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Mitch McConnell pitches Kentucky’s Kelly Craft as Trump’s UN ambassador

Politics & Government

Mitch McConnell pitches Kentucky’s Kelly Craft as Trump’s UN ambassador

February 21, 2019 11:50 AM

9 things Kentucky teachers should know about the educator-proposed pension plan

Politics & Government

9 things Kentucky teachers should know about the educator-proposed pension plan

February 21, 2019 12:44 PM

Plane crashes at Frankfort airport

Franklin County

Plane crashes at Frankfort airport

February 21, 2019 11:09 AM

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky’s Graham Elliot is in town and you’ll never guess where he ate.

Restaurant News & Reviews

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky’s Graham Elliot is in town and you’ll never guess where he ate.

February 21, 2019 12:14 PM

Many Kentucky houseboat owners aren’t paying their taxes. This would make them.

Kentucky

Many Kentucky houseboat owners aren’t paying their taxes. This would make them.

February 21, 2019 10:04 AM

Lexington’s $590M sewer upgrade is $95M under budget. These big projects are next.

Politics & Government

Lexington’s $590M sewer upgrade is $95M under budget. These big projects are next.

February 21, 2019 11:57 AM

These educators were elected by outraged teachers. Now they have a pension bill.

Politics & Government

These educators were elected by outraged teachers. Now they have a pension bill.

February 21, 2019 08:58 AM

Latest News

Kentucky man pleads guilty to making child-porn videos with young victim

February 21, 2019 12:33 PM

Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man on Interstate

February 21, 2019 09:54 AM

Should ‘In God We Trust’ be displayed in Kentucky schools? These lawmakers say yes.

February 20, 2019 06:37 PM

Man charged with murder after reported shooting in Shelby County

February 21, 2019 12:10 AM

Feds: Coast Guard lieutenant compiled hit list of lawmakers

February 21, 2019 11:21 AM

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EPA: The Scoop on Stormwater

February 20, 2019 02:45 PM

Dunk off backboard punctuates Kentucky high school playoff rout

February 20, 2019 11:37 PM

Buzzer-beating 3-pointer decides berth in 11th Region basketball tournament

February 20, 2019 08:34 PM

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Another local soccer product joins professional ranks

Sports

Another local soccer product joins professional ranks

February 21, 2019 11:43 AM

‘It makes us all nervous.’ Travis to miss at least 2 weeks after MRI results revealed.

February 20, 2019 07:53 PM

Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man on Interstate

February 21, 2019 09:54 AM

Shoe blowout, knee injury leave Zion, Duke to mull future

February 21, 2019 09:34 AM

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Principal of Kentucky high school charged after not reporting abuse of students, police say

Local

Principal of Kentucky high school charged after not reporting abuse of students, police say

February 20, 2019 12:32 PM

‘Not a safe environment for any child.’ Bed bugs, safety concerns at School for the Deaf.

February 20, 2019 01:00 PM

20-year-old was dismembered, left in Lexington trash bin. Her child’s dad pleads guilty.

February 20, 2019 04:03 PM

Festival with ‘A-list music’ coming to Keeneland via producers of Forecastle, Bonnaroo

February 20, 2019 10:59 AM

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Ball Homes proposes 336 apartments near Hamburg in Lexington

Business

Ball Homes proposes 336 apartments near Hamburg in Lexington

February 21, 2019 09:29 AM

Which parts of Lexington saw the priciest home sales last month? See the top sellers.

February 21, 2019 05:35 AM

He wants more care staff in Kentucky nursing homes, which are among nation’s worst

February 20, 2019 10:04 AM

Bill to legalize sports betting passes Kentucky House panel, but still faces long odds

February 20, 2019 11:47 AM

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Joel Pett on dissing incentives

Opinion

Joel Pett on dissing incentives

February 20, 2019 01:36 PM

More secrecy in how Kentucky doles out tax breaks to businesses? Lawmakers should say no.

February 20, 2019 06:46 PM

Knight Foundation’s investment in media seeks to preserve an essential element of democracy: an informed citizenry

February 19, 2019 02:35 PM

Joel Pett on 2020 blurred vision

February 19, 2019 01:46 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Lake Cumberland at level not seen in 20 years because of heavy rain. The dam is fine.

Heavy rains have pushed Lake Cumberland to a level not seen in more than 20 years. The elevation of the lake surface was 741.62 feet above sea level at noon Wednesday, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Blogs & Columns

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s win at Missouri

February 20, 2019 12:54 AM

Liveblog: No. 4 Kentucky 66, Missouri 58

February 19, 2019 06:16 PM

Reports: Kentucky hiring Jon Sumrall, a former Wildcat, as linebackers coach

February 19, 2019 06:08 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

February 19, 2019 05:57 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

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TV

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Down the stretch they come at Keeneland

Things are coming down to the wire on “Top Chef” Kentucky, where this week they will have to bid against each other for their ingredients at Keeneland.

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Chris Stapleton, Dan + Shay lead ACM nominations

Latest News

Chris Stapleton, Dan + Shay lead ACM nominations

February 20, 2019 12:16 PM

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Defying musical boundaries, this band mixes Mexican folk and psychedelic rock

Music News & Reviews

Defying musical boundaries, this band mixes Mexican folk and psychedelic rock

February 20, 2019 07:56 AM

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