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Facing pressure, McConnell backs money for election security

September 19, 2019 12:19 PM

KY prosecutor seeks OK for death penalty for young suspects in UK student, clerk killings

Crime

KY prosecutor seeks OK for death penalty for young suspects in UK student, clerk killings

September 19, 2019 12:34 PM

‘People are heart sick about it.’ Massive development planned for KY golf course.

Jessamine County

‘People are heart sick about it.’ Massive development planned for KY golf course.

September 19, 2019 11:38 AM

Fayette follows dozens of Kentucky counties in issuing burn ban after no rain for weeks

Fayette County

Fayette follows dozens of Kentucky counties in issuing burn ban after no rain for weeks

September 19, 2019 10:24 AM

Could this bar, named one of the best in America, be one of Lexington’s best-kept secrets?

Restaurant News & Reviews

Could this bar, named one of the best in America, be one of Lexington’s best-kept secrets?

September 19, 2019 12:42 PM

Suspect in Lexington bomb threats wants out of jail. Prosecutor says it’s too dangerous

Crime

Suspect in Lexington bomb threats wants out of jail. Prosecutor says it’s too dangerous

September 19, 2019 11:45 AM

Friday Night Lens: “Friday nights in Pikeville in the fall are always just a special time”

High School Football

Friday Night Lens: “Friday nights in Pikeville in the fall are always just a special time”

September 19, 2019 6:31 AM

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Accused of sexually abusing ‘several’ juveniles, Kentucky man reportedly arrested in Belize

September 19, 2019 1:19 PM

Luke Combs is coming back to Rupp Arena. Here’s how to get tickets

September 19, 2019 11:42 AM

Lexington’s Most Wanted: September 17, 2019

September 19, 2019 11:31 AM

Mystery headliner at Opera House Secret Session concert revealed. Did you guess right?

September 19, 2019 10:35 AM

Cameron and Stumbo battling for cash in KY attorney general’s race. Cameron has more.

September 19, 2019 10:05 AM

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Lexington high school implements new cell phone policy after classroom distractions

September 19, 2019 12:00 AM

Ona: “We are a creative cocktail bar”

September 19, 2019 12:40 PM

Developers want to turn Lone Oak Golf Course into housing development

September 19, 2019 11:37 AM

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‘The ultimate turn.’ How did an unranked prep star become one of UK’s top defenders?

Sports

‘The ultimate turn.’ How did an unranked prep star become one of UK’s top defenders?

September 19, 2019 8:17 AM

Friday Night Lens: “Friday nights in Pikeville in the fall are always just a special time”

September 19, 2019 6:31 AM

More cowbell! The history behind Mississippi State’s maddening tradition.

September 18, 2019 4:57 PM

Could Sawyer Smith provide a quick fix for one of Kentucky football’s problems?

September 18, 2019 7:45 AM

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Kentucky scrapping plan for Real ID driver’s licenses. Will it meet 2020 deadline?

Local

Kentucky scrapping plan for Real ID driver’s licenses. Will it meet 2020 deadline?

September 18, 2019 3:19 PM

Two accused of kicking in doors to Lexington homes, stealing and pawning off jewelry

September 18, 2019 5:18 PM

Kentucky State Police take computer from Alison Lundergan Grimes’ office amid inquiry

September 18, 2019 2:45 PM

Autistic student dragged 250 feet, kicked twice by Fayette school employee, lawsuit says

September 17, 2019 5:36 PM

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Marijuana banking bill might have easier time passing Senate with these new hemp rules

Business

Marijuana banking bill might have easier time passing Senate with these new hemp rules

September 18, 2019 4:35 PM

David A. Jones Sr., co-founder of Humana, dies at 88. ‘A True giant among men.’

September 18, 2019 9:10 AM

Restaurant in iconic Lexington location has closed after less than a year

September 18, 2019 9:53 AM

If you are looking to buy a new car, this trade deal could mean higher prices

September 17, 2019 2:53 PM

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Joel Pett: Watch Matt Bevin ride the ‘state plane’

Opinion

Joel Pett: Watch Matt Bevin ride the ‘state plane’

September 19, 2019 1:19 PM

Lexington Convention Center, others need to join UK, Transy in supporting local food

September 18, 2019 3:33 PM

Farewell lunch-bucket Democrats and RIP Cokie Roberts: Your letters

September 18, 2019 3:37 PM

Bevin needs to end secrecy over trips in state plane. He’s accountable to Kentuckians.

September 17, 2019 3:17 PM

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Why a tiny off-the-grid Kentucky music festival draws one of the hottest acts in music

Kickin’ It On The Creek, which began as a birthday party, has grown into an off-the-grid music festival in Irvine that draws fans from outside Kentucky to camp on Byron Roberts’ creek for three days of music.

Blogs & Columns

Kentucky football has a short-yardage problem

September 16, 2019 8:37 AM

Podcast: Not a pleasant task, but reviewing Kentucky’s agonizing loss to Florida

September 15, 2019 5:35 PM

SEC roundup: Mississippi State will be in bad mood when Kentucky comes calling

September 15, 2019 10:12 AM

Weekend musts: 4 Central Ky. festival traditions, county star playing a Secret Session

The Midway Fall Festival, Tahlsound Music Festival in the Southland neighborhood, Christ the King Oktoberfest and Berea’s Spoonbread Festival are this weekend. Justin Moore will be at the Lexington Opera House.

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Adam Carolla visits Ky. podcasting, bartering for food and shelter with bourbon

TV

Adam Carolla visits Ky. podcasting, bartering for food and shelter with bourbon

September 19, 2019 11:18 AM

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Who’s afraid of a religious revival? Turns out a lot of people.

Paul Prather

Who’s afraid of a religious revival? Turns out a lot of people.

September 18, 2019 4:12 PM

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