LEXINGTON — The top scorer in the history of Kentucky high school basketball is on the move after one season at the most well-known college program in the commonwealth. What did Kentucky ...

“There’s not a place in the state of Kentucky who has more passion and more backing than Scott County.” ...

A Kentucky native has entered the transfer portal, ending his short time in Lexington. On Tuesday, it was announced that soon-to-be sophomore guard Travis Perry entered the transfer portal.

An unexpected detour for a Kentucky pastor and his wife turned into a $75,000 top prize in the Kentucky Lottery.Scott Reynolds and his wife, who are from Corbin, Kentucky, stopped at Rocket Food ...

In our In the Spotlight stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you continuing coverage of news and events important to our Central Kentucky community. Read more. Story idea? hlcityregion@herald ...

Arkansas Derby (GI) winner Sandman put in his final major piece of work for Kentucky Derby 151 on a clear Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs, working five furlongs in 1:02.40 under Froylan Garcia ...

The primary race in Kentucky for Mr. McConnell’s seat is expected to be one of the biggest G.O.P. clashes of 2026. On Tuesday, it gained its second high-profile contender, Representative Andy Barr.

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Kentucky public libraries received over 11 million visits in 2024, offering various services from passport renewals to wellness programs. President Trump's executive order cutting IMLS funding ...

Kentucky teachers took an undeserved financial hit from the Kentucky legislature during the 2025 session. For background, the “Shared Responsibility” law (House Bill 540) was passed in 2010. The ...

Mark Pope’s first season as Kentucky’s head coach ended with a Sweet 16 run. Now, he's going all in on a title chase — and he’s got serious financial firepower behind him. The Wildcats ...