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Lexington Catholic drops 2-0 decision to Shelby Valley, then sweeps Corbin and Blazer
Lexington Catholic lost 2-0 to Shelby Valley in girls’ volleyball on Saturday but rebounded with 2-0 sweeps of Corbin and Ashland Blazer.
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This week at City Hall (Oct. 12–16): Council weighs $508,561 Change Order #1 MS4 Contract#…; Planning Commission work session to review Complete…
Council weighs $508,561 Change Order #1 MS4 Contract# 87-2020 on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Last week: Council docket Oct. 8 covers budget, Sir Barton Way rezoning, data center rules. 6 public meetings are on the city calendar the week of Oct. 12; every agenda, preview and recording is linked below.
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Lexington forum weighs unsolved hit-and-run, Flock cameras and ICE fears
Today’s r/Lexington conversation centers on an unsolved hit-and-run outside a South Broadway apartment complex and whether Flock license plate cameras can help find the vehicle. Residents also discuss ICE fears, gravel bike trails, and a contested restaurant wall display, with verified context from WKYT, LEX 18, LFUCG, and Flock Safety.
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Paul Laurence Dunbar edges Tates Creek 28-27 in Lexington football thriller
Paul Laurence Dunbar edged Tates Creek 28-27 in the night’s closest Lexington-area football game, while Lafayette shut out Henry Clay 35-0 and Lexington Catholic routed Mercer County 45-0. Lexington Christian also won in both football and girls’ volleyball.
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School board to consider charter bus contracts, Henry Clay change order Monday
The Fayette County Board of Education’s October 12 planning meeting agenda includes facilities change orders, five charter bus contracts, financial and personnel items, and a shortened school day waiver request. The agenda lists these items for discussion or future consideration and does not include dollar amounts for most of them.
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Daily Lane Closures on New Circle Road Set for Pothole Repairs Oct. 14-16
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled daily right-lane closures on New Circle Road (KY 4) in Fayette County from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16 for bridge deck pothole repairs. Work will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at three overpass locations, weather permitting.
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Right Lane of Northbound U.S. 68 in Jessamine County Closed Monday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled a right lane closure on northbound U.S. 68 (Harrodsburg Road) in Jessamine County on Monday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, for corrective roadwork, weather permitting. Motorists should expect possible delays.
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Council will get a look at city’s overhauled plan for snow and ice. See the biggest changes.
After multiple challenging winter storms, Mayor Linda Gorton said she was “tearing up” the city’s snow plan and starting over. Council will get a look at what’s new Tuesday.
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Gorton to Discuss Homelessness Task Force Recommendations Monday
Mayor Linda Gorton will discuss recommendations from the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness at a 10 a.m. news conference Monday, October 12, at the Government Center, according to a city media advisory. The release did not describe the recommendations, so the briefing’s content remains to be reported.
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Breeders’ Cup, FCPS Launch 3D Coin Design Challenge for Students
Fayette County Public Schools and the Breeders’ Cup Festival are running a districtwide 3D Coin Design Challenge in which student artwork is being turned into commemorative horseshoe displays. Residents can collect coins at downtown parks and Keeneland during Breeders’ Cup Week events in late October.