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.
Kentucky Sports
‘The leadership role must change.’ UK’s next AD will also be Champions Blue CEO
Updated May 21, 2026 at 10:49 AM
High School Sports
Herald-Leader’s Jared Peck wins 2025 APSE high school beat writing contest
Updated May 5, 2026 at 7:13 AM
UK Women's Basketball
UK women’s basketball adds Me’Arah O’Neal, daughter of Shaq, via transfer portal
Updated April 29, 2026 at 11:54 AM
UK Women's Basketball
Kentucky portal check-in: What to know about Kenny Brooks’ incoming transfers
April 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
LexGo
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes first crossed paths with Taylor Swift at the NFL Draft
Updated April 23, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Sports
Royals announce stadium move to Crown Center with new prominent partner
Updated April 22, 2026 at 6:46 PM
UK Women's Basketball
Jordan Obi sees increase in confidence, path to roster with the Las Vegas Aces
April 22, 2026 at 5:30 AM
UK Women's Basketball
‘We’ve set a precedent.’ Record-breaking WNBA Draft proves Kentucky on the rise
April 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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