Karla Ward | Lexington Herald Leader

Karla Ward

Lexington Herald-Leader

Karla Ward is a native of Logan County who has worked as a reporter at the Herald-Leader since 2000. She covers breaking news.

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LATEST FROM KARLA WARD

Kentucky nurse arrested after police say he squeezed girl, age 5, breaking a rib

Kentucky nurse arrested after police say he squeezed girl, age 5, breaking a rib

Updated November 9, 2026 at 11:12 AM

Two indicted for human trafficking after teen allegedly forced into sexual activity

Two indicted for human trafficking after teen allegedly forced into sexual activity

November 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Three vans burn at Amazon delivery station in Lexington

Three vans burn at Amazon delivery station in Lexington

Updated November 7, 2026 at 8:55 AM

Central KY deputy coroner charged with strangulation, assault

Central KY deputy coroner charged with strangulation, assault

November 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM

Andy Barr wins race to replace Mitch McConnell in a Kentucky US Senate seat

Andy Barr wins race to replace Mitch McConnell in a Kentucky US Senate seat

Updated November 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM

Election results: Kentucky House, Senate races on the ballot in Lexington

Election results: Kentucky House, Senate races on the ballot in Lexington

Updated November 4, 2026 at 9:43 AM

Incumbent Adrielle Camuel, Republican Hannah Beth Rivera face off in KY House District 93

Incumbent Adrielle Camuel, Republican Hannah Beth Rivera face off in KY House District 93

October 31, 2026 at 4:49 PM

Seven buildings damaged, two people displaced after fire in Lexington neighborhood

Seven buildings damaged, two people displaced after fire in Lexington neighborhood

October 30, 2026 at 5:22 PM

Kentucky jockey arrested, license suspended days before Breeders’ Cup

Kentucky jockey arrested, license suspended days before Breeders’ Cup

October 28, 2026 at 6:06 AM

Victim in fatal boat crash on Lake Cumberland is identified as Lexington man

Victim in fatal boat crash on Lake Cumberland is identified as Lexington man

October 27, 2026 at 9:48 PM

Death investigation underway after body of missing man is found in Laurel County

Death investigation underway after body of missing man is found in Laurel County

October 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Horse farm owner charged with animal cruelty faces KY lawsuit over adopted horses

Horse farm owner charged with animal cruelty faces KY lawsuit over adopted horses

October 24, 2026 at 6:29 PM

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