LocalLexington goes 100 days without a homicide. When was the last time that happened?The last homicide took place in early February.May 16, 2026 at 11:02 AM
LocalDon Mills, former Herald-Leader editor who also had career in politics, diesMay 16, 2026 at 11:03 AM
LocalKY soprano who worked with John Jacob Niles, had connection to Thomas Merton, diesUpdated May 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
StateDriver indicted in fiery crash that left woman, two children dead in Western KYMay 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Kentucky DerbyNapoleon Solo gives jockey, trainer first wins in the Preakness StakesUpdated May 16, 2026 at 11:07 PM
EducationIt’s ‘back to pencil, paper’ for this KY school that’s shifting away from techUpdated May 17, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Restaurants News & TrendsSee how Carson’s Back Porch is different from its other restaurantsUpdated May 16, 2026 at 10:22 AM
StateMan charged with murder after KY crash leaves man dead, woman critically injuredMay 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalRush hour crash sends 5 people to hospital, shuts down major Lexington roadUpdated May 15, 2026 at 7:29 PM
StateWant to own a part of KY history? Historic 1782 stagecoach inn for saleUpdated May 15, 2026 at 4:19 PM
EducationWho signed $200K FCPS contract without board, superintendent approval?Updated May 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Politics & GovernmentKY judicial branch to lay off 170 employees due to anticipated budget deficitUpdated May 15, 2026 at 3:40 PM
CrimeCentral Kentucky man charged after police find almost $80K worth of fake ZynMay 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM
CrimeFormer president of KY Fraternal Order of Police lodge pleads guilty to fraudMay 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
EducationThreats lead to lockdowns, evacuation at Lexington schools. Students safe.Updated May 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM
CrimeMan who committed string of robberies in Central Kentucky sentenced to prisonMay 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
EducationEx-Kentucky education commissioner leaves California superintendent job after 10 monthsMay 15, 2026 at 2:08 PM
LocalFayette County coroner identifies 35-year-old man killed while clearing treesMay 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Fayette CountyTraffic alert: Multiple lanes of Lexington’s New Circle Road will be closed for repairsMay 15, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Kentucky‘Beautiful and chilling.’ Hundreds in KY town turn out to pray for ailing mayorUpdated May 15, 2026 at 2:33 PM
StateTwo Kentucky firefighters injured while battling a building fire, mayor saysUpdated May 15, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Politics & GovernmentBen Chandler, last Democrat to hold KY-06, backs Zach Dembo for CongressUpdated May 15, 2026 at 9:06 AM
EducationKentucky schools rank nationally for reading, math growth. See the districts namedMay 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM