Evan Smith, a longtime advocate for Eastern Kentucky, writes a brief on the long, drawn-out case of coal miner David Howard.

Much of the money the federal government wants back has already been allocated for building and buses, state education ...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day ...

The reigning champion Florida Panthers advanced 4-1 in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday with a 6-3 win at rival Tampa ...

And yet here he is with Coal Battle, one of Kentucky Derby 151’s best underdog stories, the colt having won three consecutive ...

Of the 118 gray or roan horses to enter the Derby since 1930, only eight have won the race. Three gray horses won the Derby ...

When we live in fear we eventually come to hate something or somebody, maybe even ourselves. Fear breeds fury. But that isn’t what Christianity is supposed to look like.

After winning the Kentucky Oaks/Kentucky Derby double last year, trainer Kenny McPeek is back in the Derby, this time with a ...

Need some help with your Kentucky Derby bets this year? We asked racing experts from around the country for their picks.

Each of the 20 horses set to start Saturday’s Grade 1, $5 million Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville will bring ...

A gambler got lucky at a poker table in Las Vegas after ending up with the rarest hand in the game. Now, he’s $306,742 richer ...

But on Oaks Day, the Friday before the Kentucky Derby, the Frankfort distillery traditionally also usually releases a small ...