Crime
Families often left in the dark when Kentucky inmates die, suffer injuries
Updated August 5, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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.
National
‘This is a kidnapping,’ says aunt of man arrested in Pisgah National Forest ICE raid
Updated August 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Politics & Government
With McConnell still absent, Beshear dismisses theories about an Aug. 3 deadline
August 3, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Education
UK said laid-off food staff would get jobs with new partner. Only half have been rehired
Updated July 29, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Education
Fayette County schools paid $694,000 to local churches over 17 years. Here’s why.
Updated July 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM
National
A Black teen found hanged near Charlotte church was a suicide, police say. Questions remain
Updated July 23, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Fayette County
Has the University of Kentucky’s building blitz caused flooding? UK announces review
July 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & Government
Lexington police officer suspended after tussle with Waffle House security guard
July 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Education
Fayette County Schools’ bills for audits, investigations, continue to climb
Updated July 8, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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UK Women's Basketball
Momcilovic, Paurova and Sivka: A Slavic-name pronunciation guide for Kentucky fans
Updated June 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Education
Fayette County schools finance chief has been absent for months. Here’s why
June 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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