Grand Jury Declines to Indict Jacob Bard in KSU Shooting Case
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. — A Franklin County grand jury has opted not to indict Jacob Bard in connection with a deadly shooting at Kentucky State University (KSU) last month. The ruling concluded that there was insufficient evidence to charge Bard, 48, with murder in the December 9 shooting that resulted in the death of...
Charges pending following Lexington I-75 RV barricade situation
Investigators said criminal charges are pending for a person who was taken to a hospital on Sunday night after allegedly barricading herself inside a recreational vehicle (RV) on the highway in Lexington.
New hotel by horse racing fans, for horse racing fans coming to downtown Paris
A new amenity is galloping into downtown Paris, Kentucky, where they celebrate Secretariat and other famous Thoroughbreds year round at surrounding horse farms. Hotel Thoroughbred will be “a love letter and celebration to the equine industry in Paris and Central Kentucky,” said Chris Poynter, one of the owners....
Neighbors rally to help Lexington family after devastating house fire
A devastating house fire on New Year's Day left a Lexington family with nothing, however their neighbors are determined to help them rebuild their lives.
Lexington police cancel Golden Alert for missing 80-year-old woman
The Lexington Police Department reports that the Golden Alert for 80-year-old Carmella Lawson, who was reported missing on Sunday, has been canceled.
Classes for adults in Lexington, KY
Feeling curious this year? These hands-on classes for adults around Lexington are perfect for picking up a new skill or hobby.
Wendell Berry’s lawsuit was dismissed. What happened to UK’s controversial mural?
Editor’s note: “Whatever Happened To” is a Herald-Leader effort to update readers on stories that grabbed headlines and attention with previous coverage. If you want to know the latest on a story from the past, contact us at [email protected] . A controversial mural at the center of a lawsuit at the University of...
Herald-Leader sues Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear for access to his schedule
The Lexington Herald-Leader has filed a lawsuit against Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in an effort to access his official calendar. The suit, filed Jan. 5 in Franklin Circuit Court, seeks to overturn a 1995 appellate court ruling that classifies the governor’s schedule as a “preliminary” document, exempt from disclosure...
Tavion Wallace teases secret Kentucky commit with Instagram post
Tavion Wallace, Kentucky's first portal commit of 2026 is teasing another recruit announcement coming soon.
Lexington, Kentucky Expands Support for Youth Affected by Gun Violence
Lexington, Kentucky is taking significant steps to support youth impacted by gun violence through the Family Care Center. This initiative provides free programs designed to help children heal from trauma and build self-awareness. In partnership with ONE Lexington, the center offers comprehensive care, including...
