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Education

State audit says Fayette County not meeting needs of all students, but has ‘capacity’

An audit showed that Fayette’s district is capable of fixing its low performing schools, but has more work to do

March 20, 2019 11:06 AM

How school districts responded to request for ‘sickout’ records. And what happens next.

Education

How school districts responded to request for ‘sickout’ records. And what happens next.

March 20, 2019 10:19 AM

Grimes predicted ‘chaos,’ but meeting of expanded State Board of Elections was ho-hum

Politics & Government

Grimes predicted ‘chaos,’ but meeting of expanded State Board of Elections was ho-hum

March 19, 2019 02:45 PM

The risk of death from this cancer went down in Kentucky after Medicaid expansion

State

The risk of death from this cancer went down in Kentucky after Medicaid expansion

March 19, 2019 11:41 AM

Tyler Herro moves even higher up NBA Draft board, and there’s more room to rise

UK Men's Basketball

Tyler Herro moves even higher up NBA Draft board, and there’s more room to rise

March 19, 2019 10:35 AM

Save your bribes — your kids’ swanky colleges won’t make them successful

Paul Prather

Save your bribes — your kids’ swanky colleges won’t make them successful

March 19, 2019 01:26 PM

People live far shorter lives in some Kentucky counties. See how your county ranks.

Kentucky

People live far shorter lives in some Kentucky counties. See how your county ranks.

March 19, 2019 10:28 AM

Latest News

Driver awaits murder trial in Kentucky officer’s death

March 20, 2019 06:43 AM

Baby dies at Lexington hospital four days after her mother was shot and killed

March 20, 2019 07:53 AM

NBC announces new air date for ‘Dateline’ episode about murder of UK football player

March 19, 2019 03:36 PM

Calipari reportedly donates $1 million he received from producers of docuseries

March 19, 2019 10:44 AM

9-month-old baby revived with opioid overdose-reversal drug

March 20, 2019 01:58 PM

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Kentucky’s opponent thrilled to be linked to Big Blue Nation

March 20, 2019 01:19 PM

Abilene Christian says Kentucky is ‘bluest of the blue bloods’

March 20, 2019 12:05 PM

Kentucky players, coach respond to ESPN’s early leak of NCAA bracket

March 18, 2019 09:30 PM

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Referee’s lawsuit against Kentucky Sports Radio dismissed. Here’s what the judge said.

Sports

Referee’s lawsuit against Kentucky Sports Radio dismissed. Here’s what the judge said.

March 20, 2019 01:30 PM

Injury ‘hampered’ UK star throughout SEC season. Is Maci Morris good to go for NCAA Tournament?

March 20, 2019 11:41 AM

Here’s the 2019 Lexington Herald-Leader All-State boys’ basketball team.

March 20, 2019 10:51 AM

The 2019 Lexington Herald-Leader All-State girls’ basketball team is here.

March 20, 2019 10:37 AM

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Baby dies at Lexington hospital four days after her mother was shot and killed

Local

Baby dies at Lexington hospital four days after her mother was shot and killed

March 20, 2019 07:53 AM

After Michael Jackson documentary, could Lexington’s ‘Thriller’ Parade be in jeopardy?

March 19, 2019 01:26 PM

Man found near Lexington park shot to death in the city’s fifth homicide in 2019

March 19, 2019 07:07 AM

External review of UK archaeology praises two recently eliminated units

March 19, 2019 02:59 PM

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Are you the weakest link in your own cybersecurity? Don’t take a quiz to find out.

Business

Are you the weakest link in your own cybersecurity? Don’t take a quiz to find out.

March 20, 2019 09:07 AM

Ford shifting 550 jobs to Louisville truck plant amid ‘surging’ SUV demand

March 19, 2019 09:43 AM

Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets

March 20, 2019 11:09 AM

Quarles: Sales of Kentucky hemp products surged in 2018

March 18, 2019 12:57 PM

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Readers sound off: end ‘one-and-done’, fix Lexington pot holes and a plea to Bevin

Opinion

Readers sound off: end ‘one-and-done’, fix Lexington pot holes and a plea to Bevin

March 20, 2019 02:54 PM

‘Six days was enough.’ Education commissioner explains why he asked for ‘sickout’ records.

March 19, 2019 11:08 AM

After sickening act of hate in New Zealand, time to call out some ugly truths at home

March 18, 2019 12:08 PM

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

March 15, 2019 04:28 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

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

An Northern Kentucky high school student who wasn’t immunized for chickenpox sued his local health department after he was barred from playing basketball and attending school.

Blogs & Columns

LeVelle Moton dazzles every March, so why is he still at NC Central?

March 19, 2019 03:35 PM

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

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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An ensemble of of superheroes strikes a pose in Lexington Center. The second day of the 2017 Lexington Comic & Toy Convention was March 11 at Lexington Center.

LexGo

LexGo

Lexington goes geek at Comic Con, West Sixth B-day releases and more best bets

Best bets for your weekend in Lexington include the annual Lexington Comic & Toy Convention, ‘Something Rotten!’ at the Lexington Opera House, and West Sixth Brewery’s birthday party.

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‘Something Rotten!’ is coming to the Lexington Opera House, but that’s a good thing

Stage & Dance

‘Something Rotten!’ is coming to the Lexington Opera House, but that’s a good thing

March 19, 2019 05:03 PM

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Pick your favorite on-screen Batman: Do you like your Dark Knight funny or ferocious?

Celebrities

Pick your favorite on-screen Batman: Do you like your Dark Knight funny or ferocious?

March 19, 2019 08:32 AM

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