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Council to weigh adoption of retired police K-9 by handler
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’
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)
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
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
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
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…
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Kentucky’s Auditor Knows the Rules—But Do They Enforce Them?
What’s unconstitutional in Salyersville is just as unconstitutional in Lexington In the world of public accountability, it’s one thing to point out the rules and quite another to ensure they’re followed. This week, Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball released a report on the Salyersville Water Works, blasting the utility for distributing bonuses paid with public…
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Board of Adjustment to weigh 16 new Short-Term Rentals under updated rules
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The January 13 meeting of the Lexington Board of Adjustment will be packed with debate as officials consider 16 applications for unhosted short-term rentals under the city’s revised regulations. The updated rules, which went into effect in December, limit short-term rental density and impose stricter requirements on operators. The surge of…
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Kentucky’s War on Balloons: New Bill Targets Mass Releases
Frankfort, Ky.–In a surprising turn for the Kentucky General Assembly, balloons—yes, balloons—are the target of newly introduced legislation. House Bill 53, sponsored by Representative Kim Banta (R-Ft. Mitchell), is taking aim at the “unlawful release of balloons,” a practice the bill proposes to criminalize with penalties reaching Class A misdemeanor levels. A Pop of…
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Comprehensive privacy protection bill introduced on first day of legislative session
Frankfort, KY—In the first legislative session of 2025, Representative J. Hodgson (R-Louisville) introduced House Bill 20, a comprehensive privacy protection bill targeting the use of surveillance technologies and personal data management. The bill, which now sits with the Committee on Committees, aims to impose strict regulations on automated license plate readers (ALPRs), human-implanted identification…