuesday. Meet the candidates and make your picks.

Politics & Government

Voter Guide: There’s an election Tuesday. Meet the candidates and make your picks.

May 20, 2019 02:54 PM

‘Not all of our heroes walk on two legs.’ Retired Lexington police K9 dies suddenly

Fayette County

‘Not all of our heroes walk on two legs.’ Retired Lexington police K9 dies suddenly

May 20, 2019 02:40 PM

‘God told her to start the fire.’ Kentucky woman sets neighbor’s house ablaze, police say

Crime

‘God told her to start the fire.’ Kentucky woman sets neighbor’s house ablaze, police say

May 20, 2019 01:27 PM

Chef, owner of Kentucky BBQ restaurant cleared of 2018 sex abuse, other charge

Fayette County

Chef, owner of Kentucky BBQ restaurant cleared of 2018 sex abuse, other charge

May 20, 2019 11:17 AM

‘It’s gone.’ Parts of Conley Bottom Resort on Lake Cumberland destroyed in fire.

Kentucky

‘It’s gone.’ Parts of Conley Bottom Resort on Lake Cumberland destroyed in fire.

May 20, 2019 07:29 AM

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Highlights: Watch Justin Rogers, the 5-star football recruit who just picked Kentucky

May 20, 2019 05:11 PM

Judge rules against Trump in records dispute with Congress

May 20, 2019 05:23 PM

Columbine school shooting survivor found dead in home

May 18, 2019 10:21 PM

Texas transgender woman seen in videotaped attack found dead

May 20, 2019 05:24 PM

FCC chairman backs T-Mobile-Sprint deal in key endorsement

May 20, 2019 05:02 PM

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Marina fire causes heavy damage at Lake Cumberland

May 20, 2019 03:09 PM

Conley Bottom Resort engulfed in flames

May 20, 2019 07:22 AM

Baby Shark dance break during Lexington Legends game

May 20, 2019 04:41 PM

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Top-10 football player ‘could have went anywhere he wanted.’ Kentucky got him.

Sports

Top-10 football player ‘could have went anywhere he wanted.’ Kentucky got him.

May 20, 2019 05:10 PM

Highlights: Watch Justin Rogers, the 5-star football recruit who just picked Kentucky

May 20, 2019 05:11 PM

Kentucky among nation’s best at scoring runs. Cats’ next NCAA foe does not allow many.

May 20, 2019 04:03 PM

Kentucky basketball recruiting hot board: Where things stand with top 2020 targets

May 20, 2019 09:57 AM

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McConnell legislation to raise tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21 includes military

Local

McConnell legislation to raise tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21 includes military

May 20, 2019 01:10 PM

Here’s what you need to know about the Democrats running for Kentucky governor

May 20, 2019 11:11 AM

Gov. Matt Bevin is unpopular. Here’s why he’s still expected to win the GOP primary.

May 17, 2019 05:10 PM

Could a new school district be created in Kentucky just as one is closing?

May 17, 2019 10:05 AM

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The McDonald’s next to UK campus is being demolished. What’s next for that spot?

Business

The McDonald’s next to UK campus is being demolished. What’s next for that spot?

May 17, 2019 09:51 AM

Seeing a twisting road ahead, Ford cuts 7K white-collar jobs

May 20, 2019 05:19 PM

American distillers welcome end of tariffs in Canada, Mexico

May 20, 2019 11:05 AM

Popular local gallery moving to new location after 23 years at Lexington Green

May 17, 2019 05:19 PM

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Joel Pett says it’s not fair that intangible qualities can lead to a promotion

Opinion

Joel Pett says it’s not fair that intangible qualities can lead to a promotion

May 20, 2019 11:42 AM

Don’t silence your own voice. Go vote in Tuesday’s primary election.

May 17, 2019 11:57 AM

When it comes to locking people up, Kentucky needs to reverse its course.

May 16, 2019 11:09 PM

Voters and primaries: A bad sign of the times says Joel Pett

May 13, 2019 01:43 PM

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Elder care homes rake in profits as workers earn a pittance

Residential senior care homes are treating workers as indentured servants - and profiting handsomely.

Blogs & Columns

Owner says Maximum Security will not run in Belmont Stakes

May 20, 2019 08:01 AM

Who are these horses running in the 2019 Preakness Stakes?

May 18, 2019 08:55 AM

Pimlico chief says horse racing must avoid going the way of dog racing

May 18, 2019 02:58 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 04:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 02:47 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

May 03, 2019 02:16 PM

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If your faith hasn’t evolved, then’s something’s wrong

Our religious faith evolves and finds a new journey of faith as we shed old beliefs that proved unproductive.

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Amid #MeToo, states debate teaching consent to kids

Living

Amid #MeToo, states debate teaching consent to kids

May 20, 2019 10:45 AM

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And the winner of the ‘Game of Thrones’ is ...

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And the winner of the ‘Game of Thrones’ is ...

May 20, 2019 04:21 PM

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