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 response times, and repeated deactivation of his body-worn camera. Officer Ronald Sims, who had been with the department since 2020, faced allegations of misconduct that…
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 to administrators, a move he says diverts resources meant for teachers. “This move by Fayette County Public Schools is extremely frustrating and disappointing. We’ve provided…
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 the Urban County Council’s Public Input Subcommittee aim to streamline the public input process but have sparked concerns over potential First Amendment violations. Context and…
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 fosters innovation and inclusivity. These insights were shared on a recent episode of the Next City podcast, a show that says it aims to highlight…
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 growth. The Urban Growth Management Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (UGMZ) currently under review by the Urban County Council has drawn criticism for its potential impacts…
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 John Cheves. Cheves, a journalist noted for his recent focus on juvenile justice issues, had sought access to substantiated grievances filed by youth at specific…
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 to protest Kentucky’s own HB 5 legislation. The event was hosted by the Street Voice Council. The event was marked by a large banner proclaiming,…
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 Fayette County. This spending is part of broader financial activities that have raised eyebrows, including costly trips to Las Vegas, Italy, and an all-inclusive resort…
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 Director of the Humane Society of the United States, the ordinance seeks to disrupt the notorious puppy and kitten mill to pet store pipeline that…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau (VisitLex), a city government component unit tasked with promoting tourism and economic development in Lexington, has come under legal and ethical scrutiny following the allocation of substantial bonuses to its employees. The bonuses were funded through the transient room tax assessed on overnight accommodations in…