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Former Miss America Heather French Henry running for Kentucky secretary of state

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Former Miss America Heather French Henry running for Kentucky secretary of state

After years of rumors that she will run for political office, Heather French Henry is scheduled to file Friday for secretary of state.

January 23, 2019 03:12 PM

Lexington police order shutdown protesters away from Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office

Politics & Government

Lexington police order shutdown protesters away from Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office

January 23, 2019 02:22 PM

‘People have threatened our lives.’ Covington Catholic student shares story on ‘Today.’

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‘People have threatened our lives.’ Covington Catholic student shares story on ‘Today.’

January 23, 2019 08:39 AM

Sound, fury, ‘school choice.’ Beyond social media frenzy, a serious public policy issue.

Tom Eblen

Sound, fury, ‘school choice.’ Beyond social media frenzy, a serious public policy issue.

January 23, 2019 09:48 AM

Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton unsure if she’ll be running with Bevin as deadline looms

Politics & Government

Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton unsure if she’ll be running with Bevin as deadline looms

January 23, 2019 11:48 AM

What’s up with PJ’s motor? ‘If I knew that, I wouldn’t slow down.’

UK Men's Basketball

What’s up with PJ’s motor? ‘If I knew that, I wouldn’t slow down.’

January 23, 2019 12:11 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s mashing of Mississippi State

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Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s mashing of Mississippi State

January 22, 2019 11:36 PM

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Flu causes Jessamine schools to close for rest of the week

January 23, 2019 04:04 PM

These two men may be behind burglaries in Lexington neighborhood. Do you know them?

January 23, 2019 02:49 PM

Lawyer: No proof nurse raped Arizona patient who had baby

January 23, 2019 07:47 PM

Lexington’s Most Wanted: January 23, 2019

January 23, 2019 09:07 AM

McConnell steps into shutdown fight, scheduling dueling votes

January 22, 2019 05:13 PM

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John Calipari on why he’s helping federal workers during shutdown

January 23, 2019 02:08 PM

Federal workers crowd McConnell’s office to deliver letter to end shutdown

January 23, 2019 02:21 PM

Buzzer-beater decides small-school basketball thriller

January 23, 2019 01:36 PM

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Five reasons why Kentucky basketball is on a roll

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Five reasons why Kentucky basketball is on a roll

January 23, 2019 04:59 PM

Dinged up Kentucky women’s team trying to get healthy for top 25 showdown

January 23, 2019 03:50 PM

Defending All ‘A’ Classic champ lost a lot, but not its championship DNA

January 23, 2019 03:46 PM

He left home to pursue a dream. Now he’s back with a state title on his mind.

January 23, 2019 10:33 AM

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Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton unsure if she’ll be running with Bevin as deadline looms

Local

Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton unsure if she’ll be running with Bevin as deadline looms

January 23, 2019 11:48 AM

Lexington police searching for man accused of using fake medical story to scam people

January 22, 2019 05:29 PM

Classmates to carry out ‘acts of kindness’ after Lexington 17-year-old killed

January 22, 2019 02:19 PM

10-year-old ‘miracle baby’ killed himself after repeated bullying at school, mom says

January 22, 2019 12:02 PM

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Blue Grass Airport sets passenger record for the seventh year

Business

Blue Grass Airport sets passenger record for the seventh year

January 23, 2019 02:50 PM

Analysis: Falling home sales not helping middle-class buyers

January 23, 2019 11:24 AM

Forgoing staffers, many businesses turn to freelancers

January 23, 2019 11:19 AM

Bar density, commute time helps Lexington to rank in this top 10

January 22, 2019 01:48 PM

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Ah, Kentucky, you generate a lot of opinions (and some great writers).

Opinion

Ah, Kentucky, you generate a lot of opinions (and some great writers).

January 23, 2019 06:22 AM

Teachable moment: Kentucky, we need to talk about our white supremacist problem.

January 21, 2019 06:13 PM

Why were so many so quick to vilify a bunch of kids?

January 21, 2019 05:30 PM

Kings

January 18, 2019 04:50 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘We should be very worried.’ Coroner alarmed by 5 suicides of kids 14 and younger in last year.

Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn says he’s alarmed after his office has investigated 5 suicides by children 14 and younger in the last year, including the death of a 12-year-old Lexington girl earlier this week.

Blogs & Columns

John Calipari explains why he’s helping federal workers during shutdown

January 23, 2019 02:16 PM

Kentucky basketball takes an analytics jump

January 23, 2019 11:30 AM

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s mashing of Mississippi State

January 22, 2019 11:36 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 21, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 21, 2019

January 23, 2019 12:23 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

January 17, 2019 10:07 AM

Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

Kentucky 69, Georgia 49

January 17, 2019 09:43 AM

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Celebrities

Celebrities

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky takes the competition to Lake Cumberland where things get fishy

In episode 8, “Top Chef” Kentucky heads to Lake Cumberland for a double food-filled houseboat party, apparently.

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The list of nominees for the 91st Academy Awards

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The list of nominees for the 91st Academy Awards

January 22, 2019 11:02 AM

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Craving comfort food? Lexington winter dining event returns.

Restaurant News & Reviews

Craving comfort food? Lexington winter dining event returns.

January 22, 2019 09:06 AM

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