Lexington’s Newsroom Crisis and Hope | Lexington News

Senator Mitch McConnell’s prolonged absence has sparked serious questions about his ability to serve, with even Governor Beshear suggesting he step down if unable to perform. Meanwhile, the Lexington Herald-Leader has slashed its newsroom by 12 journalists—leaving just two to cover state government—raising alarms about the future of local journalism. But hope arrives in the form of the Kentucky Lantern, a new nonprofit run by former Herald-Leader reporters, aiming to fill the gap with a fresh, sustainable funding model. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc4ba026bc068801