Lexington KY Breaking News & Sports | Lexington Herald Leader

Politics & Government

Popular X accounts backing Nate Morris have been previously accused of ‘pay-to-post’

Popular X accounts backing Nate Morris have been previously accused of ‘pay-to-post’

“I’m a @NateMorris fan. He totally gets it,” wrote an operative whose company got $135,000 from Nate Morris’ U.S. Senate campaign.

Updated April 17, 2026 5:05 AM

Latest News

Teen who pointed gun at anti-Trump protesters enters guilty plea

Published 7 hours ago

Heidi Bowie, equestrian who was previously married to Sam Bowie, dies at 64

Updated 12 hours ago

What the Chevy Chase treatment center reaction has shown me | Opinion

Updated 14 hours ago

New Lexington restaurant: Carson’s Back Porch sets opening date

Updated 15 hours ago

Several people displaced after patio collapses at Lexington apartment complex

Published 16 hours ago

More in Latest News

Are paid influencers boosting KY political campaigns? They don’t have to say

Politics & Government

Are paid influencers boosting KY political campaigns? They don’t have to say

April 17, 2026 5:00 AM

Network of online influencers back Nate Morris for Senate. Are they getting paid?

Politics & Government

Network of online influencers back Nate Morris for Senate. Are they getting paid?

April 17, 2026 5:00 AM

Trending Stories

Lexington’s iconic TV anchors: Trailblazers, pranksters, ‘weather watchers’

Updated 14 hours ago

More horse deaths reported at Keeneland during 2026 Spring Meet

Published 18 hours ago

Teen who pointed gun at anti-Trump protesters enters guilty plea

Published 7 hours ago

Kentucky lawmakers spend up to $10M on ‘structurally unsafe’ middle school

Published 20 hours ago

What the Chevy Chase treatment center reaction has shown me | Opinion

Updated 14 hours ago

Award-winning FOX 56 TV anchor in Lexington let go after 31 years with station

Fayette County

Award-winning FOX 56 TV anchor in Lexington let go after 31 years with station

Updated 19 hours ago

Impeachment, budget & more: 5 things that defined 2026 KY legislative session

Politics & Government

Impeachment, budget & more: 5 things that defined 2026 KY legislative session

April 16, 2026 5:00 AM

Popular Lexington music, food festival expands to larger venue for more acts

Music News & Reviews

Popular Lexington music, food festival expands to larger venue for more acts

Updated April 16, 2026 3:18 PM

UK gets its first transfer portal commitment. It’s a big one for the Wildcats

UK Basketball Recruiting

UK gets its first transfer portal commitment. It’s a big one for the Wildcats

Updated April 15, 2026 9:17 PM

Videos

From our partners

Maren Morris Recalls ‘Depressing' Dating Experience After Coming Out as Bi

US WEEKLY

Maren Morris Recalls ‘Depressing' Dating Experience After Coming Out as Bi

Updated 1 hour ago

Lori Loughlin's Hairstylist Slams Wig Rumors Amid Her Hair Transformation

Updated 1 hour ago

Amanda Batula and West Wilson Pack on the PDA on Kiss Cam at Yankees Game

Updated 3 hours ago

Boston Blue's Donnie Wahlberg Addresses [Spoiler]'s Heartbreaking Split

Updated 46 minutes ago

One Tree Hill's James Lafferty and Wife Alexandra Park Welcome 1st Baby

Updated 5 hours ago

More in Us Weekly

The Street

BNP Paribas delivers blunt message on Microsoft stock

Updated 1 hour ago

Justin Bieber turns Coachella 2026 into a $5M merch empire

Updated 3 hours ago

Goldman Sachs makes its boldest call on tech in decades

Updated 8 hours ago

Verizon CEO says it's time to ditch price hikes and stop treating customers like accounts

Updated 11 hours ago

Bank of America goes all in on controversial tech

Updated 12 hours ago

More in The Street

USA Pan's commercial-grade nonstick bakeware is a workhorse for home bakers and cooks

