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So-called ‘flushable wipes’ pile up in Lexington sewers

Fayette County

So-called ‘flushable wipes’ pile up in Lexington sewers

Wipe clogs are occurring more frequently in larger pump stations that move waste through the sewers of Lexington, according to city workers.

January 16, 2019 01:27 PM

Democratic Party calls for GOP legislators to resign after report on sealed deposition

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Democratic Party calls for GOP legislators to resign after report on sealed deposition

January 16, 2019 12:01 PM

‘Made him a fall guy.’ Ex-lab official sues Equestrian Federation over firing in horse-doping case

Fayette County

‘Made him a fall guy.’ Ex-lab official sues Equestrian Federation over firing in horse-doping case

January 16, 2019 01:47 PM

Wrong-way driver in Lexington crash that killed Michigan family of 5 had BAC of 0.306.

Fayette County

Wrong-way driver in Lexington crash that killed Michigan family of 5 had BAC of 0.306.

January 16, 2019 08:06 AM

1 found dead in unusual fire being investigated by Lexington police

Fayette County

1 found dead in unusual fire being investigated by Lexington police

January 16, 2019 02:56 PM

Angry politicians have messed with Kentucky’s court system before. They unleashed chaos.

Tom Eblen

Angry politicians have messed with Kentucky’s court system before. They unleashed chaos.

January 16, 2019 10:23 AM

‘Our machines stink.’ Blevins seeking millions for new voting machines in Lexington.

Politics & Government

‘Our machines stink.’ Blevins seeking millions for new voting machines in Lexington.

January 15, 2019 03:35 PM

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2 US service members, 2 US civilians killed in Syria blast

January 16, 2019 04:03 PM

How police tracked down a Ky. man who allegedly met a California teen for sex & then took off with him

January 15, 2019 11:27 PM

Lawyer: Policeman won’t be charged in child sex abuse probe

January 16, 2019 12:16 PM

Kentucky distillery worker dies after falling from walkway

January 15, 2019 03:38 PM

Barr seeks to assure senators he won’t be a Trump loyalist

January 16, 2019 08:47 AM

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Do you know this man accused of killing a bystander at Knox County store?

January 16, 2019 12:44 PM

Nick Richards gives Kentucky a lift at Georgia

January 15, 2019 09:55 PM

John Calipari: ‘It all starts with Ashton Hagans’

January 15, 2019 10:02 PM

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‘It’s been an incredible ride.’ Marty Brennaman to retire as voice of the Reds.

Sports

‘It’s been an incredible ride.’ Marty Brennaman to retire as voice of the Reds.

January 16, 2019 02:04 PM

Changes are coming to the Kentucky HS football playoffs. They take effect this fall.

January 16, 2019 02:16 PM

Several UK players in college all-star games, but you won’t see Cats’ biggest stars

January 16, 2019 01:38 PM

Another high school state tournament is coming to Lexington

January 16, 2019 12:48 PM

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Pay increases for substitute teachers, school bus drivers as system seeks to hire

Local

Pay increases for substitute teachers, school bus drivers as system seeks to hire

January 15, 2019 10:42 AM

2 US service members, 2 US civilians killed in Syria blast

January 16, 2019 04:03 PM

Lexington’s Most Wanted: January 16, 2019

January 16, 2019 10:06 AM

18-year-old given drugs. She died after what man did next at Berea McDonald’s, police say.

January 15, 2019 05:27 PM

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A house in this affluent zip code topped December with sale of more than $1 million

Business

A house in this affluent zip code topped December with sale of more than $1 million

January 16, 2019 11:21 AM

House Republicans question telecoms on location tracking

January 16, 2019 01:04 PM

No paychecks, but Lexington TSA employees get gifts of appreciation

January 15, 2019 02:39 PM

‘Unfortunate circumstances’ causes closure of this delivery business

January 15, 2019 03:36 PM

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McConnell says Democrats refuse to address border ‘crisis,’ Trump’s wall would be a bargain.

Opinion

McConnell says Democrats refuse to address border ‘crisis,’ Trump’s wall would be a bargain.

January 16, 2019 02:23 PM

Why do some people believe Trump’s fairy tales? It feels good.

January 15, 2019 06:04 PM

Animal cruelty

January 14, 2019 04:40 PM

Government shutdown is hurting rural people who can least stand it

January 15, 2019 05:35 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘A constant struggle.’ Survey finds many UK students face hunger, food insecurity.

Forty-three percent of students interviewed at UK said they experienced food insecurity on campus, with nearly half of those reporting actual hunger because they can’t afford to buy food.

Blogs & Columns

Reaction to Kentucky’s win at Georgia, plus more hoops links

January 16, 2019 07:18 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win at Georgia

January 15, 2019 10:59 PM

Liveblog: Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

January 15, 2019 05:32 PM

Kentucky 56, Vanderbilt 47

Kentucky 56, Vanderbilt 47

January 14, 2019 09:36 AM

Kentucky 85, Texas A&M 74

Kentucky 85, Texas A&M 74

January 09, 2019 08:26 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

January 08, 2019 04:24 PM

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TV

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: It’s mystery meat time and the competition gets cutthroat

The chefs get a lesson on meat from butcher Dario Cecchini and have to put it into action for the episode 7 challenge on ‘Top Chef’ Kentucky.

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Subway performances brought positive response. Now this cellist is making music on stage.

Music News & Reviews

Subway performances brought positive response. Now this cellist is making music on stage.

January 16, 2019 09:22 AM

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This 25-year-old Kentucky musician is ‘going old school’ with his debut album

Music News & Reviews

This 25-year-old Kentucky musician is ‘going old school’ with his debut album

January 15, 2019 11:36 AM

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