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Lexington’s Swahili Day moves to new downtown venue
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.
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Kentucky sends 22 athletes to NCAA outdoor championships in Eugene
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.
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Lexington celebrates environmental leaders at awards dinner
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.
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City hosts Truck-a-Palooza event at Tates Creek High School
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.
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Lexington approves $546M budget with emphasis on public safety
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.
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UK taps Mitchell as CATS AI director, launches research funding challenge
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.
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Technical Review Committee to consider 17 development projects on June 24
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Technical Review Committee will meet June 24 to review 17 development and subdivision proposals spanning multiple council districts, with final Planning Commission decisions required on most items by August 29.
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Council to consider millions in spending, Solarize expansion Tuesday
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will consider spending proposals totaling millions of dollars at its Tuesday work session, including a $2.6 million police technology contract, a solar energy program for low-income residents and waste management equipment purchases.
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Could this be the year a Democrat wins the Central Kentucky’s congressional seat?
Zach Dembo is the guy to flip Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District, the state’s top Democrats say. However, Republicans believe Central Kentucky is solid red territory.
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Council approves $546M FY27 budget with public safety focus
The Urban County Council approved Lexington’s $546 million fiscal year 2027 budget on June 9, emphasizing public safety, infrastructure improvements and community services with substantial investments in street maintenance, parks, affordable housing and winter weather preparedness.