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Lexington council reviews AI policy amid privacy concerns
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government held a committee meeting to review its artificial intelligence policy, with council members expressing concerns about data privacy and the need for oversight as the city balances innovation with transparency.
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Council approves civic assembly recommendations on pay, charter review
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved recommendations from Lexington’s first Civic Assembly to increase council pay to nearly $60,000 annually, mandate charter reviews every eight years, and establish public accountability expectations.
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Lexington students dominate state track championships
Fayette County Public Schools athletes won multiple individual titles at the 2026 KTCCCA track championships, with Aiyonna Ashley and Tylah Walker winning middle school events while Liberty Elementary claimed the elementary state team championship.
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Lafayette High School students excel at 2026 DECA Nationals in Atlanta
Seven Lafayette High School students earned awards at the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, where more than 25,000 students competed in business and marketing competitions.
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Harlan teacher launches GoTeach Scholarship for future educators
Tyler Saylor, an English teacher at Harlan High School, has established the GoTeach Scholarship to encourage aspiring educators in Kentucky.
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Traffic Woes, Coffee Shop Changes, and Railbird Vendor Criticism
Residents discuss recent traffic accidents at Richmond Road and Jacobson Park, a local coffee shop closure, criticism of Railbird Festival’s food vendors, and persistent frustrations with Lexington driving and law enforcement.
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UK experts offer diabetes tips for summer travel
UK HealthCare diabetes experts offer practical advice for managing blood sugar control while traveling during summer, emphasizing insulin storage, meal timing, medication schedules and proper packing of diabetes supplies.
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AI policy review, building sustainability standards on LFUCG agenda
The LFUCG’s General Government & Planning Committee will review an AI policy and consider new sustainability standards for city buildings at a Tuesday meeting.
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Louisville’s self-directed police reform faces scrutiny after woman’s death
Louisville is implementing police reforms voluntarily after the Trump administration withdrew federal oversight last year, but an investigation shows problematic police practices continue, and a woman’s fatal shooting during a mental health crisis has exposed gaps in the reform effort.
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‘Starting it off shady.’ Residents question NDAs, protections for proposed Boyd Co. data center
Boyd County residents packed a raucous public meeting about a proposed data center on Monday night, sometimes yelling and booing over non-disclosure agreements signed by local elected officials and whether the environment and ratepayers would be protected. Attendees packed the Boyd County Convention and Arts Center just days after the data center developer TeraWulf…