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Trump picks ambassador to Canada for UN post

Business

Trump picks ambassador to Canada for UN post

February 23, 2019 12:30 AM

Lake Cumberland hits second-highest elevation in history and is expected to keep rising

Kentucky

Lake Cumberland hits second-highest elevation in history and is expected to keep rising

February 22, 2019 11:26 AM

Gov. Matt Bevin dismisses his low poll numbers, welcomes Trump’s help

Politics & Government

Gov. Matt Bevin dismisses his low poll numbers, welcomes Trump’s help

February 22, 2019 11:06 AM

UK plans to turn Kennedy’s Bookstore site into parking, retail space. See the plan.

Fayette County

UK plans to turn Kennedy’s Bookstore site into parking, retail space. See the plan.

February 22, 2019 11:37 AM

Teen apologizes for stepmother’s Kentucky slaying. Father objects to delay in sentencing.

Crime

Teen apologizes for stepmother’s Kentucky slaying. Father objects to delay in sentencing.

February 22, 2019 12:54 PM

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

February 22, 2019 07:41 AM

Former UK student accused in death of 4-year-old boy appears in Lexington court on new charge

Crime

Former UK student accused in death of 4-year-old boy appears in Lexington court on new charge

February 22, 2019 09:35 AM

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More rain, possible flooding and high winds are headed this way

February 22, 2019 09:38 PM

Kentucky high school teacher accused of asking student for nude photo

February 23, 2019 12:19 AM

‘We are hurting.’ Student deaths prompt mental health task force at UK.

February 22, 2019 05:02 PM

EKU board votes to accept ownership of White Hall estate from state

February 22, 2019 04:26 PM

R. Kelly arrested, charged in Chicago with sexual abuse

February 22, 2019 11:24 PM

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Henry Clay celebrates upset of No. 1 Scott County in 42nd District championship

February 22, 2019 10:26 PM

Kyle Rode becomes Lexington’s all-time leading boys’ basketball scorer

February 22, 2019 11:48 PM

Phillip Oakley, father of Jenna Oakley, expresses frustration after court

February 22, 2019 12:54 PM

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Can Kentucky be Kentucky without one-and-done players?

Sports

Can Kentucky be Kentucky without one-and-done players?

February 22, 2019 06:04 PM

Go small? Avoid ‘mud wrestling’? Kentucky’s adjusting to playing without Travis.

February 22, 2019 05:13 PM

Kentucky baseball opens series at No. 3 Texas Tech with first loss of season

February 22, 2019 08:34 PM

Where to watch, how to follow Saturday’s Kentucky vs. Auburn game

February 22, 2019 05:26 PM

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Drew Barrymore movie will film at this Versailles site

Local

Drew Barrymore movie will film at this Versailles site

February 22, 2019 01:08 PM

Lexington council reverses, votes to include portions of Nicholasville Road in moratorium

February 22, 2019 12:23 PM

Deputies arrest Laurel County woman accused of having treats laced with marijuana

February 21, 2019 10:44 PM

Lawmakers want to make sex with animals, child sex dolls illegal in Kentucky

February 22, 2019 01:10 PM

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Sneak peek: Inside the new Cosmic Charlie’s on Loudon

Business

Sneak peek: Inside the new Cosmic Charlie’s on Loudon

February 22, 2019 10:52 AM

How are you protecting your digital data? Here are three steps to follow.

February 22, 2019 12:46 PM

Ball Homes proposes 336 apartments near Hamburg in Lexington

February 21, 2019 09:29 AM

Hemp processor starts building new Kentucky facility

February 22, 2019 04:45 AM

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Legislature should not punish workers because it’s hard to find a job in rural Kentucky

Opinion

Legislature should not punish workers because it’s hard to find a job in rural Kentucky

February 22, 2019 04:56 PM

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

February 19, 2019 02:35 PM

Cruel irony whips compassionate conservatism in Kentucky Capitol

February 22, 2019 05:17 PM

Abortion ban based on racist stereotype would worsen health care for women of color in Kentucky.

February 22, 2019 01:05 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

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

In 2011, the city of Lexington agreed to $590 million in storm water and sewer upgrades as part of an agreement with the EPA. To date, the city has spent $229 million. But a major sewer line replacement projects could drive up costs.

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

Kentucky native, actress Jennifer Carpenter embraces traitor role in ‘The Enemy Within’

Former Louisville, Kentucky, student and “Dexter” cast member Jennifer Carpenter stars in a new NBC televisions series “The Enemy Within” as a former CIA operative turned traitor.

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‘Hot Country Knights’? Did cover band steal the show at the Dierks Bentley concert?

Music News & Reviews

‘Hot Country Knights’? Did cover band steal the show at the Dierks Bentley concert?

February 22, 2019 09:28 AM

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‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

TV

‘Top Chef’ Kentucky: Ham and soup beans star in last Bluegrass challenge

February 22, 2019 07:41 AM

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