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Council Kills Maxwell Housing While Preaching ‘Affordability’ Back Home
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If you listened only to the speeches, you’d think Lexington was about to boldly tackle its housing crisis. Six hours of testimony. Dozens of speakers. Councilmembers invoking “affordable housing,” “historic character,” and “the fabric of our community” like they were auditioning for a planning textbook. And then, with an 8–7 vote, they quietly killed…
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Reynolds to Step Down After Four Terms, Citing Unsustainable Workload and Pay
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — After seven years representing one of Lexington’s most diverse and active council districts, District 11 Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds announced Monday she will not seek re-election in 2026 — ending a tenure marked by community outreach, bilingual engagement, and hands-on neighborhood work. Reynolds, first elected in 2018, said the decision was “extremely…
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Op‑Ed: The Fayette County school board’s audit vote is too little, too late—Time to prosecute?
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The recent decision by the Fayette County School Board to move forward with an external audit might look like progress—but it is not the more in-depth forensic audit the community demanded. What it really confirms is that something is wrong, and those responsible seem more interested in covering it up than in letting the…
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Lexington’s big new ball sculpture just dropped—why it’s already an Internet meme
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Truck‑nuts jokes aside, the $900,000 bonded‑for artwork is set to anchor Courthouse Plaza for Lexington’s 250th. LEXINGTON, Ky. — The city’s next “largest‑ever” piece of public art isn’t fully installed yet, but the punchlines have arrived early. On Reddit, locals have called it everything from “truck nuts for downtown” to “a giant tetherball set,”…
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Council to weigh adoption of retired police K-9 by handler
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A retired Lexington police K-9 who once sniffed for explosives at community events may soon have a permanent home with the detective who worked alongside her. The Urban County Council is scheduled to consider a release-of-claims agreement Tuesday that would allow the Division of Police to transfer ownership of Rhea, an…
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Kentucky’s own Silas House turns sleuth with ‘Dead Man Blues’
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BEREA, Ky.–Celebrated Kentucky author Silas House, known for his vivid portrayals of Appalachian life, is poised to release a gripping new historical crime novel titled Dead Man Blues under his pen name, S.D. House. Set for publication by Crooked Lane Books on October 14, 2025, the novel marks House’s entry into the crime fiction…
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Fund the Schools, Fire the School Board (Opinion)
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As a father who will eventually see three children graduate from Fayette County Public Schools, I’m not opposed to an increase in funding to bolster our schools. Let’s be clear: education is an investment, and Fayette County deserves to be on par with the funding levels of large districts like Jefferson County. If we…
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Catalina Motel, Eastland Bowl, Tanbark, FedEx proposed as Lexington homeless shelter sites
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LEXINGTON, Ky. – As Lexington grapples with a growing homelessness crisis, city officials are set to review a comprehensive Emergency Shelter Study during the Urban County Council’s work session on Tuesday. The study outlines the urgent need for expanded shelter capacity and proposes four potential sites for a new permanent, low-barrier shelter facility. A…
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Kentucky’s Bitcoin boom falters as crypto mining bust hits coal country
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CAMPTON, Ky. — In 2021, Bitcoin mining was heralded as the economic savior of eastern Kentucky’s coal country. Now, many facilities have shut down or scaled back, leaving residents uncertain and local leaders exploring a shift toward AI-powered data centers, according to a new report by WIRED. At its peak, Kentucky accounted for about…
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Andy Beshear’s blueprint could reconnect Democrats with everyday Americans
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While some Democrats engage extremists, Kentucky’s governor focuses on jobs, healthcare, and education to win back blue-collar voters. In the current political landscape, the Democratic Party faces a pivotal choice: resonate with everyday Americans or drift into ideological echo chambers. The contrasting approaches of two prominent Democratic governors—Kentucky’s Andy Beshear and California’s Gavin Newsom—highlight…