This year’s History Hop features three venues: the Ashland Henry Clay Estate, the Mary Todd Lincoln House, and the Lexington ...

Leader’s yearlong examination of notable people, institutions and key moments in Lexington’s history focuses on an early ...

It should be noted that EKU’s location was once home to Central University, which does lend some credence to Jeff’s argument. It became the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School in 1906. There were a ...

Leader’s review of memorable moments in Lexington’s 250-year history looks at the tragic killing of Michael Turpin.

A developer wanted to build a downtown high-rise in honor of coal. It failed, but Lexington is getting a new-and-improved ...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown.

Kayla Oldacre and Madison Booker scored 19 points apiece to lead No. 3 Texas to a 67-49 win over eighth-ranked Kentucky. The Longhorns followed their four-point ...