Lexington Herald-Leader | News

Name: Lexington Herald-Leader | News
Rating: 4.4 (2458 reviews)
Author: The McClatchy Company

by The McClatchy Company

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4.4 2458 ratings · App Store

1/5Decline
The paper has declined rapidly over the last years. I have recently contacted the company twice with no response. The latest action was to stop the letters to the editor section. That was the last local page worth reading. The decline started with moving the print location several times, removing local happenings, removing editorial cartoons and opinions, moving the property transfers to an obscure location, getting rid of local home restorations, and the list goes on. The addition of more national and world news was nice even though it is just copied from other media. Lastly the same news is reported 2-3 days in a row. I understand the transition to the digital age and that’s the only subscription I receive. I can’t imagine that anyone pays money for the printed version. The Sunday edition was $9.99! I will be canceling my subscription when the current haggled over price runs out. I’ve been a subscriber for over 50 years!

S91A35 · 5 Aug 2026
3/5Will things ever get better.
How are Lexington Herald – Leader has become a joke and an embarrassment to the citizens of Lexington. It seems to be rampant with spelling and grammar errors, incomplete obituary information lags behind to the point where sometimes the funeral service or visitation has been held before it appears in the paper if that’s what you want to call this. I find it odd that there seems to be an overabundance of articles and information about UK sports while the rest of the paper suffers for journalism that is incorrect and/lacking. This move to Louisville was supposed to make things so much better but sadly that is not the result and this is the Shame. Rick Young

rdynlex · 5 Aug 2026
1/5Minus 100 stars
I used to really enjoy using this ap. Read the paper first thing in the a.m. every day. The digital paper looked just like the printed version, and I was able to email articles to friends. With every update the iPad version has gotten worse. The screen is much smaller with an inch blank on each side, now there are ads on the bottom inch. Enlarging an article causes it to disappear behind the blank areas. There is STUFF at the top of the screen making it even smaller. I download a paper, get out of ap, and can’t find the downloaded version when I go back in. Digital version is a JOKE , but I am not laughing! Very dissatisfied!

unhappy with digital · 5 Aug 2026
1/5Zero Stars
Update 28 July 2021: The “updated” App is totally useless. I have deleted it and gone back to reading HL content on Safari, which is a huge step backward. As always, there is no staff available to address App or login issues. This is a perfect example of why home town papers are going under. They can’t deal with even the most basic aspects of digital journalism. Still wish I could give the App 0 stars. This used to be a great app. Great news content with an app that worked seamlessly. Unfortunately, they have been having log-in issues for weeks and have been unwilling/unable to fix them. The problem is that they continue to charge me for content that I cannot access. I have contacted the support team and keep getting the same response: we are aware of the issue and will address it in future updates. If they are unwilling to deliver or fix their product, they should not be charging folks for e-subscriptions. Wish I could give this zero stars.

IbuSaja · 5 Aug 2026
2/5Very disappointing update.
The new updated version of this app worked for a while on my ipad but not now. It will not open. Usually just a blank screen or the Herald title . The only way to get it to work is to keep installing. Just have to read it from the web. Very. Disappointed. I love reading it when it works Update several weeks later. —- i finally think I have found a work around on the ipad. If I go into settings and turn off background app refresh for all my programs it loads and seems rather stable. It might be specific to just a certain app, since I’ve not seen complaints consistent from others, but just didn’t have the inclination to trouble shoot that far. At any rate, it’s finally loading and working.

