![City of Lexington Faces Criticism Over Neglected Tree Maintenance on Versailles Road](https://lexingtonky.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_4653-scaled.jpg)
A dead tree in front of the Marksbury Family Branch library on Versailles Road. The Lexington Times
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Paula Singer, a long-time resident of the Versailles Road corridor, recently sent a scathing email to city officials, decrying the state of 26 dead and dying...
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LPD East Sector Roll Call station on Clearwater Way The Lexington Times
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington police officer has resigned following an extensive internal investigation that uncovered numerous policy violations, including unauthorized trips to his residence while on duty, delayed...
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FRANKFORT, Feb. 28-- Rep. Matt Lockett, R-Nicholasville, speaks on juvenile justice reform bill House Bill 3. LRC PIO
LEXINGTON, Ky.–Republican State Rep. Matt Lockett, who represents Nicholasville and a portion of southern Fayette County, has criticized the Fayette County Board of Education for allocating significant additional funds...
Lexington, KY – On Tuesday, the General Government and Planning Committee will review new proposed restrictions on public comments during Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government meetings. These proposed changes by...
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Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council and Mayor Linda Gorton present the Evan Jayson Smith Day Proclamation on February 1, 2024. Smith disarmed an active shooter in downtown Lexington in October 2023 and sustained a critical injury requiring hospitalization. The Lexington Times
LEXINGTON, Ky. – As Lexington continues to evolve, the city’s vice mayor recently attributed much of its success to a collaborative spirit and nonpartisan governance structure that he says...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Concerns are mounting among residents of Fayette County as the Neighborhood Council (FCNC) has outlined significant objections to a proposed zoning ordinance aimed at managing urban...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office recently ruled in favor of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) regarding its denial of additional records requested by Herald-Leader journalist...
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A banner gives the number of homeless students (1,005) in FCPS, as of March 29, 2024. The Lexington Times
Lexington, Ky.–Advocates for the homeless gathered Monday at the Catholic Action Center in anticipation of arguments in the Supreme Court case of Johnson v. Grants Pass, as well as...
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The Old Fayette County Courthouse, where VisitLex is housed, with Lexington City Hall in the background. Henryk Sadura/Adobe Stock
Lexington, KY — A recent investigation by The Lexington Times has revealed substantial spending on dining by VisitLex, financed through the transient room tax assessed on hotel accommodations in...
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Lexington, Ky. – The Lexington Social Services and Public Safety Committee is set to review the proposed Humane Pet Sales Ordinance on Tuesday. Spearheaded by Todd Blevins, Kentucky State...