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When did Kentucky actually abolish slavery? A lot later than you think.
Lexington Herald-Leader· 12 hours agoA timeline of historical events shows the complex nature of the Civil War, Camp Nelson and emancipation in Kentucky.
UK swim coach sex abuse case shows how vital Kentucky open records law remains | Opinion
Lexington Herald-Leader· 1 day agoThe Lexington Herald-Leader recently shined an unexpected light on the critical body of Kentucky law that enables its reporters to shine a light on the ...
Should Lexington set a cap on the number of short-term rentals in neighborhoods?
Lexington Herald-Leader· 2 days agoShould Lexington set a cap on the number of short-term rentals in neighborhoods? During Tuesday’s council General Government and Planning Committee meeting, staff unveiled ...
Kentucky woman splurges on a $50 lottery ticket at gas station. It was a great choice
Lexington Herald-Leader· 1 day agoAccording to the Kentucky Lottery, the woman wishes to remain anonymous. On May 30, when she was traveling back home from Lexington with her daughter, the woman stopped to ...
Kentucky woman found dead by family had injuries consistent with an animal attack
Lexington Herald-Leader· 2 days agoA Letcher County woman found dead this week had been attacked by animals, according to authorities....
Want to see UK baseball play in the College World Series? How to get tickets to Omaha
Lexington Herald-Leader· 2 days agoYou could experience Kentucky baseball history for yourself in Nebraska this weekend … or just stream it.
‘A new face’: At 19 years old, he leads a political party in Eastern Kentucky
Lexington Herald-Leader McClatchy via AOL· 8 hours agoSign up for our Bluegrass Politics Newsletter A must-read newsletter for political junkies across...
UK declines to talk about swim coach controversy, but KY Open Records Act sheds light
Lexington Herald-Leader· 7 days agoIn our In the Spotlight stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you continuing coverage of news and events important to our Central Kentucky community. Nobody at the University ...
A taste of soul: Black Restaurant Week returns to Lexington. Here’s what’s on the menu
Lexington Herald-Leader· 14 hours agoIn the winter of 2020, Martina Barksdale and Ashley Smith came together to pitch a vision for a way to celebrate Black culinary excellence and agriculture as a partnership. What came of the ...
We need more housing, not more McMansions. City should stop Castleton plan | Opinion
Lexington Herald-Leader· 5 hours agoLinda Blackford: Plans to subdivide Castleton Lyons Farm will result in a few big houses for rich people and take valuable agricultural land out of commission. It’s not what Lexington needs