Adrian Paul Bryant
@adrianpbryant.bsky.social
Currently: Lexington Government Reporter @kentucky.com 🗞️ Formerly: CivicLex 🏛️ Always: Proud Kentuckian and Lexingtonian 🐎 (he/him)
Reach out at abryant@herald-leader.com or Signal @abryant_hl.32
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I'm happy to share that I've joined @kentucky.com as their new Lexington Government Reporter! It's a big change, but familiar territory - I am way too committed to this beat to go too far.
If you have any news tips, story ideas, or just want to chat, please reach out at abryant@herald-leader.com.
If you have any news tips, story ideas, or just want to chat, please reach out at abryant@herald-leader.com.
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Haven't seen it here so here's what's replacing mid city mall. Its a suburban strip mall lol.
January 22, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Haven't seen it here so here's what's replacing mid city mall. Its a suburban strip mall lol.
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the ky house formed an impeachment committee and met for the first time yesterday to discuss rules to review petitions filed against elected officials for their removal. it's having its second meeting right now and has been in closed session for over an hour www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
Impeachment petitions for Supreme Court justice, others under review by KY House
In the committee’s first meeting, it accepted petitions, including one against Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine.
www.kentucky.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:05 PM
the ky house formed an impeachment committee and met for the first time yesterday to discuss rules to review petitions filed against elected officials for their removal. it's having its second meeting right now and has been in closed session for over an hour www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
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Big news for the Herald-Leader: we have a new executive editor.
Jeremy Chisenhall is coming back to Lexington to lead our excellent (I'm biased) newsroom.
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
Jeremy Chisenhall is coming back to Lexington to lead our excellent (I'm biased) newsroom.
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
Lexington Herald-Leader announces Kentucky-born journalist as new top editor
The new executive editor grew up in Northern Kentucky and is a graduate of Western Kentucky University. He begins Jan. 26.
www.kentucky.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Big news for the Herald-Leader: we have a new executive editor.
Jeremy Chisenhall is coming back to Lexington to lead our excellent (I'm biased) newsroom.
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
Jeremy Chisenhall is coming back to Lexington to lead our excellent (I'm biased) newsroom.
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
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The new executive editor grew up in Northern Kentucky and is a graduate of Western Kentucky University. He begins Jan. 26.
Lexington Herald-Leader announces Kentucky-born journalist as new top editor
The new executive editor grew up in Northern Kentucky and is a graduate of Western Kentucky University. He begins Jan. 26.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The new executive editor grew up in Northern Kentucky and is a graduate of Western Kentucky University. He begins Jan. 26.
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Great interview with @adrianpbryant.bsky.social on the pod this week!
I hopped onto this week's episode of @myoldkypod.bsky.social to talk about - you guessed it - Lexington!
We chat elections, big local issues, and the structure of the city's council. Thanks to @robertkahne.com and @jazminsmith.bsky.social for having me!
pca.st/episode/acd0...
We chat elections, big local issues, and the structure of the city's council. Thanks to @robertkahne.com and @jazminsmith.bsky.social for having me!
pca.st/episode/acd0...
January 21, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Great interview with @adrianpbryant.bsky.social on the pod this week!
I hopped onto this week's episode of @myoldkypod.bsky.social to talk about - you guessed it - Lexington!
We chat elections, big local issues, and the structure of the city's council. Thanks to @robertkahne.com and @jazminsmith.bsky.social for having me!
pca.st/episode/acd0...
We chat elections, big local issues, and the structure of the city's council. Thanks to @robertkahne.com and @jazminsmith.bsky.social for having me!
pca.st/episode/acd0...
January 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
I hopped onto this week's episode of @myoldkypod.bsky.social to talk about - you guessed it - Lexington!
We chat elections, big local issues, and the structure of the city's council. Thanks to @robertkahne.com and @jazminsmith.bsky.social for having me!
pca.st/episode/acd0...
We chat elections, big local issues, and the structure of the city's council. Thanks to @robertkahne.com and @jazminsmith.bsky.social for having me!
pca.st/episode/acd0...
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I have attempted a tierlist of common styles of bike racks. (Just install staple racks!)
January 18, 2026 at 11:49 PM
I have attempted a tierlist of common styles of bike racks. (Just install staple racks!)
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we have the first bill from the ky senate to be sent to the house of representatives for consideration: a proposal allowing counties without a regional licensing office the option to run driver’s license renewal and duplication services. more from today's vote: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
KY Senate hits the gas on sending driver’s licensing services to local offices
The Kentucky Senate passed its first bill of session, proposing driver’s license renewal services be returned to localities.
www.kentucky.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
we have the first bill from the ky senate to be sent to the house of representatives for consideration: a proposal allowing counties without a regional licensing office the option to run driver’s license renewal and duplication services. more from today's vote: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
Lexington Mayoral candidate Raquel Carter is dubbing her supporters "Raqstars."
