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The Lexington Times

In Lexington, a decline in gun violence raises questions about police staffing

In Lexington, a decline in gun violence raises questions about police staffing

By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a city grappling with the intricacies of public safety and the role of law enforcement, a curious data point has emerged: Despite a police force that is “over 20% understaffed,” according to a September 17......

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Lexington Council approves $1.07 Million for winter warming shelters on West Loudon

Lexington Council approves $1.07 Million for winter warming shelters on West Loudon

Local Business Owners Raise Concerns Over House Bill 544 Regulating Hemp Products

Local Business Owners Raise Concerns Over House Bill 544 Regulating Hemp Products

‘Picture of Homelessness in Lexington’ a stark reality amidst claims of prosperity

‘Picture of Homelessness in Lexington’ a stark reality amidst claims of prosperity

Lexington’s spending priorities are misaligned: The urgent need to fund Housing First and related programs

Lexington’s spending priorities are misaligned: The urgent need to fund Housing First and related programs

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In Lexington, a decline in gun violence raises questions about police staffing

Commentary, Crime & Justice, Featured, Lexington Meta, Local Government

Sat, September 30, 2023

In Lexington, a decline in gun violence raises questions about police staffing

Lexington Times Web Editor

Class action lawsuit seeks to halt enforcement of anti-trans law in Lexington public schools

Crime & Justice, Education, Health, KY Legislature, Local Government, News

Fri, September 29, 2023

Class action lawsuit seeks to halt enforcement of anti-trans law in Lexington public schools

Lexington Times Web Editor

Lexington Council approves $1.07 Million for winter warming shelters on West Loudon

Fri, September 29, 2023

Lexington Council approves $1.07 Million for winter warming shelters on West Loudon

Local Business Owners Raise Concerns Over House Bill 544 Regulating Hemp Products

Thu, September 28, 2023

Local Business Owners Raise Concerns Over House Bill 544 Regulating Hemp Products

Lexington Council considering a major boost in money for homelessness prevention and intervention

Wed, September 27, 2023

Lexington Council considering a major boost in money for homelessness prevention and intervention

‘Picture of Homelessness in Lexington’ a stark reality amidst claims of prosperity

Tue, September 26, 2023

‘Picture of Homelessness in Lexington’ a stark reality amidst claims of prosperity

California woman enters guilty plea in Lexington drug trafficking and money laundering case

Mon, September 25, 2023

California woman enters guilty plea in Lexington drug trafficking and money laundering case

Lexington Council to consider $1.2M contract for Cardinal Run Park bathrooms, funded by ARPA

Mon, September 25, 2023

Lexington Council to consider $1.2M contract for Cardinal Run Park bathrooms, funded by ARPA

Lexington’s spending priorities are misaligned: The urgent need to fund Housing First and related programs

Sun, September 24, 2023

Lexington’s spending priorities are misaligned: The urgent need to fund Housing First and related programs

Lexington Corridors Commission discusses beautification, budget, and new ZOTAs

Sat, September 23, 2023

Lexington Corridors Commission discusses beautification, budget, and new ZOTAs

Lexington Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession

Fri, September 22, 2023

Lexington Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession

‘We ought to fix:’ Kentucky crime victims aren’t getting automatic court notifications

Fri, September 22, 2023

‘We ought to fix:’ Kentucky crime victims aren’t getting automatic court notifications

Anticipated Street Survey findings to challenge official homelessness count in Lexington

Thu, September 21, 2023

Anticipated Street Survey findings to challenge official homelessness count in Lexington

New details emerge on controversial $212K Lexington welcome sign

Thu, September 21, 2023

New details emerge on controversial $212K Lexington welcome sign

Lawmakers receive inaugural statewide domestic violence report

Thu, September 21, 2023

Lawmakers receive inaugural statewide domestic violence report

Advisory group makes final recommendations for urban expansion in Lexington

Wed, September 20, 2023

Advisory group makes final recommendations for urban expansion in Lexington

Refurbished condemned buildings used for affordable housing units in Lexington

Wed, September 20, 2023

Refurbished condemned buildings used for affordable housing units in Lexington

Lexington Greenspace Trust Explores New Revenue Avenues and Centralized Management for Invasive Plants

Wed, September 20, 2023

Lexington Greenspace Trust Explores New Revenue Avenues and Centralized Management for Invasive Plants

Interim committee examines potential tax exemption for diapers

Wed, September 20, 2023

Interim committee examines potential tax exemption for diapers

Advocates urge lawmakers to continue advancing computer science in schools

Wed, September 20, 2023

Advocates urge lawmakers to continue advancing computer science in schools

Birthing centers discussed at Certificate of Need Task Force meeting

Wed, September 20, 2023

Birthing centers discussed at Certificate of Need Task Force meeting

FCPS union-busting controversy continues over “special privileges” and “company union”

Sat, September 16, 2023

FCPS union-busting controversy continues over “special privileges” and “company union”

Opioid Abatement Commission holds inaugural meeting to address opioid crisis in Lexington

Fri, September 15, 2023

Opioid Abatement Commission holds inaugural meeting to address opioid crisis in Lexington

A mother’s plea to Lexington’s Opioid Abatement Commission: Listen to the voices of suffering

Fri, September 15, 2023

A mother’s plea to Lexington’s Opioid Abatement Commission: Listen to the voices of suffering