National
‘Actual innocence is my truth.’ Bryan Kohberger wants to rescind his guilty plea
Updated July 27, 2026 at 8:54 PM
In the Spotlight
In the Spotlight, a new Lexington Herald-Leader series, brings you continuing coverage of news and events that matter most to the Central Kentucky community. Spanning topics and reporters, we’ll bring you new and interesting angles you won’t see elsewhere.
National
A call for help: Redacted report leaves questions in Nolan Wells investigation
Updated July 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM
National
FBI examining digital evidence in Nolan Wells case. DA calls case a ‘priority’
July 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM
FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi pens short goodbye to Kansas City ahead of World Cup semifinal
July 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Politics & Government
State regulator probes EKY utility, cites ‘serious questions about its judgment’
July 13, 2026 at 1:13 PM
UK Women's Basketball
Year 3 under Kenny Brooks means a win-now roster for UK women’s basketball
July 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
National
Lindsey Graham, 71, rose from small town South Carolina to President Trump’s ear
Updated July 13, 2026 at 10:17 AM
National
Nolan Wells’ family speaks publicly for first time since South MS teen’s death
Updated July 16, 2026 at 5:14 PM
FIFA World Cup
How red card became most controversial moment of Kansas City’s World Cup matches
July 12, 2026 at 11:23 AM
National
Who will serve in U.S. Senate after Lindsey Graham’s sudden death? What we know
Updated July 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
LexGo
Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis to play Dorothea Puente in HBO drama series
Updated July 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM
National
Nolan Wells timeline: Key dates in the investigation, from July 4 to today
Updated September 22, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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