No word yet on a name for the Gorton voters. "Gorton Gang"? "Linda Winnas"?
No word yet on a name for the Gorton voters. "Gorton Gang"? "Linda Winnas"?
January 16, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Lexington Mayoral candidate Raquel Carter is dubbing her supporters "Raqstars."
No word yet on a name for the Gorton voters. "Gorton Gang"? "Linda Winnas"?
No word yet on a name for the Gorton voters. "Gorton Gang"? "Linda Winnas"?
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“See, I think by the time that we reach 2028, the country is going to be tired,” Beshear argued. “And they’re going to be so tired of what Trump has done, the idea of having a Democratic version of Trump is more than that — it’s exhausting.” www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Here's Andy Beshear's Case for President
The Kentucky governor is laying out an early argument for why he could be Democrats’ best bet in 2028.
www.politico.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:57 PM
“See, I think by the time that we reach 2028, the country is going to be tired,” Beshear argued. “And they’re going to be so tired of what Trump has done, the idea of having a Democratic version of Trump is more than that — it’s exhausting.” www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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If approved, the ordinance would require various types of dwellings constructed before 2011 to make a safety addition.
Lexington considers new requirement for homeowners, landlords after fatal gas leak
If approved, the ordinance would require various types of dwellings constructed before 2011 to make a safety addition.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 7:40 PM
If approved, the ordinance would require various types of dwellings constructed before 2011 to make a safety addition.
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though carrying out immigration law typically falls to federal officers, some kentucky lawmakers want to see local law enforcement enter agreements in order to aid ICE. updated with comments from gov. andy beshear: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
Kentucky police would be required to work with ICE under GOP-backed bills
Several bills filed in the early days of the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly aim to require local participation in immigration enforcement.
www.kentucky.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:54 PM
though carrying out immigration law typically falls to federal officers, some kentucky lawmakers want to see local law enforcement enter agreements in order to aid ICE. updated with comments from gov. andy beshear: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
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🚨 There's a new John Cheves investigation out today. 🚨
“I just wanna come pick you up, and just go somewhere, chill, and listen to music together,” Paul Duncan texted a woman in 2024.
And: “You’re fine, remember, I know how to find you ... lol.”
He could find her because he was her probation officer.
Instead of being fired, he was allowed to resign.
And: “You’re fine, remember, I know how to find you ... lol.”
He could find her because he was her probation officer.
Instead of being fired, he was allowed to resign.
A KY probation officer pursued women on his caseload. He was allowed to resign
Officer Paul Duncan used his position at the Department of Corrections to make plays for female offenders he was attracted to, records show.
www.kentucky.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM
🚨 There's a new John Cheves investigation out today. 🚨
If you're concerned about election integrity this November, I highly recommending following Josh. He's a leading election law scholar with sober takes on what is and is not possible as far as election shenanigans.
He's also just an all-around solid guy.
He's also just an all-around solid guy.
THIS!
I'm asked this all of the time. Yes, there will be elections this November.
(Whether the outcomes will actually reflect the will of the people is a separate question.)
I'm asked this all of the time. Yes, there will be elections this November.
(Whether the outcomes will actually reflect the will of the people is a separate question.)
the question to ask about this is, okay, he wants to cancel the midterms. how does he get the VA state board of elections to cancel the midterms? how does he get the georgia board of elections to do it? how does he convince republican house members to quit their jobs and give up their paychecks?
January 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM
If you're concerned about election integrity this November, I highly recommending following Josh. He's a leading election law scholar with sober takes on what is and is not possible as far as election shenanigans.
He's also just an all-around solid guy.
He's also just an all-around solid guy.
Normal things are happening on the City of London's official government Facebook page.
January 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Normal things are happening on the City of London's official government Facebook page.
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No he doesn't. That just means he shouldn't make them anymore. I don't want a cheaper Avatar, because I don't really care about Pandora, I care about James Cameron telling mediocre story through paying for advancements in technology and specialized training no one else would insist upon.
James Cameron says he must find a cheaper way to produce the Avatar movies in order to continue making them. https://bit.ly/4qnlOpl
January 15, 2026 at 4:16 PM
No he doesn't. That just means he shouldn't make them anymore. I don't want a cheaper Avatar, because I don't really care about Pandora, I care about James Cameron telling mediocre story through paying for advancements in technology and specialized training no one else would insist upon.
It looks like TJ Roberts has filed a bill prohibiting the use of license plate reader cameras - typically called Flock cameras, after the name of the primary company that builds them - in KY.
Many police depts. in Kentucky use these, as well as universities and private businesses.
#kyga26
Many police depts. in Kentucky use these, as well as universities and private businesses.
