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Starbucks, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse open at City Center. See what’s coming next.

Much more is coming later this year.

April 22, 2019 12:52 PM

As Kentucky public retirees live longer, pension costs grow by hundreds of millions

Politics & Government

As Kentucky public retirees live longer, pension costs grow by hundreds of millions

April 22, 2019 04:43 PM

Conservation group buys 100,000 acres in Kentucky and Tennessee. Here’s its plan.

Kentucky

Conservation group buys 100,000 acres in Kentucky and Tennessee. Here’s its plan.

April 22, 2019 11:17 AM

This racehorse gained fame for sitting on his butt. Now, he’s getting busy.

Horses

This racehorse gained fame for sitting on his butt. Now, he’s getting busy.

April 22, 2019 05:44 AM

‘We mourn the loss of our brother-in-arms.’ Richmond soldier deployed in Iraq dies

Madison County

‘We mourn the loss of our brother-in-arms.’ Richmond soldier deployed in Iraq dies

April 21, 2019 08:06 PM

Four ways Mark Stoops and Kentucky football can make 2019 a success

Mark Story

Four ways Mark Stoops and Kentucky football can make 2019 a success

April 21, 2019 06:42 AM

Kentucky doctor accused of pill trafficking agrees to give up his license permanently

Kentucky

Kentucky doctor accused of pill trafficking agrees to give up his license permanently

April 21, 2019 12:02 PM

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Kentucky man with ‘Irish Pride’ eyebrow tattoos evaded police — but not for long.

April 22, 2019 03:11 PM

Former Estill County teacher accused of not reporting abuse now charged with hitting girl

April 22, 2019 04:12 PM

3-year-old twins dead in Kentucky fire; parents suffer life-threatening injuries

April 22, 2019 03:12 PM

Jefferson County teachers’ group endorses Edelen

April 22, 2019 03:46 PM

He claimed disability but worked at a coal company. Kentucky man faces $200,000 bill.

April 22, 2019 07:41 AM

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Josh Allen: A look back at the Kentucky edge rusher’s 2018 season

April 22, 2019 03:37 PM

Benny Snell: A look back at the Kentucky running back’s 2018 season

April 22, 2019 03:36 PM

Lonnie Johnson: A look back at the Kentucky cornerback’s 2018 season

April 22, 2019 03:36 PM

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2019 Kentucky NFL Draft guide: Predictions for ex-Cats and how to track them

Sports

2019 Kentucky NFL Draft guide: Predictions for ex-Cats and how to track them

April 22, 2019 05:45 AM

The coaching carousel: One SEC school wins big; why UCLA, Rick Pitino are losers

April 22, 2019 04:49 PM

Fifth Kentucky underclassman opts to enter name into NBA Draft

April 22, 2019 12:43 PM

‘The pinnacle of my career.’ Ex-Cat’s high school coach hands program over to him.

April 22, 2019 05:15 PM

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Kentucky workers’ comp agency cuts CEO’s pay, imposes probation after critical audit

Local

Kentucky workers’ comp agency cuts CEO’s pay, imposes probation after critical audit

April 19, 2019 03:27 PM

Man arrested, victim airlifted to UK after Laurel County assault

April 21, 2019 06:43 PM

$264 million and counting: The rising cost of opioid addiction at UK’s hospitals

April 19, 2019 11:47 AM

‘No seat at the roundtable.’ High school journalists turned away from Betsy DeVos event

April 19, 2019 11:30 AM

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Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows

Business

Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows

April 19, 2019 08:58 PM

The changing face of Kentucky farms. Latest census reveals shifts in $5.7B industry.

April 19, 2019 03:04 PM

British cyber expert pleads guilty to creating malware

April 20, 2019 02:17 PM

Quest for food stamp data lands newspaper at Supreme Court

April 20, 2019 08:03 PM

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Joel Pett: Who can’t afford the ‘Green New Deal’?

Opinion

Joel Pett: Who can’t afford the ‘Green New Deal’?

April 22, 2019 03:33 PM

‘Unsustainable.’ For EKU and others, legislature and governor must act quickly on pensions.

April 22, 2019 12:18 PM

Copy/paste won’t lead to needed reforms on police profiling, traffic stops

April 19, 2019 11:22 AM

On this Earth Day, a renewed call to action on climate (before it’s too late)

April 19, 2019 02:10 PM

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Kentucky worker safety commissioner acknowledges failures, promises culture change

Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health chief promises state investigations of workplace accidents and deaths will be better after overhaul of process, inspector training after critical federal audit.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky safety Mike Edwards seen as safe pick for NFL Draft

April 19, 2019 11:10 AM

In a mild surprise, Mike Smith makes his Kentucky Derby choice

April 16, 2019 08:39 PM

With preps done, Omaha Beach tops Kentucky Derby media poll

April 15, 2019 02:23 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

April 19, 2019 01:05 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 01:19 PM

Pets for adoption in April 2019

Pets for adoption in April 2019

April 09, 2019 08:06 AM

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Riding a second wave thanks to Dennis Quaid film, this popular Christian pop-rock group visits Rupp

Contemporary Christian music MercyMe group is getting a second shot from their hit song’s success, “I Can Only Imagine”, when a film of the same name starring Dennis Quaid based on the song’s creation and success was released in 2018 and became an unexpected winner at the box office. The popular contemporary Christian music MercyMe group plays Rupp Arena.

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First look: Jeff Ruby opens his Lexington steakhouse with a party -- for himself!

Kentucky

First look: Jeff Ruby opens his Lexington steakhouse with a party -- for himself!

April 19, 2019 09:42 PM

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Easter reminds us that resurrection is possible when we lose faith

Paul Prather

Easter reminds us that resurrection is possible when we lose faith

April 18, 2019 03:04 PM

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