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Even Tennessee’s players agreed: ‘Kentucky was totally kicking our butt.’

Kentucky came to play against the No. 1-ranked Vols on Saturday night. Tennessee's players talked about the butt-kicking.

February 17, 2019 01:07 AM

Kentucky basketball’s rout of Tennessee ‘shows how much we’ve grown’

UK Men's Basketball

Kentucky basketball’s rout of Tennessee ‘shows how much we’ve grown’

February 17, 2019 01:24 AM

Proposed Town Branch Park gets boost from federal arts grant. Find out what it’s for.

Fayette County

Proposed Town Branch Park gets boost from federal arts grant. Find out what it’s for.

February 17, 2019 10:34 AM

On dream night in Rupp Arena, Kentucky ‘regains’ its indispensable player

Mark Story

On dream night in Rupp Arena, Kentucky ‘regains’ its indispensable player

February 17, 2019 12:39 AM

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after Kentucky’s blowout of No. 1 Tennessee

UK Recruiting

Here’s what John Calipari had to say after Kentucky’s blowout of No. 1 Tennessee

February 16, 2019 11:47 PM

Instant analysis: Who’s up, who’s down after Kentucky’s win over Tennessee

Mark Story

Instant analysis: Who’s up, who’s down after Kentucky’s win over Tennessee

February 16, 2019 10:52 PM

‘She has to come home.’ Here’s how you can help find missing Kentucky mom

Madison County

‘She has to come home.’ Here’s how you can help find missing Kentucky mom

February 15, 2019 03:03 PM

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Two dead in accident on Harrodsburg Road

February 17, 2019 10:52 AM

Icy Roads led to multiple wrecks, shut down of portions of I-75, I-64 and New Circle

February 17, 2019 09:20 AM

Mayor Linda Gorton made a bet with a former WWE star. Why he’ll soon be wearing a UK jersey.

February 16, 2019 10:31 PM

UK student got a chance to win $19,000 with a half-court shot. He nailed it.

February 16, 2019 12:41 PM

Nonprofit sues Kentucky over Medicaid reimbursement rates

February 16, 2019 01:54 PM

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Kentucky signee Dontaie Allen gets standing ovation in Rupp Arena

February 16, 2019 08:56 PM

Herro says Cats think they’re the best team in the country

February 17, 2019 12:42 AM

Is PJ Washington the best player in the SEC?

February 16, 2019 11:52 PM

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Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over No. 1-ranked Tennessee

Sports

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over No. 1-ranked Tennessee

February 17, 2019 12:58 AM

Even Tennessee’s players agreed: ‘Kentucky was totally kicking our butt.’

February 17, 2019 01:07 AM

Kentucky basketball’s rout of Tennessee ‘shows how much we’ve grown’

February 17, 2019 01:24 AM

On dream night in Rupp Arena, Kentucky ‘regains’ its indispensable player

February 17, 2019 12:39 AM

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A widow says Kentucky Utilities is responsible for her husband’s death. See what she alleges.

Local

A widow says Kentucky Utilities is responsible for her husband’s death. See what she alleges.

February 15, 2019 05:23 PM

Kentucky House passes solar power bill, with changes that could lead to showdown

February 15, 2019 01:33 PM

‘A sad day for ... justice system.’ Kentucky detective sentenced for lying in gruesome case

February 14, 2019 02:56 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: Heavy rain threat over the next week

February 17, 2019 05:58 AM

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This Lexington business creates software to help bring order to information

Business

This Lexington business creates software to help bring order to information

February 17, 2019 09:00 AM

Updated list of restaurants on probation as of February: Read before you eat

February 15, 2019 07:00 AM

Which new restaurant is coming to the former Julep Cup space in The Woodlands?

February 15, 2019 09:23 AM

Paradise no more. TVA votes to close iconic coal-burning power plant in Kentucky.

February 14, 2019 11:09 AM

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Joel Pett says state legislature’s motto is ‘stay on target’

Opinion

Joel Pett says state legislature’s motto is ‘stay on target’

February 15, 2019 05:06 PM

Kentucky Senate rolls over for NRA

February 15, 2019 07:49 PM

McConnell prime for the Pelosi treatment, if only Dems had the spine

February 15, 2019 07:55 PM

Kentucky cannot afford a new generation of nicotine addicts

February 15, 2019 08:07 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Tempers flared. Tears flowed. Men shouldn’t have sex? KY House passes abortion bill.

The Kentucky House approved a bill that would ban abortions in the state if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Blogs & Columns

Reaction to Kentucky basketball toppling top-ranked Tennessee

February 17, 2019 09:28 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win over No. 1-ranked Tennessee

February 17, 2019 12:58 AM

Liveblog: No. 5 Kentucky 86, No. 1 Tennessee 69

February 16, 2019 06:54 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

February 15, 2019 11:47 AM

61st Grammy Awards

61st Grammy Awards

February 11, 2019 08:23 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 4 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 4 2019

February 05, 2019 12:34 PM

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Paul Prather

Paul Prather

‘Roma’ or ‘A Star is Born?’ May the best film win this year’s Oscar, or not.

Here’s which actors and what movies I think should win at this year’s Academy Awards.

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He played The Dame in 2004 and he still has the concert poster. Now he’s coming to Rupp.

Music News & Reviews

He played The Dame in 2004 and he still has the concert poster. Now he’s coming to Rupp.

February 15, 2019 08:33 AM

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‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: ‘Somebody’s going home for a good dish’ after Ali dinner

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: ‘Somebody’s going home for a good dish’ after Ali dinner

February 15, 2019 09:30 AM

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