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The Herald-Leader local newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more from Lexington, Frankfort, Winchester, Georgetown and communities across Eastern Kentucky. The Herald-Leader local newspaper is your trusted source for local, daily news and stories from Lexington, Frankfort, Winchester and Georgetown in Eastern Kentucky. Our newsroom reports on issues affecting residents across the Lexington area and surrounding Eastern Kentucky communities including crime, local business, sports and regional developments alongside national headline news and investigative reporting. LOCAL NEWS • Daily local news and stories from Lexington, Frankfort, Winchester, Georgetown and communities across Eastern Kentucky. • AI generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom. • The Herald-Leader local newspaper opinions, editorials and columns you love. • Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed local newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight. LIVE VIDEO • Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage. • View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events. LOCAL SPORTS • Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams • Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers. PERSONALIZATION • Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you. • Favorite topics to get personalized feeds. • Search for news articles, videos, games and more. • Bookmark news articles to read later. • Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode. Other Features • Browse articles by category. • Share articles on Facebook, X Twitter or by email. • Comment on news articles. • Access and download previous issues of our newspaper. • Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games. GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE HERALD-LEADER LOCAL NEWS APP Download our Herald-Leader local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more. Read our Privacy policy here: https://mcclatchy.com/privacy-policy Read our Terms of Service here: https://www.kentucky.com/customer-service/terms-of-service/text-only/ For California Residents: To learn more about managing your sharing preferences and Do Not Sell My Info rights visit https://www.mcclatchy.com/ccpa-pp

• Video enhancements including support as lead media on article pages and vertical video display • Enabled app store rating prompts • Support for iOS 26 • Improved Welcome screen (optimized copy and new image) • Improved support for BeOp poll embeds • Improved support for inline vertical images • Updated article byline to remove the word “to” • Added publication nameplate to Edition front pages • Updated ‘Manage Subscription’ button in account settings to read ‘Manage In-App Purchases’ • Other bug fixes and performance enhancements

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1. First observed Aug 12, 2026 · 6:17 PM Free