House Bill 121 proposes to remove a punishment clause from a section of the state constitution that allows slavery and involuntary servitude for those behind bars.
Bourbon is a $9 billion industry in Kentucky, and Lexington is near the heart of Bourbon Country. The first registered distillery in Central Kentucky, Ashland Distillery, later known as “Old Tarr,” was established in Lexington in 1865.
A growing doughnut chain based in the Louisville area is expanding farther out into Kentucky. Jeff’s Donuts on Monday announced the grand opening of its first Lexington location at 1080 S. Broadway at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Located near the University of Kentucky campus and downtown Lexington, the new store will be open 24/7.
The Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com won 11 first-place awards, and for the third straight year was recognized as the top large newspaper in the commonwealth.
How should ex-Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari be honored Saturday in his return to Rupp Arena? Vote before our poll closes Friday at noon.
Supporters of amending Kentucky's Constitution to end prison "slavery" line up behind Lexington lawmaker's bill.
While still building UK basketball's 2025 recruiting class, Mark Pope and his staff have kept tabs on 2026. These 10 players have offers from Kentucky
Light snowfall began Sunday morning and could get heavier until at least 1 p.m., the weather service said in a statement.
A preliminary report from the Kentucky Office of the Ombudsman says dozens of foster children — including a 1-year-old — have spent an average of four days in Cabinet for Health and Family Services office buildings over a four month period in 2024.
Kentucky basketball lost its only game last week. How did the loss to Vanderbilt affect the projected NCAA Tournament seed for Mark Pope's team?
The former UK track and field standout rides Olympics glory to a barrier-shattering win in the Lexington Herald-Leader’s 44th Sports Figure vote.
Four players from Kentucky schools will compete in the all-star game. University of Louisville's Ja'Corey Brooks and Corey Thornton, University of Kentucky's Jamon Dumas-Johnson and Eastern Kentucky University's Mike Smith will play in the all-star game that starts at 8 p.m.