Kentucky.com is the online presence of the Lexington Herald-Leader, a newspaper with a rich history dating back to 1870. The Herald-Leader was formed in 1983 through the merger of two long-standing Lexington newspapers: The Lexington Herald (founded in 1870) and The Lexington Leader (founded in 1888). The idea of combining these two papers came from the Knight Ridder company, which owned both at the time, to create a stronger, unified news source for the region. Today, Kentucky.com and the Lexington Herald-Leader are owned by McClatchy, a major American publishing company that acquired Knight Ridder in 2006. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, Kentucky.com covers a wide range of news topics relevant to the state and particularly central Kentucky. Their coverage includes local and state politics, business news, education, crime, and community events. The website also features extensive sports coverage, with a particular focus on University of Kentucky athletics and horse racing, given Lexington's prominence in the equestrian world. Kentucky.com provides breaking news, investigative reporting, opinion pieces, and lifestyle content, serving as a comprehensive news source for Kentuckians and those interested in Kentucky affairs. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of Kentucky.com and the Lexington Herald-Leader is their pivotal role in a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation. In 1986, the newspaper won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for its series of articles exposing widespread corruption in the University of Kentucky's basketball program. This investigation led to significant reforms in college athletics and solidified the newspaper's reputation for hard-hitting journalism, demonstrating the impact that local news organizations can have on national issues.