Source: CivicLex

Council voted unanimously to halt data center approvals until at least October 31, 2026, while it reviews how they are regulated in Fayette County.

Lexington’s Urban County Council voted to impose a moratorium on data center development while also passing the city’s annual budget, citing concerns about infrastructure capacity and environmental impacts.

Gov. Andy Beshear extended a gas tax reduction of 10 cents for 33 Kentucky communities, though Fayette County declined to request the extension, leaving Lexington residents subject to the full state gas tax rate.

Lexington’s Swahili Day cultural festival moves to Gatton Park on the Town Branch on June 13, expanding the five-year celebration of African and Swahili-speaking communities in the city.

The University of Kentucky sent 22 athletes to the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, featuring standout performers including SEC champion Emmi Scales and SEC Freshman Field Athlete of the Year Kemarah Howard.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Environmental Commission will hold its 52nd Annual Environmental Awards Dinner on June 28 at McConnell Springs to recognize individuals, organizations, and projects that have advanced environmental sustainability in the community.

Truck-a-Palooza returns Saturday at Tates Creek High School with over 20 city trucks, sensory-friendly hours and free admission for families to interact with city employees and equipment.

Lexington’s city council approved a $546 million fiscal year 2027 budget emphasizing public safety, infrastructure improvements, and affordable housing, with heightened investment in snow and ice removal following winter storm criticism.

The University of Kentucky appointed Shirley Mitchell as director of its CATS AI initiative and launched a pilot research challenge to fund early-stage AI projects, advancing Kentucky’s position in artificial intelligence innovation.