#kyga26
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
It looks like TJ Roberts has filed a bill prohibiting the use of license plate reader cameras - typically called Flock cameras, after the name of the primary company that builds them - in KY.
Many police depts. in Kentucky use these, as well as universities and private businesses.
#kyga26
Many police depts. in Kentucky use these, as well as universities and private businesses.
#kyga26
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GOP House Speaker David Osborne was asked yesterday about Baker's bill to ban citizen immigrants from holding office in Kentucky: "I think the bill has some problems with it. We haven't talked about it as a caucus, but I don't believe that we'll move it." #kyga26
Here's the story from me and @joesonka.lpm.org: A naturalized citizen was inspired to run for the Kentucky House a day after GOP bills were filed to ban immigrants from public office, saying it’s “not the time to sit on the sidelines.”
January 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM
GOP House Speaker David Osborne was asked yesterday about Baker's bill to ban citizen immigrants from holding office in Kentucky: "I think the bill has some problems with it. We haven't talked about it as a caucus, but I don't believe that we'll move it." #kyga26
On the 1st day of Christmas, DJT took from me,
Millions in narcan grants,
On the 2nd day of Christmas, he gave right back to me
Millions in narcan grants,
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
Millions in narcan grants,
On the 2nd day of Christmas, he gave right back to me
Millions in narcan grants,
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
On the 1st day of Christmas, DJT took from me,
Millions in narcan grants,
On the 2nd day of Christmas, he gave right back to me
Millions in narcan grants,
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
Millions in narcan grants,
On the 2nd day of Christmas, he gave right back to me
Millions in narcan grants,
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
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Free hot dogs were just dropped from the rafters at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to fans during a timeout in the second half of Kentucky @ LSU.
That's America right there.
That's America right there.
January 15, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Free hot dogs were just dropped from the rafters at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to fans during a timeout in the second half of Kentucky @ LSU.
That's America right there.
That's America right there.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has abruptly terminated millions of dollars in substance abuse and mental health treatment grants to the city of Lexington and area nonprofits.
Trump administration cuts millions to Lexington substance abuse treatment programs
Programs cut include a Lexington city program to purchase Narcan and substance abuse treatment programs for pregnant women.
www.kentucky.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:20 PM
President Donald Trump’s administration has abruptly terminated millions of dollars in substance abuse and mental health treatment grants to the city of Lexington and area nonprofits.
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In this case, the reporters and editors should have demanded to see medical records from the hospital before reporting this. Two anonymous administration officials are not adequate sourcing for a claim this explosive — and one not backed by the visual evidence the public has seen to date.
BREAKING: The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good last week in Minneapolis, Jonathan Ross, suffered internal bleeding to the torso following the incident, according to two U.S. officials briefed on his medical condition.
ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
cbsn.ws
January 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
In this case, the reporters and editors should have demanded to see medical records from the hospital before reporting this. Two anonymous administration officials are not adequate sourcing for a claim this explosive — and one not backed by the visual evidence the public has seen to date.
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3 of the 6 sitting Lexington Council members not running again cited the role's pay - $41k - as at least reason to not seek reelection.
Here's a piece where I asked several electeds how they think the role's pay affects who gets to serve and how they can serve.
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
Here's a piece where I asked several electeds how they think the role's pay affects who gets to serve and how they can serve.
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
Lexington council members cite pay while opting out of reelection. Should it increase?
Three council members are not seeking reelection due in part to pay. They earn less than the average salary in Lexington.
www.kentucky.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM
3 of the 6 sitting Lexington Council members not running again cited the role's pay - $41k - as at least reason to not seek reelection.
Here's a piece where I asked several electeds how they think the role's pay affects who gets to serve and how they can serve.
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
Here's a piece where I asked several electeds how they think the role's pay affects who gets to serve and how they can serve.
www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...
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Tons of KY elections in 2026.
Here are 8 ones at the state level - and an obvious federal race - to watch, as Democrats look to start digging out of a hole in Frankfort & the US House hangs in the balance.
www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
Here are 8 ones at the state level - and an obvious federal race - to watch, as Democrats look to start digging out of a hole in Frankfort & the US House hangs in the balance.
www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
With US House, future of state in balance, here are 9 elections to watch in KY
Crowded primaries, political comebacks, Daniel Grossberg and a US House contest: the Herald-Leader’s nine Kentucky elections to watch.
www.kentucky.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Tons of KY elections in 2026.
Here are 8 ones at the state level - and an obvious federal race - to watch, as Democrats look to start digging out of a hole in Frankfort & the US House hangs in the balance.
www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
Here are 8 ones at the state level - and an obvious federal race - to watch, as Democrats look to start digging out of a hole in Frankfort & the US House hangs in the balance.
www.kentucky.com/news/politic...