Food & Recipes

USA Pan's commercial-grade nonstick bakeware is a workhorse for home bakers and cooks

Published 11 hours ago

A Dinner to Keep the Vacation Vibes Going

Published 11 hours ago

7 Ways to the Best Salmon of Your Life

Published 11 hours ago

I Tried 6 Viral Costco Food Court Hacks: 4 Are Genius (And 2 To Skip)

Updated 11 hours ago

The Genius Apple Trick We Wish We'd Known About Sooner

Published 11 hours ago

More in Food & Recipes

Kentucky couldn’t land Rob Wright. Here’s what happens next for the Wildcats

UK Men's Basketball

Kentucky couldn’t land Rob Wright. Here’s what happens next for the Wildcats

Updated April 15, 2026 6:04 PM

Fayette School Board member files for reelection. Does law make him ineligible?

Education

Fayette School Board member files for reelection. Does law make him ineligible?

Updated April 15, 2026 3:07 PM

KY Senate vows to revisit Lexington judge’s impeachment if judicial group doesn’t act

Politics & Government

KY Senate vows to revisit Lexington judge’s impeachment if judicial group doesn’t act

Updated April 15, 2026 8:44 PM

KY lawmakers override Beshear vetoes on election laws, Medicaid oversight, more

Politics & Government

KY lawmakers override Beshear vetoes on election laws, Medicaid oversight, more

April 15, 2026 11:03 AM

Heidi Bowie, equestrian who was previously married to Sam Bowie, dies at 64

Sports

Heidi Bowie, equestrian who was previously married to Sam Bowie, dies at 64

Updated 12 hours ago

Chiefs’ GM identifies where value lies in NFL Draft, painting possible picture of plans

Updated 16 hours ago

Sayre has new look, tougher road in improving Lexington girls lacrosse landscape

Updated 18 hours ago

More horse deaths reported at Keeneland during 2026 Spring Meet

Published 18 hours ago

More in Sports

Heidi Bowie, equestrian who was previously married to Sam Bowie, dies at 64

Local

Heidi Bowie, equestrian who was previously married to Sam Bowie, dies at 64

Updated 12 hours ago

Several people displaced after patio collapses at Lexington apartment complex

Published 16 hours ago

Registered sex offender charged with raping, impregnating girl in Kentucky

Updated 17 hours ago

Heads up: This railroad crossing near UK will be closed next week

Published 19 hours ago

More in Local

What the Chevy Chase treatment center reaction has shown me | Opinion

Opinion

What the Chevy Chase treatment center reaction has shown me | Opinion

Updated 14 hours ago

Can Kentucky’s Senate candidates give some real answers to questions? Opinion

April 17, 2026 5:00 AM

A coal miner’s daughter sings her song and finds her peace in new memoir | Opinion

April 11, 2026 6:00 AM

The University of Kentucky needs to take a hard look at itself | Opinion

April 10, 2026 11:47 AM

More in Opinion

Snow, housing, crime were big topics for Lexington mayoral candidates in forum

Politics & Government

Snow, housing, crime were big topics for Lexington mayoral candidates in forum

Updated April 15, 2026 10:34 AM

Maximum-security KY prison neared riot over guard planting contraband on inmates

Politics & Government

Maximum-security KY prison neared riot over guard planting contraband on inmates

April 15, 2026 5:15 AM

Bill ousting Fayette school board chair becomes law after lawmakers override veto

Politics & Government

Bill ousting Fayette school board chair becomes law after lawmakers override veto

Updated April 16, 2026 5:28 PM

KY Senate suspends impeachment effort against Lexington judge

Politics & Government

KY Senate suspends impeachment effort against Lexington judge

Updated April 14, 2026 9:56 PM

Lexington mayor touts new winter equipment, police tech in $546M city budget proposal

Fayette County

Lexington mayor touts new winter equipment, police tech in $546M city budget proposal

April 14, 2026 3:24 PM