National
Missouri House passes permanent ban on trans athletes in school sports
February 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Reality Check
A Lexington Herald-Leader series focused on bringing truth and transparency to local news and sports events. This newsroom-wide project delivers fast facts about the issues that matter to Kentuckians to hold officials and institutions accountable.
Kentucky
What happened before police shot, killed man in Lexington? Details remain sparse
February 25, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Homepage
Lexington candidate facing felony charges may not live in district he’s running for
Updated February 25, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Kentucky
No charges filed against London police in Harless shooting. What comes next?
Updated February 24, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Crime
Who has access to the Lexington Police Department’s Flock surveillance cameras?
February 23, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Politics & Government
North Carolina investigators probe KY distillery tour taken by NC lawmakers, lobbyists
February 20, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Fayette County
Lexington cop resigns after multiple complaints filed, including improper arrest
February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Fayette County
Lexington police officer caught taping internal review with investigators resigns
February 18, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Crime
KY prosecutor explains walking back fetal homicide charge after reading state law
Updated February 18, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Education
Conservative watchdog group pressed UK employees about DEI. Here’s what the law says
Updated February 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Homepage
Trump vowed to bring down the cost of everything. KY data tells a different story
Updated February 18, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Politics & Government
KY Social Security offices lost 9% of staff in 2025. Has it affected services?
Updated February 13, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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