Christopher Leach

Lexington Herald-Leader

Chris Leach is a breaking news reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He joined the newspaper in September 2021 after previously working with the Anderson News and the Cats Pause. Chris graduated from UK in December 2018.

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LATEST FROM CHRISTOPHER LEACH

Crime

Woman accused of driving into downtown Lexington crowd asks for driver’s license back

September 30, 2026 at 8:38 AM

Local

Intersection in Downtown Lexington reopened after injury crash

Updated September 30, 2026 at 8:09 AM

Kentucky

Two women killed in a head-on crash in Eastern Kentucky, police say

September 30, 2026 at 5:56 AM

Local

Grass fire causes a lane of Lexington’s New Circle Road to close

September 29, 2026 at 12:29 PM

Crime

Man accused of fatally shooting uncle outside apartment in Eastern Kentucky

Updated September 29, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Kentucky

How to support Kentucky trooper’s family after officer was shot dead

September 29, 2026 at 8:44 AM

Fayette County

Lexington police used Flock cams to find road rage suspect. It led them to an innocent man

September 29, 2026 at 6:08 AM

Crime

Kentucky father charged with murder after infant dies at hospital

September 28, 2026 at 9:15 AM

Kentucky

Child flown to UK Hospital after falling into well. Fundraiser seeks to cover medical bills

September 28, 2026 at 6:18 AM

Crime

Kentucky man who fled from traffic stop found dangling from a bridge

Updated September 28, 2026 at 8:19 PM

Crime

Lexington animal control seizes more than 70 animals living in unsanitary conditions

September 25, 2026 at 1:35 PM

Local

Lanes closures planned for this Lexington road while crews build raised crosswalk

September 25, 2026 at 1:33 PM

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