Lexington Herald-Leader

The Lexington Herald-Leader is a newspaper located in Lexington, Kentucky, and is owned by The McClatchy Company. As noted in the 1999 Editor & Publisher International Yearbook, it boasts the second highest paid circulation in the state of Kentucky. The Herald-Leader has received several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting in 1986, the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing in 1992, and the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 2000. Additionally, it was a finalist for six other Pulitzer awards over a span of 22 years before its sale in 2006, a remarkable achievement for a mid-sized newspaper in the United States during that period.

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Brad Pitt’s net worth: How the “F1” star grew his fortune

22 hours ago | kentucky.com | Laura Rodini

Actor, producer, and longstanding Hollywood golden boy Brad Pitt has been enchanting audiences ever since his breakthrough performance in 1991's Thelma & Louise, portraying J.D., a hairdryer-wielding hitchhiker who sweeps Geena Davis off her feet-while also stealing all her cash. Part leading man, part rebel, and a perennial favorite with fans and critics alike, Pitt starred in some of the biggest films of the past few decades, which helped him amass some serious wealth.
What’s next for the 4 former Kentucky players not chosen in the 2025 NBA draft?

1 day ago | kentucky.com | Dennis Varney |Cameron Drummond

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope had his first players chosen in an NBA draft when Koby Brea, 41st to the Suns (via a trade with the Warriors), and Amari Williams, 46th to the Celtics (via a trade with the Magic), were selected Thursday night in New York.
Former Kentucky basketball player Amari Williams selected in 2025 NBA draft

1 day ago | kentucky.com | Cameron Drummond

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Former UK basketball player Amari Williams was taken in second round of 2025 NBA draft. Williams played four college seasons at Drexel and one college season at Kentucky. Amari Williams is off the board in the 2025 NBA draft.
Kentucky basketball’s Koby Brea is Mark Pope’s first NBA draft selection

1 day ago | kentucky.com | Cameron Drummond

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Former UK basketball player Koby Brea was taken in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft. Brea is the first NBA draft pick for Kentucky's Mark Pope as a college head coach. Mark Pope has his first NBA draft selection as a college head coach.
First hearing held in Lexington Blue bankruptcy case but without owner Brad Pagel

1 day ago | kentucky.com | Janet Patton

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Bankruptcy court sealed names of 263 clients as Lexington Blue seeks reorganizationAttorney proposes assigning contracts to third parties despite limited assetsAttorney general alleges $4.8M in unfulfilled work; civil and criminal probes continue READ MORE Lexington Blue, a local roofing company, is being investigated by the Kentucky attorney general for fraud.
BYU Football Preview 2025: Cougars Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Pete Fiutak

More defensive pressure. A lot more.It didn't end up making too much of a difference for the Big 12's best defense, but it would've been nice to have made more plays behind the line. Out of the 20 sacks, four came against Colorado - everyone rolled out of bed and got four sacks against Colorado. The Cougars managed six sacks total in eight of the 13 games.Again, BYU was able to get away with it, but it can't get by being last in the Big 12 again in both sacks and tackles for loss.
Which SEC basketball players were selected in the 2025 NBA draft’s first round?

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Cameron Drummond

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Five SEC basketball players were selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft. First-round selections included standouts from Texas, Oklahoma and Florida, among others. College basketball’s best conference was well represented during the first night of the 2025 NBA draft.
Denver judge says ICE subpoena doesn’t comply with state law, but doesn’t prohibit Gov. Polis from responding

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Aaron Ontiveroz

DENVER - A Denver judge said Wednesday that state law doesn't allow officials to comply with a federal immigration subpoena that Gov. Jared Polis had decided to fulfill, and he prohibited the governor from directing a senior state employee and his staff from turning over personal information to authorities. But District Judge A. Bruce Jones said he wouldn't block Polis or other state officials from otherwise responding to the subpoena.
Here’s what every first-round pick in the 2025 NBA draft will make next season

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Dennis Varney |Cameron Drummond

In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. First-round selections in the NBA draft are assigned a “scale” value depending on what pick they’re selected with. The first pick has the highest assigned value, the second pick has the second-highest assigned value, and so on.
Every Golden Look From the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Season 16 Reunion

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Grace Riley

The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16 cast reunited for an evening filled with drama, memories and high fashion. From Phaedra Parks to Kelli Ferrell, the housewives delivered drama with their coordinating yellow and golden looks at the reunion. Take Ferrell, for example, who stunned in an artistic Kristina Kharlashkina dress featuring a strapless neckline, a floral on her bust and a peplum skirt finished with a ruffled hem.