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No Louisville or Columbus? Here’s why Kentucky won’t be nearby in the NCAA Tournament.

UK Recruiting

No Louisville or Columbus? Here’s why Kentucky won’t be nearby in the NCAA Tournament.

Kentucky’s road to the Final Four goes through Jacksonville and Kansas City. Here’s how that happened.

March 17, 2019 07:49 PM

Unvaccinated Kentucky high schooler banned from basketball. He sues health department.

Kentucky

Unvaccinated Kentucky high schooler banned from basketball. He sues health department.

March 18, 2019 11:24 AM

No trip to Louisville, but Kentucky gets manageable path to Final Four

John Clay

No trip to Louisville, but Kentucky gets manageable path to Final Four

March 17, 2019 09:25 PM

Ten hot tips to help you win your NCAA Tournament pool

Mark Story

Ten hot tips to help you win your NCAA Tournament pool

March 17, 2019 06:47 PM

UK gets a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Here’s the Cats’ path to the Final Four.

UK Men's Basketball

UK gets a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Here’s the Cats’ path to the Final Four.

March 17, 2019 06:27 PM

Download and print your 2019 NCAA Tournament basketball bracket

College Sports

Download and print your 2019 NCAA Tournament basketball bracket

March 14, 2019 02:07 PM

“One of Centre’s luminaries.” Stephen Rolfe Powell, acclaimed glass artist, has died

Kentucky

“One of Centre’s luminaries.” Stephen Rolfe Powell, acclaimed glass artist, has died

March 17, 2019 10:20 AM

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Gunman kills 3 on Dutch tram; mayor says terror likely

March 18, 2019 11:32 AM

One man airlifted to UK, two more injured in Georgetown stabbing

March 18, 2019 07:17 AM

How to get tickets to see UK play in the first rounds of the NCAA tournament

March 17, 2019 07:42 PM

See what seed Louisville drew and where the Cardinals will play in the NCAA Tournament

March 17, 2019 06:08 PM

Pregnant Whitley County woman shot and killed but her baby was delivered and saved

March 17, 2019 01:55 PM

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Coach Cal and the Cats react to Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament draw

March 17, 2019 08:41 PM

Photo slideshow: Ryle wins KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen championship

March 17, 2019 05:18 PM

How UK’s SEC semifinal was an NCAA Tournament preview

March 16, 2019 07:57 PM

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Recruitment of top basketball prospect takes a turn, and it could help Kentucky

Sports

Recruitment of top basketball prospect takes a turn, and it could help Kentucky

March 18, 2019 09:59 AM

NCAA links: Abilene Christian thrilled to be playing Kentucky

March 18, 2019 09:10 AM

‘Feel good going in.’ Cats, Calipari upbeat and eager to begin NCAA Tournament.

March 17, 2019 09:53 PM

If the NCAA used Calipari’s coveted S-curve, the Cats might have had a better path

March 17, 2019 08:36 PM

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Oldham County school bus driver charged with DUI after accident with 33 students on board

Local

Oldham County school bus driver charged with DUI after accident with 33 students on board

March 17, 2019 11:16 AM

Central Ky. woman charged with trying to have her husband killed. He was shot in the face.

March 16, 2019 03:44 PM

Chris Bailey’s forecast: A typical mid-March forecast

March 18, 2019 05:34 AM

Teen who killed family, held classroom hostage up for parole

March 16, 2019 01:19 PM

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Quarles: Sales of Kentucky hemp products surged in 2018

Business

Quarles: Sales of Kentucky hemp products surged in 2018

March 18, 2019 11:27 AM

Facebook says service hindered by lack of local news

March 18, 2019 10:20 AM

Starbucks CEO sees more stores, faster innovation as key

March 17, 2019 03:42 PM

Remember that Chinese restaurant that closed abruptly? Here’s why.

March 14, 2019 05:40 PM

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The socialist label is propaganda. Here are some facts to look beyond the illusion.

Opinion

The socialist label is propaganda. Here are some facts to look beyond the illusion.

March 15, 2019 04:28 PM

Forget the ‘Green New Deal.’ Kentucky isn’t ready for socialism.

March 15, 2019 05:18 PM

For Kentucky kids and families, 2019 session brought some important upset wins

March 15, 2019 06:03 PM

‘Archaeology is endangered.’ UK decision is a loss for the state and Kentucky students.

March 15, 2019 10:11 AM

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In Depth

Turmoil split this county’s leaders. Can a judge order up compromise at McDonald’s?

Amid financial constraints and declining coal severance revenue, the Breathitt County judge-executive filed suit against his own fiscal court last week over the appointment of a county road supervisor.

Blogs & Columns

NCAA links: Abilene Christian thrilled to be playing Kentucky

March 18, 2019 09:10 AM

CBS broadcast ‘A team’ coming to Columbia, Colonial Life Arena for NCAA Tournament

March 17, 2019 10:05 PM

Kentucky loses an epic SEC semifinal but gets a taste of the drama to come

March 16, 2019 07:31 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 06:24 PM

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

Senior Day victory: Kentucky 66, Florida 57

March 10, 2019 10:37 AM

Pets for adoption in March 2019

Pets for adoption in March 2019

March 09, 2019 09:28 AM

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“Stand Up Science” will be at Cosmic Charlie’s on Monday. Comedian Shane Mauss will join another comedian and two local scientists.

Stage & Dance

Stage & Dance

Smart and funny: Comedian playing science for laughs at Cosmic Charlie’s

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There’s a good chance your minister is an egomaniac

Paul Prather

There’s a good chance your minister is an egomaniac

March 15, 2019 10:51 AM

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St. Patrick’s Day is once a year but this UK haunt has been Irish for decades

Restaurant News & Reviews

St. Patrick’s Day is once a year but this UK haunt has been Irish for decades

March 14, 2019 02:44 PM

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