Protesters carry a large painting of jailed indigenous activist Leonard Peltier during a Plymouth, Mass., march. (Steven Senne/Associated Press) The FBI had urged former President Joe Biden not to ...

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 ...

More than 30 members of Congress are calling on President Biden to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier, a Lakota tribe member who was convicted of murdering two FBI agents in 1975. “As Members of ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Last May, NBC Sports announced a partnership with Churchill Downs to present the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

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 ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky’s nonprofit sector is grappling with significant challenges amid funding cuts, layoffs and widespread uncertainty. A newly released report from the Kentucky Nonprofit ...

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 ...

DENVER — The ball was in Kawhi Leonard’s hands with a minute to play Monday night at Ball Arena, with the visiting LA Clippers leading the Denver Nuggets by one point in Game 2 of their first ...