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Developer wants $4.4 million tax break for shopping plaza on Harrodsburg Road

Fayette County

Developer wants $4.4 million tax break for shopping plaza on Harrodsburg Road

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted Tuesday to move forward with the creation of a tax increment financing district for the Fountains at Palomar.

August 20, 2019 03:49 PM

7-year Lexington fight over shop’s refusal to make gay pride T-shirts to go before Supreme Court

Kentucky

7-year Lexington fight over shop’s refusal to make gay pride T-shirts to go before Supreme Court

August 20, 2019 03:46 PM

Days after shooting, Lexington man accused of threatening ‘El Paso welcome’ at VA hospital

Crime

Days after shooting, Lexington man accused of threatening ‘El Paso welcome’ at VA hospital

August 20, 2019 05:37 PM

Teachers fire back after Bevin says they didn’t stop work during ‘vacation time.’

Education

Teachers fire back after Bevin says they didn’t stop work during ‘vacation time.’

August 20, 2019 04:54 PM

‘They are taking advantage of people.’ How should Lexington respond to gentrification?

Fayette County

‘They are taking advantage of people.’ How should Lexington respond to gentrification?

August 20, 2019 10:35 AM

Students trying to save some cash can’t pass on the meal plan at EKU this year

Madison County

Students trying to save some cash can’t pass on the meal plan at EKU this year

August 20, 2019 07:11 PM

Former Fayette courthouse generates $510,000 a year. Here’s where the money goes.

Fayette County

Former Fayette courthouse generates $510,000 a year. Here’s where the money goes.

August 20, 2019 11:59 AM

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Romeo, the dog that became the mascot for changing Kentucky animal cruelty law, has died

August 20, 2019 11:17 PM

Nude man walks into coin laundry, shakes genitals at woman, police say

August 20, 2019 08:53 PM

State opts against seeking $73K refund from Harlan schools for bankrupt coal company

August 20, 2019 05:17 PM

Storms send Kentucky State Fair attendees running for cover

August 20, 2019 05:37 PM

Meth confiscated, dozens arrested in Ky., Tenn., W.Va.

August 20, 2019 12:25 PM

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Kentucky might use star receiver Lynn Bowden some at quarterback

August 20, 2019 03:46 PM

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson’s working on his leadership skills

August 20, 2019 03:23 PM

Kentucky’s Landon Young is very happy to be back after ACL injury

August 20, 2019 03:22 PM

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He played Big Ten basketball. Now he plays SEC football. Can he be a factor for UK?

Sports

He played Big Ten basketball. Now he plays SEC football. Can he be a factor for UK?

August 21, 2019 07:54 AM

Kentucky adds two 4-star commits to 2020 class in less than 24 hours

August 20, 2019 02:23 PM

Five observations from a steamy Kentucky football practice

August 20, 2019 04:45 PM

Nation’s No. 1 point guard recruit picks UCLA. Where will Kentucky turn next?

August 20, 2019 02:12 PM

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Possible victim of foul play found near Kentucky River was a Lexington woman

Local

Possible victim of foul play found near Kentucky River was a Lexington woman

August 20, 2019 11:54 AM

Lexington adds new fire station to fast-growing northwest side

August 20, 2019 03:59 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: More storms rolling through

August 21, 2019 05:38 AM

Want to build a playground? Lexington needs help building Shillito Park play area.

August 20, 2019 10:07 AM

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‘Still struggling.’ Kentucky coal jobs drop significantly in recent months.

Business

‘Still struggling.’ Kentucky coal jobs drop significantly in recent months.

August 20, 2019 04:14 PM

Cult favorite Mexican restaurant expanding to new area of Lexington

August 20, 2019 10:45 AM

Need dining ideas? Here are 13 places either open or coming soon to Lexington

August 20, 2019 11:58 AM

2 drug companies settle with counties in opioid-crisis suit

August 20, 2019 05:18 PM

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Better late than never, Henry Clay’s Ashland starts to learn more about its black history

Opinion

Better late than never, Henry Clay’s Ashland starts to learn more about its black history

August 20, 2019 10:16 AM

Joel Pett: An economy stuffed with stuff

August 20, 2019 11:34 AM

Berea considers order on prayer at meetings. If goal is to unite, it does the opposite.

August 19, 2019 02:23 PM

Joel Pett: The real slap in the face in Fayette schools’ dollar-bill flap

August 19, 2019 04:50 PM

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Republicans use McConnell allies to try and force his hand on election security

Republicans for the Rule of Law is airing ads to pressure Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to take up election security. The ads target Senators Rubio, Graham, Blunt and Lankford

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UK plays two teams in AP poll. How does that compare to recent years?

August 20, 2019 08:52 AM

Damien Harris makes impression on Patriots in preseason game

August 19, 2019 08:32 AM

UK behind Toledo in USA Today writer’s preseason rankings

August 19, 2019 12:14 PM

Whether it’s a framed dollar or a plaque, does God really need an invitation to come to school?

The Kentucky legislature passed a law that requires public schools to display the national motto “In God We Trust” in schools. Fayette schools posted a framed dollar bill. But you don’t need to post God’s banner in a school to lure him there columnist Paul Prather says.

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Need dining ideas? Here are 13 places either open or coming soon to Lexington

Restaurant News & Reviews

Need dining ideas? Here are 13 places either open or coming soon to Lexington

August 20, 2019 11:58 AM

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Lexington Rhapsody: Local officials, celebrities give Queen their best shot

Fayette County

Lexington Rhapsody: Local officials, celebrities give Queen their best shot

August 19, 2019 03:35 PM

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