Crime
Former UK student-athlete faces manslaughter charge in baby’s death. What comes next?
Updated March 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Politics & Government
Legal expert says effort to remove FCPS board chair likely unconstitutional
Updated March 12, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Crime
What Kentucky law says — and doesn’t say — about what to do after pregnancy loss
March 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM
College Sports
TCU coach accepts this fact: Expansion of March Madness is ‘inevitable’
March 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Education
Why didn’t UK board have to approve Barnhart’s new salary? It’s president’s call
March 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
National
Alligator Alcatraz environmental assessment leaves ‘more questions than answers’
Updated March 20, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Politics & Government
GOP say Beshear supports surgery for trans kids. What does his record show?
March 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & Government
City emails show why Lexington mayor’s street was cleared quickly after Winter Storm Fern
Updated March 4, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Homepage
What do Lexington residents call 311 for? Everything from mattresses to dead animals
Updated March 2, 2026 at 11:59 AM
National
Missouri House passes permanent ban on trans athletes in school sports
February 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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
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