MUSIC TEACHER 712 · 5 Aug 2026

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10
• Streamlined user interface: A clean, modern layout mixed with more intuitive navigation will allow readers to quickly find and read their favorite content. • Interactive puzzles and games: Crosswords, word searches, sudoku, solitaire and more — our collection of amusements offer engagement and mental stimulation (Internet connection required). • Edition: Our reinvented news experience brings readers a curated selection of top local stories, in-depth analysis, thoughtful opinion pieces and more to prepare readers for their day.
10.0.2
• Fixes pull-to-refresh functionality in Edition section
10.0.3
This release contains the following: • Support for printing PDFs in Edition • Video support in Edition • Auto-refresh of Edition archive screen after 6 hours • Fixes for share links from Edition • Switch to Safari View Controller for more robust in-app browsing
10.0.4
• Fixes an analytics issue with app section views • Fixes an issue where the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) modal didn’t display. • Adds the Connatix video player to the app privacy manifest.
10.0.6
Updates to the authentication system used for subscriber sign in.
10.0.7
This release includes bug fixes and performance enhancements to improve the app experience for our readers. Key highlights • Subscriber sign-in improvements: App sign-in has been updated with security and reliability in mind. • Audio player enhancements: The app is now more stable when reordering audio player items, and success and “No Internet” messages are displayed appropriately. • Consistent article text sizing: Your preferred article text size is now saved and applied to subsequent articles for a more consistent reading experience. • Better offline experience: Added error messages for offline login attempts, ensuring you’re informed when connectivity is an issue. Bug fixes • Resolves an issue with recent iPadOS platform updates that would cause some Edition article pages not to load. • Corrects deep linking for Edition classic puzzles and other replica pages.
10.0.8
This hotfix release addresses two minor bugs: • Fixes an analytics issue where two section view events would trigger on app launch. • Fixes an analytics issue where a section view event would trigger when dismissing an article view and returning to a section front.
10.1.0
Key highlights • Viafoura commenting integration: This release integrates Viafoura commenting into app article pages, allowing credentialed users to comment on stories. Comments are synchronized between the app and the web, providing a seamless experience across platforms. • Native web view article support: Designated articles, can now open in a native web view directly from the app's section fronts. This allows readers to access and engage with enriched web content and media. • Edition download enhancements: This release also gives readers the option to download an Edition issue while reading and double page viewing option for print replicas. Performance and functional fixes • Improved app stability: General improvements have been made to reduce crashes and enhance performance during common user actions.
10.3.0
• Text-to-speech functionality added to Edition articles. • Fix for some Edition article templates that wouldn't display on tablet. • Update to Request Account Deletion modal design.
10.4.0
This hotfix release addresses edge cases where malformed HTML inputs in Edition could cause the app to crash.
11.0.1
We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day. What's new: • Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel. • For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top. • Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance. • Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.
11.0.2
We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day. In addition to our recent update that included a fresh new look, a customizable “For You” feed and more, this minor release includes the following: • Fixes an issue with ad display on articles • Fixes an issue with the article commenting widget that caused the app to crash for some users. • Locks Edition to light mode
11.0.3
- Adds pull-to-refresh to section feeds. - Removes errant puzzles from Games list. - Updates Navigation and Tab bars. - Fixes issue on Featured Videos section front where users would need to double-tap to play videos.
11.0.4
- Adds full support for Edition dark mode - Adds pull-to-refresh to the “Your Feed” screen in the “For You” tab - Adds version number on the “About” screen in the “Account” tab - Minor analytics updates for Edition
11.1.15 · 14 Jul 2026
• 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
9.0
What’s new: - Your news, your way: Choose between app or eEdition as the default view. - Customize your Home screen with Topic Selector for a quick glance at the content you care about most. - eEdition has been rebuilt with improved sharing and bookmarking functionality, easier puzzle printing, and faster access to previous issues. - New look and feel, including new fonts for better legibility. - Text size can now be adjusted directly in the story page. - Bookmarks and sharing controls added to section pages. - New “My Content” section allows quick access to bookmarks and saved eEditions
9.1
This update contains small bug fixes.
9.1.3
This update includes fixes on initial load time and overall performance.
9.1.5
What’s new: • Fixes an issue with VoiceOver assistive services not working on news feed articles • Improvements to how the app refreshes content • Improved offline support
9.1.6
What's new: • Performance improvements • Reading enhancement: The navigation bar at the top of article pages will move out of view when scrolled down, then return when swiping up • Sharing enhancement: Richer text description in email, SMS and other messaging applications Resolved bugs: • Fixes an issue where users with Apple’s Private Relay (Beta) enabled encountered a feed loading error • Fixes an issue where the status bar, the area at the top of the mobile device screen that shows the time, battery status, Wi-Fi signal strength, etc., was hidden.
9.1.8
What's new: Bug fixes for native eEdition • Sets the eEdition to display to the width of the screen • Fixes an issue with eEdition banner ads appearing in full screen view
9.2
Key changes: • Overall performance and stability improvements • Improved VoiceOver support on home feed and section fronts • Added eEdition download status dialogs so readers have a clearer understanding of when on-device file transfers are complete • Fixes an issue some readers experienced where the eEdition would jump to the first page of the publication on device rotation • BeOp survey article embeds will now function properly
9.3
• Resolves an issue with our video player that would cause articles to close unexpectedly.
9.3.2
Improvements to the push notification service
9.3.4
• Minor stability improvements.

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          "body": "The paper has declined rapidly over the last years. I have recently contacted the company twice with no response. The latest action was to stop the letters to the editor section. That was the last local page worth reading. The decline started with moving the print location several times, removing local happenings, removing editorial cartoons and opinions, moving the property transfers to an obscure location, getting rid of local home restorations, and the list goes on. The addition of more national and world news was nice even though it is just copied from other media. Lastly the same news is reported 2-3 days in a row. I understand the transition to the digital age and that’s the only subscription I receive. I can’t imagine that anyone pays money for the printed version. The Sunday edition was $9.99! I will be canceling my subscription when the current haggled over price runs out. I’ve been a subscriber for over 50 years!",
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          "body": "Update 28 July 2021: The “updated” App is totally useless. I have deleted it and gone back to reading HL content on Safari, which is a huge step backward. As always, there is no staff available to address App or login issues. This is a perfect example of why home town papers are going under. They can’t deal with even the most basic aspects of digital journalism. Still wish I could give the App 0 stars. This used to be a great app. Great news content with an app that worked seamlessly. Unfortunately, they have been having log-in issues for weeks and have been unwilling/unable to fix them. The problem is that they continue to charge me for content that I cannot access. I have contacted the support team and keep getting the same response: we are aware of the issue and will address it in future updates. If they are unwilling to deliver or fix their product, they should not be charging folks for e-subscriptions. Wish I could give this zero stars.",
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          "body": "The new updated version of this app worked for a while on my ipad but not now. It will not open. Usually just a blank screen or the Herald title . The only way to get it to work is to keep installing. Just have to read it from the web. Very. Disappointed. I love reading it when it works Update several weeks later. —- i finally think I have found a work around on the ipad. If I go into settings and turn off background app refresh for all my programs it loads and seems rather stable. It might be specific to just a certain app, since I’ve not seen complaints consistent from others, but just didn’t have the inclination to trouble shoot that far. At any rate, it’s finally loading and working.",
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