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New poll shows Bevin becoming more unpopular

Politics & Government

New poll shows Bevin becoming more unpopular

Kentucky has most unpopular governor and U.S. senator in nation, says Morning Consult

July 18, 2019 11:14 AM

‘It’s absolutely outrageous.’ Jon Stewart criticizes Rand Paul for holding up 9/11 bill.

Politics & Government

‘It’s absolutely outrageous.’ Jon Stewart criticizes Rand Paul for holding up 9/11 bill.

July 18, 2019 08:44 AM

Lexington’s heat advisory plan uses pools, cooling centers, Lextran to keep residents cool

Fayette County

Lexington’s heat advisory plan uses pools, cooling centers, Lextran to keep residents cool

July 18, 2019 12:48 PM

Another Democrat, a Kentucky farmer, will face McGrath in Senate primary

Politics & Government

Another Democrat, a Kentucky farmer, will face McGrath in Senate primary

July 18, 2019 07:36 AM

First Mitch McConnell earned ire of 9/11 first responders, now it’s Rand Paul

Politics & Government

First Mitch McConnell earned ire of 9/11 first responders, now it’s Rand Paul

July 17, 2019 01:26 PM

Why is the legislature meeting in the middle of summer? And other special session questions.

Politics & Government

Why is the legislature meeting in the middle of summer? And other special session questions.

July 18, 2019 09:48 AM

‘A sigh of relief.’ Kentucky deputy recovering, attempted murder charge added to suspect

Crime

‘A sigh of relief.’ Kentucky deputy recovering, attempted murder charge added to suspect

July 18, 2019 11:50 AM

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School suspensions tied to increase in assaults, theft, drug crimes, Kentucky researchers say

July 18, 2019 12:16 PM

Could your old photos help Lexington police solve disappearance of Melanie Flynn?

July 17, 2019 03:29 PM

Trump blasts 4 congresswomen; crowd roars, ‘Send her back!’

July 18, 2019 10:11 AM

20 whales wash ashore in Georgia, so beachgoers rush to push them back into the ocean

July 17, 2019 01:41 PM

Number of US overdose deaths appears to be falling

July 18, 2019 05:10 AM

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Photo slideshow: PGA Barbasol Championship Pro-Am at Keene Trace Golf Club

July 17, 2019 07:37 PM

Kash Daniel: ‘Nobody wants to see us win. ... Besides my man Paul Finebaum.’

July 18, 2019 10:31 AM

CAMPAIGN AD: Mike Broihier announces his run for Senate

July 18, 2019 09:57 AM

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Live updates: Leaderboards for PGA Barbasol and British Open

Sports

Live updates: Leaderboards for PGA Barbasol and British Open

July 18, 2019 11:16 AM

Ten Years of Coach Cal: Ranking the best Kentucky players one through 10

July 18, 2019 08:00 AM

ESPN formula likes Kentucky football to win just five games in 2019

July 17, 2019 11:47 PM

It will take more than one year to convince Kentucky football’s skeptics

July 17, 2019 01:18 PM

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Chris Bailey’s forecast: High heat won’t last long

Local

Chris Bailey’s forecast: High heat won’t last long

July 18, 2019 07:05 AM

These UK professors aim to cut cervical cancer rates in Eastern Kentucky. Here’s how.

July 17, 2019 01:45 PM

Beshear calls Trump’s tweets ugly, but he and Bevin both decline to label them racist

July 17, 2019 01:24 PM

Forecastle, a cat show and other eye-catching moments from July 8-14

July 16, 2019 12:30 PM

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Data show many companies contributed to US opioid crisis

Business

Data show many companies contributed to US opioid crisis

July 17, 2019 07:27 PM

Kentucky’s first urban Target is here. See what’s inside.

July 17, 2019 10:56 AM

Company to open CBD oil operation in Kentucky

July 17, 2019 04:41 AM

Another major coal producer will file for bankruptcy. It employs 2,800 in KY and WV.

July 16, 2019 02:50 PM

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Joel Pett: Dark side of the moon landing

Opinion

Joel Pett: Dark side of the moon landing

July 17, 2019 04:20 PM

Politicians are playing with fire when they erode support for immunizing kids

July 17, 2019 12:07 PM

Joel Pett: The truth behind ‘Go back where you came from.’

July 16, 2019 03:52 PM

Dinosaurs, depression and delusion. What I found in new documentary on Kentucky’s Ark.

July 15, 2019 12:22 PM

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LEX18 pulls Matt Jones from his television show until he decides on U.S. Senate bid

Hey Kentucky! host Matt Jones is being pulled from the air as he considers challenging Amy McGrath for a chance to unseat Mitch McConnel from the U.S. Senate. T

Blogs & Columns

SEC Football Media Days links: Georgia ready for title run

July 17, 2019 08:12 AM

Links: SEC Football Media Days and Joe B. Hall visits UK practice

July 16, 2019 08:15 AM

Links: Could basketball corruption overshadow SEC Football Media Days?

July 15, 2019 08:14 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

July 17, 2019 09:39 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

July 12, 2019 02:03 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 1, 2019

July 04, 2019 07:10 PM

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For 25 years, artists kept Lexington hopping with a unique downtown event

Gallery Hop jumpstarted Lexington’s downtown arts revival 25 years ago. Now dubbed LexArts HOP, the event draws thousands for art, wine and socializing.

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Summer music festival season is here. Don’t lose sight of this one-day jam-fest.

Music News & Reviews

Summer music festival season is here. Don’t lose sight of this one-day jam-fest.

July 17, 2019 12:12 PM

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Weekend best bets: Dragons at the pool, urchins on the stage, pianos in the parks

Family

Weekend best bets: Dragons at the pool, urchins on the stage, pianos in the parks

July 18, 2019 10:20 AM

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