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Privacy concerns dominate UK facial scanning debate; gym disrepair and property crime discussed
Today on r/Lexington, residents debated the state of an apartment gym, expressed privacy concerns over new facial recognition technology at UK residence halls, and discussed car repair versus salvage options.
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Planning staff recommend postponing every rezoning on Thursday’s docket, 2,721 homes among them; a smoke shop wants half of the old Arby’s on South Limestone that the council refused to rezone
All eight zone changes on the Planning Commission’s Sept. 24 agenda, including Andover Commons (1,240 units), Ball Homes (560), OK Gentry (434), The Dean (262) and a 225-unit Up Campus student building on East High Street, carry a staff recommendation to postpone; staff say the applications have not yet shown how they meet the…
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6 new immigration-detention habeas petitions filed in E.D. Kentucky
Six new habeas petitions by immigration detainees have been filed in federal court in Kentucky this week, challenging the lawfulness or length of their detention. Year-to-date filings in the district now total 211.
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Bryan Station Dominates Greenwood 7-1 in Boys Soccer
Bryan Station cruised past Greenwood 7-1 in boys soccer on Sunday, extending their winning streak to six consecutive road victories.
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Kentucky briefs, Sept. 20: Kentucky football stuns No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21; Keeneland sale posts record seven-figure sales
Kentucky’s football team pulled off a major upset on the road Saturday, while the thoroughbred industry continued strong sales at Keeneland’s September yearling auction.
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Wildcat Win Sparks State Street Celebration; Hockey, Ink, and Courthouse AI
Residents celebrate a major Wildcat football upset, the Lexington Nightfall hockey team debuts to sold-out enthusiasm, a law firm draws criticism for using AI courthouse imagery, and a fountain pen enthusiast discovers Lexington lacks local specialty ink retailers.
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Lexington Christian’s Late Loss to Rival Catholic; Volleyball Busy Night
Lexington Christian fell 28-27 to rival Lexington Catholic, while Henry Clay lost 28-19 to Dixie Heights. Bryan Station won in boys soccer; Lafayette’s girls soccer team drew 2-2 with Bishop Brossart.
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This week at City Hall (Sept. 21–25): Technical committee to review 5 development proposals…; Rural Land Management Board meets Wednesday
The Technical Review Committee takes up five subdivision and development proposals Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Phoenix Building. The Rural Land Management Board also meets Wednesday at 3 p.m.
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Lexington’s Nov. 3rd Election Guide: Everything local voters need to know
Lexington voters will find races for Mayor, city council, school board, three charter questions, and many other offices on their ballots this fall. Here’s how to make a plan to vote.
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Kentucky briefs, Sept. 19: Big Blue Madness tickets sell out in 22 minutes; former UK tennis star Draxl upsets world No. 32
Kentucky basketball’s marquee fan event drew sellout crowds in record time, while a former Wildcat tennis player achieved a career-defining victory at the Davis Cup qualifiers.