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John Cheves

Lexington Herald-Leader

John Cheves is a government accountability reporter at the Lexington Herald-Leader. He joined the newspaper in 1997 and previously worked in its Washington and Frankfort bureaus and covered the courthouse beat.

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LATEST FROM JOHN CHEVES

Politics & Government

Shae Hopkins retires as KET’s CEO after 17 years of growth and political heat

August 19, 2026 at 11:41 AM

Crime

State police investigate misconduct allegations at KY juvenile detention center

Updated August 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM

Education

Former UK swim coach Lars Jorgensen settles sex abuse lawsuit filed by swimmers

Updated August 11, 2026 at 9:42 AM

Politics & Government

New poll shows Zach Dembo, Ralph Alvarado tied in Central KY congressional race

Updated August 6, 2026 at 11:14 AM

Crime

KY juvenile justice guard pleads guilty to unlawful transactions with minors

August 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Crime

KY State Penitentiary recreation leader arrested, charged for sex with inmate

July 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Politics & Government

KY Court of Appeals rejects former Gov. Matt Bevin’s request to block arrest warrant

July 14, 2026 at 10:17 AM

Crime

Ronald Exantus will be freed from KY prison again. We explain when, why and how.

Updated July 9, 2026 at 11:27 AM

Politics & Government

Attorney general investigates KY nursing home where woman died from massive pressure sore

Updated July 6, 2026 at 4:14 PM

Politics & Government

KY’s state pension system drops hedge fund suit with Blackstone for $18 million

Updated June 23, 2026 at 10:37 AM

Politics & Government

Someone will pay big for KY pension investment lawsuits. Will it be retirees?

June 17, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Crime

A KY inmate published a story about sexism in prison. Now she faces discipline

Updated June 17, 2026 at 10:20 AM

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