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Belleau Woods Park opens rebuilt tennis, pickleball courts
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and city officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to open newly rebuilt tennis and pickleball courts at Belleau Woods Park as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve recreational facilities.
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Team Kentucky celebrates $3.8M Carter Caves campground renovation
Kentucky officials opened a renovated campground at Carter Caves State Resort Park following a $3.8 million upgrade, part of a broader state investment in tourism infrastructure as the commonwealth’s tourism industry sets record economic impact.
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Bryan Station pitcher Rockvoan honored as 2026 All-City Player of Year
Bryan Station pitcher Karsyn Rockvoan has been named the 2026 All-City Player of the Year in softball after leading the Defenders to the 42nd District title and 11th Region runner-up finish with 301 strikeouts and a 2.18 ERA.
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Henry Clay’s Ritchie Named 2026 All-City Baseball Player of Year
Henry Clay senior pitcher JT Ritchie has been named the 2026 All-City Player of the Year after leading the Blue Devils to the 42nd District championship, posting a 6-1 record with a 1.65 ERA while also contributing significantly as a hitter.
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Gorton aims for third term, touts record on homelessness and safety
Mayor Linda Gorton outlined her campaign platform for a potential third term on WUKY radio, emphasizing her primary election victory and highlighting initiatives to address homelessness, improve public safety, and construct a new city hall.
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More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices
The days of ground beef and chicken legs are long gone at the Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry just outside of St. Louis. The nonprofit has swapped out those staple proteins for cheaper ground chicken and hot dogs as it faces higher food costs and surging demand. “We have to adapt just like everybody else,”…
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Dangerous Driving, Data Centers, Fireflies: Today’s r/Lexington Forum
Traffic safety complaints dominate r/Lexington today alongside strong community opposition to data center expansion, while lighter discussions touch on firefly season and dining alternatives.
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Acting FCPS leader pledges transparency, stability during transition
Dr. Bill Bradford, newly appointed interim superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools, vowed transparency and earned trust while pledging to prioritize students, support school staff, and maintain stability during the district’s leadership transition.
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35 Historic District Projects Set for Architectural Review Board
The Board of Architectural Review will consider 35 projects spanning nine historic districts on June 17, including staff approvals for routine maintenance and certificates of appropriateness for more substantial work.
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Leadership Lexington marks graduation of 51 new community leaders
Commerce Lexington Inc. celebrated the graduation of 51 new leaders from its 2025-26 Leadership Lexington program on June 4, marking another class in the prestigious 47-year-old leadership development initiative.