Source: LFUCG Meeting Archive

A Lexington Solar Work Group presented proposed amendments to the city’s solar energy zoning ordinance on June 9, recommending stronger farmland protections, agricultural production requirements, and new pathways for solar development on brownfield properties as the city pursues net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Global Lex presented a progress update to the Social Services & Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, highlighting its expanded multilingual services for Lexington’s rapidly growing international population. The office, led by newly appointed Executive Director Dr. Basel Touchan, served residents from at least 15 countries and offered services in nine languages during its first…

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council unanimously imposed a temporary moratorium on data center development through October 31 and initiated a zoning ordinance review to regulate the facilities.

The Urban County Council authorized funding for the expanded Solarize Lexington solar panel program and approved $1.94 million in recycling equipment upgrades during a Tuesday work session.

Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell and pitcher Jaxon Jelkin earned ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I First-Team Midwest All-Region honors Tuesday, recognition that makes them eligible for All-America selection.

Not all jurisdictions requested an extension

Governor Beshear extended his emergency gas tax reduction to 33 Kentucky communities through June 30, though Lexington was not included after local leaders declined to request the extension. Gas prices are expected to rise 10 cents per gallon June 11 in areas that did not request continuation of the relief measure.

Keeneland Library received the Thomas D. Clark Award of Excellence from the Kentucky Historical Society, recognizing its outstanding work preserving and sharing Thoroughbred racing heritage and reaching nearly 200,000 people globally in the past year.

Gov. Andy Beshear extended his emergency executive order reducing Kentucky’s gas tax by 10 cents for 33 cities and counties whose local officials requested the extension through June 30, while communities that declined to seek extensions will see gas prices rise starting June 11.

Morehead State University has earned its fifth consecutive College of Distinction award for the 2026–27 academic year, recognizing its commitment to student success, hands-on learning, and strong faculty-student relationships.