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Lexington, Louisville protests call for end to police violence; National Guard deployed in Louisville

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Lexington, Louisville protests call for end to police violence; National Guard deployed in Louisville

Kentucky COVID-19 cases increase by 247. Thirteen more deaths reported Saturday.

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Kentucky COVID-19 cases increase by 247. Thirteen more deaths reported Saturday.

May 30, 2020 6:20 PM

Beshear asks Kentuckians to be safe in protests of Breonna Taylor’s killing

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Beshear asks Kentuckians to be safe in protests of Breonna Taylor’s killing

Lexington bars can’t open yet. But these places found a loophole. And it’s legal.

Bourbon & Bars

Lexington bars can’t open yet. But these places found a loophole. And it’s legal.

Lexington police use controversial no-knock warrants. But guidelines are ‘stringent’

Fayette County

Lexington police use controversial no-knock warrants. But guidelines are ‘stringent’

Breonna Taylor’s mother pleads for calm; Louisville mayor stops no-knock warrants

Kentucky

Breonna Taylor’s mother pleads for calm; Louisville mayor stops no-knock warrants

UK’s Kirwan-Blanding towers go down. Some try to save memories of Lexington landmarks

Education

UK’s Kirwan-Blanding towers go down. Some try to save memories of Lexington landmarks

May 29, 2020 9:59 AM

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Ex-UK player Dwane Casey sees little progress on racism. ‘What have we really done?’

National Guard called in, curfew imposed to keep peace in Louisville after violent protests

Ex-UK cheer coach says he disagrees with dismissal in first public statement since firing

May 29, 2020 7:29 PM

KY attorney general, auditor question Beshear about security breach in unemployment system

Historic, popular downtown restaurant saved. Meet the new owners, what they have planned

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Protesters yell at police during Lexington protest over violence

May 29, 2020 11:51 PM

Photo slideshow: Drive-in graduation at the Kentucky Horse Park

May 30, 2020 6:51 AM

‘Don’t Move, Don’t Move’: Video shows moment shots ring out during Louisville protest

May 29, 2020 5:27 PM

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Ex-UK player Dwane Casey sees little progress on racism. ‘What have we really done?’

Sports

Ex-UK player Dwane Casey sees little progress on racism. ‘What have we really done?’

The most haunting loss suffered by each of UK’s Calipari, Stoops and Mitchell

May 30, 2020 9:38 AM

Are you missing live sporting events, or have you moved on?

May 30, 2020 9:52 AM

Ex-UK cheer coach says he disagrees with dismissal in first public statement since firing

May 29, 2020 7:29 PM

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Feds: KY trader didn’t invest most of the $10 million he took from investors

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Feds: KY trader didn’t invest most of the $10 million he took from investors

Lexington council moves closer to restoring cuts to shelters, nonprofits and housing

Amid COVID-19, Fayette’s Class of 2020 gets ‘impressive’ graduation parade at Horse Park.

Four KY state parks that were coronavirus quarantine sites can reopen, Beshear says

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Historic, popular downtown restaurant saved. Meet the new owners, what they have planned

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Historic, popular downtown restaurant saved. Meet the new owners, what they have planned

Lexington bars can’t open yet. But these places found a loophole. And it’s legal.

Lexington burger takeout guide: Classic or exotic toppings, it’s a carnivore’s delight

Lexington takeout pizza guide: Local restaurants for great pies or single slices

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Joel Pett: Symptoms of a killer virus

Opinion

Joel Pett: Symptoms of a killer virus

May 29, 2020 11:51 AM

Effigies, shootings, violence. In a dark week, all protests are not created equal.

Lt. Gov. Coleman: The politics of hatred have no place on #TeamKentucky

May 29, 2020 10:15 AM

Letters to the Editor: ‘Reprehensible.’ ‘Terrorism.’ Readers react to effigy of Gov. Beshear

May 28, 2020 1:40 PM

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Who are the Three Percenters, the armed group Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called out?

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called out a far-right militia group called the Three Percenters because they hanged an effigy of him on the Capitol lawn. There are many chapters of the loosely organized group.

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My list: Kentucky football’s top 10 all-time defensive players

Podcast: Covering the changing landscape of Kentucky politics because of COVID

Leading Kentucky Derby contender Nadal out with condylar fracture

Amusement parks will look different this summer due to COVID-19. What will change?

Theme parks across the country are reopening soon, but things will be different. There are new rules and measures in place for Six Flags, Disney, Universal, to protect people from coronavirus. Here’s what.

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New this week: Lady Gaga, ‘Space Force,’ Ghibli films on HBO

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New this week: Lady Gaga, ‘Space Force,’ Ghibli films on HBO

May 28, 2020 5:56 PM

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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

May 30, 2020 7:51 PM

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