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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

KY lawmakers push bills to save road, gun and pesticide industries from lawsuits

March 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Politics & Government

Private KY prison abused handcuffed inmate, triggering civil rights suit, firings

March 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Politics & Government

KY bill would ban standing near highways. Critics say panhandling is the target

March 18, 2026 at 1:29 PM

Politics & Government

After ethics settlement, KY Rep. Grossberg threatens to sue opponent for defamation

March 16, 2026 at 1:43 PM

Politics & Government

KY House passes bill requiring photo ID to get public records, but with a change

March 13, 2026 at 10:28 AM

Politics & Government

KY House amends bill on human rights commissions, still requires lawsuits

March 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Politics & Government

KY lawmakers push bill to protect gun industry from lawsuits, punish plaintiffs

March 11, 2026 at 1:21 PM

Politics & Government

Report: Guards smuggled drugs into one of Kentucky’s most notorious prisons

Updated March 11, 2026 at 9:38 AM

Politics & Government

Analysis: Anti-crime bill would add hundreds of millions in new KY prison costs

March 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM

Politics & Government

KY legislators have a new approach to cracking down on metal, copper wire thefts

March 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Politics & Government

‘Weird touching’ & ‘invasive’ texts: Report details complaints against former UK coach

March 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Politics & Government

KY legislature sends Gov. Beshear bill authorizing tax credits for school aid

February 27, 2026 at 11:35 AM

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