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Million-dollar mamas and long-legged babies: Tune in here for equine ‘royal baby’ watch

Horses

Million-dollar mamas and long-legged babies: Tune in here for equine ‘royal baby’ watch

‘Once you see a foal born you will never be the same’

April 26, 2019 09:16 AM

‘Humbled’ by encouragement, Amy McGrath doesn’t rule out challenging McConnell

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‘Humbled’ by encouragement, Amy McGrath doesn’t rule out challenging McConnell

April 25, 2019 09:25 PM

Fayette County farmland preservation group seeks millions to protect Castleton Lyons

Fayette County

Fayette County farmland preservation group seeks millions to protect Castleton Lyons

April 26, 2019 10:05 AM

From 2-star recruit to No. 7 pick: UK’s Josh Allen drafted by Jacksonville Jaguars

Ex-Cats

From 2-star recruit to No. 7 pick: UK’s Josh Allen drafted by Jacksonville Jaguars

April 25, 2019 09:08 PM

Prison populations are falling in most states, but ballooning in Kentucky. Here’s why.

Politics & Government

Prison populations are falling in most states, but ballooning in Kentucky. Here’s why.

April 25, 2019 03:33 PM

No more Lasix in the Kentucky Derby? Hold your horses, trainers say.

Kentucky

No more Lasix in the Kentucky Derby? Hold your horses, trainers say.

April 25, 2019 12:12 PM

Lexington schools are monitoring students on social media. How that prevented a suicide.

Education

Lexington schools are monitoring students on social media. How that prevented a suicide.

April 25, 2019 02:05 PM

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Josh Allen, meet Josh Allen. Last year’s No. 7 pick congratulates this year’s No. 7 pick.

April 26, 2019 10:40 AM

Man, woman found dead in vehicle following Lexington overnight shooting

April 26, 2019 07:25 AM

Guard solicited brutal beating of inmate. He could get 10 years in prison.

April 26, 2019 08:20 AM

State champion Kentucky track coach accused of placing recording device in school bathroom

April 26, 2019 09:04 AM

UK fired pediatric resident for viewing child porn at work. Now he’s been charged.

April 25, 2019 02:29 PM

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Kentucky Kingdom debuts new family roller coaster for 30th anniversary

April 26, 2019 12:02 PM

First moments to first steps: Foal Patrol shares cute baby horse videos

April 26, 2019 09:15 AM

Recapping the top 10 picks in the NFL Draft

April 26, 2019 08:32 AM

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Josh Allen, meet Josh Allen. Last year’s No. 7 pick congratulates this year’s No. 7 pick.

Sports

Josh Allen, meet Josh Allen. Last year’s No. 7 pick congratulates this year’s No. 7 pick.

April 26, 2019 10:40 AM

‘Go hunt, go eat.’ Kentucky star fits perfectly in new home.

April 26, 2019 12:55 AM

Reaction: What people are saying about Jacksonville picking Kentucky’s Josh Allen

April 25, 2019 09:27 PM

What did Josh Allen do before the biggest night of his career? Become a newlywed.

April 25, 2019 07:48 PM

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‘It’s not their land.’ Rand Paul meeting airs gripes over federal land ownership.

Local

‘It’s not their land.’ Rand Paul meeting airs gripes over federal land ownership.

April 25, 2019 04:18 PM

Lexington says it’s the first city in Kentucky to end veteran homelessness

April 25, 2019 02:12 PM

Veterinarian helped Lexington company ship thousands of cattle without inspections

April 25, 2019 11:30 AM

Eastern Kentucky mother whose 3-year-old twins were killed in fire dies after severe burns

April 24, 2019 01:37 PM

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Two of America’s most popular whiskeys are planning new flavors. Here’s what’s coming.

Business

Two of America’s most popular whiskeys are planning new flavors. Here’s what’s coming.

April 25, 2019 10:45 AM

Want to put new life in your company’s video marketing? Live-stream it.

April 26, 2019 10:15 AM

Lexington’s newest grocery store opens with a sandwich shop inside

April 24, 2019 02:19 PM

Indictment: Ex-CEO ignored red flags as opioid crisis raged

April 23, 2019 06:56 PM

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Jockey Club: Horse racing needs one national set of anti-doping, medication rules

Opinion

Jockey Club: Horse racing needs one national set of anti-doping, medication rules

April 26, 2019 09:52 AM

Joel Pett: What is ‘obstruction?’ What is ‘justice?’ And other keen legal points.

April 25, 2019 05:50 PM

Bipartisan expungement bill offers state second chances, receives national recognition

April 25, 2019 10:41 PM

The other side of Eric Conn case: Lawyers, law students stepped up to help those he hurt.

April 25, 2019 11:08 PM

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‘There’s a lot of parity.’ Baffert says Derby will be tough to predict.

Monday’s Kentucky Derby workouts included a surprise appearance by trainer Bob Baffert to watch over Improbable, one of his three likely entrants in the Run for the Roses on May 4.

Blogs & Columns

Jonah Williams, trench terror at Folsom and Alabama, is drafted by Cincinnati Bengals

April 25, 2019 09:47 PM

Nick Bosa discusses social media posts; 49ers love teammate he became at Ohio State

April 26, 2019 12:03 AM

NFL mock drafts: What we would do if we were the 49ers vs. what we think they’ll do

April 24, 2019 06:57 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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Weekend best bets: Theater, bourbon, crawfish, horses and art

Crawfish Festival, Inclusion Palooza, Taste of Danville and “The King and I” are this weekend’s best bets.

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Keep the weekend going with music to catch next week in Lexington

Music News & Reviews

Keep the weekend going with music to catch next week in Lexington

April 24, 2019 08:34 AM

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From Greatest Generation to forgotten folks: You can help vulnerable seniors

Paul Prather

From Greatest Generation to forgotten folks: You can help vulnerable seniors

April 23, 2019 12:34 PM

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